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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jake Strupr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nurmagomed Nurmagomedov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nurmagomed Nurmagomedov looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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155 lbs
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150 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jake Strupr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nurmagomed Nurmagomedov!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Ivan Kurochkin and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nurmagomedov tries to clinch up
and Strupr counters with a left to the body.
Strupr moves into the clinch.
Strupr has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Nurmagomedov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Strupr wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Strupr wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Strupr tries to break the clinch but Nurmagomedov is controlling the position.
Nurmagomedov misses with a knee to the head.
Strupr tries to circle away but Nurmagomedov has him pinned against the cage.
Nurmagomedov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Strupr working hard to break the clinch.
Nurmagomedov connects with a knee to the head.
Strupr breaks the clinch.
Strupr clinches up with Nurmagomedov and pushes him back against the cage.
Strupr tries to circle away but Nurmagomedov has him pinned against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Nurmagomedov just misses with a elbow thrown towards Strupr's brow.
Strupr tries to break the clinch but Nurmagomedov is controlling the position.
Strupr is trying to force a seperation but Nurmagomedov has the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov misses with an elbow strike.
Nurmagomedov prevents Strupr from breaking the clinch.
Strupr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Strupr connects with a body shot.
Strupr throws a combination. Nurmagomedov tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Strupr throws a right hand that Nurmagomedov ducks under and follows up with a left that Nurmagomedov also avoids with ease.
Nurmagomedov looks to clinch
and Strupr counters with a left and a right that stings Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov tries to clinch up
enabling Strupr to counter with a crisp jab.
Strupr jabs at Nurmagomedov's body.
Nurmagomedov tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Strupr counters with a nice body shot.
Nurmagomedov looks winded!
Nurmagomedov blocks a head kick by Strupr.
A right-left combo lands from Strupr.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nurmagomedov moves to clinch but Strupr breaks away
and Strupr counters with a stiff right hand.
Strupr looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nurmagomedov closes the distance but Strupr moves to the side
and Strupr counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Nurmagomedov thinking.
Strupr has closed the distance and engaged Nurmagomedov in a clinch.
Strupr wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Strupr is trying to break the clinch but Nurmagomedov is controlling him.
Strupr is trying to break the clinch but Nurmagomedov has him pressed against the cage.
Strupr looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Strupr has Nurmagomedov pressed against the cage.
Nurmagomedov creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Nurmagomedov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Strupr backwards.
Nurmagomedov prevents Strupr from breaking the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov landing knees to the head.
Nurmagomedov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nurmagomedov swings wildly with an uppercut but Strupr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Strupr manages to break the clinch.
Strupr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nurmagomedov closes the distance looking to clinch
and Strupr counters with a two punch combo.
Nurmagomedov moves to clinch but Strupr breaks away
and Strupr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nurmagomedov looks to clinch
and Strupr counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Strupr.
Nurmagomedov misses with a punch on the inside.
We've been informed that Nurmagomedov has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Nurmagomedov throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Nurmagomedov throws a punch but it's blocked by Strupr.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strupr is trying to break the clinch but Nurmagomedov is controlling him.
Strupr wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Nurmagomedov has him pressed against the cage.
Nurmagomedov tries a knee to the head but Strupr blocks it.
Strupr wants to get back to striking at distance but Nurmagomedov won't allow it.
Strupr is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Nurmagomedov pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Nurmagomedov tries a knee to the head but Strupr blocks it.
Strupr wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Nurmagomedov has him pressed against the cage.
Nurmagomedov prevents Strupr from breaking the clinch.
Strupr wants to get back to striking at distance but Nurmagomedov won't allow it.
Strupr looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Strupr working hard to break the clinch.
Strupr tries to break the clinch but Nurmagomedov is controlling the position.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Strupr is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Nurmagomedov connects with a nasty looking knee right to Strupr's face.
Nurmagomedov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Strupr slowing the pace effectively.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Strupr dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Strupr looks to land a combination but Nurmagomedov avoids it well.
Nurmagomedov wants to clinch
and Strupr counters with a series of strikes. Nurmagomedov will be more careful next time no doubt.
Nurmagomedov has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Nurmagomedov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Strupr.
Nurmagomedov closes the distance but Strupr moves to the side
and Strupr counters with a left and a right that stings Nurmagomedov.
Jake Strupr is winning the standup battle so far.
Strupr pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Nurmagomedov back to the cage. Strupr follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Strupr has Nurmagomedov up against the cage in a clinch.
Strupr has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Strupr wants to break free but Nurmagomedov has control.
Nurmagomedov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Nurmagomedov tries to throw a body punch but Strupr avoids it by throwing Nurmagomedov back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Strupr has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Nurmagomedov is breathing heavily.
Strupr slowing the pace effectively.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Strupr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Strupr clinches up against the cage.
Nurmagomedov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Strupr wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Nurmagomedov has him pressed against the cage.
Strupr wants a takedown.
Nurmagomedov misses with an elbow strike.
Strupr avoids the elbow strike from Nurmagomedov, against the cage.
Strupr tries to score a body lock takedown but Nurmagomedov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Nurmagomedov pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Nurmagomedov tries a knee to the head but Strupr blocks it.
Nurmagomedov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Strupr has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov prevents Strupr from breaking the clinch.
Strupr is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Strupr slows down the pace here.
