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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Khabib Nurmagomedov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Bean (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nurmagomedov's entrance music is KHABIB ''The Eagle'' NURMAGOMEDOV. A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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190 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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190 cm
26
220 lbs
5 - 3 - 1 |
Good wrestling
Basic striking
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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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 - 1 - 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
5 - 3 - 1, fighting out of The Island, Johnny Bean!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Sandra Marshall and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bean tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nurmagomedov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nurmagomedov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bean defends it nicely.
Bean defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Nurmagomedov.
Bean scores with the left hand. Nurmagomedov knows he should have avoided that one.
Nurmagomedov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bean to score with a decent uppercut.
Nurmagomedov has closed the distance and engaged Bean in a clinch.
Bean lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nurmagomedov wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Khabib Nurmagomedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nurmagomedov has Bean pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bean manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Bean misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bean lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bean lands a nice uppercut.
Bean lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nurmagomedov backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bean lands a left hand.
Bean lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nurmagomedov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bean avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Bean lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nurmagomedov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bean scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bean escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nurmagomedov with a poor takedown
and Bean counters with a left to the body.
Nurmagomedov seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bean connects with a nice looking jab.
Nurmagomedov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nurmagomedov keeps the fight on the outside.
Bean tries to keep at a distance but Nurmagomedov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Nurmagomedov has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Bean is trying to keep an underhook but Nurmagomedov manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Bean wants to improve his position but Nurmagomedov is controlling well.
Bean has hold of Nurmagomedov's hands but Nurmagomedov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Nurmagomedov working the head and body with strikes.
Bean keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Nurmagomedov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bean has hold of Nurmagomedov's hands but Nurmagomedov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Nurmagomedov prevents Bean from improving his position.
Bean really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nurmagomedov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Nurmagomedov connects with a nice short shot to Bean's temple.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nurmagomedov is keen to just control but Bean is a slippery customer.
Nurmagomedov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Bean with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Bean wants to get back to full guard.
Nurmagomedov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Nurmagomedov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bean gets full guard.
Nurmagomedov won't allow Bean to get back to his feet.
Nurmagomedov scoring with some ground and pound.
Bean avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nurmagomedov with a nice head shot there.
Bean is trying to control the position but Nurmagomedov postures up.
Nurmagomedov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
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 passes Bean's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Bean is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Nurmagomedov scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bean on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Nurmagomedov lands strikes from half guard.
Nurmagomedov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bean slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Nurmagomedov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Bean keeping moving, preventing Nurmagomedov from controlling successfully.
Nurmagomedov throwing strikes from guard but Bean blocks nicely.
Nurmagomedov throws a big right hand that misses.
Bean throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Nurmagomedov pushes down on Bean's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Nurmagomedov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bean is not content to let Nurmagomedov control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nurmagomedov is nestled in close to Bean, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Nurmagomedov is trying to control the action in half guard but Bean is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nice strikes from Nurmagomedov there.
Nurmagomedov trying to control from half guard but Bean is working away.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bean can do anything to dispel that myth.
Bean wants to improve his position but Nurmagomedov is controlling well.
Nurmagomedov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Nurmagomedov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Nurmagomedov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nurmagomedov is trying to control. Bean wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Khabib Nurmagomedov will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Bean clobbers Nurmagomedov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nurmagomedov has a takedown stuffed.
Bean clobbers Nurmagomedov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bean is looking to clinch.
Nurmagomedov dives in and scores a takedown into Bean's guard.
Bean looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Nurmagomedov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Nurmagomedov pushing down on Bean's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagomedov working Bean over with strikes.
Nurmagomedov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Nurmagomedov is looking to take a break and control but Bean is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nurmagomedov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov working Bean over with strikes.
Nurmagomedov slips a nice elbow through Bean's hands, connecting with Bean's forehead.
Bean on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Bean wants to improve his position but Nurmagomedov is controlling well.
Nurmagomedov trying to pass the guard but Bean defending well.
Nurmagomedov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Nurmagomedov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Nice strikes from Nurmagomedov there.
Nurmagomedov is looking to advance position but Bean won't allow it.
Nurmagomedov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Nurmagomedov lands a nice short elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov lands with a punch from half guard.
Bean taking some punishment here, with Nurmagomedov in his half guard.
Khabib Nurmagomedov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nurmagomedov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Nurmagomedov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bean can do to turn this around?
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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bean is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Nurmagomedov scores with a couple of nice shots.
Bean is rocked!
Nurmagomedov is keen to just control but Bean is a slippery customer.
Bean has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Nurmagomedov lands a nice short elbow.
Bean is still in real trouble! Can Nurmagomedov finish him?
Nurmagomedov lands with a punch from half guard.
Nurmagomedov lands strikes from half guard.
Nurmagomedov wants to control but Bean is keeping him busy.
Nurmagomedov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Bean with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Nurmagomedov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Bean is not content to let Nurmagomedov control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov is just content to waste time from the top position. Bean takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Bean seems to have recovered his senses.
Bean keeping full guard, as Nurmagomedov tries to pass.
Nurmagomedov wants to control from the top but Bean keeps moving.
Bean working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nurmagomedov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nurmagomedov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bean avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nurmagomedov advances to half guard.
Nurmagomedov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Nurmagomedov working Bean over with strikes.
Bean tries to get to full guard but Nurmagomedov has control of the leg.
Bean taking some punishment here, with Nurmagomedov in his half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Bean has hold of Nurmagomedov's hands but Nurmagomedov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Nurmagomedov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Nurmagomedov drops an elbow to the side of Bean's head.
Bean taking some punishment here, with Nurmagomedov in his half guard.
Nurmagomedov slips a nice elbow through Bean's hands, connecting with Bean's forehead.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Nurmagomedov uses his free foot to push down on Bean's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Bean.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nurmagomedov punishing his opponent with strikes.
BOOM! Nurmagomedov connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Nurmagomedov loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Bean scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Nurmagomedov land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Nurmagomedov stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Khabib Nurmagomedov!
Khabib Nurmagomedov thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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energy
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hype
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