Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: DARE: YURMOMMY VS. TRUMP
Date: Jan 20, 2018

#R1##TD#
Nurmagomedov manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Sanchez on his heels. He'll look to pass Sanchez's guard now, I'm sure.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Sanchez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Sanchez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sanchez looking for a sweep. Not yet Sanchez, not yet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nurmagomedov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nurmagomedov stopping the sweep attempt from Sanchez.
Sanchez working a defensive guard but Nurmagomedov passes into half guard.
Sanchez is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Nurmagomedov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Nurmagomedov's back!
Nurmagomedov is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
We've been hearing good reports from Nurmagomedov's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Nurmagomedov just looking to survive in the bad position.
Sanchez thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Nurmagomedov tries to break free. #T1#
Sanchez is punishing Nurmagomedov with strikes - can he finish him?!
You can see the frustration on Nurmagomedov's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Nurmagomedov is trying to remain composed but Sanchez is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.#SUB2#
Nurmagomedov defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Sanchez wants to control but Nurmagomedov is keeping busy.
Nurmagomedov is really stuck here.
Nurmagomedov looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Sanchez wants to control but Nurmagomedov is keeping busy.
I've been told that Sanchez has been drilling his wrestling of late, which has already helped him take this fight to the mat. Let's see how much of an impact it has on the outcome of the ground game.#T2##SUB2#
Nurmagomedov defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard.
Sanchez 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.
Sanchez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nurmagomedov.
Sanchez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nurmagomedov wants to pass the guard but Sanchez is keeping the position.
Nurmagomedov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Sanchez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sanchez wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3##SUB2#
Sanchez 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.
Nurmagomedov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Nurmagomedov chips away with some ground and pound.
Nurmagomedov lands a couple of elbows.
Nurmagomedov tries to free his leg and advance position but Sanchez is retaining full guard.
Sanchez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nurmagomedov is one step ahead there.
Nurmagomedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Sanchez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nurmagomedov lands a couple of digs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nurmagomedov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Nurmagomedov wants to control from the top but Sanchez keeps moving.
Nurmagomedov with a nice head shot there.#T4#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Nurmagomedov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Nurmagomedov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Nurmagomedov working some strikes from top position.
Nurmagomedov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Sanchez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nurmagomedov is one step ahead there.
Sanchez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Nurmagomedov throws a big right hand that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Khabib Nurmagomedov will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Sanchez swings for the body but Nurmagomedov moves out of range.
Nurmagomedov defending well as Sanchez loads up on a big left hand.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Nurmagomedov. #CL#
Nurmagomedov closes the distance and pushes Sanchez back into the cage.
Nice body punch from Sanchez.
Sanchez stalling against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Sanchez.
With the fighters up against the cage, Sanchez throws an elbow but misses.
Sanchez lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT2#
It looks like Khabib Nurmagomedov has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez gets underhooks to prevent Nurmagomedov's takedown attempt.
Sanchez wants to stall.
Nurmagomedov has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Sanchez after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Khabib Nurmagomedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nurmagomedov looking for a takedown.
Sanchez prevents the takedown attempt. #T1#
Sanchez lands an elbow inside.
Nurmagomedov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Sanchez gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
With the fighters up against the cage, Sanchez throws an elbow but misses.
Nurmagomedov is looking for a takedown.
Nurmagomedov tries for a takedown but Sanchez manages to get underhooks.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nurmagomedov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Sanchez gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Nurmagomedov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Sanchez prevents it. #BC2#
Sanchez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nurmagomedov defending well as Sanchez loads up on a big left hand.
Sanchez jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Sanchez comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sanchez throws out a powerful jab.
Sanchez connects with a jab.
Sanchez lunges at Nurmagomedov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Nurmagomedov's hand.
Nurmagomedov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sanchez misses with an uppercut. Nurmagomedov saw that one coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sanchez stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T2#
Nurmagomedov fails with a takedown attempt.
Sanchez throws out a loose jab but Nurmagomedov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nurmagomedov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nurmagomedov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sanchez tries to avoid it but Nurmagomedov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sanchez to the ground. Sanchez escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sanchez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Steve Sanchez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sanchez lands with a straight right. Nurmagomedov didn't see that one coming.
Nurmagomedov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sanchez sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sanchez connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Nurmagomedov momentarily.
Sanchez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sanchez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nurmagomedov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sanchez swivels and escapes.
Sanchez lands a nice hook to Nurmagomedov's body. Nurmagomedov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nurmagomedov shoots in and drives through. Sanchez sprawls well.
Sanchez scores with a decent looking hook.
Nurmagomedov moves away from the strike by Sanchez.
Nurmagomedov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Steve Sanchez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Sanchez scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Sanchez catches Nurmagomedov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Sanchez dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nurmagomedov. That did some damage!
Sanchez jabs at Nurmagomedov's body.
Nurmagomedov dives in for a single leg takedown but Sanchez sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Sanchez misses with a looping left.
A lazy left from Sanchez finds it's target.
Sanchez looks to score with a jab to the body but Nurmagomedov is just out of range.
Nurmagomedov defending well as Sanchez loads up on a big left hand.
Nurmagomedov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Sanchez looks to throw the jab but Nurmagomedov is out of range.
Sanchez throws a hook to the side of Nurmagomedov's head but Nurmagomedov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice shot lands for Sanchez.
Sanchez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nurmagomedov.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Nurmagomedov changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Sanchez looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Sanchez takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Nurmagomedov throws an elbow but Sanchez slips to the side and avoids it well.
Khabib Nurmagomedov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sanchez regains half guard.
Nurmagomedov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Sanchez is looking for a sweep. Nurmagomedov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nurmagomedov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Sanchez with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Nurmagomedov is thwarting Sanchez's attempts to control the position.
Nurmagomedov not doing much here.
Sanchez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steve Sanchez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Khabib Nurmagomedov's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Nurmagomedov misses with a takedown attempt - Sanchez sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nurmagomedov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sanchez drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Nurmagomedov defends it well.
Nurmagomedov defending well as Sanchez loads up on a big left hand.
Nurmagomedov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nurmagomedov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sanchez.#TD#
Sanchez tries to sprawl but Nurmagomedov drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Sanchez tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Nurmagomedov has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Sanchez can't escape the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez wants to control but Nurmagomedov is having none of it.
Nurmagomedov breaks from Sanchez's wrist control and lands an elbow. #T1#
Sanchez is in all sorts of trouble here.
Nurmagomedov working Sanchez over with strikes here.
Sanchez is desperately trying to improve his position but Nurmagomedov has a good base and remains in mount.
Sanchez keeps trying to improve his position.
Sanchez tries to hold on but Nurmagomedov postures up.
Nurmagomedov lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Sanchez is looking to get to half guard.
Nurmagomedov lands a heavy elbow.
Nurmagomedov prevents Sanchez from getting the reversal.
Sanchez is squirming around, avoiding Nurmagomedov's attempts to control the action.
Nurmagomedov with the ground and pound from mount. #T2#
Sanchez is wriggling around trying to escape.
Nurmagomedov punishing his opponent with strikes.
Nurmagomedov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Nurmagomedov with a couple of short strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sanchez is wriggling around trying to escape.
Nurmagomedov landing strikes, looking to finish!
Nurmagomedov lands a big elbow. #ROC#
Sanchez is rocked!
Sanchez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Nurmagomedov unloading with bombs!
Sanchez is still in real trouble! Can Nurmagomedov finish him?#T3#
Nurmagomedov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sanchez is looking to escape.
Nurmagomedov dominating with strikes here.
Sanchez is working to get back to half guard.
Nurmagomedov landing strikes from the mount.
Nurmagomedov scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Sanchez?
Sanchez working to try and regain half guard.
Nurmagomedov with shots to the head and body - Sanchez looks very uncomfortable down there.
Sanchez is desperately trying to improve his position but Nurmagomedov has a good base and remains in mount.
Sanchez takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Oooooh, big shot lands for Nurmagomedov! Sanchez is hurt baaadly! Nurmagomedov is firing away with more strikes - Sanchez is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Khabib Nurmagomedov!
Khabib Nurmagomedov thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: DARE 19
Date: Dec 17, 2017

