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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mikhael Tomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Murav Nurmanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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155 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
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150 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mikhael Tomas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Murav Nurmanov!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Aleksandr Martynov and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nurmanov moves into the clinch successfully.
Nurmanov looking to throw knees to the head but Tomas is blocking nicely.
Tomas is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Nurmanov is defending well.
Tomas has Nurmanov pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Nurmanov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Nurmanov misses with a knee strike.
Nurmanov scores with a shoulder strike.
Nurmanov taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Nurmanov.
Nurmanov with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nurmanov.
Tomas goes for a takedown attempt but Nurmanov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
We've been hearing reports that Tomas has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mikhael Tomas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nurmanov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Tomas drops down looking for an ankle pick but Nurmanov pulls his leg out and moves away.
Nurmanov moves into range and clinches up with Tomas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tomas missing with knees to the body.
A shot in the inside from Nurmanov.
Tomas fails to pull guard.
Nurmanov lands a knee to the head.
Tomas is trying to drag Nurmanov to the mat but Nurmanov just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Nurmanov misses with the head strike.
Nurmanov scores with a shot to the side of Tomas's head.
Nurmanov lands an uppercut.
Nurmanov taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Tomas stalling in the clinch but Nurmanov improves position.
Nurmanov misses with a knee to the head.
Nurmanov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Nurmanov as Tomas tries to tie him up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nurmanov connects with a knee to the head.
It looks like Mikhael Tomas has been cut.
Tomas jumps guard but Nurmanov turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Nurmanov swings wildly with an uppercut but Tomas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nurmanov looking to throw knees to the head but Tomas is blocking nicely.
Tomas tries to pull guard but Nurmanov forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nurmanov tries to land a knee to the head but Tomas blocks with his arms.
Nurmanov scores with a knee to the head.
Tomas looking to slow down the pace here.
Nurmanov pushes Tomas back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nurmanov lands a knee to the head.
Tomas tries for a takedown but Nurmanov manages to get underhooks.
Nurmanov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tomas backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nurmanov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Nurmanov has a couple of punches blocked by Tomas.
Nurmanov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nurmanov blocks an elbow strike from Tomas.
Nurmanov lands a hook that snaps the head of Tomas backwards.
A short right from Nurmanov on the inside.
Tomas tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Nurmanov smiles and moves away.
Tomas tries to clinch up but Nurmanov circles away and keeps his distance.
Tomas shoots in and drives through. Nurmanov sprawls well.
Nurmanov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Tomas effectively controlling the action here.
Nurmanov connects with a nasty looking knee right to Tomas's face.
Nurmanov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tomas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tomas is trying to pull guard but Nurmanov turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
Nurmanov misses with a hook from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tomas turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Tomas manages to end up in side control.
Nurmanov tries to improve position but can't.
Nurmanov stops Tomas from passing to mount.
Nurmanov is looking for a sweep.
Tomas throws an elbow but Nurmanov slips to the side and avoids it well.
Tomas tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Tomas has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Tomas looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Murav Nurmanov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mikhael Tomas's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Nurmanov throws a right hand that Tomas ducks under and follows up with a left that Tomas also avoids with ease.
Nurmanov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nurmanov has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Nurmanov misses with a series of wild punches.
Nurmanov stuffs the takedown.
Nurmanov has Tomas up against the ropes in a clinch.
Nurmanov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nurmanov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tomas has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot in the inside from Nurmanov.
Nurmanov tries a knee to the head but Tomas blocks it.
Nurmanov connects with a nasty looking knee right to Tomas's face.
Tomas is trying to stall.
Tomas tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Nurmanov just stands there and leans against the ropes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nurmanov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tomas has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
The referee calls for Tomas to work.
Tomas tries to pull guard but Nurmanov won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mikhael Tomas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nurmanov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tomas.
A short right from Nurmanov on the inside.
Murav Nurmanov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Tomas tries to circle away but Nurmanov has him pinned against the ropes.
Nurmanov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nurmanov avoids a wild elbow strike from Tomas.
Tomas can't get the takedown.
Nurmanov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tomas backwards.
Nurmanov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Nurmanov tries to land a knee to the head but Tomas blocks with his arms.
Tomas ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Tomas no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tomas is trying to control the position but Nurmanov postures up.
Nurmanov wants to control from the top but Tomas keeps moving.
Tomas working a defensive guard here.
Nurmanov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Nurmanov is pushing down on Tomas's leg trying to pass to half guard. Tomas is fighting to maintain full guard but Nurmanov has managed to sneak the leg through.
