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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Khabib Nurmagomedov (ranked 2614 p4p, 260 weight class) and Paavo Masala (ranked 1651 p4p, 184 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!



179 cm
20
155 lbs
5 - 2 - 0
178 cm
22
154 lbs
6 - 4 - 0
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Good chin
Good wrestler
Basic striking
Granite chin


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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Khabib Nurmagomedov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Paavo Masala!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Masala misses with a takedown attempt
and Nurmagomedov counters with a nice body shot.
Nurmagomedov lands a nice shot to the body.
Masala avoids a kick to the body.
Masala stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Masala shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Masala tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Masala shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Nurmagomedov as he jumps to the side.
Khabib Nurmagomedov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paavo Masala.
Nurmagomedov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masala pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Masala throws a body shot but no joy.
Masala fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nurmagomedov manages to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nurmagomedov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

Nurmagomedov shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Masala's guard.
Masala keeping moving, preventing Nurmagomedov from controlling successfully.
Masala wants to sweep but no luck.
Masala keeping moving, preventing Nurmagomedov from controlling successfully.
Masala wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Our spies down at at K.O Heaven inform us that Masala has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Nurmagomedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Masala is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nurmagomedov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Masala swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nurmagomedov lands a couple of digs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Masala is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nurmagomedov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Nurmagomedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Masala is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Masala trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Masala fails with a takedown attempt.
Nurmagomedov misses with a right hand

and Masala counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Nurmagomedov!
This has been an exciting period of action!
You can see the frustration on Nurmagomedov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Masala working the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masala wants to control but Nurmagomedov is keeping him busy.
Masala works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Masala throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Nurmagomedov is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Nurmagomedov taking some punishment here, with Masala in his half guard.
Masala is keen to just control but Nurmagomedov is a slippery customer.
Nurmagomedov is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Russian Bears Training, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Nurmagomedov wants to improve his position but Masala is controlling well.
Nurmagomedov is refusing to be controlled, as Masala sits in half guard.
Masala trying to pass the guard but Nurmagomedov defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Masala throwing shots but Nurmagomedov is blocking nicely.
Nurmagomedov taking some punishment here, with Masala in his half guard.
Masala misses with a head shot. Nurmagomedov uses the momentum to regain guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Masala lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Masala advances to half guard.
Nurmagomedov is looking to improve his position.
Masala missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Paavo Masala will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.


Nurmagomedov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Masala.
Masala misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Nurmagomedov counters with a lovely straight right hand!

Masala dives in and scores a takedown into Nurmagomedov's guard.
Masala postures up in Nurmagomedov's guard and throws a big left but Nurmagomedov blocks it.
Masala postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nurmagomedov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Masala is one step ahead there.
Nurmagomedov keeping moving, preventing Masala from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masala postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Masala sitting in guard, not really doing much.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Nurmagomedov pulls Masala in close to prevent any damage.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Masala throws a body punch but Nurmagomedov moves out of range.
Masala dives in for a single leg takedown but Nurmagomedov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Nurmagomedov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Masala.
Khabib Nurmagomedov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paavo Masala.
Masala takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Masala misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nurmagomedov.
A lazy body kick from Nurmagomedov

and Masala counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Nurmagomedov is not content to let Masala control the position.
Nurmagomedov trying to control here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masala is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
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. Masala connects with a nice short shot to Nurmagomedov's temple.
Masala throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Masala is working for a kimura but Nurmagomedov is defending it quite comfortably.
Masala throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masala is trying to control. Nurmagomedov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Nurmagomedov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Masala.

Masala seems to be looking for submissions.
Masala missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Masala missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Masala throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Masala thows a huge punch but Nurmagomedov dodges it nicely.

Masala is working for a kimura but Nurmagomedov is defending it quite comfortably.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Masala prevents Nurmagomedov from standing back up.
Masala scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Masala throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Nurmagomedov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Masala.
Nurmagomedov wants to get back to full guard.
Masala lands with a punch from half guard.
Paavo Masala has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Masala seems to be working for a kimura but Nurmagomedov defends the submission attempt.
Masala lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paavo Masala showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!


Masala closes the distance and clinches up with Nurmagomedov, looking for a takedown. Masala pushes Nurmagomedov against the cage but Nurmagomedov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nurmagomedov misses with a wild body shot.

Masala shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Masala trying to control but Nurmagomedov is working from the bottom.
Nurmagomedov looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masala with a nice head shot there.
Masala makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Nurmagomedov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Masala is one step ahead there.
Nurmagomedov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Masala postures up in Nurmagomedov's guard and throws a big left but Nurmagomedov blocks it.
Masala missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nurmagomedov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Masala tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Masala will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Masala 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.
Nurmagomedov wants to control from the top but Masala keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masala pulls Nurmagomedov in close to his closed guard and prevents Nurmagomedov from doing any damage or advancing position.
Nurmagomedov stopping the sweep attempt from Masala.
Masala is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Masala pulls Nurmagomedov in to control the position.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Masala shoots for a takedown but Nurmagomedov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Masala.
Khabib Nurmagomedov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paavo Masala.
Masala shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Nurmagomedov to counter with a crisp jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masala closes the distance and clinches up with Nurmagomedov, looking for a takedown. Masala pushes Nurmagomedov against the cage but Nurmagomedov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nurmagomedov misses with a low kick.
Nurmagomedov stuffs the takedown attempt from Masala. Masala gets slowly back to his feet.
Nurmagomedov tries to score with a low kick but Masala moves his leg out of the way.
Paavo Masala is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Masala throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Masala darts in looking for a takedown but Nurmagomedov gets double underhooks and turns Masala into the cage.
Paavo Masala seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Masala throws the left hand but Nurmagomedov avoids the punch easily.
Nurmagomedov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Masala checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Masala walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.

Nurmagomedov changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Masala looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Masala tries to buck Nurmagomedov off but Nurmagomedov is having none of it.
Paavo Masala is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nurmagomedov trying to control the position but Masala is working away.
Khabib Nurmagomedov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

And that's the end of the fight!
Khabib Nurmagomedov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Masala has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paavo Masala!
S C
A
G S C
B
G S C G energy
A | B
hype
A | B
pop
A | B
mgr
A | B
FIGHT
RATING
34%
 
 
 
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