Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Gladiators 62 Marc v DaSilva 2
Date: Dec 01, 2017

#R1#
Nurmagomedov throws a lazy uppercut
and Lima connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lima fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nurmagomedov swings for the body but Lima moves out of range.
Nurmagomedov misses with a hook #TD2#
and Lima counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Nurmagomedov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lima on the ground.
Lima stops Nurmagomedov from standing up.
Lima keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Nurmagomedov's head.
Lima stands and throws Nurmagomedov's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Lima in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Nurmagomedov is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Elite that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Nurmagomedov is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Lima is looking to take a break and control but Nurmagomedov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lima happy to just control the position for now. #T1#
Lima tries to advance to mount but Nurmagomedov denies him.
Nurmagomedov is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Lima lands an elbow.
Lima tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Nurmagomedov is trying to get back to his feet.
Lima working the head and body with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lima landing a few strikes.
Lima tries to advance to mount but Nurmagomedov denies him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nurmagomedov wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Lima has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T2#
Lima wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nurmagomedov keeps working.
Nurmagomedov wants to get back to his feet.
Lima trying to control the action but Nurmagomedov is working from the bottom.
Lima advances nicely into full mount.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lima landing shots from mount.
Lima landing strikes from the mount and Nurmagomedov is in trouble!
Lima lands a big elbow. #T3#
Lima sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #ES#
Nurmagomedov bucks up and throws Lima to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
Lima keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nurmagomedov.
Lima is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Lima pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nurmagomedov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lima has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Nurmagomedov is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Nurmagomedov misses with a jab to the body
and Lima counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nurmagomedov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Malaki Lima seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nurmagomedov cracks Lima with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nurmagomedov gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Lima counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lima moves into range and connects with a jab.
A jab from Nurmagomedov does it's job there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lima throws a right hand that Nurmagomedov ducks under and follows up with a left that Nurmagomedov also avoids with ease.
Lima misses with a looping right.
Nurmagomedov throws a looping overhand right but Lima ducks down to avoid it. #T4#
Lima connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Lima takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Lima moves out of range as Nurmagomedov strikes.
Lima throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nurmagomedov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A quick step to the side and Nurmagomedov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lima misses with a straight right.
Lima throws a shot from downtown. Nurmagomedov moves away and avoids it.
Lima misses with a right hand
enabling Nurmagomedov to counter with a crisp jab.
Lima moves into range and connects with a jab.
Lima walks into a straight right hand from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nurmagomedov looks to land a left hand but Lima moved out of range nicely.
Nurmagomedov tests Lima's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nurmagomedov misses with a double jab.
Nurmagomedov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Lima misses the shot to the body.
Nurmagomedov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lima tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nurmagomedov was well out of range. Poor timing from Lima.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Malaki Lima dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Nurmagomedov misses with the combination.
Lima lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nurmagomedov misses with a straight right.
Nurmagomedov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lima.
Nurmagomedov scores with a kick to the body.
Nurmagomedov throws a hook to the side of Lima's head but Lima sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nurmagomedov throws a hook but Lima blocks it.
Lima throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nurmagomedov lands a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagomedov throws an overhand right that lands on Lima's shoulder, as Lima tries to avoid the shot.
Nurmagomedov cracks Lima with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Lima avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lima throws an overhand right that lands on Nurmagomedov's shoulder, as Nurmagomedov tries to avoid the shot.
Nurmagomedov misses with a lunging right hand
and Lima counters with a stiff right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A looping hook to the body misses from Lima. Nurmagomedov does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Nurmagomedov thuds a left hand into Lima's body.
The fighters circling - Lima throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nurmagomedov misses with a straight left.
Lima throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nurmagomedov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lima connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nurmagomedov drops his hands momentarily and Lima takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A lazy left from Lima finds it's target.
Sloppy strikes from Lima. Those never looked like landing. #TD2#
Lima shoots in and bounces Nurmagomedov off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Lima sitting in guard here, content to control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nurmagomedov wants to stand up but Lima is controlling him. #T2#
Lima controlling from the top position.
Lima is continuing to stall.#ES#
Nurmagomedov pushes Lima off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Nurmagomedov connects with a looping right hand.
Nurmagomedov misses with a wild combination.
Nurmagomedov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lima lands an overhand right.
Sloppy strikes from Lima. Those never looked like landing. #T3#
Lima swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Nurmagomedov makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Lima connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A jab lands there for Lima.
Lima swings for the body but Nurmagomedov moves out of range.
Lima fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Lima blocks a head kick by Nurmagomedov.
Lima takes a jab right on the kisser.
The fighters circling - Lima throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
An attempted straight right counter from Nurmagomedov misses the target.
Lima loads up on a big right hand but Nurmagomedov slips the punch.
Lima misses with a looping right.
A swing and a miss from Lima.
Lima misses with a hook. Nurmagomedov ducked under it nicely.
Lima might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Lima tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Nurmagomedov swivels and escapes.
Nurmagomedov throws a series of punches but Lima moves out of range.
Lima misses with a hook. Nurmagomedov ducked under it nicely.
Nurmagomedov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lima moves away.#T4#
Nurmagomedov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lima moves away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nurmagomedov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nurmagomedov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nurmagomedov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nurmagomedov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lima throws a hook to the side of Nurmagomedov's head but Nurmagomedov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nurmagomedov misses with a body shot.
A little jabbing left from Lima on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nurmagomedov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lima.
Lima lands the left hand.
Lima misses with an uppercut
and Nurmagomedov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nurmagomedov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lima.
Lima thows a left - swing and a miss!
Khabib Nurmagomedov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lima lands with a nice combination. Nurmagomedov backs away looking to recover.
Nurmagomedov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Lima lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Khabib Nurmagomedov will probably get the nod.
That's time! Nurmagomedov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
Lima swings widly with a right hand
and Nurmagomedov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nurmagomedov misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Lima counters with a takedown into side control.
Nurmagomedov is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Lima has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Nurmagomedov!
Nurmagomedov is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Lima landing punches.
Lima lands a heavy elbow.
BOOM! Lima connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lima can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Nurmagomedov is looking to escape.
Lima is landing with some decent strikes but Nurmagomedov is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#T1#
Nurmagomedov is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Lima cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers! #ROC2#
Nurmagomedov is rocked!
Oooooh, big shot lands for Lima! Nurmagomedov is hurt baaadly! Lima is firing away with more strikes - Nurmagomedov 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 1:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Malaki Lima!
Malaki Lima is the new featherweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Malaki Lima thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Gladiators 57 McCain v Kolov
Date: Oct 31, 2017

