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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Khabib Nurmagomedov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Key Stone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Key Stone looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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162 lbs
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160 lbs
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Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Khabib Nurmagomedov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Key Stone!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Cecil Peabody and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nurmagomedov fails with a takedown attempt.
Stone looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Stone throws a combination that misses
and Nurmagomedov counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Stone 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.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Nurmagomedov is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Stone avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Nurmagomedov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Stone sees it coming and defends easily.
Nurmagomedov wants to free his trapped foot but Stone is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Nurmagomedov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Stone is just riding it out for now. Nurmagomedov eventually gives up the hold.
Nurmagomedov controlling the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov drops an elbow to the side of Stone's head.
Nurmagomedov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Stone is staying active underneath Nurmagomedov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Nurmagomedov is controlling the pace.
Nurmagomedov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov is looking to stall here but Stone recovers full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nurmagomedov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nurmagomedov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nurmagomedov 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Stone is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Stone has escaped and now he's on top!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nurmagomedov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Nurmagomedov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nurmagomedov working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Nurmagomedov controlling the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Khabib Nurmagomedov dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Nurmagomedov dives in for a single leg takedown but Stone sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Stone is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Stone is trying to push Nurmagomedov away but Nurmagomedov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Nurmagomedov has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Stone regains guard immediately.
Nurmagomedov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Nurmagomedov drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Stone manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Nurmagomedov has Stone in his guard.
Stone is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Nurmagomedov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Stone.
Stone postures up.
Stone stopping the sweep attempt from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Stone manages to get himself to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov tries to free his leg and advance position but Stone is retaining full guard.
Khabib Nurmagomedov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nurmagomedov throws an elbow that misses. Stone uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Nurmagomedov's guard. Nice move by Stone!
Nurmagomedov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Nurmagomedov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Stone is aware though and is defending well.
Nurmagomedov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Stone avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Stone is working Nurmagomedov over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stone working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Nurmagomedov keeping full guard, as Stone tries to pass.
Stone is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Stone throws an elbow that misses. Nurmagomedov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Stone's guard. Nice move by Nurmagomedov!
Nurmagomedov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nurmagomedov postures up and lands a big shot to Stone's brow.
Nurmagomedov drops back looking for a leg! Stone is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Stone manages to kick Nurmagomedov off! Nurmagomedov jumps back into Stone's guard.
Nurmagomedov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Nurmagomedov stands and throws Stone's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stone taking punishment in the form of punches.
Nurmagomedov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nurmagomedov is looking to take a break and control but Stone is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Khabib Nurmagomedov dominated that second round.
That's time! Nurmagomedov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Nurmagomedov bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Nurmagomedov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Nurmagomedov thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Nurmagomedov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Nurmagomedov working the ground and pound.
Stone takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov controls the position from side control.
Nurmagomedov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stone keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nurmagomedov swings around for an armbar but Stone sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Nurmagomedov's guard.
Nurmagomedov looking for a guillotine here but Stone defends easily.
Nurmagomedov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Stone doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Stone manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov controlling Stone's posture.
Stone throwing strikes from guard but Nurmagomedov blocks nicely.
Nurmagomedov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Nurmagomedov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Stone defends well.
Nurmagomedov is trying to hold Stone in close to prevent damage but Stone has managed to pass into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stone winds up and cracks Nurmagomedov with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Stone wants to free his trapped foot but Nurmagomedov is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Stone looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nurmagomedov looking for submissions off his back.
Nurmagomedov wants to control but Stone is keeping busy.
Stone scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Stone thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Nurmagomedov's head.
Nurmagomedov trying to control but Stone postures up.
Key Stone has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nurmagomedov landing rabbit punches to the side of Stone's head. Not doing much damage but still scoring a few points.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov wants to control but Stone is keeping busy.
Nurmagomedov misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Nurmagomedov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Stone.
Nurmagomedov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Nurmagomedov tries to get out of the position.
Nurmagomedov keeping hold of Stone's head, controlling as best he can.
Stone stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Stone falls off balance throwing a combination
and Nurmagomedov counters with a nice double leg into side control. Stone won't be happy with that.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nurmagomedov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Stone, who protects the arm well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Khabib Nurmagomedov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Nurmagomedov, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Khabib Nurmagomedov!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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