#R1#
A punch combination from Partio misses.
Nurmagomedov fails with a takedown attempt. #CL#
Nurmagomedov clinches up with Partio and pushes him back against the cage.
Nurmagomedov has Partio pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Partio manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Partio working aggressively here.
Nurmagomedov wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Khabib Nurmagomedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nurmagomedov blocks an uppercut.
Partio misses with a body punch.
Partio working aggressively here.
Partio lands an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Partio scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nurmagomedov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Partio avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Nurmagomedov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Partio pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Nurmagomedov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nurmagomedov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Partio prevents it. #T1#
Partio lands a right hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Partio.
Partio lands a hook that snaps the head of Nurmagomedov backwards.
Partio misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Partio.
Nurmagomedov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Partio is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Partio gets through Nurmagomedov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Partio struggles to land a body shot inside as Nurmagomedov controls his hands.
Partio working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nurmagomedov is trying to drag Partio to the mat but Partio just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Partio misses with the head strike.
A shot in the inside from Partio.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nurmagomedov.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Partio.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD#
Nurmagomedov has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Partio is trying to keep an underhook but Nurmagomedov manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Partio works his way to full guard. Good work.
Partio looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T2#
Partio wants to stand and escape but Nurmagomedov is having none of it.
Nurmagomedov won't allow Partio to sweep him here.
Partio pulls Nurmagomedov in to control the position.
Partio tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Partio is still trying to improve position.
Partio has his hands on Nurmagomedov's head, controlling the position.
Partio looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nurmagomedov is one step ahead there. #T3#
Nurmagomedov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Nurmagomedov throws a big right hand that misses.
Partio controlling the position.
Nurmagomedov connects with a couple of short punches.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Nurmagomedov is fighting to break Partio's control of his arms but Partio is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Partio is on top in guard. #REVB#
Partio looking to pass the guard.
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 Partio is one step ahead there.
Partio looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T4#
Partio's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Nurmagomedov seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vika Partio dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Partio misses with a straight right.
Partio stuffs the takedown attempt from Nurmagomedov. Nurmagomedov gets slowly back to his feet.
A head kick misses from Partio. #TD#
Nurmagomedov fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Partio to the ground. Nurmagomedov is now in Partio's guard.#ES2#
Partio is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Nurmagomedov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Partio gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Nurmagomedov tries to score a body lock takedown but Partio shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Khabib Nurmagomedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Partio lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Partio lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Partio.
Partio scores with a shoulder strike.
Nurmagomedov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Partio prevents it.
Partio makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T1#
Partio misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nurmagomedov wants a takedown. #BC2#
Partio breaks the clinch.
Partio with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Partio jabs Nurmagomedov right on the nose. Nurmagomedov blinks but takes it well.
Nurmagomedov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Khabib Nurmagomedov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Partio tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Partio swings for the body but Nurmagomedov moves out of range.
Partio tries a head kick but it misses.
Nurmagomedov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Partio defends it nicely.
Nurmagomedov goes for a double leg but Partio avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Partio continues to drive forward.
Partio let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Partio scores with a jab to the jaw.#T2#
Nurmagomedov slips under a jab.
Vika Partio is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nurmagomedov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Partio throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #TD#
Nurmagomedov shoots in and bounces Partio off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Partio keeping moving, preventing Nurmagomedov from controlling successfully.
Partio pulls Nurmagomedov in to control the position.
Nurmagomedov throwing strikes from guard but Partio blocks nicely.
Partio has Nurmagomedov pulled in close to control his posture.
Nurmagomedov won't allow Partio to sweep him here. #T3#
Partio trying to control the position here.
Nurmagomedov postures up in Partio's guard and throws a big left but Partio blocks it.
Partio avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Partio has Nurmagomedov pulled in close to control his posture.
Nurmagomedov trying to control but Partio is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Partio swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nurmagomedov slips under a jab.
Partio has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nurmagomedov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Partio is looking to slow Nurmagomedov down with leg kicks. #CL2#
Partio pushes Nurmagomedov up against the cage in a clinch.
Nurmagomedov has Partio pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Partio manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #T4#
Nurmagomedov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Partio avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Partio lands a nice shot to the body.
Partio misses with a hook from the clinch.
Partio makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Partio manages to break the clinch.
Partio avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A clash of legs there as Nurmagomedov blocks the low kick.
Nurmagomedov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Partio sprawls and moves away.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Partio, as that shot connected.
A head kick misses from Partio.
Partio thows a leg kick but Nurmagomedov checks it #TD#
and Nurmagomedov counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Partio controlling the position.
Partio wants to sweep but no luck.
Partio looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vika Partio showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Partio throws a nice inside leg kick.
Partio throws an overhand right that lands on Nurmagomedov's shoulder, as Nurmagomedov tries to avoid the shot.
Partio with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nurmagomedov slips under a jab from Partio.
Nurmagomedov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Partio lands with a good body shot.
Partio walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nurmagomedov moves in looking to clinch but Partio pushes him off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Partio fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Nurmagomedov is out of range.
Partio stuffs the takedown.
Nurmagomedov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Partio can pounce on him.
Partio tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nurmagomedov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Partio has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#T1#
Nurmagomedov checks a leg kick.
Partio ducks under a wild hook from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Nurmagomedov misses the target.
Partio tries to counter by closing the distance.
Nurmagomedov walks into a jab.
Nurmagomedov looks to land a right hand but Partio moved out of range.
Nurmagomedov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Partio cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Partio lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nurmagomedov fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Khabib Nurmagomedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nurmagomedov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T2#
Nurmagomedov slips under a jab.
Nurmagomedov moves in looking to clinch but Partio pushes him off.
Partio wants to counter the offense by Nurmagomedov and move into the clinch position.
Nurmagomedov misses with a takedown attempt #KD2#
and Partio counters with a crisp one two that drops Nurmagomedov! Partio thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Nurmagomedov to his feet! Nurmagomedov is in big trouble!#ROC2#
Nurmagomedov is rocked!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Partio cracks Nurmagomedov with a left hook right on the temple and Nurmagomedov goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Partio lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Nurmagomedov is OK!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vika Partio!
Vika Partio decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: DARE VEGAS
Date: Dec 02, 2017

#R1#
Dawson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Roger Dawson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A cross from Nurmagomedov lands.
Nurmagomedov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dawson.
A swing and a miss from Dawson.
Nurmagomedov throws the left hand but Dawson avoids the punch easily.#TD2#
Nurmagomedov shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Nurmagomedov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Nurmagomedov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Dawson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Nurmagomedov is pressing down on Dawson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dawson is holding on for now.
Nurmagomedov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Nurmagomedov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dawson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T1#
Dawson is concentrating on defense, preventing Nurmagomedov from advancing position.
Dawson is not content to let Nurmagomedov control the position.#SUB2#
Nurmagomedov seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Dawson has recovered full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dawson is on top in guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Nurmagomedov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SU#
Dawson decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #T2#
Nurmagomedov defending well as Dawson loads up on a big left hand.
Dawson misses with an uppercut
and Nurmagomedov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Dawson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Dawson misses with a left hand
and Nurmagomedov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dawson thinking. #CL2#
Nurmagomedov takes the fight into the clinch.
Dawson stops a takedown attempt from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov goes for a takedown attempt but Dawson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Nurmagomedov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nurmagomedov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dawson but Dawson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Roger Dawson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khabib Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dawson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #CL2#
Nurmagomedov darts in and clinches Dawson up against the cage.#T3#
Dawson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nurmagomedovs head.
Dawson is pushing Nurmagomedov up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Dawson scores with a shot to the side of Nurmagomedov's head.
Nurmagomedov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Dawson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Nurmagomedov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Dawson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nurmagomedov.
Dawson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nurmagomedov manages to avoid it.
A jab from Dawson finds it's way through Nurmagomedov's defenses.
Dawson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nurmagomedov was well out of range. Poor timing from Dawson.
Nurmagomedov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Dawson defends it well.
Nurmagomedov shoots in for a double leg but Dawson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nurmagomedov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nurmagomedov tries to clinch there but Dawson circles away.
Nurmagomedov tries for a takedown but Dawson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#T4#
Nurmagomedov shoots in for a takedown but Dawson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD2#
Nurmagomedov looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dawson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nurmagomedov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nurmagomedov throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nurmagomedov looking to sit in guard and control but Dawson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SU#
Dawson stands up from Nurmagomedov's guard - Dawson perhaps looking for a knockout.
Dawson lands a jab to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roger Dawson dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Nurmagomedov takes one on the button.
Dawson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Nurmagomedov on the side of the head.
Dawson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dawson keeps the fight on the outside.
Dawson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nurmagomedov.
Dawson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nurmagomedov can do to turn this around?
Nurmagomedov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Dawson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nurmagomedov shoots in for a takedown but Dawson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nurmagomedov is looking to clinch.
Dawson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nurmagomedov moves away.
Nurmagomedov slips under a jab.
We've been told by Dawson's head coaches at Tōshi that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Nice defenses there by Nurmagomedov.
Dawson lands a head shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nurmagomedov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Dawson stuffs the takedown.
Roger Dawson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khabib Nurmagomedov.
Dawson digs a good hook to Nurmagomedov's body.
Dawson misses with an uppercut. Nurmagomedov saw that one coming.#T1#
Dawson just misses with a punch to the body.
Dawson misses the shot to the body.
Dawson lands a nice looking body shot.
Dawson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#TD2#
Dawson gets caught napping as Nurmagomedov dives in and scores a takedown. Dawson manages to retain guard.#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Dawson manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Nurmagomedov is breathing heavily.
Nurmagomedov has Dawson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Dawson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Nurmagomedov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dawson prevents the takedown attempt.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dawson tries to stall but Nurmagomedov uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Dawson lands with a light punch inside.
Nurmagomedov tries to score a body lock takedown but Dawson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Nurmagomedov has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Dawson clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Dawson tries to escape but Nurmagomedov has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T2#
Dawson is working hard here to advance position.
Well, with Nurmagomedov on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Dawson is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Nurmagomedov missing with strikes.
My spies in Pride inform me that Nurmagomedov has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Nurmagomedov misses with an elbow to the head.
Nurmagomedov tries to get the hooks in deep but Dawson pushed the leg off.
Nurmagomedov misses with an elbow to the head.
Dawson wants to control his opponent's hands but Nurmagomedov gets his hands free.
Nurmagomedov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dawson is in bad spot here.
Dawson is trying to escape under a series of strikes and manages to escape from Nurmagomedov 's hooks.
Nurmagomedov tries to control but Dawson wriggling away. #T3#
Dawson blocking the ground and pound.
Dawson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Nurmagomedov is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Dawson has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Dawson holds on, trying desperately to control.
Dawson tries to lock up and control but Nurmagomedov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Nurmagomedov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dawson regains half guard.
Nurmagomedov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dawson's head.
Dawson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov misses with a head shot. Dawson uses the momentum to regain guard.
Dawson keeping moving, preventing Nurmagomedov from controlling successfully.
Nurmagomedov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dawson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roger Dawson dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Nurmagomedov closes the distance but Dawson moves to the side
and Dawson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nurmagomedov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Dawson is looking to counter punch.
Nurmagomedov doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Dawson counter with a right hand.
Nurmagomedov walks into a left hand.
Dawson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dawson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dawson looks to score with a jab to the body but Nurmagomedov is just out of range.
Nurmagomedov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A slow jab from Dawson misses its intended target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dawson. Nurmagomedov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nurmagomedov feints the counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dawson misses with a right hand
and Nurmagomedov counters with a straight right hand.
Dawson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nurmagomedov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Roger Dawson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khabib Nurmagomedov.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dawson, as that shot connected. #T1#
Dawson connects with a nice looking jab.
Nurmagomedov shoots in for a takedown but Dawson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Dawson lands a body shot.
Nurmagomedov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nurmagomedov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dawson was well out of range. Poor timing from Nurmagomedov.
It looked like Dawson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dawson slips under a jab from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov shoots in for a double leg but Dawson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Dawson tests Nurmagomedov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Roger Dawson is winning the standup battle so far.
Dawson throws a body punch but Nurmagomedov moves out of range.
Dawson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Nurmagomedov in his tracks.
Nurmagomedov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dawson.
Nurmagomedov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dawson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dawson throws a body punch but Nurmagomedov moves out of range.
Nurmagomedov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nurmagomedov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dawson.
Nurmagomedov wants to clinch.
Dawson appears to be looking for a big counter.#T2#
Dawson throws a shot from downtown. Nurmagomedov moves away and avoids it.
Dawson throws a jab when Nurmagomedov was well out of range.
Nurmagomedov shoots in for a double leg but Dawson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nurmagomedov throws a body shot but no joy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Nurmagomedov. #ES#
Dawson throws Nurmagomedov to one side and escapes!
Nurmagomedov tries to clinch there but Dawson circles away.
A big right from Dawson misses.
Nurmagomedov wants to clinch.
Dawson just misses with a punch to the body.
Nurmagomedov avoids the body shot from Dawson. #T3#
Dawson connects with the punch.
Dawson punishes Nurmagomedov's body with a nice straight punch.
Dawson throws a jab but it's blocked by Nurmagomedov.
Nice defenses there by Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dawson. #TD2#
Nurmagomedov shoots in and gets a takedown into Dawson's guard.
Nurmagomedov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dawson swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Nurmagomedov drops back, looking for a kneebar! Dawson looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Dawson looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Dawson! #REVR##SU#
Dawson decides to stand up, so the ref orders Nurmagomedov to his feet.
Nurmagomedov shoots in but no luck this time.
Dawson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nurmagomedov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Khabib Nurmagomedov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Nurmagomedov is looking to clinch but Dawson is avoiding it.
Dawson lands a really nice looking cross but Nurmagomedov seems unphased.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nurmagomedov darts in looking for a takedown but Dawson gets double underhooks and turns Nurmagomedov into the cage.
Dawson thuds his right hand into Nurmagomedov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nurmagomedov shoots and misses
and Dawson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Nurmagomedov thinking.
Nurmagomedov on the wrong end of a nice jab.#ROC#
Nurmagomedov is rocked!
Dawson fakes the body blow, causing Nurmagomedov to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Nurmagomedov goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Roger Dawson!
A victorious Roger Dawson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 27, 2017