Strupr can't break the clinch.
Nurmagomedov wants to stall.
Strupr is trying to push Nurmagomedov away but Nurmagomedov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Strupr goes for a takedown attempt but Nurmagomedov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Strupr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nurmagomedov looks to clinch
and Strupr counters with a straight right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nurmagomedov tries to clinch
enabling Strupr to counter with a crisp jab.
Nurmagomedov closes the distance looking to clinch
and Strupr counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Strupr's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Nurmagomedov has Strupr pressed against the cage, preventing Strupr from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Strupr dodges an elbow strike from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov tries a body shot but Strupr blocks it.
Strupr wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Nurmagomedov has him pressed against the cage.
Strupr wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Nurmagomedov has him pressed against the cage.
Strupr looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A frustrated look appears on Strupr's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Strupr displaying some good clinch control by pressing Nurmagomedov up against the cage.
Strupr is trying to break the clinch but Nurmagomedov is controlling him.
Nurmagomedov has a couple of punches blocked by Strupr.
Strupr wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Strupr wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strupr tries to break the clinch but Nurmagomedov is controlling the position.
Nurmagomedov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Strupr backwards.
Strupr has had enough of the clinch but Nurmagomedov keeps him there for the moment.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Nurmagomedov prevents Strupr from breaking the clinch.
Strupr tries to circle away but Nurmagomedov has him pinned against the cage.
Strupr has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Nurmagomedov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Nurmagomedov is trying to maintain a safe position but Strupr gets an underhook and turns Nurmagomedov into the cage.
Strupr wants to break free but Nurmagomedov has control.
Strupr avoids the elbow strike from Nurmagomedov, against the cage.
Strupr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nurmagomedov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Nurmagomedov wants to stall.
Nurmagomedov lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Strupr dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Nurmagomedov tries to clinch up
and Strupr counters with a series of strikes. Nurmagomedov will be more careful next time no doubt.
Strupr has closed the distance and engaged Nurmagomedov in a clinch.
Nurmagomedov tries a body shot but Strupr blocks it.
Strupr is trying to break the clinch but Nurmagomedov is controlling him.
Nurmagomedov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nurmagomedov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Strupr wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Nurmagomedov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Nurmagomedov tries to land a knee to the head but Strupr blocks with his arms.
Nurmagomedov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Nurmagomedov has Strupr pressed against the cage, preventing Strupr from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Strupr is trying to break the clinch but Nurmagomedov has him pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strupr working hard to break the clinch.
Nurmagomedov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nurmagomedov prevents Strupr from breaking the clinch.
Strupr working hard to break the clinch.
Strupr wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Nurmagomedov has him pressed against the cage.
Strupr wants to get back to striking at distance but Nurmagomedov won't allow it.
Nice body punch from Nurmagomedov.
Strupr is trying to break the clinch but Nurmagomedov has him pressed against the cage.
Jake Strupr has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Nurmagomedov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Strupr's efforts to push away.
Nurmagomedov misses with a knee to the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Strupr takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Strupr is trying to break the clinch but Nurmagomedov is controlling him.
Strupr leaning against his opponent.
Strupr wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Nurmagomedov working aggressively here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strupr wants to break the clinch but can't.
Strupr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nurmagomedov is working Strupr over against the cage.
Strupr is looking to break free of the clinch but Nurmagomedov has double underhooks.
Strupr taking a breather.
Strupr is trying to force a seperation but Nurmagomedov has the dominant position.
Nurmagomedov swings wildly with an uppercut but Strupr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Strupr wants to break free but Nurmagomedov has control.
Strupr has had enough of the clinch but Nurmagomedov keeps him there for the moment.
Strupr is trying to break the clinch but Nurmagomedov is controlling him.
Nurmagomedov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Strupr wants to get back to striking at distance but Nurmagomedov won't allow it.
Strupr tries to break the clinch but Nurmagomedov is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strupr wants to take the fight to the mat but Nurmagomedov manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Nurmagomedov tries to stall but Strupr uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Nurmagomedov prevents Strupr from breaking the clinch.
Strupr tries to break the clinch but Nurmagomedov is controlling the position.
Strupr has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Strupr is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Strupr controlling the action here for a moment.
Nurmagomedov tries a body shot but Strupr blocks it.
Nurmagomedov lands a left hand.
Strupr takes a knee right on the jaw!
Nurmagomedov prevents Strupr from breaking the clinch.
Nurmagomedov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Strupr blocks it with crossed arms.
Strupr is looking to break free of the clinch but Nurmagomedov has double underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strupr tries to break free but Nurmagomedov pushes him back against the cage.
Strupr tries to break free but Nurmagomedov pushes him back against the cage.
Nurmagomedov goes for a takedown attempt but Strupr pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Strupr lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Nurmagomedov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Nurmagomedov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Nurmagomedov is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Strupr.
Strupr digs a good body shot into Nurmagomedov's ribs.
Strupr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nurmagomedov tries to clinch up
and Strupr counters with a straight right hand.
Strupr is looking to wear down Nurmagomedov with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nurmagomedov wants to clinch but Strupr slips to the side
and Strupr counters with a one-two to the body.
Nurmagomed Nurmagomedov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jake Strupr is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nurmagomedov throws an off balance right hand
enabling Strupr to counter with a crisp jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jake Strupr showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Strupr 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jake Strupr!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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