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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Grimur Agnarsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fedor Nurmagomedov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Agnarsson comes to the cage accompanied by Drop death - Squeel. Nurmagomedov is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Dagestan. Fedor Nurmagomedov acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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147 lbs
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155 lbs
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Grimur Agnarsson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Fedor Nurmagomedov!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Viktor Lagutenko and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Agnarsson lands with a shot to the body.
Agnarsson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nurmagomedov ducks right into an uppercut from Agnarsson.
Agnarsson slips under a jab.
Agnarsson lands a really nice looking cross but Nurmagomedov seems unphased.
Agnarsson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nurmagomedov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Agnarsson swats away the attempt to clinch by Nurmagomedov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Agnarsson looks to score with a jab to the body but Nurmagomedov is just out of range.
Agnarsson lands with a shot to the body.
Agnarsson throws an overhand right that lands on Nurmagomedov's shoulder, as Nurmagomedov tries to avoid the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov fails with the takedown.
Grimur Agnarsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nurmagomedov drives through with a takedown into Agnarsson's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Nurmagomedov distracts Agnarsson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
My spies in Russian Bears Training Center inform me that Nurmagomedov has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Agnarsson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Agnarsson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nurmagomedov on the ground.
Agnarsson wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Agnarsson is working hard here to advance position.
Nurmagomedov wants to pass the guard but Agnarsson is keeping the position.
Nurmagomedov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Agnarsson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Nurmagomedov postures up in Agnarsson's guard and throws a big left but Agnarsson blocks it.
Agnarsson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Agnarsson tries to get out of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Agnarsson trying to control the position.
Agnarsson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Nurmagomedov is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Agnarsson pulls Nurmagomedov in close to his closed guard and prevents Nurmagomedov from doing any damage or advancing position.
Agnarsson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nurmagomedov being controlled here momentarily.
Agnarsson'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.
Agnarsson continues to stall.
Nurmagomedov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Agnarsson looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Agnarsson tries to keep at a distance but Nurmagomedov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Nurmagomedov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Agnarsson prevents it.
Nurmagomedov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Agnarsson is defending well.
Grimur Agnarsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fedor Nurmagomedov.
Agnarsson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Agnarsson lands with a right to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Agnarsson.
Nurmagomedov wants a takedown.
Nurmagomedov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Agnarsson gets through Nurmagomedov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Agnarsson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nurmagomedov backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Agnarsson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Nurmagomedov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Agnarsson prevents it.
Nurmagomedov has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Agnarsson regains guard immediately.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nurmagomedov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Agnarsson seems keen to control Nurmagomedov's posture.
Agnarsson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Agnarsson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Agnarsson trying to keep a closed guard but Nurmagomedov is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Nurmagomedov throws a big elbow that misses.
Agnarsson wants to sweep but no luck.
Nurmagomedov trying to control but Agnarsson is working from the bottom.
Agnarsson is pulling down on Nurmagomedov's head to control his posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Grimur Agnarsson dominated that round.
That's time! Agnarsson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Nurmagomedov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Agnarsson swivels and escapes.
Agnarsson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nurmagomedov can do to turn this around?
Agnarsson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nurmagomedov.
Agnarsson looks to throw the jab but Nurmagomedov is out of range.
Nurmagomedov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Agnarsson defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Agnarsson throws a sloppy body shot
and Nurmagomedov counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Agnarsson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Nurmagomedov throwing strikes from guard but Agnarsson blocks nicely.
Agnarsson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Agnarsson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nurmagomedov is one step ahead there.
Nurmagomedov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Agnarsson's head.
Agnarsson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nurmagomedov throws a big elbow that misses.
Nurmagomedov stopping the sweep attempt from Agnarsson.
Nurmagomedov is working Agnarsson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Nurmagomedov stopping the sweep attempt from Agnarsson.
Agnarsson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nurmagomedov is looking to work some ground and pound but Agnarsson has wrist control.
Nurmagomedov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Nurmagomedov is looking to work some ground and pound but Agnarsson has wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov wants to control from the top but Agnarsson keeps moving.
Agnarsson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nurmagomedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Agnarsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nurmagomedov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Agnarsson working a defensive guard here.
Agnarsson is really struggling to control Nurmagomedov but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Nurmagomedov would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Nurmagomedov preventing the sweep.
