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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Pedro Chang (ranked 7028 p4p, 573 weight class) and Khalib Nuragomidova (ranked 2040 p4p, 235 weight class). Pedro Chang could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Khalib Nuragomidova's chin.
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156 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class MT
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Excellent boxer
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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
2 - 4 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Pedro Chang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Khalib Nuragomidova!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nuragomidova dodges the punch combination from Chang.
Chang throws a lazy uppercut
and Nuragomidova counters with a straight right hand.
Nuragomidova bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nuragomidova moves into the clinch.
Nuragomidova avoids the elbow strike from Chang, against the cage.
Nuragomidova lands a right hand.
Chang throws an elbow but it misses.
Chang works on Nuragomidova's body with a couple of short punches.
Nuragomidova's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nuragomidova has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Chang is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Chang misses the shot to the body.
Chang fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Some wild striking there from Chang.
Horrible takedown attempt by Nuragomidova or perhaps it was just good defense by Chang, which made it look bad.
Nuragomidova gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nuragomidova digs a right hand into Chang's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Chang's gas tank.
Chang lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nuragomidova backwards.
Nuragomidova misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nuragomidova lands a takedown into guard.
Chang tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nuragomidova is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Chang throws his legs up looking for a submission but Nuragomidova uses it to pass to side control.
Chang struggling a bit here.
Chang is looking to regain half guard here but Nuragomidova keeps moving and retains side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chang is working hard here to advance position.
Nuragomidova working the ground and pound.
Chang tries to improve position but can't.
Nuragomidova trying to control the action but Chang is working from the bottom.
Nuragomidova misses with the ground and pound.
Chang manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Chang on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Nuragomidova not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chang is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Nuragomidova jumps into side control!
Chang is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on Chang's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Nuragomidova wants to control but Chang is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Chang's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Chang wants to get back to his feet.
Nuragomidova wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chang keeps working.
Chang takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nuragomidova working the body and head with strikes.
Chang avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Nuragomidova.
Chang is looking to reverse the position.
Nuragomidova working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Khalib Nuragomidova dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Chang fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nuragomidova manages to avoid it.
Nuragomidova misses with the combination.
Chang misses the body punch
and Nuragomidova counters with a straight right hand.
Nuragomidova throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nuragomidova darts in and clinches Chang up against the cage.
Nuragomidova has picked Chang up - he's going for a ride! Nuragomidova dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Chang kicks off Nuragomidova and gets to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Danga de danga de dang - Chang scores with a four punch combination!
It looks like Khalib Nuragomidova has been cut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chang. Nuragomidova does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nuragomidova on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Chang lands with a shot to the body.
Nuragomidova throws a right and a left that Chang avoids nicely.
Chang fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nuragomidova manages to avoid it.
Nuragomidova takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Nuragomidova is rocked!
Pedro Chang is winning the standup battle so far.
Chang dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nuragomidova is still on wobbly legs! Can Chang finish him?
Chang misses with a hook
and Nuragomidova counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chang throws a right and a left that both miss.
No luck for Nuragomidova with that takedown attempt.
Chang will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A punch combination from Chang misses.
Nuragomidova throws the left hand but Chang avoids the punch easily.
Nuragomidova seems to have recovered his senses.
Some wild striking there from Chang.
Nuragomidova looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Chang scores with a crisp jab that stopped Nuragomidova in his tracks.
Nuragomidova shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Chang as he jumps to the side.
Pedro Chang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Nuragomidova.
Pedro Chang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khalib Nuragomidova.
Nuragomidova fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nuragomidova gets a double leg takedown into Chang's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nuragomidova won't allow Chang to sweep him here.
Khalib Nuragomidova has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nuragomidova's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Chang scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Chang swinging wildly here.
A nice combination there by Chang.
Chang swinging wildly here.
Chang misses with a body shot
letting Nuragomidova counter with a right hand.
Chang fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Chang lands a right hook to the body.
Nuragomidova throws a good cross that connects.
Nuragomidova showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Chang.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chang misses with a left hand
and Nuragomidova counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Nuragomidova is trying to control the action in half guard but Chang is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nuragomidova trying to control the pace.
Chang has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Nuragomidova is on him like a limpet, forcing Chang back against the cage.
Nuragomidova has hold of one of Chang's legs. Chang is fighting the takedown attempt but Nuragomidova gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Nuragomidova wants to control from the top but Chang keeps moving.
Chang has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nuragomidova can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Chang has his foot on Nuragomidova's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nuragomidova works his way back into a safe position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nuragomidova throws a strike but Chang rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nuragomidova tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Chang trying to control the position from guard on top but Nuragomidova is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chang throws a big right hand that misses.
Nuragomidova tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nuragomidova has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nuragomidova preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pedro Chang dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Khalib Nuragomidova's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Nuragomidova clinches with his opponent.
Nuragomidova tries to work over Chang's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chang with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Nuragomidova avoids the elbow strike from Chang, against the cage.
Chang creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Nuragomidova wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Nuragomidova goes for a takedown in the clinch but Chang prevents it.
A frustrated look appears on Nuragomidova's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Nuragomidova manages to break the clinch.
Chang throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nuragomidova scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nuragomidova throws a lazy right hand but Chang sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A quick step to the side and Chang tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nuragomidova shoots in for a double leg but Chang sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Chang sizes up Nuragomidova with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Chang is looking to wear down Nuragomidova with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Nuragomidova slips a jab from Chang.
A slow jab from Chang misses its intended target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chang throws a jab when Nuragomidova was well out of range.
Chang throws a series of punches but Nuragomidova avoids them all with ease.
Nuragomidova connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Chang scores with a hook to the body. Nuragomidova takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nuragomidova shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Chang as he avoids it easily.
Pedro Chang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khalib Nuragomidova.
Nuragomidova fails with the takedown
and Chang counters with a nice body shot.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Nuragomidova scores with an uppercut up the middle.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Chang just misses with a elbow thrown towards Nuragomidova's brow.
A left hand lands to the body for Chang.
Khalib Nuragomidova seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Nuragomidova.
Nuragomidova tries a body shot but Chang blocks it.
Chang can't find room to land a body shot as Nuragomidova controls the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chang throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Nuragomidova blocks it with crossed arms.
A short right from Chang on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chang with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Nuragomidova scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nice body punch from Nuragomidova - that landed with a thud.
Nuragomidova working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Chang goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chang throws an elbow that misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Nuragomidova.
Nuragomidova avoids the elbow strike from Chang, against the cage.
Nuragomidova is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Chang is defending well.
Nuragomidova is looking for a takedown.
Chang lands with a left to the head.
Still in the clinch, Chang scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nuragomidova is looking to take this one to the mat.
Nuragomidova is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Nuragomidova wants the takedown. Chang is fighting it off but Nuragomidova persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Chang's guard against the cage.
Nuragomidova takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chang pushes a forearm under Nuragomidova's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Nuragomidova is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Pedro Chang!
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FIGHT
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