#R1#
Nurmagomedov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Pepper finds it's way round the side to connect with Nurmagomedov's head. #CUT2#
It looks like Khabib Nurmagomedov has been cut.
Nurmagomedov throws a looping overhand right but Pepper ducks down to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Pepper! But no joy.
Pepper misses with a straight right.
Pepper avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Nurmagomedov scores with a jab to the head.
Nurmagomedov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pepper sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pepper digs a good hook to Nurmagomedov's body.
Nurmagomedov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nurmagomedov thinks about countering with a body kick.
Pepper takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nurmagomedov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pepper takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've been informed that Pepper has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Pepper cracks Nurmagomedov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ryan Pepper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pepper misses with an uppercut. Nurmagomedov saw that one coming.
Nurmagomedov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pepper scores with a nice head shot.
Nurmagomedov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nurmagomedov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nurmagomedov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pepper.
Nurmagomedov on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T1#
Pepper steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Nurmagomedov. That one must have hurt.
Nurmagomedov lands a nice shot that snaps Pepper's head back.
Nurmagomedov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Pepper in his tracks. #ROC#
Pepper is rocked!
Nurmagomedov closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Pepper! Nurmagomedov dives in looking to finish! Pepper 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 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Khabib Nurmagomedov!
Khabib Nurmagomedov is the new featherweight champion!
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: Gladiators 50 Bravo v Hendrik
Date: Sep 29, 2017

#R1#
Souza misses with a right hand
and Nurmagomedov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Souza steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nurmagomedov.
Souza looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Souza tries to land a leg kick but Nurmagomedov saw it coming and moves away.
Souza connects with a right hand. Nurmagomedov shakes it off.
Souza throws a leg kick but Nurmagomedov checks it.
Souza is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Souza pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Souza is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nurmagomedov moves out of range as Souza strikes.
Souza tries a head kick but it misses.
Nurmagomedov throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nurmagomedov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #ROC#
Souza is rocked!
Nurmagomedov scoring well with a low kick there.
Souza is still on wobbly legs! Can Nurmagomedov finish him?
Nurmagomedov thuds his shin into the meat of Souza's side.
Souza walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Nurmagomedov! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Khabib Nurmagomedov!
Khabib Nurmagomedov bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: Gladiators 46 Wills Jr v Zulu
Date: Sep 01, 2017

#R1#
Nurmagomedov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nurmagomedov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pepper looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Pepper blocks a jab.
Pepper wants to clinch up but Nurmagomedov keeps it at a distance.
Pepper displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nurmagomedov throws out the jab.
Pepper lands a body shot.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Nurmagomedov - that will leave a mark!
Pepper blocks a head kick by Nurmagomedov.
Pepper tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Nurmagomedov counters with a stiff right hand.
Pepper keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A left lands for Nurmagomedov.#ROC#
Pepper is rocked!
We've been informed that Pepper has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nurmagomedov measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Pepper! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Khabib Nurmagomedov!
Khabib Nurmagomedov tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: Gladiators 41 Khabib v Jack
Date: Aug 05, 2017

#R1#
Johnson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Johnson tries to clinch there but Nurmagomedov circles away.
Nurmagomedov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nurmagomedov with a jab.
Johnson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Johnson misses with a hook to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
We've been informed that Johnson has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Nurmagomedov scores with a decent looking hook.
Johnson tries to clinch up
enabling Nurmagomedov to counter with a crisp jab.
Good leg kick by Nurmagomedov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Johnson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nurmagomedov misses with an uppercut. Johnson saw that one coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nurmagomedov connects with a jab.
Johnson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Both fighters circling a little - Nurmagomedov finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Nurmagomedov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nurmagomedov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
Nurmagomedov's corner calls for a 1-2. Nurmagomedov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch but Nurmagomedov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nurmagomedov misses with a straight left.
Johnson defending well as Nurmagomedov loads up on a big left hand.
Nurmagomedov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Johnson slips a straight right by Nurmagomedov.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Nurmagomedov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nurmagomedov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Johnson ducks under a wild hook from Nurmagomedov.
Jack Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson slips a jab and a cross from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nurmagomedov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Johnson tries to clinch up
enabling Nurmagomedov to counter with a crisp jab.
Johnson is looking to clinch but Nurmagomedov is avoiding it.
Nurmagomedov is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.#T2#
Nurmagomedov keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Johnson has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nurmagomedov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Johnsons head.
Nurmagomedov lands with a light punch inside.
A short left from Johnson.
Johnson digs a right hand underneath Nurmagomedov's ribcage. Nurmagomedov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Johnson scores with a hook to the body.
Johnson misses with some punches.
A hook to the body from Johnson.
Nurmagomedov misses with a hook from the clinch.
A hook to the body from Johnson.
Nurmagomedov working aggressively here.
Johnson lands a left hand.
Nurmagomedov misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Johnson fails to land.
A short uppercut from Johnson.
Nurmagomedov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Johnson lands with a light punch inside. #T3#
Nurmagomedov scores with a hook to the body.
Nurmagomedov misses with a body punch.
Nurmagomedov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nurmagomedov throws a head punch that misses.
Nurmagomedov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nurmagomedov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Johnson can't find room to land a body shot as Nurmagomedov controls the action.
Johnson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Johnson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Johnson lands an uppercut.
Nurmagomedov throws a head punch that misses.
Nurmagomedov tries to throw a body punch but Johnson avoids it by throwing Nurmagomedov back against the ropes.