Agnarsson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Nurmagomedov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Agnarsson is keeping the position for now.
Agnarsson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nurmagomedov is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Agnarsson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nurmagomedov lands a couple of digs.
Nurmagomedov being controlled here momentarily.
Agnarsson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nurmagomedov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nurmagomedov throws a big elbow that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nurmagomedov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nurmagomedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Agnarsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Agnarsson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Nurmagomedov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Agnarsson is keeping the position for now.
Nurmagomedov working some strikes from top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Agnarsson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nurmagomedov throwing strikes but missing.
Agnarsson looking for a sweep. Not yet Agnarsson, not yet.
Nurmagomedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Agnarsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nurmagomedov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Fedor Nurmagomedov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nurmagomedov postures up and lands a big shot to Agnarsson's brow.
Agnarsson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Agnarsson wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Nurmagomedov is now in half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Agnarsson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nurmagomedov is working away from the top position though.
Nurmagomedov throwing shots but Agnarsson is blocking nicely.
Agnarsson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nurmagomedov is working away from the top position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fedor Nurmagomedov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Agnarsson throws an overhand right that lands on Nurmagomedov's shoulder, as Nurmagomedov tries to avoid the shot.
A big right from Agnarsson misses.
Nurmagomedov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Agnarsson.
Nurmagomedov moves out of range of the strikes.
Agnarsson gets tackled into the cage by Nurmagomedov. Nurmagomedov maintains the clinch.
Agnarsson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Agnarsson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagomedov tries for a takedown but Agnarsson manages to get underhooks.
Agnarsson misses with some punches.
Agnarsson swings wildly with an uppercut but Nurmagomedov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Agnarsson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Agnarsson lands a left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov goes for a takedown attempt but Agnarsson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Agnarsson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nurmagomedov was well out of range. Poor timing from Agnarsson.
Agnarsson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nurmagomedov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Agnarsson scores with a punch to the head.
Agnarsson loads up on a big right hand but Nurmagomedov slips the punch.
Agnarsson throws a jab when Nurmagomedov was well out of range.
Agnarsson misses with a straight left.
Nurmagomedov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nurmagomedov staying out of range there.
Agnarsson sets himself, and Nurmagomedov steps forward looking for the clinch! Agnarsson avoids it this time.
Agnarsson lands a right hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A left lands for Agnarsson.
Agnarsson misses with a body punch
and Nurmagomedov counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Nurmagomedov.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Agnarsson.
Nurmagomedov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Grimur Agnarsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fedor Nurmagomedov.
A short uppercut from Agnarsson.
Agnarsson misses with a body punch.
Nurmagomedov tries for a takedown. No joy.
Nurmagomedov wants a takedown but no success here.
Grimur Agnarsson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Nurmagomedov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nurmagomedov blocking some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Agnarsson as the two fighters clinch.
Nurmagomedov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Agnarsson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Agnarsson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Agnarsson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Agnarsson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A nice right hand lands inside from Agnarsson.
Nurmagomedov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nurmagomedov is looking to take this one to the mat.
A short left from Agnarsson.
Agnarsson misses with the head strike.
Agnarsson scores with a shoulder strike.
Agnarsson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Agnarsson pressing his opponent against the cage.
Agnarsson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Nurmagomedov tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Agnarsson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Agnarsson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Agnarsson lands a body shot.
Agnarsson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Agnarsson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Agnarsson lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Agnarsson.
Good body shot from Agnarsson.
Agnarsson lands a shoulder strike.
Agnarsson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nurmagomedovs head.
A short uppercut from Agnarsson.
Agnarsson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nurmagomedov is rocked!
Nurmagomedov looking for a takedown.
Nurmagomedov is still on wobbly legs! Can Agnarsson finish him?
Nurmagomedov tightens his grip and picks Agnarsson up, before dumping him to the ground. Agnarsson manages to land in guard.
Agnarsson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Nurmagomedov seems to have recovered his senses.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Agnarsson is on top in guard.
Agnarsson 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Grimur Agnarsson clearly takes that 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.
Nurmagomedov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Nurmagomedov there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nurmagomedov tries to clinch up
enabling Agnarsson to counter with a crisp jab.
Nurmagomedov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Agnarsson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagomedov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nurmagomedov moves out of range as Agnarsson strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Agnarsson missing with a left hand there. Nurmagomedov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Agnarsson just misses with a punch to the body.