Nurmanov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Nurmanov is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Tomas tries to kick Nurmanov off but Nurmanov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Nurmanov is stalling here. Tomas is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Nurmanov seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Tomas has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tomas tries to move into full mount but can't pass Nurmanov's legs.
Nurmanov sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Tomas is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Tomas is trying to control. Nurmanov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Mikhael Tomas overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nurmanov looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's four 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.
Nurmanov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tomas pulls his head out easily.
Tomas is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Nurmanov is just riding it out for now. Tomas eventually gives up the hold.
Nurmanov manages to escape and get back to his feet!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nurmanov instigates a clinch.
Nurmanov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tomass head.
A short left from Nurmanov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Murav Nurmanov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mikhael Tomas's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Nurmanov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tomas, pushing him back against the ropes.
Tomas wants to take the fight to the mat but Nurmanov manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Tomas changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Nurmanov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Nurmanov clinches up with Tomas and pushes him back against the ropes.
Nurmanov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tomas backwards.
Nurmanov landing knees to the head.
Tomas avoiding damage as Nurmanov throws knees to the body.
Nurmanov misses with a knee to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmanov throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Nurmanov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Tomas tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mikhael Tomas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nurmanov throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tomas is looking to take this one to the mat.
Nurmanov lands with a right to the head.
Nurmanov landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Nurmanov controlling the action here for a moment.
Tomas tries for a takedown. No joy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nurmanov tries to land a knee to the head but Tomas blocks with his arms.
Tomas tries for a takedown. No joy.
Tomas blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nurmanov throws a knee to the head but misses.
A shot in the inside from Nurmanov.
Nurmanov working Tomas over with knees to the body.
Tomas wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tomas avoiding damage as Nurmanov throws knees to the body.
Nurmanov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nurmanov leaning against his opponent.
Nurmanov tries to land a knee to the head but Tomas blocks with his arms.
Nurmanov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short uppercut from Nurmanov.
Nurmanov stops a takedown attempt from Tomas.
Tomas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nurmanov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tomas is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Nurmanov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Nurmanov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Tomas on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tomas tries to pull guard but Nurmanov forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
A shot in the inside from Nurmanov.
A shot in the inside from Nurmanov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nurmanov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tomas backwards.
Nurmanov lands a nice knee to the body.
Nurmanov misses with a knee strike.
Nurmanov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Nurmanov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nurmanov slows down the pace here.
Tomas is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Nurmanov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Nurmanov taking a breather.
Still in the clinch, Nurmanov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nurmanov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tomas backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nurmanov taking a breather.
Nurmanov just leaning against Tomas, taking a breather.
A short right from Nurmanov on the inside.
Nurmanov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tomas decides to pull guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nurmanov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tomas swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tomas seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Tomas has a closed guard, preventing Nurmanov from standing up.
Tomas 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Murav Nurmanov really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mikhael Tomas's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
No luck for Tomas with that takedown attempt.
Nurmanov slaps away a takedown attempt from Tomas, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nurmanov forces Tomas back against the ropes and clinches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nurmanov.
Nurmanov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tomas tries to pull guard but Nurmanov forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mikhael Tomas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tomas drops down looking for an ankle pick but Nurmanov pulls his leg out and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Nurmanov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tomass head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nurmanov slows down the pace here.
Tomas is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nurmanov is defending well for now.
Nurmanov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tomas is rocked!
Nurmanov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Oh Tomas is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nurmanov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Tomas seems to have got his legs back now.
Nurmanov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Nurmanov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tomas backwards.
Tomas drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tomas drops down looking for an ankle pick but Nurmanov pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nurmanov rushes Tomas and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Nurmanov gets through Tomas's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nurmanov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tomas avoids it.
Nurmanov holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Tomas drops down looking for an ankle pick but Nurmanov pulls his leg out and moves away.
Nurmanov moves into the clinch successfully.
Nurmanov keeps control of Tomas as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Nice body punch from Nurmanov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tomas goes for a takedown in the clinch but Nurmanov prevents it.
Nurmanov lands with a light punch inside.
Nurmanov lands a shot to the body.
Tomas is looking for a takedown.
Tomas managing to block the knees to the body from Nurmanov.
Still in the clinch, Nurmanov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nurmanov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tomas is defending well for now.
Nurmanov lands a nice shot to the body.
Tomas's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nurmanov stalls.
A shot in the inside from Nurmanov.
Tomas takes a shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nurmanov creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Tomas with a big uppercut! Tomas tries to clinch up but Nurmanov pushes him back against the ropes and lands another monster strike that crumples Tomas to the mat! Tomas covers up and Nurmanov unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:11 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Murav Nurmanov!
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energy
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hype
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