#R1#
Venemies looks to land a left hand but Nurmagomedov moved out of range nicely.
Venemies shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Nurmagomedov as he avoids it easily. #CL#
Nurmagomedov rushes Venemies and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Nurmagomedov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Venemies gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD#
Nurmagomedov has picked Venemies up - he's going for a ride! Nurmagomedov dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Nurmagomedov's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Venemies is refusing to be controlled, as Nurmagomedov sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Venemies actively working from the bottom here.
Venemies avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Venemies is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nurmagomedov pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Venemies is trying to get back to full guard.
Nurmagomedov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Venemies does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Nurmagomedov is nestled in close to Venemies, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Nurmagomedov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T1#
Nurmagomedov slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB#
Nurmagomedov looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nurmagomedov performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB2#
Venemies is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nurmagomedov pulls his head out easily.
Nurmagomedov works his way into full mount!
Venemies is trying desperately to improve position.#T2#
Venemies tries to lock up and control but Nurmagomedov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Nurmagomedov working the ground and pound effectively.
Nurmagomedov wants to control the pace but Venemies is squirming around nicely.
Venemies working to try and regain half guard.
Nurmagomedov raining down shots from the mount!
Nurmagomedov pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Nurmagomedov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Venemies is trying to escape the mount.
Venemies is bucking up trying to escape but Nurmagomedov cracks him with another couple of good strikes.#T3#
Nurmagomedov has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Venemies's face.
Nurmagomedov avoids the attempt from Venemies to control.
Nurmagomedov scores with a couple of good head shots there. #ROC#
Venemies is rocked!
Nurmagomedov avoids the attempt from Venemies to control.
Venemies is still in real trouble! Can Nurmagomedov finish him?
Venemies tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Venemies tries to hold on but Nurmagomedov pushes him away.
Venemies seems to have recovered his senses.
Venemies taking shots to the head.
Nurmagomedov unloading with bombs!
Venemies wants to hold on but Nurmagomedov pushes him away.
Nurmagomedov landing strikes, looking to finish!
Venemies wants to control but Nurmagomedov is having none of it.
Nurmagomedov with shots to the head and body - Venemies looks very uncomfortable down there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Whack. That's a big, big shot from Nurmagomedov! Venemies is out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Khabib Nurmagomedov!
Our winner, Khabib Nurmagomedov, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Bushido 72: One Last Dance
Date: Oct 07, 2017

#R1#
A head kick by Ki misses #TD2#
and Nurmagomedov counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Ki keeping moving, preventing Nurmagomedov from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Ki throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Nurmagomedov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Nurmagomedov controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Ki looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Nurmagomedov passes into side control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagomedov is chipping away with strikes.
Nurmagomedov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T1#
Nurmagomedov is looking to take a break and control but Ki is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ki tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ki is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Nurmagomedov is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Ki's coaches at Hard Knocks Training have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Ki wants to control but Nurmagomedov is having none of it.
Ki is looking to improve his position but Nurmagomedov isn't that keen on the idea.
Nurmagomedov working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Ki is working to get back to half guard.
Ki sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#T2#
Nurmagomedov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ki with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Nurmagomedov working Ki over with strikes.
Nurmagomedov winds up and cracks Ki with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SUB#
Ki looking for submissions off his back.
Ki tries to roll over but Nurmagomedov keeps him under control.
Nurmagomedov is nestled in close to Ki, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#ROC2#
Ki is rocked!
Nurmagomedov lands with a punch from half guard.
Oh Ki is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nurmagomedov drops an elbow to the side of Ki's head.
Ki seems to have got his legs back now.#T3##SUB2#
Nurmagomedov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ki doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Nurmagomedov.
Ki is trying to get back to full guard.
Nurmagomedov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Nurmagomedov lands with a punch from half guard.
My spies in Pride inform me that Nurmagomedov has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Nurmagomedov scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ki regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Ki working for a triangle but Nurmagomedov defends it easily.
Ki keeping moving, preventing Nurmagomedov from controlling successfully.
Nurmagomedov distracts Ki with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB#
Nurmagomedov stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Ki throws up his legs and catches Nurmagomedov in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Nurmagomedov tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Ki! That came out of nowhere!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Ao Ki!
Ao Ki took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, RAGS of a RONIN for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: Bushido 68: Okah vs. Umaga
Date: Sep 09, 2017