Nurmagomedov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Agnarsson looks to land a right hand but Nurmagomedov moved out of range.
Agnarsson misses with a hook.
The fighters circle momentarily. Agnarsson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Agnarsson misses the target.
Nurmagomedov with the counter takedown but Agnarsson avoids it easily.
Agnarsson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Agnarsson misses the jab.
Nurmagomedov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Agnarsson.
Agnarsson throws a looping overhand right but Nurmagomedov ducks down to avoid it.
Nurmagomedov avoids the body shot from Agnarsson.
Nurmagomedov wants to counter with a clinch but Agnarsson pushes him away.
Nurmagomedov tries to clinch
and Agnarsson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nurmagomedov scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An elbow from Nurmagomedov crashes against the mat.
Nurmagomedov working away.
Nurmagomedov connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Agnarsson some visible discomfort.
Agnarsson wants to control but Nurmagomedov postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Agnarsson manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Nurmagomedov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Agnarsson tries to roll over but Nurmagomedov keeps him under control.
Agnarsson trying to control from the bottom.
Agnarsson 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.
Agnarsson trying to hold on to Nurmagomedov's head to control him but Nurmagomedov postures up.
Agnarsson is trying to get back to full guard.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Nurmagomedov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Agnarsson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Nurmagomedov wants to take a breather but Agnarsson is having none of it.
Agnarsson is looking to control Nurmagomedov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Agnarsson avoid being mounted?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Nurmagomedov trying to control the action but Agnarsson is working from the bottom.
Agnarsson wants to get back to full guard.
Nurmagomedov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Nurmagomedov is looking to take a break and control but Agnarsson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Agnarsson desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Nurmagomedov thows a huge punch but Agnarsson dodges it nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nurmagomedov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Nurmagomedov wants to take a breather but Agnarsson is having none of it.
Nurmagomedov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Nurmagomedov lands with a punch from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Grimur Agnarsson will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Agnarsson enables Nurmagomedov to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Agnarsson manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Agnarsson is pulling down on Nurmagomedov's head. It's preventing any offense from Nurmagomedov, at least for the moment.
Agnarsson controls Nurmagomedov momentarily but Nurmagomedov frees himself.
Nurmagomedov throws a big right hand that misses.
Agnarsson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Agnarsson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Further stalling from Agnarsson.
Agnarsson 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Agnarsson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nurmagomedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Agnarsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Agnarsson is controlling Nurmagomedov's posture.
Agnarsson working a defensive guard here.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Nurmagomedov lands a nice looking body shot.
A combination from Agnarsson does no damage.
Nurmagomedov with the counter takedown but Agnarsson avoids it easily.
Nurmagomedov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Agnarsson throws a body shot but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Agnarsson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Nurmagomedov scrambles back to his feet.
Agnarsson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Agnarsson sets himself, and Nurmagomedov steps forward looking for the clinch! Agnarsson avoids it this time.
Grimur Agnarsson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nurmagomedov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Agnarsson's waist but Agnarsson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nurmagomedov off to one side.
Agnarsson throws an off balance right hand
and Nurmagomedov counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Agnarsson!
Agnarsson struggling a bit here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nurmagomedov lands an elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nurmagomedov working away.
Nurmagomedov taking a breather here.
Nurmagomedov connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Agnarsson some visible discomfort.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Who's going to make the next move?
Agnarsson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
You can see the frustration on Agnarsson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Agnarsson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Agnarsson takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Agnarsson parries the strikes from Nurmagomedov easily there. Nurmagomedov is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Agnarsson to escape.
Nurmagomedov lands a nice forearm strike.
Agnarsson is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Agnarsson is rocked!
Nurmagomedov working the ground and pound.
Oh Agnarsson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Agnarsson managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Nurmagomedov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Nurmagomedov lands a strong strike to the head of Agnarsson. That's dazed him! Nurmagomedov looking to finish here. Agnarsson is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Nurmagomedov lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fedor Nurmagomedov!
Fedor Nurmagomedov is the new featherweight champion!
Post fight, an emotional Fedor Nurmagomedov said 'Training for this was so hard. Thanks to the team at Russian Bears! It all paid off! Now I'm the champion! Well fought, Grimur! '.
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