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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Khabib Nurma Jr (ranked 6125 p4p, 0 weight class) and Baghdad Bob (ranked 3434 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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195 lbs
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Good wrestling
Basic striking
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Khabib Nurma Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Baghdad Bob!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Steve Montenegro and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bob tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nurma Jr swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bob gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Nurma Jr to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Nurma Jr passes Bob's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bob can do anything to dispel that myth.
Bob is looking for a sweep. Nurma Jr is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nurma Jr lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Bob is staying active underneath Nurma Jr, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bob wants to get back to his feet.
Nurma Jr looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Bob with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bob actively working from the bottom here.
Nurma Jr lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bob wants to improve his position but Nurma Jr is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bob misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Bob flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Bob looks like he's trying to stand up.
Nurma Jr looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Nurma Jr lands a nice short elbow.
Nurma Jr working over Bob with some ground and pound. Bob looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Nurma Jr drops an elbow to the side of Bob's head.
Nurma Jr looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Nurma Jr seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bob does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Nurma Jr lands with a punch from half guard.
Nurma Jr wants to pass the guard but Bob is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Nurma Jr in particular looking to stall.
Nurma Jr is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Bob misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Bob wants to get back to his feet.
Nurma Jr scoring with strikes to the body and head.
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. Nurma Jr connects with a nice short shot to Bob's temple.
Bob taking some punishment here, with Nurma Jr in his half guard.
Bob is not content to let Nurma Jr control the position.
Bob looks like he's trying to stand up.
Bob is not content to let Nurma Jr control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nurma Jr is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Nurma Jr landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Nurma Jr is looking to take a break and control but Bob is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nurma Jr winds up and cracks Bob with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Bob looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nurma Jr working the head and body with strikes.
Nurma Jr is nestled in close to Bob, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Nurma Jr is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Bob tries to roll over but Nurma Jr keeps him under control.
Nurma Jr lands strikes from half guard.
Nurma Jr lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nurma Jr lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nurma Jr seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bob does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Bob tries to kick Nurma Jr off but Nurma Jr keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Nurma Jr seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Bob taking some punishment here, with Nurma Jr in his half guard.
Nurma Jr working Bob over with strikes.
Nurma Jr is nestled in close to Bob, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Nurma Jr scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Nurma Jr winds up and cracks Bob with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nurma Jr lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Bob looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Khabib Nurma Jr dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Bob tries to clinch but Nurma Jr moves out of range.
Nurma Jr looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bob clinches.
Bob lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bob lands a nice shot to the body.
Nurma Jr tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bob smiles and moves away.
Bob is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nurma Jr shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bob counters with a monster hook and another for good measure! Nurma Jr falls to the ground, out cold! Stick some heavy metal music over the top of that clip and it's one for the highlight makers!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Baghdad Bob!
Baghdad Bob made sure to mention his sponsor, Vikai Gear in his post fight interview.
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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