#R1#
Vilson throws out a leg kick but Nurmagomedov moves out of range and Vilson only half commits.
Vilson connects with a leg kick. Nurmagomedov looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Vilson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nurmagomedov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nurmagomedov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nurmagomedov tries for a takedown but Vilson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Vilson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Vilson has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Nurmagomedov is landing a low percentage of strikes.
A decent looking cross lands there for Vilson.
Vilson is looking to score with low kicks.
We've been hearing reports that Nurmagomedov has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Vilson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A chopping leg kick lands by Vilson.
Nurmagomedov blocks a jab.
Nurmagomedov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Vilson.
Nurmagomedov tries to clinch there but Vilson circles away.
Vilson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nurmagomedov shoots in for a double leg but Vilson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Vilson flicks out a counter leg kick but Nurmagomedov steps away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nurmagomedov is looking to clinch.
Vilson chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T1#
Vilson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Vilson explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Nurmagomedov tries to clinch
and Vilson counters with a nice body shot.
Vilson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Vilson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nurmagomedov on the wrong end of a kick to the body. #CL#
Nurmagomedov has closed the distance and engaged Vilson in a clinch. #BC2#
Vilson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nurmagomedov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Vilson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nurmagomedov shoots for a double leg takedown but Vilson sprawls well. He's pushed Nurmagomedov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Khabib Nurmagomedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nurmagomedov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Vilson throws a big shot that misses.
Vilson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Nurmagomedov on the side of the head.
Vilson fakes the leg kick and cracks Nurmagomedov in the body.
Nurmagomedov shoots in looking for a takedown but Vilson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Nurmagomedov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#T2#
Vilson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Vilson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Nurmagomedov.
Vilson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Nurmagomedov's hands.
Nurmagomedov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vilson.
Nurmagomedov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Vilson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Vilson lands a right hook to the body.
Vilson thuds his shin into the meat of Nurmagomedov's side.
Vilson throws a shot from downtown. Nurmagomedov moves away and avoids it.
Nice body punch from Vilson.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Vilson.
Vilson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nurmagomedov fails in his attempt to clinch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Vilson.
Vilson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nurmagomedov doesn't seem bothered though.
Vilson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T3#
Vilson cracks Nurmagomedov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nurmagomedov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nurmagomedov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nurmagomedov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nurmagomedov shoots in and drives through. Vilson sprawls well.
Nurmagomedov shoots and misses
and Vilson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nurmagomedov is breathing heavily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Nurmagomedov is defended easily by Vilson.
Vilson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nurmagomedov blocks a head kick by Vilson.
Nurmagomedov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Vilson circles away.
Vilson lands with a slapping head kick.
Vilson scores with a nice strike.
Vilson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big left from Vilson misses. #T4#
Vilson dips to his left and cracks Nurmagomedov with an uppercut!
Nurmagomedov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nurmagomedov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#TD#
Nurmagomedov shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Vilson napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Vilson can't do much from the bottom here.
Nurmagomedov looks up at the clock and then as Vilson takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Nurmagomedov smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Nurmagomedov trying to control the action but Vilson is working from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nurmagomedov working the ground and pound but Vilson is defending the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Junior Vilson dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Nurmagomedov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Vilson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vilson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Nurmagomedov in his tracks.
Nurmagomedov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vilson moves away.
Vilson scores with a nice right hand.
Vilson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vilson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nurmagomedov was well out of range. Poor timing from Vilson.#TD#
Nurmagomedov looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Nurmagomedov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Vilson defending well though.
Vilson is trying to get back to full guard.
Vilson is positioning himself well to prevent Nurmagomedov advancing to mount. #T1#
Nurmagomedov throwing shots but Vilson is blocking nicely.
Nurmagomedov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nurmagomedov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Nurmagomedov controlling the pace.
Nurmagomedov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nurmagomedov trying to control the action but Vilson is working from the bottom.
Vilson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nurmagomedov.
Vilson is holding on to half guard well.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Nurmagomedov missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Vilson manages to get to full guard.
Nurmagomedov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nurmagomedov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Vilson connects with a looping right hand.
Junior Vilson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vilson throws a body shot but no joy.
Vilson just misses with a punch to the body.
Nurmagomedov tries for a takedown but Vilson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Vilson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Junior Vilson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice defenses there by Nurmagomedov.
Vilson lands a leg kick that knocks Nurmagomedov off balance momentarily.#T3##TD#
Nurmagomedov manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Vilson on his heels. He'll look to pass Vilson's guard now, I'm sure.
Vilson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Nurmagomedov trying to control but Vilson is working from the bottom.
Vilson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Vilson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Vilson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Khabib Nurmagomedov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nurmagomedov sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T4#
Nurmagomedov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Vilson throws a leg kick which misses Nurmagomedov's front leg but catches the back leg as Nurmagomedov tries to avoid it.
Nurmagomedov moves out of range of the strikes.
The fighters circle momentarily. Vilson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nurmagomedov has his takedown stuffed
and Vilson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nurmagomedov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nurmagomedov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Junior Vilson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Vilson throws the kick towards the body but Nurmagomedov avoids it.
Nurmagomedov has a takedown stuffed.
Nurmagomedov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Vilson sprawls well. Vilson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Nurmagomedov gets slowly back to his feet.
Nurmagomedov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Vilson tries to avoid it but Nurmagomedov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Vilson to the ground. Vilson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Khabib Nurmagomedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vilson lands a really nice looking cross but Nurmagomedov seems unphased.
Vilson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Nurmagomedov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice inside leg kick there by Vilson. That's going to slow Nurmagomedov down.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vilson explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Nurmagomedov walks into a jab.
Nurmagomedov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Vilson can pounce on him. #T1#
Nice sprawl there from Vilson as Nurmagomedov shoots in.
Vilson scores with a jab. Nurmagomedov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nurmagomedov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Vilson tries to avoid it but Nurmagomedov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Vilson to the ground. Vilson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Vilson lands a jab.
Nice body punch from Vilson.
Nurmagomedov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Vilson's waist but Vilson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nurmagomedov off to one side.
Nurmagomedov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Vilson throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Vilson connects with a body shot that sends Nurmagomedov's belly button to the back.
Vilson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Vilson.
Nurmagomedov will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Nurmagomedov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Vilson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vilson lands with a thumping leg kick. #T2#
Nurmagomedov walks into a stiff left hand from Vilson.
Vilson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Vilson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Vilson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vilson throws a head kick that misses.
Vilson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nurmagomedov moves away.
Vilson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nurmagomedov looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Vilson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nurmagomedov. That did some damage!
Vilson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Nurmagomedov is defended easily by Vilson.
Vilson lunges at Nurmagomedov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Nurmagomedov's hand. #T3#
Vilson throws a shot to the body.
Vilson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Vilson lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Vilson scoring well with a low kick there.
Vilson swings for the body but Nurmagomedov moves out of range.
Nurmagomedov doesn't manage to clinch there - Vilson circles away.
Vilson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nurmagomedov wants to clinch.
Vilson moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Khabib Nurmagomedov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Nurmagomedov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Vilson lands a leg kick that knocks Nurmagomedov off balance momentarily.
Nurmagomedov takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Nurmagomedov takes one on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nurmagomedov misses with a hook
and Vilson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nurmagomedov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vilson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jab from Vilson.
Vilson cracks Nurmagomedov with an open hand slap.
Vilson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Vilson scores with a nice strike.#ROC2#
Nurmagomedov is rocked!
Nurmagomedov looks to throw the jab but Vilson is out of range.
Nurmagomedov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Oh Nurmagomedov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Vilson closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Nurmagomedov! Vilson dives in looking to finish! Nurmagomedov is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Junior Vilson!
A relieved looking Junior Vilson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Bushido 59: Wright vs. Black
Date: Jun 30, 2017

#R1#
Nurmagomedov fails with the takedown#CL#
and Chalke counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Nurmagomedov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Chalke gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Nurmagomedov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Chalke fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Cody Chalke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khabib Nurmagomedov.#CL2#
Nurmagomedov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Chalke tries a body shot but Nurmagomedov blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chalke misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nurmagomedov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Chalke pulls his leg out and moves away.
Nurmagomedov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Chalke swivels and escapes.
Chalke tries to counter by clinching up but Nurmagomedov breaks away and moves out of range.#CL2#
Nurmagomedov closes the distance and clinches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Chalke.
Nurmagomedov prevents a takedown attempt there. #T1#
Chalke struggles to land a body shot inside as Nurmagomedov controls his hands.
Chalke misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chalke lands with a left to the head.
Chalke stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nurmagomedov is trying to drag Chalke to the mat but Chalke just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Chalke stops a takedown attempt from Nurmagomedov.
Chalke is pressed up against the ropes. Nurmagomedov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Chalke down to the mat. Chalke avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Chalke stuffs the takedown attempt from Nurmagomedov. Nurmagomedov gets slowly back to his feet. #CL2#
Nurmagomedov moves into the clinch.
Nurmagomedov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Chalke is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Chalke gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Nurmagomedov. #T2#
Chalke lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Chalke is pressed up against the ropes. Nurmagomedov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Chalke down to the mat. Chalke avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Nurmagomedov darts in and clinches Chalke up against the ropes.
Chalke tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nurmagomedov's elbow.
Chalke goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chalke tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nurmagomedov's elbow.
Nurmagomedov looking for a takedown.
Chalke stalls.
A right hook to the body lands for Chalke.
Nurmagomedov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Chalke is defending well.
Nurmagomedov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Chalke gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Chalke misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Chalke on the inside. #T3#
Nurmagomedov is looking for a takedown.#TD#
Chalke gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Nurmagomedov is looking for a sweep. Chalke is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nurmagomedov has hold of Chalke's hands but Chalke slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Chalke wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nurmagomedov keeps working.
Chalke landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Chalke lands a nice short elbow.
Ground and pound from Chalke.
Nurmagomedov is looking for a sweep. Chalke is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Chalke is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Chalke working over Nurmagomedov with some ground and pound. Nurmagomedov looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T4#
Chalke scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nurmagomedov wants to control but Chalke is keeping busy.
Nurmagomedov is looking to improve his position.
Nurmagomedov keeping hold of Chalke's head, controlling as best he can.
Chalke landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
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. Chalke connects with a nice short shot to Nurmagomedov's temple.
Chalke wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nurmagomedov keeps working.
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. Chalke connects with a nice short shot to Nurmagomedov's temple.
Nurmagomedov is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Chalke scores with a couple of nice shots.
Nurmagomedov has his hands clasped together around Chalke's back. He's all about the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cody Chalke dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Nurmagomedov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Chalke pinned against the ropes. Chalke gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nice body punch from Chalke.
Chalke gets cracked there but stands up to it. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Nurmagomedov wants the takedown. Chalke is fighting it off but Nurmagomedov persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Chalke's guard against the ropes.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Nurmagomedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Chalke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chalke has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Nurmagomedov has passed into side control.
Cody Chalke overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Nurmagomedov working away.
Chalke tries to improve position but can't.
Chalke is not content to let Nurmagomedov control the position.
Sloppy strikes there by Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chalke keeps working.
You can see the frustration on Chalke's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Nurmagomedov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Nurmagomedov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Nurmagomedov misses with an attempted head punch from side control. #SUB2#
Nurmagomedov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Chalke is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Chalke is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Nurmagomedov off and has taken his back!
Chalke is trying to stick to Nurmagomedov's back but Nurmagomedov is turning into Chalke. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Chalke's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Nurmagomedov.
Chalke has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Chalke keeping moving, preventing Nurmagomedov from controlling successfully. #T3#
Chalke looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nurmagomedov is one step ahead there.
Nurmagomedov throwing strikes from guard but Chalke blocks nicely.
Nurmagomedov controlling from the top position.
Nurmagomedov looking to sit in guard and control but Chalke gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Nurmagomedov keeping moving, preventing Chalke from controlling successfully.
Nurmagomedov pulls Chalke in close to his closed guard and prevents Chalke from doing any damage or advancing position.
Nurmagomedov wants to stand up but Chalke is controlling him.
Nurmagomedov wants to sweep here but Chalke controlling him for the moment.
Nurmagomedov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Chalke's guard. #REVB#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chalke trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Khabib Nurmagomedov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Chalke's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Nurmagomedov moves into the clinch.
Chalke misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nurmagomedov is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Chalke gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Nurmagomedov tries for a takedown. No joy.
Nurmagomedov has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Chalke seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Nurmagomedov can turn it around.
Chalke misses with a body punch. #TD#
Chalke successfully pulls guard.
Chalke preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Chalke not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Chalke looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nurmagomedov is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagomedov tries to free his leg and advance position but Chalke is retaining full guard.
Nurmagomedov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T1#
Chalke is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Nurmagomedov throws a big right hand that misses.
Chalke trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Nurmagomedov postures up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL2#
Nurmagomedov clinches with his opponent.
Chalke prevents a takedown attempt there.
Cody Chalke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khabib Nurmagomedov.
Chalke is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Nurmagomedov is keeping busy.
Nurmagomedov is working for takedown but Chalke is calmly controlling the position for now.
Nurmagomedov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Chalke is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Chalke is pushing Nurmagomedov up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Nurmagomedov wants to take the fight to the mat but Chalke manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Nurmagomedov is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Chalke gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Nurmagomedov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nurmagomedov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nurmagomedov looking for a takedown.
Chalke lands a right hand.
Chalke tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nurmagomedov's elbow.
Chalke is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nurmagomedov can do to turn this around?
Chalke lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Chalke misses with a shot to the kidneys. #TD2#
Nurmagomedov has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Chalke clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Chalke breaks Nurmagomedov's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Chalke in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Chalke is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T3#
Nurmagomedov keeping moving, preventing Chalke from controlling successfully.
Chalke has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Nurmagomedov is trying to keep Chalke in close.
Chalke with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Chalke chips away with some ground and pound.
Nurmagomedov wants to sweep here but Chalke controlling him for the moment.
Chalke looking to sit in guard and control but Nurmagomedov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Chalke pulls Nurmagomedov in to control the position.
Chalke looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nurmagomedov is one step ahead there.
Chalke has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Khabib Nurmagomedov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Nurmagomedov wants to control from the top but Chalke keeps moving.
Nurmagomedov looking to pass the guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nurmagomedov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cody Chalke showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Chalke has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight for Cody Chalke!
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight for Cody Chalke!
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight for Cody Chalke!

