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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Khabib Nurmagomedov (ranked 4660 p4p, 423 weight class) and Andre Ecakals (ranked 3756 p4p, 373 weight class). Andre Ecakals has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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175 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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180 cm
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180 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
Dangerous GnP
Brawler
Good chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Khabib Nurmagomedov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Andre Ecakals!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Wagner Zegers and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ecakals stuffs the takedown attempt from Nurmagomedov. Nurmagomedov gets slowly back to his feet.
Ecakals scores with a takedown into Nurmagomedov's guard.
Ecakals is stalling in the full guard.
Ecakals drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Nurmagomedov manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Ecakals has Nurmagomedov in his guard.
Ecakals has his foot on Nurmagomedov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nurmagomedov works his way back into a safe position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ecakals bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nurmagomedov's guard.
Nurmagomedov keeping moving, preventing Ecakals from controlling successfully.
Nurmagomedov looking for a guillotine here but Ecakals defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ecakals is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nurmagomedov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Nurmagomedov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Nurmagomedov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ecakals throws a big elbow that misses.
Ecakals throws a strike but Nurmagomedov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ecakals looking to control.
Nurmagomedov throws a strike but Ecakals rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ecakals controlling from the top position.
It looks like Ecakals might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Ecakals advances position into side control!
Ecakals wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nurmagomedov keeps working.
Nurmagomedov avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Ecakals.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov is trying to get back to half guard.
Ecakals working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Nurmagomedov is trying to get back to half guard.
Ecakals trying to control the action but Nurmagomedov is working from the bottom.
Ecakals tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ecakals is looking to take a break and control but Nurmagomedov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ecakals working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ecakals trying to control the position but Nurmagomedov is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andre Ecakals dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Ecakals.
We've been informed that Ecakals has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Nurmagomedov is not content to let Ecakals control the position.
Nurmagomedov is looking for a sweep.
Ecakals swings around for an armbar but Nurmagomedov sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Ecakals's guard.
Ecakals manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nurmagomedov manages to get himself to full guard.
Andre Ecakals has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ecakals trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Nurmagomedov manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Nurmagomedov wants to control from the top but Ecakals keeps moving.
Nurmagomedov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ecakals working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nurmagomedov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nurmagomedov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ecakals is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Nurmagomedov is controlling him.
Nurmagomedov distracts Ecakals with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Nurmagomedov postures up and lands a big shot to Ecakals's brow.
Nurmagomedov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ecakals's head.
Nurmagomedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Ecakals is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nurmagomedov landing some decent shots from guard.
Ecakals bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nurmagomedov's guard.
Ecakals trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ecakals trying to control the position from guard on top but Nurmagomedov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ecakals gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ecakals avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ecakals slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ecakals won't allow Nurmagomedov to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ecakals is stalling in the full guard.
Ecakals passes Nurmagomedov's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Ecakals is working for a submission of some sort.
Ecakals is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Nurmagomedov won't allow Ecakals to pass to mount.
That's four 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.
Ecakals is trying to control. Nurmagomedov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Nurmagomedov trying to hold on to Ecakals's head to control him but Ecakals postures up.
Nurmagomedov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ecakals pulls his head out easily.
Nurmagomedov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nurmagomedov gets back to full guard.
Ecakals tries to free his leg and advance position but Nurmagomedov is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Andre Ecakals will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Ecakals defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Nurmagomedov.
Ecakals doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Ecakals throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Nurmagomedov was covering up waiting for the punch and Ecakals finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Nurmagomedov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Nurmagomedov keeping full guard, as Ecakals tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ecakals keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Nurmagomedov's head.
Ecakals stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nurmagomedov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nurmagomedov looking for a guillotine here but Ecakals defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov keeping full guard, as Ecakals tries to pass.
Ecakals postures up in Nurmagomedov's guard and throws a big left but Nurmagomedov blocks it.
Ecakals is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ecakals is looking to advance position but Nurmagomedov has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Ecakals is looking to improve his position but Nurmagomedov isn't that keen on the idea.
Nurmagomedov cracks Ecakals with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov avoids the attempt from Ecakals to control.
Ecakals is trying desperately to improve position.
Nurmagomedov lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Ecakals hang on?
Nurmagomedov prevents Ecakals from getting the reversal.
Nurmagomedov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ecakals taking shots to the head.
Nurmagomedov looking to finish Ecakals with some ground and pound. This is bad for Ecakals!
Nurmagomedov lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Ecakals hang on?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nurmagomedov prevents Ecakals from getting the reversal.
Ecakals tries to hold on but Nurmagomedov postures up.
Nurmagomedov working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Ecakals takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A nice elbow there by Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov with a couple of short strikes.
Ecakals is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Ecakals is still in real trouble! Can Nurmagomedov finish him?
Nurmagomedov lands a big shot to the head and Ecakals winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Khabib Nurmagomedov!
A very excited looking Khabib Nurmagomedov made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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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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