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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Khabib Nurmagomedov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sici Bulldog (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sici Bulldog has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Khabib Nurmagomedov's chin.
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Solid boxing
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Khabib Nurmagomedov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sici Bulldog!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bulldog falls off balance throwing a combination
and Nurmagomedov counters with a nice body shot.
Bulldog keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nurmagomedov.
Bulldog drops his shoulder and cracks Nurmagomedov with a huge uppercut! Nurmagomedov goes down! Can Bulldog finish him?
Nurmagomedov is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Bulldog stops Nurmagomedov from standing up.
Oh Nurmagomedov is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bulldog working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bulldog is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bulldog accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nurmagomedov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nurmagomedov seems to have got his legs back now.
Nurmagomedov pulls Bulldog in close to his closed guard and prevents Bulldog from doing any damage or advancing position.
Bulldog throwing strikes from guard but Nurmagomedov blocks nicely.
Nurmagomedov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nurmagomedov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nurmagomedov pulls Bulldog in close to prevent any damage.
Bulldog throws a big right hand that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bulldog accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bulldog throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bulldog missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nurmagomedov looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Nurmagomedov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Nurmagomedov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nurmagomedov pulls Bulldog in close to his closed guard and prevents Bulldog from doing any damage or advancing position.
Bulldog throwing strikes but missing.
Bulldog throws a big elbow that misses.
Bulldog is looking to work some ground and pound but Nurmagomedov has wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov controlling the position.
Nurmagomedov's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Khabib Nurmagomedov just wasn't active enough.
Bulldog moves away from the strike by Nurmagomedov.
Bulldog throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Nurmagomedov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bulldog shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Nurmagomedov eats them both and turns towards Bulldog to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nurmagomedov is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Bulldog.
Bulldog misses with a double jab
and Nurmagomedov holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Bulldog looks winded!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov lands a nice uppercut.
Nurmagomedov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nurmagomedov scores with a shot to the side of Bulldog's head.
Nurmagomedov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bulldog takes a shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov lands a body punch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nurmagomedov.
A right handed body shot lands from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bulldogs head.
A right hook to the body lands for Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov lands an uppercut.
Nurmagomedov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short left from Nurmagomedov.
Nice body punch from Nurmagomedov.
A short uppercut from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov lands a right hand.
Nurmagomedov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bulldogs head.
Nurmagomedov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nurmagomedov.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nurmagomedov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nurmagomedov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nurmagomedov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bulldogs head.
Nurmagomedov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nurmagomedov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nurmagomedov lands with a left to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov lands a nice shot to the body.
Nurmagomedov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nurmagomedov lands a shot to the body.
Nurmagomedov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nurmagomedov scores with a shoulder strike.
A body shot lands from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bulldog.
Nurmagomedov gets through Bulldog's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nurmagomedov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nurmagomedov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nurmagomedov lands a left hand.
Nurmagomedov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nurmagomedov lands a shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Nurmagomedov - that landed with a thud.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A short right from Nurmagomedov on the inside.
Nurmagomedov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nurmagomedov lands a nice shot to the body.
Nurmagomedov taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A short right from Nurmagomedov on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Khabib Nurmagomedov 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.
Bulldog shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
No joy there for Bulldog, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bulldog swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Nurmagomedov counters with a left to the body.
Nurmagomedov lands a jab to Bulldog's midsection.
A shot to the liver by Nurmagomedov. Beautiful body shot.
Bulldog with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Nurmagomedov to score with a decent uppercut.
Bulldog takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bulldog throws a left and a right that both miss
and Nurmagomedov counters with a straight right hand.
Bulldog moves out of range of the strikes.
Bulldog throws a combination that misses
and Nurmagomedov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bulldog misses with a double jab
enabling Nurmagomedov to counter with a crisp jab.
Bulldog is breathing heavily.
Nurmagomedov lands an overhand right.
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!
Bulldog throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bulldog takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nurmagomedov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sici Bulldog is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nurmagomedov lands with a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bulldog takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nurmagomedov connects with a body shot.
Nurmagomedov lands a nice shot that snaps Bulldog's head back.
Bulldog takes one to the side of the head.
Bulldog needs to keep his hands up - Nurmagomedov had a free shot at his head there.
Nurmagomedov lands a nice hook to Bulldog's body. Bulldog takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nurmagomedov thuds a left hand into Bulldog's body.
Bulldog falls off balance throwing a combination
and Nurmagomedov counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Nurmagomedov.
Come on Nurmagomedov - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Nurmagomedov lands a nice uppercut.
Nurmagomedov is stalling here.