Cody Chalke wins by unanimous decision!
An out of breath and clearly excited Cody Chalke thanked RAGS of a RONIN for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: Bushido 54: Quinn vs "Shaolin"
Date: May 27, 2017

#R1#
A shot to the body from Bunker misses #TD2#
and Nurmagomedov counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Bunker!
An elbow from Nurmagomedov crashes against the mat.
Bunker struggling a bit here.
Bunker is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Skulls house of pain, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Nurmagomedov working the ground and pound from side control.
Nurmagomedov creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Bunker sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Nurmagomedov misses with the ground and pound.
Nurmagomedov works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Nurmagomedov wants to control but Bunker is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagomedov looks up at the clock and then as Bunker takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Nurmagomedov smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Bunker is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Nurmagomedov with the ground and pound but Bunker regains half guard under the barage of strikes. #T1#
Nurmagomedov is keen to just control but Bunker is a slippery customer.
Nurmagomedov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Nurmagomedov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Nurmagomedov is trying to control. Bunker wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Nurmagomedov in particular looking to stall.
Nurmagomedov is trying to control the action in half guard but Bunker is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Nurmagomedov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nurmagomedov thows a huge punch but Bunker dodges it nicely. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bunker is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ground and pound from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bunker is refusing to be controlled, as Nurmagomedov sits in half guard.
Nurmagomedov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bunker defending well though.
Nurmagomedov is looking to stall here but Bunker recovers full guard.
Nurmagomedov throws a big right hand that misses.
Bunker is pulling down on Nurmagomedov's head to control his posture. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Bunker throws a leg kick which misses Nurmagomedov's front leg but catches the back leg as Nurmagomedov tries to avoid it.
Nurmagomedov throws a lazy right hand but Bunker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bunker misses with a wild body shot.
Crunch! Bunker slams his shin into Nurmagomedov's torso.
A jab from Nurmagomedov misses.
Bunker attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Bunker's jab looks to have found its range, popping Nurmagomedov under the eye.
Bunker is looking to clinch but Nurmagomedov is avoiding it.
Nurmagomedov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bunker defends it well.
Nurmagomedov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bunker is fending him off so far but Nurmagomedov persists. Nope, Bunker circles away and we're back to standing.
Nurmagomedov misses with a looping left.
Nurmagomedov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nurmagomedov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nurmagomedov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bunker defends it well.#T4#
Bunker misses with an attempted mid kick.
A nice side step and Nurmagomedov releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Nurmagomedov misses with a hook to the body
and Bunker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bunker misses with an uppercut. Nurmagomedov saw that one coming.
Bunker tries to clinch up#TD2#
and Nurmagomedov counters with a nice double leg into side control. Bunker won't be happy with that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bunker is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Bunker is working to avoid the ground and pound but Nurmagomedov connects with a decent elbow.
Bunker can't do much from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Khabib Nurmagomedov dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Bunker drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nurmagomedov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nurmagomedov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bunker digs a good hook to Nurmagomedov's body.
Bunker avoids the body shot from Nurmagomedov.
Tony Bunker is winning the standup battle so far.
Nurmagomedov lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Bunker tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nurmagomedov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bunker but Bunker pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Tony Bunker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bunker takes a swing at Nurmagomedov's ribcage but misses.
It seemed like Nurmagomedov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nurmagomedov misses with a hook.
Bunker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bunker takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T1#
Bunker looks to score with a jab to the body but Nurmagomedov is just out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bunker. That's going to slow Nurmagomedov down.
Nurmagomedov shoots in for a takedown but Bunker shows good takedown defense.
Nurmagomedov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bunker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tony Bunker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khabib Nurmagomedov.
Bunker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nurmagomedov fails with a takedown attempt.
As Nurmagomedov tries to get set, Bunker tries to push him back and clinch up but Nurmagomedov manages to avoid the attempt.
Bunker looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nurmagomedov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T2#
Nurmagomedov misses with a takedown attempt #CL#
and Bunker holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Bunker lands with a left to the head.
Bunker gets through Nurmagomedov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bunker is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Bunker lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bunker taking a breather.
Bunker prevents a takedown attempt there.
Nurmagomedov is trying to drag Bunker to the mat but Bunker just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Bunker lands a body punch in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bunker.
Bunker lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nurmagomedov is working for takedown but Bunker is calmly controlling the position for now.
Nurmagomedov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nurmagomedov is breathing heavily.
Nurmagomedov has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Bunker after a bit of a struggle.
Good body shot from Bunker.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bunker.#ROC#
Nurmagomedov is rocked!#T3#
Bunker lands a shot to the body.
Nurmagomedov is still on wobbly legs! Can Bunker finish him?
Bunker lands with a short shot to the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Bunker.
Bunker lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Bunker.
A shot in the inside from Bunker.
Bunker dips a shoulder and cracks Nurmagomedov with a mighty uppercut! Nurmagomedov falls back against the ropes and Bunker unloads with a barrage of strikes! Nurmagomedov is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the ropes! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Bunker screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tony Bunker!
After winning the bout, Tony Bunker thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Bushido 50: Vilson vs Paterson
Date: Apr 29, 2017

#R1#
Odds fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Nurmagomedov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nurmagomedov scores with a nice right hand.
Odds takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Odds lands a nice shot to the body.
Odds looks to land a combination but Nurmagomedov avoids it well.
Nurmagomedov shoots for a takedown but Odds saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Odds tries to counter with a clinch but Nurmagomedov shakes him off and moves away.
Odds has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Nurmagomedov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Odds.
Nurmagomedov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nurmagomedov shoots in looking for a takedown but Odds manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Nurmagomedov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Odds is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Nurmagomedov shoots in for a takedown but Odds shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Khabib Nurmagomedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Odds doesn't manage to clinch there - Nurmagomedov circles away.
Odds connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#TD#
Nurmagomedov shoots in and bounces Odds off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
Nurmagomedov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Odds controls Nurmagomedov momentarily but Nurmagomedov frees himself. #T1#
Nurmagomedov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Odds utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Odds controls Nurmagomedov momentarily but Nurmagomedov frees himself.
Odds tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nurmagomedov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Odds keeping moving, preventing Nurmagomedov from controlling successfully.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Odds really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nurmagomedov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB2#
Odds looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Nurmagomedov passes into side control.
Nurmagomedov lands some shots froms side control.#T2#
Odds taking punishment in the form of punches.
You can see the frustration on Odds's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Nurmagomedov throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Nurmagomedov taking a break here but Odds is having none of it and regains half guard.
Nurmagomedov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Odds wants to get back to full guard but Nurmagomedov has passed into side control.
Nurmagomedov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Nurmagomedov tries to score with some ground and pound. Odds controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. #T3#
Odds is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Nurmagomedov is controlling him well.
Nurmagomedov working the ground and pound but Odds is defending the strikes.
Nurmagomedov lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Odds down.
Nurmagomedov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Odds keeps working.
Nurmagomedov tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Nurmagomedov in side control lands a decent elbow.
Nurmagomedov lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Odds down.
Sloppy strikes there by Nurmagomedov.
Check out the look on Nurmagomedov's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Odds gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Odds is staying active underneath Nurmagomedov, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T4#
Odds is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Nurmagomedov scores with a couple of nice shots.
Odds is trying to control but can't.
Nurmagomedov working Odds over with strikes.
Odds wants to control but Nurmagomedov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Nurmagomedov working the head and body with strikes.
Nice strikes from Nurmagomedov there.
Nurmagomedov trying to control the action but Odds is working from the bottom.
Nurmagomedov controlling the action here.
Nurmagomedov working the head and body with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Khabib Nurmagomedov dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Odds tries to clinch #TD#
and Nurmagomedov counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Odds!
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Odds can't do much from the bottom here.
Nurmagomedov works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Odds is looking to regain half guard here but Nurmagomedov keeps moving and retains side control.
Nurmagomedov tries to score with some ground and pound. Odds controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Odds wants to control but Nurmagomedov postures up.
Nurmagomedov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Odds can do to turn this around?
Nurmagomedov is looking to take a break and control but Odds is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagomedov lands an elbow.
Nurmagomedov throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Odds works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure. #T1#
Odds tries to get to full guard but Nurmagomedov has control of the leg.
Nurmagomedov is keen to just control but Odds is a slippery customer.
Nurmagomedov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Nurmagomedov lands with a punch from half guard.
Odds has hold of Nurmagomedov's hands but Nurmagomedov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Odds has a hand on Nurmagomedov's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Nurmagomedov takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!#T2#
Odds slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Nurmagomedov wants to take a breather but Odds is having none of it.
Odds trying to control here.
Nurmagomedov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Khabib Nurmagomedov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Odds is not content to let Nurmagomedov control the position.
Nurmagomedov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Odds wants to control but Nurmagomedov is keeping busy.
Nurmagomedov throwing shots but Odds is blocking nicely. #T3#
Odds is looking to improve his position.
Nurmagomedov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nurmagomedov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Odds knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Nurmagomedov sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Nurmagomedov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Nurmagomedov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Odds blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov is controlling the pace. #T4#
Odds controlling the position well.
Odds is looking for a sweep. Nurmagomedov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Nurmagomedov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Odds wants to control but Nurmagomedov is keeping busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nurmagomedov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Khabib Nurmagomedov dominated that second round.
That's time! Nurmagomedov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Nurmagomedov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Odds sprawls well. Odds wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Nurmagomedov gets slowly back to his feet.
Odds throws a hook but Nurmagomedov blocks it.
Nurmagomedov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nurmagomedov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Odds.
Odds misses with a jab to the body #TD#
and Nurmagomedov counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Odds is looking to stand back up but Nurmagomedov counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Odds.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#REVB#
Odds tries to get to full guard but Nurmagomedov has control of the leg.
Odds desperately trying to maintain half guard. #T1#
Odds is trying to control but can't.
Nurmagomedov wants to control but Odds is keeping him busy.
Nurmagomedov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Nurmagomedov wants to control but Odds is keeping him busy.
Nurmagomedov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Odds is looking to escape.
Nurmagomedov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Odds's head.
Evan Odds has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Odds makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Odds.
Nurmagomedov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Odds not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nurmagomedov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Nurmagomedov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Nurmagomedov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T3#
Odds 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.#SUB2#
Odds looking for subs off his back but Nurmagomedov has passed one foot through into half guard.
Nurmagomedov winds up and cracks Odds with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Nurmagomedov throwing shots but Odds is blocking nicely. #SUB#
Odds is defending against the submission attempts here by Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov is trying to control the action in half guard but Odds is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Odds has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nurmagomedov is working away from the top position though.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nurmagomedov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Nice strikes from Nurmagomedov there.
Nurmagomedov is nestled in close to Odds, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nurmagomedov wants to control but Odds is keeping him busy.