Johnson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nurmagomedov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Johnson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Johnson scores with a hook to the body.
Nurmagomedov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Johnson's elbow.
Nurmagomedov working aggressively here. #T4#
Nice body punch from Johnson - that landed with a thud.
Nurmagomedov tries to throw a body punch but Johnson avoids it by throwing Nurmagomedov back against the ropes.
Johnson looking to slow down the pace here.
Johnson blocks a body shot from Nurmagomedov.
Johnson prevents a body shot from Nurmagomedov.
Johnson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nurmagomedov tries a body shot but Johnson blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nurmagomedov misses with a punch to the body.
Johnson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Johnson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Johnson lands a shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Johnson - that landed with a thud.
Johnson lands a nice uppercut.
Johnson scores with a shot to the side of Nurmagomedov's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
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#
Johnson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Johnson slips under a jab.
Johnson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Nurmagomedov under the eye.
Johnson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Nurmagomedov on the side of the head.
Johnson scores with the left hand. Nurmagomedov knows he should have avoided that one. #ROC2#
Nurmagomedov is rocked!#CL2#
Johnson instigates a clinch.
Oh Nurmagomedov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Johnson stalls.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Johnson.
Nurmagomedov misses with the head strike.
Nurmagomedov tries a body shot but Johnson blocks it.
Nurmagomedov seems to have got his legs back now.
Johnson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Johnson.
Nurmagomedov struggles to land a body shot inside as Johnson controls his hands.
Johnson holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Nurmagomedov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nurmagomedov throws a head punch that misses.
Johnson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nurmagomedov's elbow.
Johnson pushes Nurmagomedov back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Johnson tries a body shot but Nurmagomedov blocks it. #T1#
Nurmagomedov throws a punch but it's blocked by Johnson.
Nurmagomedov misses with a body punch.
Johnson lands a body punch.
Johnson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Nurmagomedov fails to land.
A short left from Johnson.
Johnson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nurmagomedov's elbow.
Nurmagomedov working aggressively here.
Nurmagomedov lands with a light punch inside.
Nurmagomedov blocks an uppercut.
Nurmagomedov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Johnson blocking some punches.
Nurmagomedov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Johnson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Johnson misses with the head strike.
Johnson throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Johnson.
Johnson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#T2#
Nurmagomedov misses with some punches.
Johnson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Johnson gets through Nurmagomedov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov tries to work over Johnson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Johnson.
Nurmagomedov blocks a body shot from Johnson.
A head punch on the inside from Nurmagomedov fails to land.
Jack Johnson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Johnson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nurmagomedov's elbow.
Nurmagomedov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johnson.
Nurmagomedov misses with a punch on the inside.
Nurmagomedov takes a shot to the head.
Johnson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nurmagomedov's elbow.
Nurmagomedov has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Johnson misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Johnson looking to stall.
A body shot lands from Nurmagomedov.
Johnson has a couple of punches blocked by Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Johnson.
Nurmagomedov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Johnson can't get the takedown.
Johnson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Johnson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Johnson can't find room to land a body shot as Nurmagomedov controls the action.
Nurmagomedov blocks a body shot from Johnson.
A right hook to the body lands for Johnson.
Johnson slowing the pace effectively.
Nurmagomedov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Johnsons head.
Johnson misses with some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Johnson.#T4#
Johnson lands a right hand.
Johnson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Johnson misses with a punch on the inside.
Johnson scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nurmagomedov scores with a shoulder strike.
Johnson misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Johnson.
Nurmagomedov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Johnson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Johnson takes a shot to the head.
Johnson lands a right hand.
Nurmagomedov lands a hook that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Nurmagomedov fails to land.
Johnson lands with a right to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Johnson.
A head punch on the inside from Nurmagomedov fails to land.
Johnson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Johnson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Johnson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nurmagomedov throws an overhand right that lands on Johnson's shoulder, as Johnson tries to avoid the shot.
Johnson steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Nurmagomedov.
Johnson throws a jab but it's blocked by Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov half committed to a counter leg kick.
Nurmagomedov misses with a low kick.
Johnson tries to clinch but Nurmagomedov moves out of range.
Nurmagomedov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Johnson steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov moves forwards but Johnson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nurmagomedov throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
The fighters circle momentarily. Johnson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Johnson tries to bum rush Nurmagomedov with a series of wild strikes but Nurmagomedov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Johnson ducks under a wild hook from Nurmagomedov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A good leg kick by Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov circles away from the clinch attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Johnson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1#
A punch combination from Nurmagomedov misses.
Johnson lands a nice hook to Nurmagomedov's body. Nurmagomedov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nice cross by Nurmagomedov.
Johnson 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.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is winning the standup battle so far.
Johnson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Nurmagomedov. Nurmagomedov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A left lands for Nurmagomedov.
A telegraphed right hand from Nurmagomedov misses the target.
Johnson tries to counter by closing the distance.
Nurmagomedov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Johnson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nurmagomedov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Johnson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nurmagomedov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Johnson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T2#
Johnson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Johnson fails to land.
Johnson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Johnson fails to land.
Johnson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nurmagomedovs head.
Johnson unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Nurmagomedov! He's leaning against the ropes trying to keep his feet but Johnson is unloading with more strikes now! Nurmagomedov drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Johnson!