A short body shot lands from Nurmagomedov as the two fighters clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nurmagomedov presses Bulldog against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nurmagomedov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bulldog backwards.
Nurmagomedov is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Nurmagomedov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nurmagomedov lands a nice uppercut.
Nurmagomedov presses Bulldog against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nurmagomedov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bulldog backwards.
Still in the clinch, Nurmagomedov scores with a nice short uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nurmagomedov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nurmagomedov lands an uppercut.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Nurmagomedov takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Nurmagomedov lands a left hand.
Bulldog takes a shot to the head.
Nurmagomedov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bulldogs head.
Nurmagomedov lands a hook that snaps the head of Bulldog backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nurmagomedov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bulldog wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Nurmagomedov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nurmagomedov scores with a shoulder strike.
A hook to the body from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nurmagomedov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bulldog takes a shot to the head.
Nurmagomedov has Bulldog pushed against the cage.
Bulldog's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nurmagomedov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nurmagomedov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nurmagomedov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nurmagomedov is working Bulldog over against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nurmagomedov stalling the fight.
Nurmagomedov lands a body shot in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Nurmagomedov.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nurmagomedov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Khabib Nurmagomedov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Nurmagomedov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nice body punch from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov scores with a shoulder strike.
A shot in the inside from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov digs a right hand underneath Bulldog's ribcage. Bulldog let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nurmagomedov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bulldog backwards.
Nurmagomedov lands a right hand.
Nurmagomedov lands a hook that snaps the head of Bulldog backwards.
Nice body punch from Nurmagomedov.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nurmagomedov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bulldog backwards.
Nurmagomedov digs a right hand underneath Bulldog's ribcage. Bulldog let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nurmagomedov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nurmagomedov is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Nurmagomedov is leaning against Bulldog and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Khabib Nurmagomedov dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Nice shot by Nurmagomedov.
Bulldog swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Nurmagomedov counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov stalling the fight.
Bulldog tries to break the clinch but Nurmagomedov is controlling the position.
Bulldog wants to break free but Nurmagomedov has control.
Bulldog can't break the clinch.
Nurmagomedov lands a nice uppercut.
Nurmagomedov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Good body shot from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov lands a nice shot to the body.
Nurmagomedov effectively controlling the action here.
Good body shot from Nurmagomedov.
A shot in the inside from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bulldog takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A right hook to the body lands for Nurmagomedov.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A right hook to the body lands for Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bulldog backwards.
Nurmagomedov taking a breather.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bulldog backwards.
A shot in the inside from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov pushes Bulldog back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nurmagomedov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nurmagomedov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nurmagomedov lands with a right to the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Nurmagomedov - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Good body shot from Nurmagomedov.
A short body shot lands from Nurmagomedov as the two fighters clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov lands with a right to the head.
Nurmagomedov lands a right hand.
Nice body punch from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Nurmagomedov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bulldog wants to break free but Nurmagomedov has control.
Nurmagomedov scores with a shot to the side of Bulldog's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Nurmagomedov.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Bulldog up against the cage.
Nurmagomedov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bulldog backwards.
A right hand to the body from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bulldogs head.
Nurmagomedov lands an uppercut.
Nurmagomedov digs a right hand into Bulldog's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bulldog's gas tank.
Nurmagomedov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bulldog backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov scores with a shot to the side of Bulldog's head.
Nurmagomedov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nurmagomedov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bulldog's efforts to push away.
A left hand lands to the body for Nurmagomedov.
Bulldog has had enough of the clinch but Nurmagomedov keeps him there for the moment.
A shot in the inside from Nurmagomedov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Nurmagomedov.
Bulldog takes a shot to the head.
Nurmagomedov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nurmagomedov is leaning against Bulldog and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nurmagomedov stalls.
Nurmagomedov pushes Bulldog back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nurmagomedov lands a shot to the body.
A short uppercut from Nurmagomedov.
Stalling in the clinch from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bulldog's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A nice left hand lands by Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov pushes Bulldog back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nurmagomedov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bulldog can do to turn this around?
Nurmagomedov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bulldog has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A right hook to the body lands for Nurmagomedov.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nurmagomedov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nurmagomedov lands a shot to the body.
Nurmagomedov slowing the pace effectively.
Nurmagomedov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bulldog or not.
Nice body punch from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nurmagomedov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nurmagomedov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nurmagomedov lands with a left to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Nurmagomedov.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nurmagomedov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nurmagomedov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nurmagomedov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sici Bulldog has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nurmagomedov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bulldogs head.
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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight for Khabib Nurmagomedov!
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight for Khabib Nurmagomedov!
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight for Khabib Nurmagomedov!
Khabib Nurmagomedov wins by unanimous decision!
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