And that's the end of the fight!
Khabib Nurmagomedov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Nurmagomedov, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight for Khabib Nurmagomedov!
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight for Khabib Nurmagomedov!
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight for Khabib Nurmagomedov!

Khabib Nurmagomedov wins by unanimous decision!
After winning the bout, Khabib Nurmagomedov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Bushido 48: The Kings of 205
Date: Apr 15, 2017

#R1#
Dickinson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Nurmagomedov tries to avoid it but Dickinson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Nurmagomedov to the ground. Nurmagomedov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nurmagomedov shoots in and drives through. Dickinson sprawls well.
Dickinson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nurmagomedov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Dickinson scores with a hook to the body. Nurmagomedov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #TD#
Dickinson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Nurmagomedov napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Nurmagomedov is being controlled here.
Nurmagomedov is not content to let Dickinson control the position.
Nurmagomedov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Nurmagomedov struggling a bit here.#T1#
Dickinson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nurmagomedov keeps working.
Nurmagomedov pushes Dickinson away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Dickinson gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Nurmagomedov is looking to reverse the position.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
You can see the frustration on Nurmagomedov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Dickinson trying to control the position but Nurmagomedov is working away.
I wouldn't like to be where Nurmagomedov is right now.
Nurmagomedov is looking to reverse the position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Dickinson takes a little break here. Nurmagomedov wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Nurmagomedov can't do much from the bottom here. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Dickinson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Nurmagomedov has escaped the position, nice work there.
Nurmagomedov is looking for a sweep.
Nurmagomedov is not content to let Dickinson control the position.
Dickinson controlling from side mount.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nurmagomedov regains half guard.
Dickinson moves into full mount! Nurmagomedov won't be happy about that!
Dickinson looking to control and managing it successfully. #T3#
Dickinson fails to advance to Nurmagomedov's back. #SUB#
Dickinson looking for a guillotine from mount but Nurmagomedov is having none of it.
Dickinson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Nurmagomedov tries to lock up and control but Dickinson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Dickinson looking to control but Nurmagomedov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Nurmagomedov tries to hold on but Dickinson postures up.
Nurmagomedov is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Dickinson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dickinson is trying to take his opponent's back. #T4#
Dickinson avoids the attempt from Nurmagomedov to control.
Nurmagomedov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Nurmagomedov is squirming around, avoiding Dickinson's attempts to control the action.
Nurmagomedov tries to hold on but Dickinson postures up.
Dickinson moves to back control.
Nurmagomedov looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Dickinson trying to control momentarily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dickinson keeps control of the position as Nurmagomedov tries to break free.
Nurmagomedov staying busy and making it hard for Dickinson to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David Dickinson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Dickinson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dickinson lands a body shot.
Dickinson lands a nice hook to Nurmagomedov's body. Nurmagomedov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Dickinson just misses with a punch to the body.
Nurmagomedov tries to counter with a clinch but Dickinson shakes him off and moves away.
Dickinson lands a right hook to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Nurmagomedov.
Dickinson throws a combination. Nurmagomedov tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Nurmagomedov slips a jab and a cross from Dickinson.
Dickinson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD2#
and Nurmagomedov decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Dickinson's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Nurmagomedov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Nurmagomedov scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB#
Dickinson looking for subs off his back but Nurmagomedov has passed one foot through into half guard.
Nurmagomedov wants to control but Dickinson is keeping him busy. #T1#
Nurmagomedov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Dickinson is looking for a sweep. Nurmagomedov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nurmagomedov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Dickinson is trying to control but can't.
Dickinson gets back to full guard.
Dickinson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nurmagomedov manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##ES2#
Nurmagomedov is scooting his butt against the ropes and has managed to get back to his feet. Dickinson presses him back against the ropes, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Nurmagomedov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dickinson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Dickinson looking to slow down the pace here.
Dickinson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nurmagomedov backwards.
Dickinson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Nurmagomedov wants a takedown. #T2##TD#
Dickinson is trying to trip Nurmagomedov. He has hold of a leg but Nurmagomedov is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Dickinson persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nurmagomedov wants to sweep but no luck.
Dickinson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nurmagomedov is keeping the position for now.
Dickinson trying to control but Nurmagomedov is working from the bottom.
Dickinson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nurmagomedov can do to turn this around?
Dickinson trying to move into half guard but instead Nurmagomedov has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Nurmagomedov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Dickinson's head.
Dickinson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nurmagomedov's guard. #REVR#
Nurmagomedov wants to stand but Dickinson is controlling the position.
Dickinson stands and throws Nurmagomedov's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T3#
Dickinson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nurmagomedov keeps working.
Nurmagomedov gets back to half guard.
Dickinson trying to control from half guard but Nurmagomedov is working away.
Dickinson is really struggling to control Nurmagomedov but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Dickinson passes to side control.
Dickinson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nurmagomedov keeps working. #SUB#
Dickinson goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Nurmagomedov has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Dickinson but great work by Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov working the head and body with strikes.
Dickinson tries to buck Nurmagomedov off but Nurmagomedov is having none of it.#T4#
Nurmagomedov scores with punches from side control.
Nurmagomedov lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Dickinson tries to bench press Nurmagomedov off him but Nurmagomedov keeps the position.
Nurmagomedov scoring with punches and elbows.
Dickinson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Nurmagomedov scoring with punches and elbows.
Dickinson is not content to let Nurmagomedov control the position.
Dickinson is looking to regain half guard here but Nurmagomedov keeps moving and retains side control.
Nurmagomedov working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Dickinson is trying to get back to half guard.
Nurmagomedov looks up at the clock and then as Dickinson takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Nurmagomedov smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dickinson manages to get back to half guard.
Nurmagomedov is trying to control. Dickinson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Khabib Nurmagomedov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Nurmagomedov avoids the body shot from Dickinson.
David Dickinson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dickinson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nurmagomedov.
Dickinson lands a nice looking body shot.
Dickinson throws a sloppy body shot
and Nurmagomedov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nurmagomedov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dickinson pinned against the ropes. Dickinson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Dickinson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Nurmagomedov tries to avoid it but Dickinson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Nurmagomedov to the ground. Nurmagomedov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nurmagomedov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dickinson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dickinson falls off balance throwing a combination #TD2#
and Nurmagomedov counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Nurmagomedov stopping the sweep attempt from Dickinson.
Nurmagomedov with a nice head shot there.
Dickinson is trying to keep Nurmagomedov in close. #T1#
Nurmagomedov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Nurmagomedov throwing strikes from guard but Dickinson blocks nicely. #SUB#
Dickinson is looking for a triangle but Nurmagomedov pushes his legs off easily.
Dickinson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dickinson has momentary wrist control but Nurmagomedov slips an elbow through the middle.
Nurmagomedov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Dickinson's head.
Nurmagomedov with a nice head shot there.
Nurmagomedov working some strikes from top position.
Nurmagomedov works over Dickinson with some ground and pound from guard.
Nurmagomedov looking to pass the guard.
Nurmagomedov wants to control from the top but Dickinson keeps moving.
Nurmagomedov is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T2#
Dickinson looking for a sweep. Not yet Dickinson, not yet.
Nurmagomedov tries to free his leg and advance position but Dickinson is retaining full guard.
Nurmagomedov is stalling in the full guard.
Nurmagomedov is working Dickinson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Dickinson looking to control.
Khabib Nurmagomedov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nurmagomedov wants to control from the top but Dickinson keeps moving.
Dickinson is trying to control the position but Nurmagomedov postures up. #SUB#
Dickinson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nurmagomedov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Nurmagomedov lands a couple of elbows.
Nurmagomedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Dickinson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3##SUB#
Dickinson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nurmagomedov defends well.
Nurmagomedov is stalling in the full guard.
Nurmagomedov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Nurmagomedov is in close to Dickinson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Nurmagomedov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Nurmagomedov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dickinson is keeping the position for now.
Nurmagomedov won't allow Dickinson to sweep him here.
Dickinson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dickinson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nurmagomedov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Nurmagomedov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Nurmagomedov trying to control but Dickinson is working from the bottom.
Dickinson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nurmagomedov wants to control from the top but Dickinson keeps moving.
Dickinson trying to keep a closed guard but Nurmagomedov is proving a slippery customer.
Dickinson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nurmagomedov's guard. #REVR#
Dickinson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nurmagomedov is keeping the position for now.
Nurmagomedov keeping moving, preventing Dickinson from controlling successfully.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nurmagomedov looking for a sweep. Not yet Nurmagomedov, not yet.
Dickinson trying to control but Nurmagomedov is working from the bottom.
Nurmagomedov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
Khabib Nurmagomedov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Nurmagomedov 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: Revolution XC 17
Date: Mar 25, 2017

