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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ali Nurmagomedov (ranked 25573 p4p, 5086 weight class) and Luke Proctor (ranked 476 p4p, 461 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ali Nurmagomedov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Luke Proctor!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, George Francis and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nurmagomedov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Proctor.
Nurmagomedov fails to land with a series of punches.
Proctor is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Proctor digs a good hook to Nurmagomedov's body.
A telegraphed right hand from Nurmagomedov misses the target.
Proctor tries to clinch up but Nurmagomedov circles away and keeps his distance.
Proctor closes the distance and clinches up with Nurmagomedov, looking for a takedown. Proctor pushes Nurmagomedov against the cage but Nurmagomedov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nurmagomedov has closed the distance and engaged Proctor in a clinch.
Proctor should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Proctor gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Proctor throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Nurmagomedov to counter with a crisp jab.
Proctor shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Nurmagomedov pinned against the cage. Nurmagomedov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ali Nurmagomedov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luke Proctor.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Proctor shoots for a double leg takedown but Nurmagomedov sprawls well. He's pushed Proctor's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Proctor tries to score a power double leg takedown but Nurmagomedov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Proctor somewhat.
Proctor tries to keep at a distance but Nurmagomedov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Nurmagomedov has hold of one of Proctor's legs. Proctor is fighting the takedown attempt but Nurmagomedov gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Proctor has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Nurmagomedov is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Proctor is trying to break free.
Proctor tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Proctor drops down looking for an ankle pick but Nurmagomedov pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Proctor gets tackled into the cage by Nurmagomedov. Nurmagomedov maintains the clinch.
Proctor is trying to break free.
Nurmagomedov pulls guard successfully.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nurmagomedov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nurmagomedov wants to sweep but no luck.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nurmagomedov is on top in guard.
Nurmagomedov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Proctor keeping moving, preventing Nurmagomedov from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nurmagomedov distracts Proctor with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Proctor working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov scoring with some ground and pound.
Nurmagomedov postures up and lands a big shot to Proctor's brow.
Nurmagomedov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nurmagomedov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Proctor blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nurmagomedov wants to take the fight to the mat but Proctor manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ali Nurmagomedov dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Nurmagomedov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nurmagomedov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nurmagomedov misses with a left hand
enabling Proctor to counter with a crisp jab.
Proctor clinches with his opponent.
Nurmagomedov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Proctor pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Proctor pulls guard effortlessly.
Proctor escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nurmagomedov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Nurmagomedov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagomedov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Nurmagomedov postures up and lands a big shot to Proctor's brow.
Ali Nurmagomedov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Proctor is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Proctor has a closed guard, preventing Nurmagomedov from standing up.
Proctor avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Proctor keeping moving, preventing Nurmagomedov from controlling successfully.
Proctor is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nurmagomedov defends well.
Proctor is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Decent striking displayed by Proctor there.
Nurmagomedov misses with a head kick.
Nurmagomedov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Proctor can do to turn this around?
Nurmagomedov misses with a straight left.
Nurmagomedov throws a right hand that Proctor ducks under and follows up with a left that Proctor also avoids with ease.
Nurmagomedov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Proctor tries to avoid it but Nurmagomedov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Proctor to the ground. Proctor escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nurmagomedov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nurmagomedov gets a clinch.
Proctor drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Nurmagomedov gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Nurmagomedov gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Proctor kicks Nurmagomedov off and gets back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov tries to close the distance and clinch but Proctor swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nurmagomedov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Proctor is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Nurmagomedov keeps control of Proctor as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Proctor wants a takedown but no success here.
Ali Nurmagomedov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luke Proctor.
Proctor goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Proctor is trying to pull guard but Nurmagomedov has him pressed against the cage.
Nurmagomedov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Proctor prevents it.
Nurmagomedov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Nurmagomedov counter with a right hand.
No luck for Proctor with that takedown attempt.
Nurmagomedov throws a head kick that misses
and Proctor counters with a two punch combo.
Proctor dives in for a single leg takedown but Nurmagomedov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Nurmagomedov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Proctor circles away quickly and effectively.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Proctor gets tackled into the cage by Nurmagomedov. Nurmagomedov maintains the clinch.
Proctor changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Nurmagomedov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Nurmagomedov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Proctor.
Nurmagomedov is looking for a counter combo.
Nurmagomedov moves into range and clinches up with Proctor.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Ali Nurmagomedov will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Proctor tries to keep at a distance but Nurmagomedov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Nurmagomedov has Proctor pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Nurmagomedov pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Proctor tumbling to the mat - Nurmagomedov dives into Proctor's guard.
Nurmagomedov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Proctor throws his legs up looking for a submission but Nurmagomedov uses it to pass to side control.
Nurmagomedov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Nurmagomedov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Proctor is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagomedov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Proctor keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Proctor is being controlled here.
Nurmagomedov decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Ali Nurmagomedov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nurmagomedov gets the takedown into side control.
Nurmagomedov thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Proctor takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Proctor is looking to regain half guard here but Nurmagomedov keeps moving and retains side control.
Nurmagomedov scores with punches from side control.
Nurmagomedov working the ground and pound from side control.
Nurmagomedov tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Nurmagomedov just content to control the position.
Proctor gets back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Proctor is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Proctor punching from the bottom.
Nurmagomedov is nestled in close to Proctor, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Still in half guard, Nurmagomedov seems content to control.
Nurmagomedov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Proctor trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Nurmagomedov manages to pass to mount!
Proctor is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Proctor wants to control but Nurmagomedov is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Proctor takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nurmagomedov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Proctor is looking to escape.
Nurmagomedov controlling the position easily from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nurmagomedov lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ali Nurmagomedov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Nurmagomedov has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ali Nurmagomedov!
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