Event: Gladiators 37 Khabib v Kass
Date: Jul 15, 2017

#R1#
Nurmagomedov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kass. That did some damage!
Kass bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nurmagomedov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nurmagomedov connects with an inside leg kick.
Kass takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kass throws the left hand but Nurmagomedov avoids the punch easily.
Nurmagomedov throws a lazy uppercut
and Kass counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kass takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A big right from Kass misses.
Kass throws a shot from downtown. Nurmagomedov moves away and avoids it.
A jab from Nurmagomedov misses.
Nurmagomedov connects with a crisp jab.
Kass tries to clinch up.
It looked like Nurmagomedov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
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!
Kass throws a big shot that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Nurmagomedov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kass moves to clinch but Nurmagomedov breaks away
and Nurmagomedov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nurmagomedov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kass has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kass there as he acknowledges the shot.#T1##CL2#
Kass clinches with his opponent.
Nurmagomedov misses with the head strike.
Kass looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kass tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nurmagomedov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nurmagomedov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nurmagomedov misses with a punch to the body.
Kass has a couple of punches blocked by Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kass backwards.
Nurmagomedov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kass backwards.
Nurmagomedov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nurmagomedov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kass lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nurmagomedov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kass lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nurmagomedov backwards.
Kass lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kass misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Kass fails to land.
Kass swings wildly with an uppercut but Nurmagomedov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nurmagomedov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nurmagomedov throws a punch but it's blocked by Kass. #T2#
Nurmagomedov struggles to land a body shot inside as Kass controls his hands.
Kass doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nurmagomedov misses with a punch to the body.
Kass goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nurmagomedov working aggressively here.
Nurmagomedov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nurmagomedov tries to throw a body punch but Kass avoids it by throwing Nurmagomedov back against the cage.
Nurmagomedov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kass backwards.
Nurmagomedov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nurmagomedov throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Kass fails to land.
Nurmagomedov gets through Kass's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kass working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Nurmagomedov - that landed with a thud.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kass.
Nurmagomedov throws a head punch that misses.
Nurmagomedov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kass backwards.
Nurmagomedov misses with a punch on the inside.
Nurmagomedov misses with some punches.
Kass misses with some punches. #T3#
Kass tries a body shot but Nurmagomedov blocks it.
Kass swings wildly with an uppercut but Nurmagomedov uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right hand to the body from Nurmagomedov.
Kass tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nurmagomedov misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov blocking some punches.
Nurmagomedov lands with a short shot to the head.
Still in the clinch, Nurmagomedov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nurmagomedov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kass throws a head punch that misses.
Nurmagomedov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nurmagomedov blocks an uppercut.
Nurmagomedov lands a left hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nurmagomedov.
Kass scores with a hook to the body.
A short body shot lands from Nurmagomedov as the two fighters clinch.
Kass blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kass struggles to land a body shot inside as Nurmagomedov controls his hands. #T4#
Kass has a couple of punches blocked by Nurmagomedov.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nurmagomedov blocking some punches.
Nurmagomedov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nurmagomedov.
Kass misses with a punch on the inside.
Kass misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov misses with the head strike.
Nurmagomedov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nurmagomedov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nurmagomedov has a couple of punches blocked by Kass.
Nurmagomedov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nurmagomedov presses Kass against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nurmagomedov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kass blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nurmagomedov.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kass.
Kass throws a head punch that misses.
Nurmagomedov tries a body shot but Kass blocks it.
Kass swings wildly with an uppercut but Nurmagomedov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nurmagomedov can't find room to land a body shot as Kass controls the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Khabib Nurmagomedov dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Nurmagomedov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kass misses with an uppercut
and Nurmagomedov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kass falls off balance throwing a combination
and Nurmagomedov counters with a nice uppercut.
Kass throws a hook but Nurmagomedov blocks it.
Kass slips under a jab.
Kass is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Nurmagomedov with a body shot.
Kass pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Nurmagomedov back to the cage. Kass follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Kass throws a jab but it's blocked by Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A slapping leg kick lands for Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov scores with a jab to the head.
Nurmagomedov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kass scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nurmagomedov doesn't seem bothered though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Kass drives through and clinches with Nurmagomedov against the cage.
Kass lands a hook that snaps the head of Nurmagomedov backwards. #CUT2#
It looks like Khabib Nurmagomedov has been cut.
Nurmagomedov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nurmagomedov throws a punch but it's blocked by Kass. #T1#
Kass misses with a hook from the clinch.
A hook to the body from Kass.
Nurmagomedov blocking some punches.
Nurmagomedov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kass.
Kass blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nurmagomedov misses with the head strike.
Kass prevents a body shot from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov struggles to land a body shot inside as Kass controls his hands.
Kass swings wildly with an uppercut but Nurmagomedov uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nurmagomedov.
A short uppercut from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov blocking some punches.
Kass has a couple of punches blocked by Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov misses with some punches.
Kass can't find room to land a body shot as Nurmagomedov controls the action.
Kass has a couple of punches blocked by Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kasss head.
Nurmagomedov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kass backwards. #T2#
Nurmagomedov lands with a left to the head.
Kass blocks a body shot from Nurmagomedov.
Kass softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kass swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nurmagomedov.
Kass throws a punch but it's blocked by Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov has a couple of punches blocked by Kass.
A head punch on the inside from Nurmagomedov fails to land.
Nurmagomedov lands an uppercut.
Nurmagomedov has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Kass blocks an uppercut.
Kass swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nurmagomedov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kass throws a punch but it's blocked by Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov lands a left hand.
Kass digs a right hand underneath Nurmagomedov's ribcage. Nurmagomedov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kass misses with some punches.
Kass pushes Nurmagomedov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kass's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kass tries to work over Nurmagomedov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kass throws a punch but it's blocked by Nurmagomedov. #T3#
Nurmagomedov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kass lands a nice shot to the body.
Good body shot from Kass.
Nurmagomedov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nurmagomedov pushes Kass back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Khabib Nurmagomedov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kass lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nurmagomedov backwards.
Kass throws a punch but it's blocked by Nurmagomedov.
Kass blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nurmagomedov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kass's elbow.
Nurmagomedov working aggressively here.
Kass has a couple of punches blocked by Nurmagomedov.
A right hand to the body from Kass.
Nurmagomedov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kass can do to turn this around?
Nurmagomedov tries a body shot but Kass blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Nurmagomedov fails to land.
Nurmagomedov throws a head punch that misses.
Nurmagomedov misses with a punch to the body.
Nurmagomedov lands a body shot.
Kass misses with the head strike.
Nurmagomedov blocks an uppercut. #T4#
Nurmagomedov working aggressively here.
Kass throws a head punch that misses.
Nurmagomedov scores with a shot to the side of Kass's head.
Nurmagomedov blocking some punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nurmagomedov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nurmagomedov has a couple of punches blocked by Kass.
Nurmagomedov misses with a punch on the inside.
Kass scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nurmagomedov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nurmagomedov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kass fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kass scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nurmagomedov struggles to land a body shot inside as Kass controls his hands.
Nurmagomedov swings wildly with an uppercut but Kass uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kass misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kass blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kass fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Nurmagomedov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Khabib Nurmagomedov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Khabib Nurmagomedov's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Kass on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Nurmagomedov lands with a right hand.
Kass throws a right and a left that Nurmagomedov avoids nicely.
Nurmagomedov misses with a hook
and Kass counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is winning the standup battle so far.
Nurmagomedov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nurmagomedov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nurmagomedov slips under a jab from Kass.
Nurmagomedov misses with a leg kick
and Kass counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL#
Nurmagomedov rushes Kass and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Nurmagomedov lands a right hand.
Nurmagomedov throws a head punch that misses.
Nurmagomedov tries to work over Kass's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nurmagomedov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nurmagomedov blocking some punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nurmagomedov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right from Kass.
Kass blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kass.
Kass throws a head punch that misses.
Kass blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nurmagomedov blocks an uppercut.
Nurmagomedov misses with a punch on the inside.
Kass has a couple of punches blocked by Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov blocking some punches.
Kass tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nurmagomedov's elbow.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nurmagomedov.
Kass tries to throw a body punch but Nurmagomedov avoids it by throwing Kass back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kass.
Nurmagomedov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nurmagomedov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kass lands a nice uppercut.
Kass misses with a body punch.
Kass misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kass misses with a body punch.
Nurmagomedov pushes Kass back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kass pushes Nurmagomedov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
Kass tries to throw a body punch but Nurmagomedov avoids it by throwing Kass back against the cage.
Kass lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kass.
Nurmagomedov blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov misses with a body punch.
Kass misses with some punches.
Kass working aggressively here.
Nice body punch from Kass - that landed with a thud.
Nurmagomedov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kass blocks a body shot from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kass backwards.
Nurmagomedov lands a left hand.
Nurmagomedov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nurmagomedov misses with the head strike.
Kass misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kass tries to work over Nurmagomedov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nurmagomedov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nurmagomedov lands a nice uppercut.#T3#
Kass throws a head punch that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nurmagomedov. #ROC#
Kass is rocked!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nurmagomedov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kass is still on wobbly legs! Can Nurmagomedov finish him?
Kass misses with the head strike.
Nurmagomedov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nurmagomedov throws a punch but it's blocked by Kass.
Kass misses with some punches.
Nurmagomedov lands with a light punch inside.
Nurmagomedov lands with a right to the head.
Kass misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kass blocking some punches.
Big Kass has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nurmagomedov digs a right hand underneath Kass's ribcage. Kass let out a lung full of air as it connected.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nurmagomedov.
Kass tries a body shot but Nurmagomedov blocks it.
Nurmagomedov misses with a body punch.
A short left from Nurmagomedov.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kass.
Kass swings wildly with an uppercut but Nurmagomedov uses good head movement to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nurmagomedov pushes Kass back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kass blocks a body shot from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov dips a shoulder and cracks Kass with a mighty uppercut! Kass falls back against the cage and Nurmagomedov unloads with a barrage of strikes! Kass is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Nurmagomedov screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Khabib Nurmagomedov!
Khabib Nurmagomedov was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: ABW 37 Douglas - Nurmagomedov
Date: Jun 29, 2017