#R1#
Nurmagomedov connects with a jab.
Nurmagomedov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Vanhanen circles away.
Vanhanen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #CL#
and Nurmagomedov counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Vanhanen wants to stall.
Nurmagomedov has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Vanhanen after a bit of a struggle.
Our sources have told us that Nurmagomedov has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Vanhanen is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Vanhanen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Vanhanen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nurmagomedov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Vanhanen is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Khabib Nurmagomedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vanhanen lands with a left to the head.
Vanhanen is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Nurmagomedov is defending well.
Vanhanen is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice left hand lands by Vanhanen.
Nurmagomedov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Vanhanen gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Vanhanen has a couple of punches blocked by Nurmagomedov. #T1#
Vanhanen gets underhooks to prevent Nurmagomedov's takedown attempt. #BC2#
Vanhanen breaks from the clinch.
Vanhanen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Vanhanen throws an off balance right hand #TD#
and Nurmagomedov counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Nurmagomedov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Nurmagomedov prevents Vanhanen from improving his position.
Vanhanen is trying to maintain the position but Nurmagomedov is very close to passing his half guard.
Nurmagomedov wants to control but Vanhanen is keeping him busy.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Vanhanen can do anything to dispel that myth.
Vanhanen tries to roll over but Nurmagomedov keeps him under control.
Nurmagomedov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Nurmagomedov wants to take a breather but Vanhanen is having none of it. #T2##SUB#
Nurmagomedov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Vanhanen has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Nurmagomedov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Vanhanen doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Nurmagomedov. #SUB#
Nurmagomedov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Vanhanen is just riding it out for now. Nurmagomedov eventually gives up the hold.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vanhanen taking some punishment here, with Nurmagomedov in his half guard.
Nurmagomedov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T3#
Vanhanen wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nurmagomedov working over Vanhanen with some ground and pound. Vanhanen looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Vanhanen trying to control from the bottom.
Nurmagomedov prevents Vanhanen from standing back up.
Ground and pound from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Nurmagomedov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Vanhanen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Nurmagomedov is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Vanhanen is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Vanhanen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov content to control rather than advance. #SUB#
Nurmagomedov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Vanhanen has managed to free his arm - good work. #T4##SUB#
Nurmagomedov is working for a kimura but Vanhanen is defending it quite comfortably.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vanhanen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nurmagomedov.
Vanhanen trying to control from the bottom.
Nurmagomedov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vanhanen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nurmagomedov is working away from the top position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Khabib Nurmagomedov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Vanhanen slaps away a takedown attempt from Nurmagomedov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nurmagomedov defending well as Vanhanen loads up on a big left hand. #TD#
Nurmagomedov drives through with a takedown into Vanhanen's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Nurmagomedov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Nurmagomedov is pushing down on Vanhanen's leg trying to pass to half guard. Vanhanen is fighting to maintain full guard but Nurmagomedov has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Nurmagomedov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Vanhanen is just riding it out for now. Nurmagomedov eventually gives up the hold.
Nurmagomedov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagomedov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nurmagomedov wants to pass the guard but Vanhanen is defending well. #T1#
Nurmagomedov trying to control the action but Vanhanen is working from the bottom.
Vanhanen looks like he's trying to stand up.
Vanhanen trying to control but Nurmagomedov postures up. #SUB#
Nurmagomedov has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Vanhanen defend it? Nurmagomedov steps over the head and cranks it - Vanhanen is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Nurmagomedov!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Khabib Nurmagomedov!
A victorious Khabib Nurmagomedov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: ICON Fight NIGHT 10
Date: Jan 28, 2017

#R1#
Nurmagomedov misses with a takedown
and Smith counters with a nice low kick that buckles Nurmagomedov's knee momentarily.
Nurmagomedov darts in looking for a takedown but Smith gets double underhooks and turns Nurmagomedov into the cage. #TD2#
Nurmagomedov scores with a takedown into Smith's guard.
Nurmagomedov cracks Smith with a solid left hand.
Nurmagomedov wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Nurmagomedov throwing strikes from guard but Smith blocks nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagomedov working some strikes from top position.
Nurmagomedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nurmagomedov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T1#
Smith is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Nurmagomedov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Smith has momentary wrist control but Nurmagomedov slips an elbow through the middle.
Nurmagomedov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Nurmagomedov landing with the ground and pound.
Nurmagomedov chips away with some ground and pound.
Smith trying to control the position.
Nurmagomedov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T2#
Smith is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Nurmagomedov is controlling him.
Nurmagomedov scoring with some ground and pound.
Nurmagomedov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Smith is keeping the position for now.
Smith utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Nurmagomedov from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Nurmagomedov is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T3#
Nurmagomedov stays in close to Smith's body and controls the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Maurice Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smith stuffs the takedown.
Maurice Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khabib Nurmagomedov.
Smith throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A solid body kick from Smith.
A left and a right from Smith both land. Nice combination.
Nurmagomedov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Smith sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nurmagomedov somewhat.
Smith lands with a kick to the ribs. #T4#
Smith lands a head kick!
Nurmagomedov avoids the head kick by Smith.
Nurmagomedov feints the counter takedown.
Smith fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Nurmagomedov is out of range.
Maurice Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith lands a nice looking kick to the body. Nurmagomedov takes a step back to recover.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Smith - that will leave a mark!
Smith looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Nurmagomedov darts in looking for a takedown but Smith gets double underhooks and turns Nurmagomedov into the cage. #KD#
Smith lands a big head kick that sends Nurmagomedov tumbling to the mat! Smith takes a step backwards and waves Nurmagomedov back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Nurmagomedov is rocked!
Smith looks to throw a body kick#TD2#
so Nurmagomedov counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Nurmagomedov wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Smith avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nurmagomedov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Smith works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maurice Smith dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Smith throws a series of punches but Nurmagomedov moves out of range.
Maurice Smith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smith lands a nice looking kick to the body. Nurmagomedov takes a step back to recover. #TD2#
Nurmagomedov shoots in and gets a takedown into Smith's guard.
Nurmagomedov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nurmagomedov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nurmagomedov wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Nurmagomedov postures up in Smith's guard and throws a big left but Smith blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith wants to stand and escape but Nurmagomedov is having none of it.
Nurmagomedov looking to pass the guard.
Khabib Nurmagomedov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nurmagomedov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T1#
Nurmagomedov tries to free his leg and advance position but Smith is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nurmagomedov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nurmagomedov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Smith defends it well.
Nurmagomedov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Smith but Smith pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Nurmagomedov is defended easily by Smith.
Nurmagomedov shoots in looking for a takedown but Smith manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Nurmagomedov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Maurice Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khabib Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov fails with a takedown attempt. #T2#
Nurmagomedov shoots in but Smith avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sloppy strikes from Smith. Those never looked like landing.
Smith lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nurmagomedov circles away quickly and effectively.
Nurmagomedov feints the counter takedown.
Smith throws a push kick but Nurmagomedov slaps the foot to one side.
Nurmagomedov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Smith defends it well.
Nurmagomedov moves out of range of the body kick.
Smith misses with a low kick.
Smith misses with a two punch combination.
Smith misses with a head kick.
Nurmagomedov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Smith appears to be looking for a big counter.
Smith scores with a head kick.
Smith throws a head kick but Nurmagomedov moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T3#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Nurmagomedov is defended easily by Smith.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov misses with a takedown attempt - Smith sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#TD2#
Nurmagomedov feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Nurmagomedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nurmagomedov on the ground.
Smith controlling Nurmagomedov's posture. #T4##SUB2#
Nurmagomedov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Nurmagomedov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Smith is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nurmagomedov can do to turn this around?
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nurmagomedov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nurmagomedov distracts Smith with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Nurmagomedov trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Nurmagomedov prevents Smith from getting back to his feet.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nurmagomedov distracts Smith with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Nurmagomedov is in close to Smith's body, working some short punches and elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maurice Smith dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Smith lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Nurmagomedov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Smith throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Nurmagomedov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Smith is fending him off so far but Nurmagomedov persists. Nope, Smith circles away and we're back to standing.
Smith throws a big counter combination but Nurmagomedov scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Smith misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nurmagomedov tries for a takedown but Smith circles away easily
and Smith counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Maurice Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khabib Nurmagomedov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith misses with a body kick.
Maurice Smith is winning the standup battle so far.
Nurmagomedov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Smith as he jumps to the side.
Nurmagomedov avoids the body shot from Smith. #T1#
Nurmagomedov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nurmagomedov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Smith looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Smith throws a head kick that Nurmagomedov semi-blocks.
Nurmagomedov fails with the takedown.
Smith tries to bum rush Nurmagomedov with a series of wild strikes but Nurmagomedov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Smith tries to land a front kick but Nurmagomedov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Smith goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nurmagomedov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Smith throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Smith misses with a body kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Smith.
Smith lands a nice looking body kick.#T2#
A nice combination there by Smith.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith throws the kick towards the body but Nurmagomedov avoids it.
Smith swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nurmagomedov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Smith is looking to counter with head kicks.
Smith misses with the body kick#TD2#
and Nurmagomedov counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Smith!
Nurmagomedov lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Smith down.
The strikes coming from Nurmagomedov are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Smith tries to improve position but can't.
Nurmagomedov lands an elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
You can see the frustration on Smith's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T3#
Nurmagomedov throws an elbow but Smith slips to the side and avoids it well.
Nurmagomedov creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Smith sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Smith avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Smith to see if he's OK.
Maurice Smith is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nurmagomedov lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Smith down.
Nurmagomedov tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Smith on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Smith tries to get out of the position.
Check out the look on Nurmagomedov's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter! #SUB2#
Nurmagomedov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T4#
Sloppy strikes there by Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
The strikes coming from Nurmagomedov are missing the target in this wave of attacks. #SUB2#
Nurmagomedov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Smith, who protects the arm well.
Khabib Nurmagomedov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nurmagomedov passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Smith!

