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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hessu Hopo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Khabib Nurmagomedov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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216 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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190 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Hessu Hopo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Khabib Nurmagomedov!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Dirk Anderson and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nurmagomedov shoots in and drives through. Hopo sprawls well.
Nurmagomedov clinches with his opponent.
Nurmagomedov tries for a takedown but Hopo manages to get underhooks.
Hopo lands with a short shot to the head.
Nurmagomedov jumps into guard, dragging Hopo to the mat.
Nurmagomedov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Nurmagomedov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hopo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hopo is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Nurmagomedov is controlling him.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nurmagomedov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hopo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nurmagomedov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagomedov postures up.
Nurmagomedov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hopo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hopo 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.
Nurmagomedov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hopo definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hopo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nurmagomedov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hopo's head.
Nurmagomedov throws a big right hand that misses.
Nurmagomedov is working Hopo over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Nurmagomedov chips away with some ground and pound.
Hopo looking for a sweep. Not yet Hopo, not yet.
Nurmagomedov throwing strikes from guard but Hopo blocks nicely.
Nurmagomedov is in close to Hopo's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Nurmagomedov connects with a couple of short punches.
Hopo looking for a sweep. Not yet Hopo, not yet.
Nurmagomedov works over Hopo with some ground and pound from guard.
Hopo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nurmagomedov on the ground.
Nurmagomedov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Nurmagomedov postures up and lands a big shot to Hopo's brow.
Hopo wants to stand and escape but Nurmagomedov is having none of it.
Hopo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hopo working a defensive guard here.
Hopo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov connects with a couple of short punches.
Nurmagomedov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hopo pulls Nurmagomedov in close to prevent any damage.
Nurmagomedov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hopo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nurmagomedov connects with a couple of short punches.
Hopo pulls Nurmagomedov in close to his closed guard and prevents Nurmagomedov from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov landing some decent shots from guard.
Hopo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nurmagomedov advances to half guard.
Hopo is trying to get back to full guard.
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.
Hopo avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nurmagomedov.
Hopo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Nurmagomedov lands a nice short elbow.
Ground and pound from Nurmagomedov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hopo is trying to stand up here but Nurmagomedov is controlling him well.
Hopo wants to get back to full guard but Nurmagomedov has passed into side control.
Hopo on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Nurmagomedov throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Hopo tries to buck Nurmagomedov off but Nurmagomedov is having none of it.
Nurmagomedov cracks Hopo with a big right hand but Hopo just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Hopo is looking for a sweep.
Nurmagomedov lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Nurmagomedov scores with a couple of short elbows.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nurmagomedov working the head with strikes.
Hopo is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Nurmagomedov is controlling him well.
Nurmagomedov working the ground and pound.
Nurmagomedov grinds an elbow into Hopo's temple.
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 moves into range and clinches up with Hopo.
Nurmagomedov letting Hopo take a breather here.
Nurmagomedov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hopo avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Hopo - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Hopo scores with a shot to the side of Nurmagomedov's head.
A short left from Hopo.
Nurmagomedov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hopo is defending well.
Nurmagomedov has Hopo pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hopo manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Hessu Hopo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khabib Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov is trying to drag Hopo to the mat but Hopo just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Hopo lands an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagomedov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hopo avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Nurmagomedov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hopo is defending well.
Hopo's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Nurmagomedov has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hopo after a bit of a struggle.
Nurmagomedov is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hopo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nurmagomedovs head.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Nurmagomedov. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Hopo stops a takedown attempt from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hopo prevents it.
Hopo lands with a right to the head.
Nurmagomedov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Nurmagomedov jumps guard but Hopo stands there with Nurmagomedov around his waist. Nurmagomedov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hopo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hessu Hopo has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Nurmagomedov wants a takedown.
Nurmagomedov is looking for a takedown.
Stalling in the clinch from Hopo.
Hopo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hopo is struggling to control the position.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Hopo effectively controlling the action here.
Hopo gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Hopo.
Hopo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hopo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nurmagomedov wants a takedown.
Hopo lands a left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nurmagomedov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hopo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hopo stalling against the cage.
Hopo lands a hook that snaps the head of Nurmagomedov backwards.
We've been informed that Nurmagomedov has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Hopo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hopo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hopo stalling in the clinch.
Nurmagomedov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A short right from Hopo.
Hopo pressing his opponent against the cage.
Hopo works on Nurmagomedov's body with a couple of short punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hopo taking a breather.
Hopo is stalling here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Hessu Hopo.
Hopo lands a nice looking body shot.
Nurmagomedov tries to keep at a distance but Hopo has taken the fight into the clinch.
Nurmagomedov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hopo to keep the fight standing.
Hopo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nurmagomedov takes a shot to the head.
Hopo controlling the action here for a moment.
Hopo taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Hopo.
Hopo trying to control the position but instead, Nurmagomedov has worked for underhooks and has pushed Hopo into the cage.
Hopo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nurmagomedov backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hopo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hopo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nurmagomedov backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hopo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hopo is stalling here.
Hopo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hopo prevents a takedown attempt there.
A nice left hand lands by Hopo.
Hopo scores with a shot to the side of Nurmagomedov's head.
Hopo manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Hopo lands a nice uppercut.
Hopo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A hook to the body from Hopo.
Nurmagomedov takes a shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hessu Hopo 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!
Hopo lands with an uppercut that bounces Nurmagomedov off the cage and back into range.
Hopo lands a jab.
Nurmagomedov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hopo moves into range and clinches up with Nurmagomedov.
Hopo manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Come on Hopo - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Hopo is pushing Nurmagomedov up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Hopo works on Nurmagomedov's body with a couple of short punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nurmagomedov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nurmagomedov fails to pull guard.
Hopo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nurmagomedovs head.
Hopo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Come on Hopo - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hopo.
Hopo lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right from Hopo on the inside.
Hopo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nurmagomedov backwards.
Nurmagomedov is rocked!
Hopo stalling against the cage.
Hopo is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Hopo scores with a shoulder strike.
Hopo controlling the action here for a moment.
Nurmagomedov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hopo fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Hopo pushes Nurmagomedov up against the cage in a clinch.
A short right from Hopo on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hopo prevents it.
Hessu Hopo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khabib Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Hopo taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Hopo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nurmagomedov backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hopo stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A short right from Hopo on the inside.
Stalling in the clinch from Hopo.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Hessu Hopo.
Nurmagomedov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hopo avoids it really well and circles away.
Hopo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hopo connects with a jab.
Nurmagomedov gets a clinch.
Hopo lands a shoulder strike.
Hopo controlling the action here for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hopo taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Hopo is pressed up against the cage. Nurmagomedov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hopo down to the mat. Hopo avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Hopo connects with a single shot there.
Nurmagomedov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hopo drops Nurmagomedov with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Nurmagomedov looks back up at him and smiles so Hopo waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Nurmagomedov is still on wobbly legs! Can Hopo finish him?
Hopo rushes Nurmagomedov and presses him up against the cage.
Hopo is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hopo lands with a light punch inside.
Hopo will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Nurmagomedov up against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Hopo as the two fighters clinch.
A short right from Hopo on the inside.
Hopo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nurmagomedov can do to turn this around?
Hopo pushes Nurmagomedov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hopo displaying some good clinch control by pressing Nurmagomedov up against the cage.
Hopo lands a shoulder strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hopo dips a shoulder and cracks Nurmagomedov with a mighty uppercut! Nurmagomedov falls back against the cage and Hopo unloads with a barrage of strikes! Nurmagomedov is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Hopo screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:11 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hessu Hopo!
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