#R1#
Douglas scores with a kick to the midsection.
Nurmagomedov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Douglas.
Douglas finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Nurmagomedov throws a big shot that misses.
Douglas seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Douglas misses with a looping left.
Nurmagomedov misses with a low kick.
Douglas will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Donk. Nurmagomedov catches Douglas right on the button with a cross.#CUT2#
It looks like Lenny Douglas has been cut.
Nurmagomedov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Douglas sizes up Nurmagomedov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Douglas scores with a jab.
Nurmagomedov thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Douglas if he has to take too many more of those.
Nurmagomedov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A slapping leg kick lands for Douglas.
Douglas feints and then cracks Nurmagomedov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nurmagomedov down. #T1#
A slow jab from Nurmagomedov misses its intended target.
Nurmagomedov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Douglas lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Douglas misses with a hook.
Nurmagomedov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Douglas.
Nurmagomedov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Douglas throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Nurmagomedov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nurmagomedov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nice body kick there by Douglas.
Nurmagomedov misses with a body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nurmagomedov wants to slow Douglas down by chopping away at his legs.
A big left from Douglas misses.
Nurmagomedov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Douglas. That did some damage!
Nurmagomedov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Douglas blocks a leg kick.#T2#
Nurmagomedov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Douglas's hands.
A low kick from Douglas misses
and Nurmagomedov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nurmagomedov blocks a leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Douglas. Beautiful body shot.
Nurmagomedov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nurmagomedov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Nurmagomedov checks a leg kick.
Nurmagomedov throws a hook but Douglas blocks it.
Nurmagomedov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Douglas dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Douglas moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CUT#
It looks like Khabib Nurmagomedov has been cut.
Nurmagomedov lands a jab to the nose.
Douglas blocks a jab.
Nurmagomedov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Douglas was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T3#
Nurmagomedov connects with a looping right hand.
Douglas chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Douglas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nurmagomedov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nurmagomedov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A nice leg kick lands there from Douglas.
Douglas throws a body shot but no joy.
Nurmagomedov flicks out a counter leg kick but Douglas steps away.
Douglas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nurmagomedov.
Douglas lands a jab to Nurmagomedov's midsection.
Douglas is looking to score with low kicks.
Douglas fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nurmagomedov swings for the body but Douglas moves out of range.
Douglas swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Douglas throws a jab when Nurmagomedov was well out of range.
Nurmagomedov follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Douglas connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Khabib Nurmagomedov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Douglas throws a sloppy head kick
and Nurmagomedov counters with a nice kick to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Douglas takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Douglas scores with a hook to the body. Nurmagomedov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nurmagomedov misses with a double jab.
Nurmagomedov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nurmagomedov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nice defenses there by Douglas.
Nurmagomedov throws a solid leg kick but Douglas takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Nurmagomedov.
Douglas tries to move into range but Nurmagomedov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Douglas misses with a straight left.
Nurmagomedov is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Douglas has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Nurmagomedov finds it's way round the side to connect with Douglas's head. #ROC2#
Douglas is rocked!
A low kick from Douglas misses
and Nurmagomedov scores with a counter punch that sends Douglas to the canvas! Nurmagomedov smells blood - he's punishing Douglas with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Douglas has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Khabib Nurmagomedov!
Khabib Nurmagomedov is the new featherweight champion!
Khabib Nurmagomedov bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: Angry Birds War 30
Date: Jun 08, 2017

#R1#
Murray shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #KD#
Nurmagomedov feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Murray sprawling to the canvas! Murray rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Nurmagomedov finish him?! #ROC#
Murray is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Leo Murray has been cut.
Murray takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Murray is still on wobbly legs! Can Nurmagomedov finish him?
Murray throws a leg kick
and Nurmagomedov counters with a stiff jab, followed by a cross and an uppercut! That's too much punishment for Murray to take - he tumbles to the canvas, blood pouring from his nose, barely conscious. That's the end of the fight! Great knockout by Nurmagomedov!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Khabib Nurmagomedov!
Khabib Nurmagomedov was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: Gladiators 24 Reyn vs Ceasar
Date: May 27, 2017

#R1#
Nurmagomedov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nurmagomedov clobbers Noodle with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nurmagomedov lands a jab to Noodle's midsection.
Noodle throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nurmagomedov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Noodle's head.
Noodle has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Nurmagomedov finds it's way round the side to connect with Noodle's head. #ROC#
Noodle is rocked!
Are you kidding me?! Nurmagomedov ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Noodle clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Khabib Nurmagomedov!
In his post fight interview, Khabib Nurmagomedov started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: Gladiators 15 Ralph v Arthur
Date: Mar 31, 2017

#R1#
Buford throws a sloppy head kick
and Nurmagomedov counters with an inside leg kick.
Nurmagomedov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Buford tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Buford connects with a nice looking jab.
Nurmagomedov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Buford . Buford circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nurmagomedov looks to score with a jab to the body but Buford is just out of range.
Buford raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Buford lands a nice looking body shot.
Nurmagomedov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Buford takes a swing at Nurmagomedov's ribcage but misses.
Nurmagomedov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Buford let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Buford swings widly with a right hand
and Nurmagomedov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nurmagomedov lands a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nurmagomedov throws a leg kick but Buford moved away.
Buford smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nurmagomedov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nurmagomedov moves out of range of the body kick.
Buford throws a head kick but Nurmagomedov moves out of range.
Buford sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.#T1#
Buford walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Buford is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Some wild striking there from Buford .
Buford needs to keep his hands up - Nurmagomedov had a free shot at his head there.#ROC#
Buford is rocked!
Nurmagomedov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nurmagomedov misses with a shot to the body
and Buford counters with a right hand to the body.
Nurmagomedov throws a series of punches but Buford avoids them all with ease.
Nurmagomedov throws out a leg kick but Buford moves out of range and Nurmagomedov only half commits.
Buford misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Nurmagomedov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Buford is still on wobbly legs! Can Nurmagomedov finish him?
Buford throws a right and a left that both miss.
Buford seems to have recovered his senses.
Nurmagomedov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Buford is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Nurmagomedov rather than just go for the knockout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Buford takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T2#
Buford tries a head kick but it misses.
Buford keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Nurmagomedov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Buford manages to avoid it.
Nurmagomedov scores with a nice head shot.
Nurmagomedov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Buford misses with a body shot.
Nurmagomedov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nurmagomedov misses with a two punch combination.
Nurmagomedov is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Nurmagomedov lands a glancing blow to the side of Buford 's head.
Nurmagomedov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Buford throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nurmagomedov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A right-left combo lands from Buford .
Buford misses the shot to the body.
Buford connects with a crisp jab.
Buford fails to land with a series of punches. #T3#
Buford lands a right hook to the body.
Buford throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #KD#
Nurmagomedov feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Buford sprawling to the canvas! Buford rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Nurmagomedov finish him?!
Buford fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nurmagomedov manages to avoid it.
Are you kidding me?! Nurmagomedov ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Buford clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Khabib Nurmagomedov!
Khabib Nurmagomedov was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: GFN8
Date: Feb 19, 2017

