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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Deshawn Shaw (ranked 6055 p4p, 0 weight class) and Khebabib Nurmagomegov (ranked 6860 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Good wrestler
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Deshawn Shaw!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Khebabib Nurmagomegov!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shaw closes the distance and clinches up with Nurmagomegov, looking for a takedown. Shaw pushes Nurmagomegov against the cage but Nurmagomegov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Khebabib Nurmagomegov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nurmagomegov throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Shaw tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Nurmagomegov is in Shaw's guard.
Nurmagomegov trying to control the position from guard on top but Shaw is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shaw looking for a guillotine here but Nurmagomegov defends easily.
Shaw could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Nurmagomegov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nurmagomegov won't allow Shaw to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagomegov works over Shaw with some ground and pound from guard.
Shaw wants to sweep here but Nurmagomegov controlling him for the moment.
Nurmagomegov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Nurmagomegov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nurmagomegov lands a decent elbow from side control.
Shaw is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Nurmagomegov tries to move into full mount but can't pass Shaw's legs.
Nurmagomegov is chipping away with strikes.
Nurmagomegov scores with a couple of short elbows.
Nurmagomegov working the ground and pound from side control.
Nurmagomegov lands a few punches from side control.
Shaw might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Nurmagomegov creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Shaw is breathing heavily.
Shaw takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Shaw is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shaw tries to escape but Nurmagomegov is in control.
Nurmagomegov cracks Shaw with a big elbow.
Oh Shaw is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nurmagomegov working the head with strikes.
Nurmagomegov is looking to take a break and control but Shaw is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
A lull in the action here.
Shaw seems to have got his legs back now.
Nurmagomegov is looking to take a break and control but Shaw is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nurmagomegov tries to advance to mount but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagomegov remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Shaw takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Nurmagomegov trying to control the action but Shaw is working from the bottom.
Shaw really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...
Nurmagomegov working the ground and pound.
Nurmagomegov working the ground and pound.
Nurmagomegov trying to control the position but Shaw is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nurmagomegov scoring with punches and elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagomegov scores with a couple of short elbows.
Nurmagomegov tries to move into full mount but can't pass Shaw's legs.
Nurmagomegov lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Nurmagomegov working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Nurmagomegov trying to control the action but Shaw is working from the bottom.
Shaw prevents Nurmagomegov from improving position.
Nurmagomegov landing a few strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nurmagomegov in side control lands a decent elbow.
Nurmagomegov content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Khebabib Nurmagomegov dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Nurmagomegov gets a takedown into half guard.
Nurmagomegov controlling the pace.
Nurmagomegov working the head and body with strikes.
Nurmagomegov is nestled in close to Shaw, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Nurmagomegov winds up and cracks Shaw with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaw looks like he's trying to stand up.
Nurmagomegov is looking to stall here but Shaw recovers full guard.
Shaw is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Nurmagomegov is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nurmagomegov lands a couple of digs.
Nurmagomegov chips away with some ground and pound.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nurmagomegov lands a couple of elbows.
Nurmagomegov scoring with some ground and pound.
Nurmagomegov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Nurmagomegov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Nurmagomegov chips away with some ground and pound.
Nurmagomegov looking to sit in guard and control but Shaw gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Nurmagomegov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nurmagomegov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Shaw manages to get himself to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagomegov lands a couple of elbows.
Nurmagomegov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Nurmagomegov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Shaw's head.
Nurmagomegov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Nurmagomegov loads up on a big left hand. Shaw felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Nurmagomegov looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Shaw can't hide his disappointment, as Nurmagomegov celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Khebabib Nurmagomegov!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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