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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Khalabib Nurmagodingdong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy McGill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Khalabib Nurmagodingdong has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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168 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
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184 cm
18
168 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin |
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Khalabib Nurmagodingdong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jimmy McGill!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Stewart Dunkirk and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
McGill pulls Nurmagodingdong into guard.
Nurmagodingdong lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
McGill not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nurmagodingdong engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Nurmagodingdong throwing strikes from guard but McGill blocks nicely.
Nurmagodingdong trying to control but McGill is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagodingdong showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGill trying to control the position.
Nurmagodingdong trying to control but McGill is working from the bottom.
Nurmagodingdong slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nurmagodingdong throws a series of punches but McGill avoids them all with ease.
McGill scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
McGill scores with a three punch combo!
McGill looks winded!
McGill looks to land a combination. Nurmagodingdong sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Nurmagodingdong misses with a two punch combination.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nurmagodingdong has McGill up against the cage in a clinch.
McGill tries to pull guard but Nurmagodingdong won't allow it.
Nurmagodingdong is fighting off a takedown attempt but McGill is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Nurmagodingdong to the mat. Nurmagodingdong regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nurmagodingdong is pulling down on McGill's head to control his posture.
McGill throws an elbow that misses. Nurmagodingdong uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in McGill's guard. Nice move by Nurmagodingdong!
Nurmagodingdong showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
McGill throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Nurmagodingdong stays in close to McGill's body and controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Nurmagodingdong advances to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagodingdong with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Nurmagodingdong is nestled in close to McGill, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if McGill can do anything to dispel that myth.
McGill tries to roll over but Nurmagodingdong keeps him under control.
Nurmagodingdong performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Nurmagodingdong scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Nurmagodingdong with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Nurmagodingdong is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so McGill is just riding it out for now. Nurmagodingdong eventually gives up the hold.
Nurmagodingdong is nestled in close to McGill, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Nurmagodingdong seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Nurmagodingdong trying to pass the guard but McGill defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McGill is trying to control but can't.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Nurmagodingdong working the head and body with strikes.
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 Khalabib Nurmagodingdong will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Nurmagodingdong looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nurmagodingdong scores with a nice head shot.
McGill checks the leg kick nicely there.
McGill gets tackled into the cage by Nurmagodingdong. Nurmagodingdong maintains the clinch.
McGill tries to pull guard but Nurmagodingdong forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Nurmagodingdong is trying to drag McGill to the mat but McGill just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
McGill misses with a punch on the inside.
Nurmagodingdong blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from McGill fails to land.
McGill is trying to pull guard but Nurmagodingdong turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
McGill fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Khalabib Nurmagodingdong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy McGill.
McGill is breathing heavily.
McGill throws a head punch that misses.
McGill tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nurmagodingdong leaning his opponent against the cage.
Nurmagodingdong gets control of McGill's arms and successfully pulls guard. Nurmagodingdong will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Khalabib Nurmagodingdong overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McGill lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Nurmagodingdong wants to stand up but McGill is controlling him.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells McGill's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
McGill tries to free his leg and advance position but Nurmagodingdong is retaining full guard.
Nurmagodingdong preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nurmagodingdong has McGill pulled in close to control his posture.
Nurmagodingdong 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.
Nurmagodingdong'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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGill working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Nurmagodingdong working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McGill.
McGill in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nurmagodingdong tries to close the distance and clinch but McGill swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've been told by Nurmagodingdong's head coaches at Roosters Coop that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
McGill throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nurmagodingdong dodges the punch combination from McGill.
Nurmagodingdong seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Nurmagodingdong misses with a series of wild punches.
Nurmagodingdong closes the distance and pushes McGill back into the cage.
McGill tries to score a body lock takedown but Nurmagodingdong shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
McGill is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Nurmagodingdong gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagodingdong dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
McGill is trying to pull guard but Nurmagodingdong has him pressed against the cage.
Nurmagodingdong has hold of one of McGill's legs. McGill is fighting the takedown attempt but Nurmagodingdong gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Nurmagodingdong looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Nurmagodingdong lands a couple of digs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagodingdong lands a couple of elbows.
Nurmagodingdong not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Nurmagodingdong trying to control but McGill is working from the bottom.
McGill being controlled here, momentarily.
Nurmagodingdong trying to control the position from guard on top but McGill is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nurmagodingdong swinging wildly here.
McGill misses with a series of wild punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Khalabib Nurmagodingdong dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Nurmagodingdong moves in looking to clinch but McGill pushes him off.
McGill moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Nurmagodingdong clinches up against the cage.
Nurmagodingdong drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McGill is looking for a takedown.
McGill is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Nurmagodingdong pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Nurmagodingdong prevents the takedown attempt.
Khalabib Nurmagodingdong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy McGill.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagodingdong tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McGill takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nurmagodingdong has picked McGill up - he's going for a ride! Nurmagodingdong dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Nurmagodingdong controlling the action here.
Nurmagodingdong prevents McGill from standing back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nurmagodingdong seems to be working for a kimura but McGill defends the submission attempt.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Nurmagodingdong in particular looking to stall.
Ground and pound from Nurmagodingdong.
Nurmagodingdong working the head and body with strikes.
Nurmagodingdong looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Nurmagodingdong lands with a punch from half guard.
That's two 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.
Well, if Nurmagodingdong is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Nurmagodingdong working over McGill with some ground and pound. McGill looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Nurmagodingdong in particular looking to stall.
McGill is trying to get back to full guard.
Nurmagodingdong seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagodingdong keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
McGill closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Jimmy McGill seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nurmagodingdong is looking to clinch.
McGill circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nurmagodingdong tries to clinch but McGill moves out of range.
Nurmagodingdong looks to land a combination but McGill avoids it well.
Nurmagodingdong moves in looking to clinch but McGill pushes him off.
McGill avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nurmagodingdong gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Nurmagodingdong pulls guard.
McGill throws a strike but Nurmagodingdong rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Nurmagodingdong is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
McGill doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Nurmagodingdong chips away with some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagodingdong content to stall in guard here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jimmy McGill has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Khalabib Nurmagodingdong is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nurmagodingdong distracts McGill with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
And that's the end of the fight!
Khalabib Nurmagodingdong showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Nurmagodingdong, 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Khalabib Nurmagodingdong!
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energy
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FIGHT
RATING
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