#R1##CL#
Nurmagomedov moves into range and clinches up with Williams.
Nurmagomedov prevents a takedown attempt there.
Williams is trying to break free.
Nurmagomedov lands with a light punch inside. #CUT#
It looks like Frank Williams has been cut.
Williams is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Nurmagomedov pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A short body shot lands from Nurmagomedov as the two fighters clinch.
Nurmagomedov works on Williams's body with a couple of short punches.
Nurmagomedov digs a right hand underneath Williams's ribcage. Williams let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Williams is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Nurmagomedov pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Khabib Nurmagomedov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Williams.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right handed body shot lands from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov is pressed up against the cage. Williams has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Nurmagomedov down to the mat. Nurmagomedov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Williams looks winded!
Nurmagomedov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Williams's hands.
Williams dives in and grabs Nurmagomedov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Nurmagomedov pushes down on Williams's head and hops out.
Nurmagomedov seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Williams gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Nurmagomedov.#ROC#
Williams is rocked!#T1##CL#
Nurmagomedov has managed to clinch.
Nurmagomedov misses with a body punch.
Nurmagomedov tries to work over Williams's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nurmagomedov is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Nice body punch from Nurmagomedov - that landed with a thud.
Nurmagomedov lands a hook that snaps the head of Williams backwards.
Nurmagomedov digs a right hand underneath Williams's ribcage. Williams let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nurmagomedov lands a body punch.
Nurmagomedov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short body shot lands from Nurmagomedov as the two fighters clinch.
Nurmagomedov scores with a shoulder strike.
Nurmagomedov lands a body punch in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Nurmagomedov. #T2#
Nurmagomedov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Williams or not.
Nurmagomedov lands with a right to the head.
Nurmagomedov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice body punch from Nurmagomedov - that landed with a thud.
Nurmagomedov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Nurmagomedov.
Williams is still on wobbly legs! Can Nurmagomedov finish him?
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Nurmagomedov.
Williams seems to have recovered his senses.
Nurmagomedov lands a shoulder strike.
A hook to the body from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov presses Williams against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nurmagomedov is leaning against Williams and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nurmagomedov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T3#
A right hand to the body from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nurmagomedov lands a shot to the body.
Good body shot from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov lands with a left to the head.
Nurmagomedov leaning his opponent against the cage.
Nurmagomedov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nurmagomedov is leaning against Williams and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nurmagomedov pushes Williams back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nurmagomedov digs a right hand underneath Williams's ribcage. Williams let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nurmagomedov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Williams backwards. #T4#
Nurmagomedov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nurmagomedov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nurmagomedov avoiding damage.
Nurmagomedov is stalling here.
Nurmagomedov pushes Williams back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Williams being controlled against the cage.
Williams has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Nurmagomedov after a bit of a struggle.
A short body shot lands from Nurmagomedov as the two fighters clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Khabib Nurmagomedov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Frank Williams's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##CL#
Nurmagomedov moves into the clinch successfully.
Williams changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Nurmagomedov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Jab by Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nurmagomedov steps in with a hook that catches Williams right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Nurmagomedov follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Williams looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Khabib Nurmagomedov!
An out of breath Khabib Nurmagomedov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Gladiators Beat Down 2
Date: Feb 05, 2017

