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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Khabib Nurma Jr (ranked 2454 p4p, 300 weight class) and Max Slaughter (ranked 3353 p4p, 387 weight class). Slaughter has chosen Bring your Daughter to the Slaughter - Iron Maiden as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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193 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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199 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Big right hand |
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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
3 - 2 - 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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Max Slaughter!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slaughter keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nurma Jr.
Slaughter clinches with his opponent.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nurma Jr.
Slaughter decides to pull guard.
Slaughter wants to sweep but no luck.
Slaughter keeping moving, preventing Nurma Jr from controlling successfully.
Slaughter trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Slaughter wants to sweep here but Nurma Jr controlling him for the moment.
Nurma Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Slaughter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Slaughter manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nurma Jr manages to get himself to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurma Jr looking for a sweep. Not yet Nurma Jr, not yet.
Nurma Jr on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Nurma Jr tries to get out of the position.
Slaughter trying to control but Nurma Jr is working from the bottom.
Nurma Jr trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nurma Jr keeping moving, preventing Slaughter from controlling successfully.
Slaughter passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The ground and pound from Slaughter seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Slaughter throws an elbow but Nurma Jr slips to the side and avoids it well.
Slaughter misses with the ground and pound.
Nurma Jr manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Slaughter slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Slaughter manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nurma Jr manages to get himself to full guard.
Nurma Jr is trying to keep Slaughter in close.
Slaughter throws a big right hand that misses.
Slaughter throwing strikes from guard but Nurma Jr blocks nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slaughter postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Slaughter trying to control but Nurma Jr is working from the bottom.
Slaughter looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Slaughter landing some decent shots from guard.
Slaughter postures up in Nurma Jr's guard and throws a big left but Nurma Jr blocks it.
Slaughter working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Slaughter stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nurma Jr swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nurma Jr 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.
Nurma Jr knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Slaughter on the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Slaughter trying to control but Nurma Jr is working from the bottom.
Slaughter trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Slaughter passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slaughter misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Nurma Jr struggling a bit here.
Nurma Jr prevents Slaughter from improving position.
Slaughter looks up at the clock and then as Nurma Jr takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Slaughter smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Slaughter tries to advance to mount but can't.
Slaughter tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Slaughter trying to control the action but Nurma Jr is working from the bottom.
Slaughter postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Nurma Jr is looking to regain half guard here but Slaughter keeps moving and retains side control.
Slaughter trying to control the position but Nurma Jr is working away.
Nurma Jr sneaks back into half guard.
Slaughter controlling the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slaughter thows a huge punch but Nurma Jr dodges it nicely.
Nurma Jr is trying to maintain the position but Slaughter is very close to passing his half guard.
Slaughter missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Slaughter wants to pass to mount but Nurma Jr is defending the position.
Nurma Jr gets full guard.
Slaughter missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nurma Jr looking for a sweep. Not yet Nurma Jr, not yet.
Slaughter throwing strikes from guard but Nurma Jr blocks nicely.
Slaughter wants to control from the top but Nurma Jr keeps moving.
Slaughter slips nicely into half guard.
Slaughter trying to control the action but Nurma Jr is working from the bottom.
Slaughter thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Nurma Jr's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Slaughter dominated 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.
A swing and a miss from Nurma Jr.
Slaughter changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nurma Jr scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nurma Jr leaves Slaughter with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nurma Jr throws a hook to the side of Slaughter's head but Slaughter sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nurma Jr staying out of range there.
Nurma Jr uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Slaughter has time to react.
Good standup being displayed there by Nurma Jr as he connects with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Nurma Jr misses.
Slaughter is looking to clinch.
Nurma Jr throws a big counter combination but Slaughter scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Nurma Jr thows a left - swing and a miss!
Slaughter with a poor takedown
and Nurma Jr counters with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slaughter shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nurma Jr swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Khabib Nurma Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Slaughter.
Slaughter shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Slaughter showed some decent athleticism there.
Slaughter moves nicely into side control.
Slaughter has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nurma Jr is looking for a sweep.
Nurma Jr wants to control but Slaughter postures up.
Slaughter throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Nurma Jr avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Slaughter.
Nurma Jr dodges the ground and pound from Slaughter.
Slaughter is looking to take a break and control but Nurma Jr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Slaughter creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nurma Jr is trying to control Slaughter's posture but Slaughter avoids it.
Slaughter creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Nurma Jr sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Slaughter in side control, throwing shots but Nurma Jr defends.
Nurma Jr tries to bench press Slaughter off him but Slaughter keeps the position.
Slaughter trying to control the position but Nurma Jr is working away.
Slaughter throws a strike aimed at the side of Nurma Jr's head but Nurma Jr avoids it well.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Nurma Jr manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nurma Jr keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Nurma Jr wants to improve his position but Slaughter is controlling well.
Slaughter is nestled in close to Nurma Jr, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Nurma Jr tries to roll over but Slaughter keeps him under control.
Nurma Jr is refusing to be controlled, as Slaughter sits in half guard.
Nurma Jr is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nurma Jr trying to control here.
Slaughter thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Nurma Jr's head.
Nurma Jr has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Slaughter is working away from the top position though.
Slaughter thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Slaughter sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nurma Jr defending well though.
Slaughter throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Slaughter trying to mount his opponent but Nurma Jr defends it.
Slaughter is looking for a kimura here.
Slaughter has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Slaughter missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Slaughter seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slaughter uses his free foot to push down on Nurma Jr's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Nurma Jr.
Slaughter throws some wild stikes that Nurma Jr manages to avoid easily.
Nurma Jr tries to lock up and control but Slaughter gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Nurma Jr regains half guard.
Slaughter is thwarting Nurma Jr's attempts to control the position.
Slaughter throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Slaughter thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Nurma Jr's head.
Slaughter thows a huge punch but Nurma Jr dodges it nicely.
Nurma Jr is looking to improve his position.
Nurma Jr wants to get back to full guard but Slaughter has passed into side control.
Max Slaughter has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nurma Jr tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Slaughter wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Slaughter moves into full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Slaughter showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Nurma Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Slaughter moves away.
And Slaughter tries to counter it with a takedown but Nurma Jr pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Slaughter fails with the takedown
and Nurma Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Slaughter closes the distance and pushes Nurma Jr back into the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Slaughter.
Nurma Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nurma Jr is working for takedown but Slaughter is calmly controlling the position for now.
Slaughter pulls Nurma Jr into guard.
Slaughter is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Nurma Jr slips nicely into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slaughter is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Nurma Jr's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Nurma Jr's back!
You can see the frustration on Nurma Jr's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Nurma Jr is working hard here to advance position.
Slaughter thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nurma Jr avoids the strikes from Slaughter.
Nurma Jr wants to escape the position.
Slaughter controlling the position well here. Nurma Jr rolled but Slaughter kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Slaughter controlling well, preventing Nurma Jr from escaping the position.
Slaughter lands a shot to the head.
Slaughter misses with a punch to the head.
Nurma Jr is in bad spot here.
Slaughter somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Slaughter scores with strikes from the back.
Nurma Jr wants to escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slaughter misses with an elbow to the head.
Nurma Jr covering up well and avoiding damage.
Slaughter throwing damaging strikes from the back! Nurma Jr could be in trouble here!
Slaughter misses with a punch to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nurma Jr covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Nurma Jr tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Nurma Jr takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Slaughter landing strikes from the mount and Nurma Jr is in trouble!
Slaughter scoring with strikes but Nurma Jr is staying in there.
Nurma Jr is rocked!
Slaughter looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Nurma Jr covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Max Slaughter!
An out of breath Max Slaughter thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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hype
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