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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Khabib Nurmagomedov (ranked 686 p4p, 1013 weight class) and Abel Hug (ranked 69 p4p, 91 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 17 - 0, fighting out of New York, Khabib Nurmagomedov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 15 - 0, fighting out of New York, Abel Hug!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, George Francis and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nurmagomedov moves out of range of the body kick.
Hug looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nurmagomedov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hug misses with a straight left.
Hug lands with a kick to the ribs.
The fighters circling - Nurmagomedov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A little jabbing left from Hug on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Good standup being displayed there by Hug as he connects with a hook.
Hug connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Nurmagomedov's hands.
Hug's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Nurmagomedov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hug scrambles back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hug looks to land a right hand but Nurmagomedov moved out of range.
Nurmagomedov shoots in for a takedown but Hug shows good takedown defense.
Nurmagomedov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hug with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hug throws a leg kick but Nurmagomedov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hug, as that shot connected.
Nurmagomedov lands a body shot.
Hug throws a right and a left that Nurmagomedov avoids nicely.
Nurmagomedov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hug throws a wild body kick that Nurmagomedov sees coming a mile off.
A counter left hand to the body from Nurmagomedov misses its target.
Hug takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hug throws a hook but Nurmagomedov blocks it.
Hug with a jab.
Nurmagomedov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hug's head.
Hug throws a jab but it's blocked by Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Nurmagomedov missing with a left hand there. Hug was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hug tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hug slips under a jab.
Hug slips under a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hug steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nurmagomedov.
Hug throws a lazy uppercut
and Nurmagomedov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nurmagomedov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Nurmagomedov there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nurmagomedov tries a head kick but it misses.
A nice side step and Hug releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Hug turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nurmagomedov misses with a looping right.
Hug looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nurmagomedov slips a straight right by Hug.
Hug fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Nurmagomedov checks it well.
Nurmagomedov feinted with a counter takedown.
Hug swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hug throws a leg kick that is checked
and Nurmagomedov counters with a shoot takedown. Hug fights it but they end up in guard.
Hug has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov throws an elbow that misses. Hug uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Nurmagomedov's guard. Nice move by Hug!
Hug slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Nurmagomedov wants to sweep here but Hug controlling him for the moment.
Nurmagomedov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hug gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hug sitting in guard here, content to control.
Nurmagomedov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hug gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov is looking for a triangle but Hug pushes his legs off easily.
Hug got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nurmagomedov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hug has managed to get both his arms back between Nurmagomedov's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hug looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Nurmagomedov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hug slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Abel Hug dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Nurmagomedov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hug swats him away and circles back towards the center.
It seemed like Hug was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nurmagomedov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hug.
Nurmagomedov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nice body punch from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov misses with a head kick.
Hug thows a body kick. Nurmagomedov tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Abel Hug seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A left lands for Hug.
Hug lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nurmagomedov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hug.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagomedov throws out a loose jab but Hug uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hug feints a counter leg kick.
Hug closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hug misses the shot to the body.
Nurmagomedov is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Hug throws a leg kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hug misses with a lunging right hand
and Nurmagomedov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nurmagomedov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hug misses with a body shot.
A slow jab from Nurmagomedov misses its intended target.
That kick from Hug tenderised Nurmagomedov's leg. Nurmagomedov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hug defending well as Nurmagomedov loads up on a big left hand.
Nurmagomedov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nurmagomedov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hug stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hug throws the kick towards the body but Nurmagomedov avoids it.
Hug misses with a kick to the body.
Hug bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nurmagomedov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hug defending well as Nurmagomedov loads up on a big left hand.
Hug turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nurmagomedov throws a sloppy head kick and Hug moves out of range easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hug throws a body kick that misses
and Nurmagomedov counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Nurmagomedov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Nurmagomedov won't allow Hug to sweep him here.
Hug preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hug manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nurmagomedov manages to get himself to full guard.
Nurmagomedov is looking for a triangle here but Hug uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Nurmagomedov is trying to escape the position but Hug is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov is looking to regain half guard here but Hug keeps moving and retains side control.
Hug is staying tight to Nurmagomedov's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Hug's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Nurmagomedov tries to buck Hug off but Hug is having none of it.
A lull in the action here.
Nurmagomedov is trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Nurmagomedov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hug content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Abel Hug will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Hug swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Hug counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Hug works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A big right from Nurmagomedov misses.
Hug bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hug.
A slow jab from Nurmagomedov misses its intended target.
Hug lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nurmagomedov at a distance.
A slow jab from Hug misses its intended target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hug defending well as Nurmagomedov loads up on a big left hand.
Nurmagomedov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hug.
Hug pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nurmagomedov throws a hook but Hug blocks it.
Nice jab there from Hug.
A slow jab from Hug misses its intended target.
Nurmagomedov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Hug misses with a looping left.
Hug ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nurmagomedov throws a lazy head kick
and Hug counters with a nice uppercut.
Hug throws a low kick, looking for Nurmagomedov's leg but Nurmagomedov calmly moves out of range.
Hug scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Khabib Nurmagomedov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov checks the leg kick nicely there.
Hug stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hug wants it to stay on the feet.
Nurmagomedov misses the jab.
Hug is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nurmagomedov.
Hug scores with a push kick.
Hug misses with a body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Nurmagomedov misses the target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nurmagomedov slips a jab from Hug.
Abel Hug is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nurmagomedov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hug connects with a nice looking jab.
Hug digs a good body shot into Nurmagomedov's ribs.
Hug throws a leg kick which misses Nurmagomedov's front leg but catches the back leg as Nurmagomedov tries to avoid it.
Hug swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Nurmagomedov to counter with a crisp jab.
Abel Hug is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hug throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hug ducks under a wild hook from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Hug wants to control but Nurmagomedov postures up.
Nurmagomedov tries to move to full mount but Hug actually manages to regain half guard.
Hug won't allow Nurmagomedov to pass to mount.
Hug avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nurmagomedov.
Hug regains full guard. Nicely done.
Nurmagomedov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Nurmagomedov is looking to work some ground and pound but Hug has wrist control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov being controlled here momentarily.
Hug keeping full guard, as Nurmagomedov tries to pass.
Nurmagomedov with a nice head shot there.
Nurmagomedov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Nurmagomedov postures up in Hug's guard and throws a big left but Hug blocks it.
Khabib Nurmagomedov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nurmagomedov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hug is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nurmagomedov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hug blocks the strikes from Nurmagomedov.
And that's the end of the fight!
Abel Hug comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hug has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abel Hug!
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FIGHT
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