#R1#
Mcgregor leaves Nurmagomedov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nurmagomedov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mcgregor.
Nurmagomedov tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Mcgregor manages to circle out of the way.
A telegraphed right hand from Mcgregor misses the target.
Nurmagomedov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mcgregor as he jumps to the side.
Mcgregor looks to land a right hand but Nurmagomedov moved out of range.
Mcgregor throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nurmagomedov.
Mcgregor looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Mcgregor lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Nurmagomedov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Nurmagomedov closes the distance and clinches.
Nurmagomedov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mcgregor misses with a punch to the body.
Nurmagomedov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mcgregor is looking to control Nurmagomedov's arms but Nurmagomedov gets an underhook and turns him. Now Mcgregor has his back to the cage.
Nurmagomedov leaning his opponent against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Mcgregor's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Mcgregor misses with a hook to the ribs. #T1##BC2#
Mcgregor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Nurmagomedov moves into range and clinches up with Mcgregor.
Nurmagomedov slows down the pace here.
Nurmagomedov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nurmagomedov scores with a shoulder strike.
Mcgregor scores with a shoulder strike.
Nurmagomedov gets through Mcgregor's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nurmagomedov has Mcgregor pushed against the cage.
Nurmagomedov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nurmagomedov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mcgregor's efforts to push away.
Nurmagomedov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mcgregor's efforts to push away.
Nurmagomedov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nurmagomedov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T2#
Nurmagomedov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A nice left hand lands by Nurmagomedov.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short right from Nurmagomedov. #ROC#
Mcgregor is rocked!
Nurmagomedov cracks Mcgregor with a nice body shot.
Mcgregor is still on wobbly legs! Can Nurmagomedov finish him?
Nurmagomedov lands a shoulder strike.
Mcgregor working hard to break the clinch.
Mcgregor is trying to break the clinch but Nurmagomedov has him pressed against the cage.
Nurmagomedov controlling the action here for a moment.
Nurmagomedov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nurmagomedov blocking some punches.
Mcgregor misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nurmagomedov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Khabib Nurmagomedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nurmagomedov stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Nurmagomedov prevents Mcgregor from breaking the clinch.
Mcgregor has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Nurmagomedov keeps control of Mcgregor as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mcgregor seems to have recovered his senses.#T3#
Mcgregor throws a punch but it's blocked by Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov slows down the pace here.
Mcgregor takes a shot to the head.
Nurmagomedov lands with a right to the head.
Nurmagomedov lands with a light punch inside.
Mcgregor controlling the action here for a moment.
Mcgregor letting Nurmagomedov take a breather here.
Nurmagomedov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nurmagomedov tries for a takedown but Mcgregor manages to get underhooks.
Mcgregor being controlled against the cage.
Mcgregor tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T4#
Mcgregor cracks Nurmagomedov with a nice body shot.
Nurmagomedov slowing the pace effectively.
Mcgregor letting Nurmagomedov take a breather here.
Mcgregor lands with a right to the head.
Nurmagomedov blocks an uppercut.
Nurmagomedov content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Nurmagomedov avoiding damage.
A short right from Nurmagomedov.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nurmagomedov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nurmagomedov holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Khabib Nurmagomedov.
Mcgregor lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Mcgregor lands a right hook to the body. #CL#
Mcgregor gets tackled into the cage by Nurmagomedov. Nurmagomedov maintains the clinch.
Nurmagomedov prevents a body shot from Mcgregor.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Khabib Nurmagomedov dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Nurmagomedov dives in and grabs Mcgregor's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mcgregor pushes down on Nurmagomedov's head and hops out.
Mcgregor swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nurmagomedov shoots in but no luck this time.
Mcgregor swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mcgregor misses with a hook. Nurmagomedov ducked under it nicely.
Mcgregor thows a left - swing and a miss!
Good standup being displayed there by Mcgregor as he connects with a hook.
Nurmagomedov misses with a takedown attempt - Mcgregor sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Khabib Nurmagomedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nurmagomedov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mcgregor.
Mcgregor throws a jab when Nurmagomedov was well out of range.
Nurmagomedov checks a low kick from Mcgregor.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice takedown defense from Mcgregor. No joy for Nurmagomedov on that attempt.
Mcgregor jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mcgregor throws a jab but it's blocked by Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov is looking to counter the offense by Mcgregor and move into the clinch.
A swing and a miss from Mcgregor.
Nurmagomedov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mcgregor throws out the jab.
Nurmagomedov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #T1#
Nurmagomedov slips under a jab.
Mcgregor throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mcgregor throws a lazy right hand but Nurmagomedov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nurmagomedov is looking to clinch.
Nurmagomedov misses with a takedown attempt - Mcgregor sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nurmagomedov shoots in for a takedown but Mcgregor shows good takedown defense.
The crowd cheers as Mcgregor lands an impressive looking overhand right. Nurmagomedov doesn't seem phased though.
Nurmagomedov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mcgregor looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL#
Mcgregor gets tackled into the cage by Nurmagomedov. Nurmagomedov maintains the clinch.
Mcgregor blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mcgregor is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Nurmagomedov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mcgregor's elbow.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nurmagomedov.
Mcgregor is trying to break free.#T2#
Nurmagomedov tries a body shot but Mcgregor blocks it.
Nurmagomedov effectively controlling the action here.
Nurmagomedov struggles to land a body shot inside as Mcgregor controls his hands.
Nurmagomedov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mcgregor pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Mcgregor has a couple of punches blocked by Nurmagomedov.
Mcgregor misses with a punch on the inside.
Nurmagomedov can't find room to land a body shot as Mcgregor controls the action.
Nurmagomedov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Still in the clinch, Mcgregor scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mcgregor blocks a body shot from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov stalling in the clinch.
Mcgregor misses with a punch to the body.
Nurmagomedov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nurmagomedov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mcgregor is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Mcgregor is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T3##BC2#
Mcgregor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mcgregor lands with a right hand.
Connor Mcgregor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mcgregor throws a hook but Nurmagomedov blocks it.
Nurmagomedov tries to counter by clinching up but Mcgregor breaks away and moves out of range.
Horrible takedown attempt by Nurmagomedov or perhaps it was just good defense by Mcgregor, which made it look bad.
Mcgregor might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Mcgregor scoring well with a low kick there.
Mcgregor works Nurmagomedov's body with a nice hook.
Mcgregor looks to land a left hand but Nurmagomedov moved out of range nicely.
Nurmagomedov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mcgregor.
Nurmagomedov seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#CL#
Nurmagomedov instigates a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mcgregor.
Mcgregor working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mcgregor tries to circle away but Nurmagomedov has him pinned against the cage.
Nurmagomedov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mcgregor is trying to break free.#T4#
Nurmagomedov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mcgregor backwards.
Mcgregor can't find room to land a body shot as Nurmagomedov controls the action.
Nurmagomedov slows down the pace here.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Nurmagomedov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
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!
Nurmagomedov misses with a body punch.
Mcgregor tries to throw a body punch but Nurmagomedov avoids it by throwing Mcgregor back against the cage.
Nurmagomedov scores with a shoulder strike.
Nurmagomedov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nurmagomedov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mcgregor misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mcgregor tries to throw a body punch but Nurmagomedov avoids it by throwing Mcgregor back against the cage.
Mcgregor wants to get back to striking at distance but Nurmagomedov won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Connor Mcgregor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Mcgregor looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nurmagomedov fails with the takedown.#CL#
Nurmagomedov moves into the clinch.
Mcgregor lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nurmagomedov displaying some good clinch control by pressing Mcgregor up against the cage.
Nurmagomedov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mcgregor backwards.
Mcgregor tries a body shot but Nurmagomedov blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagomedov stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mcgregor.
Still in the clinch, Nurmagomedov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mcgregor has had enough of the clinch but Nurmagomedov keeps him there for the moment.#T1#
Nurmagomedov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mcgregor or not.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Mcgregor wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC2#
Mcgregor breaks from the clinch.
Nurmagomedov shoots in but no luck this time.
Mcgregor doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#CL#
Nurmagomedov closes the distance and pushes Mcgregor back into the cage.
A short left from Nurmagomedov.
A frustrated look appears on Mcgregor's face as he tries to break the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Nurmagomedov takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Nurmagomedov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nurmagomedov stalling in the clinch.
Nurmagomedov works on Mcgregor's body with a couple of short punches.
Nurmagomedov is working Mcgregor over against the cage.
Mcgregor misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T2#
A nice right hand lands inside from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov has Mcgregor pressed against the cage.
Nurmagomedov stalling.
Nurmagomedov lands a left hand.
Nurmagomedov is struggling to control the position.
A short right from Nurmagomedov.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nurmagomedov prevents a body shot from Mcgregor.
Nurmagomedov is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Nurmagomedov lands with a left to the head.
Mcgregor misses with some punches.
Nurmagomedov scores with a shoulder strike.
Nurmagomedov throws a big uppercut that drops Mcgregor! More strikes from Nurmagomedov and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Mcgregor lies dazed against the cage as Nurmagomedov celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). 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: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 15, 2017

