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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Khabib Nurmagomedov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and TJ Perkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Good wrestling
Solid boxing
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Khabib Nurmagomedov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, TJ Perkins!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Perkins misses with a hook. Nurmagomedov ducked under it nicely.
Nurmagomedov avoids the body shot from Perkins.
Nurmagomedov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Perkins sprawls and moves away.
Nurmagomedov throws a one two combo.
Perkins misses the shot to the body.
A jab from Perkins misses.
Nurmagomedov attempts a counter takedown but Perkins avoids it well and moves away.
Nurmagomedov feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Nurmagomedov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov throwing strikes but missing.
Nurmagomedov has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Nurmagomedov is looking to work some ground and pound but Perkins has wrist control.
Nurmagomedov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nurmagomedov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Perkins takes a swing at Nurmagomedov's ribcage but misses.
Nurmagomedov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Perkins throws a poor cross that misses
so Nurmagomedov counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Nurmagomedov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Nurmagomedov throws a big elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nurmagomedov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Nurmagomedov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Nurmagomedov blocks a jab.
Perkins throws a looping overhand right but Nurmagomedov ducks down to avoid it.
Nurmagomedov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Perkins sprawls and moves away.
Nurmagomedov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Perkins tries to avoid it but Nurmagomedov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Perkins to the ground. Perkins escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Perkins feints the counter takedown.
Perkins misses with a wild body shot.
We've been informed that Perkins has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Nurmagomedov closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Perkins's guard.
Nurmagomedov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Nurmagomedov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Perkins keeps working.
Perkins is being controlled here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nurmagomedov tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Khabib Nurmagomedov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Nurmagomedov throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Perkins tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Nurmagomedov is in Perkins's guard.
Nurmagomedov is standing up over Perkins. Perkins looks to escape but Nurmagomedov dives into side control.
Nurmagomedov is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Nurmagomedov trying to control the action but Perkins is working from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Perkins can do anything to dispel that myth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagomedov controls the position from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Perkins for as long as he can get away with.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nurmagomedov in side control, throwing shots but Perkins defends.
Nurmagomedov lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Perkins down.
Nurmagomedov is looking to take a break and control but Perkins is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Nurmagomedov is working Perkins over with some ground and pound from side control.
Nurmagomedov controlling the position.
Nurmagomedov lands some shots froms side control.
Nurmagomedov wants to control but Perkins is keeping him busy.
Nurmagomedov controls the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov working the head and body with strikes.
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.
Perkins being controlled for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Nurmagomedov continues to stall.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nurmagomedov drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Perkins wants to get back to his feet but Nurmagomedov passes into half guard.
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! This is the final round!
Nurmagomedov throws a good cross that connects.
Perkins throws a right hand that Nurmagomedov ducks under and follows up with a left that Nurmagomedov also avoids with ease.
Nurmagomedov feinted with a counter takedown.
Nurmagomedov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Perkins.
Perkins swings away with a body shot that misses
and Nurmagomedov counters with a nice double leg into side control. Perkins won't be happy with that.
Perkins wants to get back to his feet but Nurmagomedov is dominant here and he's now got Perkins's back!
Nurmagomedov keeps control of the position easily here as Perkins tries to buck him off.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perkins defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Perkins is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Nurmagomedov has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Perkins's body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Even with his hooks in, Nurmagomedov manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Nurmagomedov controlling the position well here. Perkins rolled but Nurmagomedov kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Khabib Nurmagomedov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nurmagomedov thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
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.
Nurmagomedov scores with strikes from the back.
Nurmagomedov biding his time, looking for the opening.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
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.
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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Khabib Nurmagomedov!
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energy
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hype
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FIGHT
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