And that's the end of the fight!
Maurice Smith showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Smith, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maurice Smith!
Maurice Smith gave a mention to MayheM sportswear in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: ICON Fight NIGHT 8
Date: Dec 17, 2016

#R1##CL2#
Vignisson rushes Nurmagomedov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Vignisson leaning his opponent against the cage.
Vignisson trying to land knees to the body.
Vignisson misses with a knee strike.
Vignisson tries to land knees in the clinch but Nurmagomedov avoids the damage to the body.
Vignisson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Vignisson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Nurmagomedov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Vignisson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Nurmagomedov wants to take the fight to the mat but Vignisson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Khabib Nurmagomedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vignisson with a knee to the head.
Nurmagomedov tries for a takedown but Vignisson manages to get underhooks.
Nurmagomedov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vignisson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nurmagomedov is defending well for now.
Vignisson lands a nice knee to the body.
Nurmagomedov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Vignisson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Nurmagomedov.
Vignisson told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Vignisson misses with a knee strike. #T1##TD#
Nurmagomedov gets a trip takedown into half guard.
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. Nurmagomedov connects with a nice short shot to Vignisson's temple.
Nurmagomedov controlling the pace. #SUB#
Nurmagomedov maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Vignisson could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Nurmagomedov has cracked it and Vignisson is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Nurmagomedov!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Khabib Nurmagomedov!
Khabib Nurmagomedov thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: GFC 48: Johnson vs Abbott
Date: Oct 30, 2016

#R1#
Nurmagomedov shoots in but Kalai avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nurmagomedov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kalai as he jumps to the side.
Kalai tries to land a body kick#TD#
and Nurmagomedov decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kalai's guard.
Nurmagomedov scoring with some ground and pound.
Nurmagomedov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Nurmagomedov landing some decent shots from guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Kalai throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Nurmagomedov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T1#
Nurmagomedov is in close to Kalai's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Nurmagomedov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Nurmagomedov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kalai's head.
Nurmagomedov chips away with some ground and pound.#ROC#
Kalai is rocked!
Nurmagomedov scoring with some ground and pound.
Kalai is still in real trouble! Can Nurmagomedov finish him?
Nurmagomedov arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Kalai's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Khabib Nurmagomedov!
A victorious Khabib Nurmagomedov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: GFC 43: Darrow vs Johnson
Date: Oct 02, 2016

#R1#
DragonHeart misses with a takedown #TD#
and Nurmagomedov counters with a takedown into side control.
Nurmagomedov creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#ROC#
DragonHeart is rocked!
DragonHeart is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
DragonHeart is still in real trouble! Can Nurmagomedov finish him?
Nurmagomedov grinds an elbow into DragonHeart's temple.
Nurmagomedov scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh DragonHeart is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Nurmagomedov can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Khabib Nurmagomedov!
After winning the bout, Khabib Nurmagomedov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Arthur DragonHeart spoke after the fight, saying 'It is another learning curve for me, i am grateful to be able to enjoy the fight, i am now looking forward for the next match'.

Event: GFC 42: Sullivan vs Horse
Date: Sep 24, 2016

#R1#
Stone is looking to clinch but Nurmagomedov is avoiding it.
Stone jabs Nurmagomedov right on the nose. Nurmagomedov blinks but takes it well.
Stone fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Nurmagomedov is out of range.
Stone's corner calls for a 1-2. Stone obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Stone lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nurmagomedov circles away quickly and effectively.
Stone misses with a hook.
Nurmagomedov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Stone as he avoids it easily.
Stone throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nurmagomedov blocks a head kick by Stone.
Stone misses with a low kick.
Nurmagomedov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Stone is looking to score with low kicks.
Nurmagomedov looks for a takedown but Stone sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stone throws a jab when Nurmagomedov was well out of range.
Nurmagomedov is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Stone.
Stone scores with a one two! Nurmagomedov had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stone getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T1#
Stone looks to score with a jab to the body but Nurmagomedov is just out of range.
Nurmagomedov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Stone misses with an uppercut.
Nurmagomedov checks a leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Stone. Those never looked like landing.
Stone thows a leg kick but Nurmagomedov checks it #TD#
and Nurmagomedov counters with a takedown into side control.
Nurmagomedov landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Stone avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Nurmagomedov.
Stone struggling a bit here.
Stone is working to avoid the ground and pound but Nurmagomedov connects with a decent elbow.
Stone is looking for a sweep.
Stone sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Nurmagomedov wants to control but Stone is keeping him busy.
Stone wants to control but Nurmagomedov is keeping busy. #T2#
Nurmagomedov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Nurmagomedov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Nurmagomedov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Stone doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Stone is looking for a sweep. Nurmagomedov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Stone looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Nurmagomedov in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Stone tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Nurmagomedov!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Khabib Nurmagomedov!
During a confident post fight interview, Khabib Nurmagomedov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: GFC 29: Baroni vs Wong
Date: Aug 20, 2016

#R1#
Jogos wants to clinch#TD#
and Nurmagomedov counters with a nice double leg into side control. Jogos won't be happy with that.
Nurmagomedov working the body and head with strikes.
Nurmagomedov passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Jogos!
Jogos is in all sorts of trouble here.
Nurmagomedov with the ground and pound from mount. #ROC#
Jogos is rocked!
Oooooh, big shot lands for Nurmagomedov! Jogos is hurt baaadly! Nurmagomedov is firing away with more strikes - Jogos is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Khabib Nurmagomedov!
Khabib Nurmagomedov decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: GFC 13: Carter va Kint
Date: Jun 25, 2016

#R1#
Bresiano tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nurmagomedov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bresiano thows a leg kick but Nurmagomedov checks it #TD#
and Nurmagomedov counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Nurmagomedov.
Bresiano looking to control. #SUB#
Nurmagomedov is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bresiano can do anything to dispel that myth.
Nurmagomedov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Nurmagomedov landing some decent shots from guard.
Nurmagomedov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bresiano's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagomedov working some strikes from top position.
Nurmagomedov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bresiano's guard.
Bresiano on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Nurmagomedov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T1##SUB#
Nurmagomedov maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Bresiano could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Nurmagomedov has cracked it and Bresiano is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Nurmagomedov!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Khabib Nurmagomedov!
Khabib Nurmagomedov decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: GFC 8: Fury
Date: Jun 01, 2016

#R1#
Revishvili tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nurmagomedov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Nurmagomedov shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Revishvili is trying to defend but Nurmagomedov finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Nurmagomedov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Nurmagomedov moves into full mount! Revishvili won't be happy about that!
Nurmagomedov scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Revishvili?
Nurmagomedov is landing with some decent strikes but Revishvili is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Revishvili is working to get back to half guard.
Nurmagomedov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Nurmagomedov punishing his opponent with strikes. #ROC#
Revishvili is rocked!
We've been hearing that Nurmagomedov has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Nurmagomedov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Nurmagomedov postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Revishvili looks a forlorn figure.
Revishvili is still in real trouble! Can Nurmagomedov finish him?
Nurmagomedov unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Revishvili wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Nurmagomedov celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Khabib Nurmagomedov!
After the fight, Khabib Nurmagomedov was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: TWGC 11 (155lbs, D4): Sydney Qualifier - Round 1
Date: May 18, 2016

Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between George Kalai and Khabib Nurmagomedov. Khabib Nurmagomedov acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

181 cm
26 yrs
155 lbs

177 cm
18 yrs
156 lbs

Kalai

Nurmagomedov

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; George Kalai! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Khabib Nurmagomedov!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Donatello Bradman and Bruno Hogan.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.

Kalai closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kalai lands in his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kalai (2) vs (0) Nurmagomedov
Kalai not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

Nurmagomedov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kalai can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Nurmagomedov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kalai pushes down on Nurmagomedov's leg and manages to get into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Still in half guard, Kalai seems content to control.
Nurmagomedov is looking to control Kalai's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Nurmagomedov avoid being mounted?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalai is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Kalai prevents Nurmagomedov from improving his position.
Kalai content to control rather than advance.
Nurmagomedov is looking to get back to full guard here but Kalai has managed to pass to side control instead.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kalai (5) vs (0) Nurmagomedov
Nurmagomedov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kalai. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kalai wants to control but Nurmagomedov is keeping him busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Kalai is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Nurmagomedov has escaped the position, nice work there.

Kalai 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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov trying to remain calm as Kalai controls from the top position.
Nurmagomedov is looking to regain half guard here but Kalai keeps moving and retains side control.

Kalai is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Nurmagomedov looks calm but he's in trouble here. Kalai gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Nurmagomedov is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Kalai lets go of the hold and Nurmagomedov can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). George Kalai!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 23, 2016

#R1##TD#
Nurmagomedov closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Shevchenko did well to prevent Nurmagomedov getting side control.
Shevchenko tries to kick Nurmagomedov off but Nurmagomedov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Nurmagomedov tries to pass to full mount but Shevchenko defends it.
Shevchenko tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Nurmagomedov manages to move to mount! #SUB#
Nurmagomedov is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Shevchenko is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Shevchenko flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Nurmagomedov anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Shevchenko and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Nurmagomedov slips an arm under Shevchenko chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Nurmagomedov has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Nurmagomedov is squeezing on Shevchenko like an anaconda would it's prey. Shevchenko fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Khabib Nurmagomedov!

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