#R1#
Gold misses with a takedown attempt
and Nurmagomedov counters with a stiff right hand. #CL#
Gold rushes Nurmagomedov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Gold is trying to pull guard but Nurmagomedov has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Nurmagomedov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gold tries to clinch up
and Nurmagomedov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gold misses with a takedown
and Nurmagomedov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anderson Gold. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Gold with a lazy takedown attempt
and Nurmagomedov counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Gold has his takedown stuffed
and Nurmagomedov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Khabib Nurmagomedov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gold is breathing heavily.
Gold misses with a takedown attempt
letting Nurmagomedov counter with a right hand.
Gold has his takedown stuffed
and Nurmagomedov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
Gold darts in trying to clinch
and Nurmagomedov counters with a big right hand! Oh Gold is in trouble here! Nurmagomedov follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Khabib Nurmagomedov!
Khabib Nurmagomedov bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 11, 2017

#R1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Patricelli.
Patricelli throws a leg kick but Nurmagomedov checks it.
Patricelli misses with a two punch combination.
An inside leg kick from Nurmagomedov misses.
Patricelli takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nurmagomedov tries to work over Patricelli's front leg with a kick but Patricelli checks it.
Nurmagomedov lands a jab to the head.
Good leg kick by Nurmagomedov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Nurmagomedov walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Patricelli checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Patricelli is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagomedov motions for Patricelli to come forward. Nurmagomedov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nurmagomedov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Patricelli checks a low kick from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A bone on bone clash there as Patricelli blocks the leg kick. #T1#
Patricelli blocks a low kick nicely.
Patricelli uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Patricelli was well out of range. Poor timing from Nurmagomedov.
Nice sprawl there from Nurmagomedov as Patricelli shoots in.
Patricelli fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brandon Patricelli. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nurmagomedov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#KD2#
Nurmagomedov lands a big shot that drops Patricelli! Can he finish him? #ROC2#
Patricelli is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Patricelli working a defensive guard here.
Oh Patricelli is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nurmagomedov wants to stand but Patricelli is controlling his posture from full guard.
Patricelli 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.#T2##ES#
Patricelli pushes Nurmagomedov off and gets back to his feet.
Patricelli seems to have got his legs back now.
Nurmagomedov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Patricelli.#KD2#
Oh, that's a big right hand from Nurmagomedov and Patricelli goes tumbling to the canvas! Nurmagomedov follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard.
Nurmagomedov wants to stand up but Patricelli has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Patricelli is looking to improve his position. #ES#
Patricelli makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#KD2#
Nurmagomedov waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Patricelli. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Patricelli to the canvas! Can he finish him!?
Nurmagomedov wants to stand but Patricelli is controlling his posture from full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Patricelli is trying to keep Nurmagomedov in close.
Nurmagomedov wants to stand but Patricelli is controlling his posture from full guard.
Patricelli is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nurmagomedov wants to stand and escape but instead Patricelli has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Patricelli prevents Nurmagomedov from getting back to his feet. #SU#
Patricelli decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Nurmagomedov, up you get! #CL#
Patricelli gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T4#
Nurmagomedov lands on the inside with an uppercut. #TD#
Patricelli jumps guard.
Nurmagomedov wants to stand and escape but instead Patricelli has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Nurmagomedov is looking to stand back up but Patricelli counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Nurmagomedov. #SUB#
Patricelli is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Nurmagomedov defends it well.
Nurmagomedov is looking to escape.#SUB#
Patricelli is looking for a kimura but Nurmagomedov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Patricelli to get the leverage.
We've been informed that Nurmagomedov has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Nurmagomedov pushes Patricelli off looking to stand but Patricelli dives back in and keeps control.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Patricelli tries to pass to full mount but Nurmagomedov defends it.
Patricelli stops Nurmagomedov from getting back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Khabib Nurmagomedov dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Good shot there by Nurmagomedov.
Patricelli looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Nurmagomedov is fending him off so far but Patricelli persists. Nope, Nurmagomedov circles away and we're back to standing.
Nurmagomedov thumps Patricelli with a low kick.
Patricelli tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nurmagomedov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nurmagomedov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Patricelli looks to clinch
and Nurmagomedov counters with a low kick, right behind Patricelli 's knee.
Patricelli shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Nurmagomedov as he avoids it easily.
Brandon Patricelli is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Nurmagomedov lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Patricelli has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Patricelli and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Patricelli gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Nurmagomedov counters with a nice low kick that buckles Patricelli's knee momentarily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brandon Patricelli. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagomedov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#KD2#
Nurmagomedov drops Patricelli with a big left hand and mounts him. Patricelli is in big trouble!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SU2#
Nurmagomedov stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Patricelli fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T1#
Nurmagomedov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nurmagomedov throws an uppercut from hell that sends Patricelli clean off his feet! He's out cold! Nurmagomedov stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Khabib Nurmagomedov!
Khabib Nurmagomedov tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 07, 2017

#R1#
Hunt with a poor takedown
and Nurmagomedov counters with an inside leg kick.
Nurmagomedov feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hunt's calf.
Good work by Hunt as he checks the leg kick.
Hunt drops down looking for a counter takedown but Nurmagomedov sprawls and moves away.
Hunt fails to land the takedown.
Hunt stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Nurmagomedov.
Hunt shoots in looking for a takedown but Nurmagomedov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hunt's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ghk Hunt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nurmagomedov throws a good cross that connects. #CUT2#
It looks like Ghk Hunt has been cut.
Hunt with a poor takedown
and Nurmagomedov counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Khabib Nurmagomedov!
A less than humble Khabib Nurmagomedov misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 01, 2017

#R1#
Nurmagomedov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nurmagomedov feints and then cracks Blanchard's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Blanchard down.
Nurmagomedov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nurmagomedov connects with a solid leg kick.
Blanchard gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Nurmagomedov counters with a low kick, right behind Blanchard 's knee.
Khabib Nurmagomedov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nurmagomedov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Blanchard takes one on the chin but seems OK. #CUT2#
It looks like Bert Blanchard has been cut.
Nurmagomedov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Blanchard stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Nurmagomedov.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nurmagomedov lands a leg kick that knocks Blanchard off balance momentarily.
Nurmagomedov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nurmagomedov throws a leg kick which misses Blanchard's front leg but catches the back leg as Blanchard tries to avoid it.
Blanchard closes the distance but Nurmagomedov moves to the side
and Nurmagomedov counters with a nice leg kick. #T1#
Good leg kick by Nurmagomedov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Nurmagomedov connects with a solid leg kick.
Nurmagomedov connects with a leg kick. Blanchard looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Blanchard chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Nurmagomedov can pounce on him.
Nurmagomedov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Blanchard shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Nurmagomedov to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC2#
Blanchard is rocked!
Blanchard is breathing heavily.
Nurmagomedov ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Blanchard's jaw. Blanchard's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Nurmagomedov does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Khabib Nurmagomedov!
Khabib Nurmagomedov bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

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