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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Khabib Nurmagomedov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andre Vitali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andre Vitali is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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190 lbs
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191 cm
25
195 lbs
0 - 3 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Basic striking
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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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 The Island, Khabib Nurmagomedov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Andre Vitali!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Santiago Holmes and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nurmagomedov misses with a takedown attempt
letting Vitali counter with a right hand.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov tries for a takedown but Vitali circles away easily
and Vitali counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Khabib Nurmagomedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vitali keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nurmagomedov fails with the takedown
and Vitali counters with a series of strikes. Nurmagomedov will be more careful next time no doubt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagomedov tries to clinch up but Vitali circles away and keeps his distance.
Vitali unleashes a big counter combination but Nurmagomedov bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Nurmagomedov misses with a takedown
and Vitali counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nurmagomedov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Vitali counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Vitali counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Vitali gets tackled into the cage by Nurmagomedov. Nurmagomedov maintains the clinch.
Vitali is trying to break free.
Nurmagomedov turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Vitali can do anything to dispel that myth.
Nurmagomedov throws an elbow but Vitali slips to the side and avoids it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vitali tries to escape but Nurmagomedov is in control.
Nurmagomedov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Nurmagomedov scores with a couple of short elbows.
Vitali defending against the ground and pound.
Nurmagomedov working the ground and pound but Vitali is defending the strikes.
Nurmagomedov cracks Vitali with a big right hand but Vitali just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Vitali takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nurmagomedov misses with the ground and pound.
Sloppy strikes there by Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov working the head with strikes.
Nurmagomedov misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Nurmagomedov in side control, throwing shots but Vitali defends.
An elbow from Nurmagomedov crashes against the mat.
Nurmagomedov throws an elbow but Vitali slips to the side and avoids it well.
Nurmagomedov postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Vitali defending against the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vitali taking a bit of punishment here - Nurmagomedov scoring with strikes.
Nurmagomedov grinds an elbow into Vitali's temple.
Nurmagomedov working the ground and pound but Vitali is defending the strikes.
Nurmagomedov fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Nurmagomedov postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Vitali dodges the ground and pound from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Nurmagomedov lands a decent elbow from side control.
Nurmagomedov working the ground and pound but Vitali is defending the strikes.
Nurmagomedov cracks Vitali with an elbow. That is naaassty.
The strikes coming from Nurmagomedov are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An elbow from Nurmagomedov crashes against the mat.
Nurmagomedov working the strikes but Vitali uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Vitali looks winded!
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Nurmagomedov lands a nice short elbow.
Vitali regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Nurmagomedov.
Vitali avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nurmagomedov is looking to work some ground and pound but Vitali has wrist control.
Nurmagomedov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nurmagomedov is in close to Vitali's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Nurmagomedov wants to pass the guard but Vitali is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Khabib Nurmagomedov dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Nurmagomedov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Vitali throws a counter combo.
Nurmagomedov pushes Vitali up against the cage in a clinch.
Nurmagomedov turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Nurmagomedov manages to end up in side control.
Nurmagomedov throws an elbow but Vitali slips to the side and avoids it well.
Nurmagomedov misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Nurmagomedov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vitali can do to turn this around?
Vitali regains half guard, as Nurmagomedov was trying to land strikes.
Nurmagomedov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vitali tries to kick Nurmagomedov off but Nurmagomedov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Nurmagomedov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nurmagomedov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Vitali's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Vitali blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Khabib Nurmagomedov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nurmagomedov is nestled in close to Vitali, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Nurmagomedov thows a huge punch but Vitali dodges it nicely.
Vitali avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov passes to side control.
Nurmagomedov scores with a couple of short elbows.
Vitali is breathing heavily.
The strikes coming from Nurmagomedov are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Nurmagomedov lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Nurmagomedov misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Nurmagomedov sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Vitali is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Nurmagomedov creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Nurmagomedov misses with the ground and pound.
Vitali is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Nurmagomedov working the head with strikes.
Nurmagomedov with the ground and pound but Vitali regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Vitali blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nurmagomedov.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nurmagomedov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Nurmagomedov working over Vitali with some ground and pound. Vitali looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Nurmagomedov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ground and pound from Nurmagomedov.
Vitali blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nurmagomedov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nurmagomedov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov throwing shots but Vitali is blocking nicely.
Nurmagomedov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Nurmagomedov throwing shots but Vitali is blocking nicely.
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.
Nurmagomedov drops an elbow to the side of Vitali's head.
Nurmagomedov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Vitali has hold of Nurmagomedov's hands but Nurmagomedov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Nurmagomedov lands with a punch from half guard.
Vitali avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nurmagomedov.
Vitali keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Nurmagomedov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Khabib Nurmagomedov dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Nurmagomedov fails with the takedown.
It seemed like Vitali was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nurmagomedov tries for a takedown but Vitali sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nurmagomedov pushes Vitali up against the cage in a clinch.
Nurmagomedov has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Vitali after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Khabib Nurmagomedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nurmagomedov gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Vitali scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Nurmagomedov manages to mount him!
Nurmagomedov throws some wild stikes that Vitali manages to avoid easily.
Nurmagomedov lands a big elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nurmagomedov looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nurmagomedov lands a big elbow.
Vitali takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vitali holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Nurmagomedov tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Nurmagomedov with a couple of short strikes.
Vitali is rocked!
Nurmagomedov working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Vitali is still in real trouble! Can Nurmagomedov finish him?
Nurmagomedov lands a heavy elbow.
Nurmagomedov looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Vitali covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Khabib Nurmagomedov!
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energy
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hype
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FIGHT
RATING
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