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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hesa MC (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Khabib Nurmagemedov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nurmagemedov has chosen Kanye West ft Jay-Z Nicki Minaj Rick Ross and Bon Iver - Monster as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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180 cm
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168 lbs
6 - 5 - 0 |
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177 cm
25
155 lbs
11 - 9 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Great elbows
Cardio machine |
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Good wrestler
Good kicks
Good gas tank |
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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
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hesa MC! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Khabib Nurmagemedov! The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Joseph Jones and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! MC leaves Nurmagemedov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Nurmagemedov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but MC avoids it really well and circles away. Nurmagemedov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as MC sprawls well. MC wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Nurmagemedov gets slowly back to his feet. Hesa MC has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khabib Nurmagemedov. Nurmagemedov looks for a takedown but MC sprawls well. Nurmagemedov has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout. Horrible takedown attempt by Nurmagemedov or perhaps it was just good defense by MC, which made it look bad. Nurmagemedov gets tackled into the cage by MC. MC maintains the clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. MC tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Nurmagemedov avoids it. MC crunches a lovely knee into Nurmagemedov's ribcage. Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. MC obliges. Nurmagemedov tries to pull guard but MC won't allow it.
Nurmagemedov looking for a takedown. MC lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Khabib Nurmagemedov has been cut. MC lands a nice knee to the body. Nurmagemedov looks winded!
That's one minute gone in the round. Nurmagemedov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. MC lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
MC gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Nurmagemedov goes for a takedown attempt but MC pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
MC has taken the fight to the clinch.
MC with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
MC lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Nurmagemedov looking for a takedown. MC crunches a lovely knee into Nurmagemedov's ribcage. Knees to the body from MC.
Nurmagemedov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. MC fights it off and pushes away nicely.
MC has Nurmagemedov up against the cage in a clinch.
MC comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. This has been an exciting period of action! Nurmagemedov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but MC is defending well. Nurmagemedov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round. MC scores with a knee to the head.
Nurmagemedov looking for a takedown. A short right from MC on the inside. MC landing some nice looking knees to the body.
MC landing knees to the head.
MC prevents Nurmagemedov from breaking the clinch. MC creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Nurmagemedov's defenses. Our sources have told us that MC has been working on his elbows in the gym. MC lands an elbow inside. MC misses with a knee to the head. Nurmagemedov wants a takedown but no success here.
MC with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Nurmagemedov can't break the clinch.
Nurmagemedov breaks from the clinch.
Nurmagemedov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. MC clinches up with Nurmagemedov and pushes him back against the cage. MC crunches a lovely knee into Nurmagemedov's ribcage. MC lands a hook that snaps the head of Nurmagemedov backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round. MC tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
MC is defending well against a takedown attempt. MC lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Nurmagemedov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but MC gets the underhooks and prevents it.
MC scores with an uppercut up the middle. Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. MC obliges. Nurmagemedov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Nurmagemedov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but MC pulls him back up using the underhooks. MC lands a damaging elbow. MC lands a good knee to the midsection. Nurmagemedov won't want to take too many of those. Nurmagemedov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. MC gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. MC lands a good knee to the midsection. Nurmagemedov won't want to take too many of those. MC presses Nurmagemedov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. MC lands a nice elbow. MC scores with an uppercut up the middle. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. MC gets underhooks to prevent Nurmagemedov's takedown attempt.
MC unloads a knee to the mid-section.
That's four minutes gone in the round. MC utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. MC scores a nice knee to the body.
MC lands a nice knee to the body. MC lands an elbow inside. Knees in the clinch landing for MC.
MC lands an elbow inside that Nurmagemedov shrugs off.
That has opened up Khabib Nurmagemedov's cut even more. MC lands a nice knee to the body. MC unloads a knee to the mid-section. MC lands a knee to the body.
Nurmagemedov takes an elbow to the temple.
Nurmagemedov is rocked! MC lands an elbow inside. Nurmagemedov is still on wobbly legs! Can MC finish him? MC lands a shoulder strike. MC has Nurmagemedov pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. Nurmagemedov is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from MC - that's hurt Nurmagemedov badly! Oh, another knee lands and Nurmagemedov is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but Nurmagemedov doesn't seem to be complaining.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Hesa MC!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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