Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: RH78
Date: Aug 31, 2019

#R1#
Nurmagabeeb takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Snow misses with a body kick.
Nurmagabeeb uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CL#
Nurmagabeeb rushes Snow and presses him up against the ropes.
Snow working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right from Snow.
Nurmagabeeb tries to land knees in the clinch but Snow avoids the damage to the body.
Snow looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Nurmagabeeb with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Nurmagabeeb is trying to stall.
Snow working aggressively here.
Snow blocking some punches.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Nurmagabeeb misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Snow.
Nurmagabeeb can't break the clinch.
Nurmagabeeb misses with a knee to the head.
Snow scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Snow lands an elbow inside.
Snow goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nurmagabeeb pushes off an throws an elbow but Snow leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Nurmagabeeb working aggressively here. #T1#
Snow working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC#
Nurmagabeeb breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Snow connects with a body shot.#CL#
Nurmagabeeb has taken the fight to the clinch.
Nurmagabeeb wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Snow creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Snow lands with a right to the head.
A right hand to the body from Snow.
Snow lands an elbow just above Nurmagabeeb 's eye.
Nurmagabeeb tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Snow creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Nurmagabeeb's defenses. #CUT2#
It looks like Khalamedov Nurmagabeeb has been cut.#BC#
Nurmagabeeb escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Snow lands with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Snow slips a jab from Nurmagabeeb.
Snow throws out a counter right but Nurmagabeeb avoids it with no problem.
Snow paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nurmagabeeb throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Snow sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nurmagabeeb looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Snow throws a body shot but no joy.
Nurmagabeeb slips a jab and a cross from Snow. #T2#
Snow tries to close the distance and clinch but Nurmagabeeb swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Nurmagabeeb misses the target.
A slow jab from Nurmagabeeb misses its intended target.
Snow lands a head shot.#CL2#
Snow moves into the clinch.
Nurmagabeeb has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Snow has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Nurmagabeeb seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Snow can turn it around.
Nurmagabeeb lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Snow backwards.
Snow lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Snow.
A short left from Snow.
Nurmagabeeb tries to work over Snow's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Our sources have told us that Nurmagabeeb has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Snow as Nurmagabeeb tries to tie him up.
Snow lands a nice elbow.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Snow throws an elbow but misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nurmagabeeb tries to stall but Snow uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Snow digs a right hand into Nurmagabeeb's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Nurmagabeeb's gas tank.
Nurmagabeeb tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Snow's elbow.
Nurmagabeeb can't find room to land a body shot as Snow controls the action.
A short left from Snow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jon Snow dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Khalamedov Nurmagabeeb's cut.
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.
#R2#
Nurmagabeeb throws a body shot but no joy. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Snow can't find room to land a body shot as Nurmagabeeb controls the action.
Nurmagabeeb digs a right hand into Snow's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Snow's gas tank.
Nurmagabeeb avoids the elbow strike from Snow, against the ropes.
Snow lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nurmagabeeb unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Snow comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Snow lands with a right to the head.
Nurmagabeeb wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Snow stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Jon Snow seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Snow lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nurmagabeeb.
Snow lands a nice shot to the body.
Snow has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nurmagabeeb can't find room to land a body shot as Snow controls the action.
Nurmagabeeb is trying to stall.
Snow gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT2#
Khalamedov Nurmagabeeb's cut is getting worse.
Nurmagabeeb wants to get back to striking at distance but Snow won't allow it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Snow. #T1#
Nurmagabeeb takes an elbow to the forehead.
Nurmagabeeb is trying to maintain a safe position but Snow gets an underhook and turns Nurmagabeeb into the ropes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Snow has Nurmagabeeb pressed against the ropes, preventing Nurmagabeeb from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Nurmagabeeb is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Snow lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Snow lands an elbow that stopped Nurmagabeeb in his tracks for a moment.
Snow lands an uppercut.
Nurmagabeeb is trying to stall.
Nurmagabeeb misses with the head strike.
Snow lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT2#
Khalamedov Nurmagabeeb's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Nurmagabeeb tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Snow avoids it.
A shot in the inside from Snow.
Snow pushes Nurmagabeeb back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Snow lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Snow lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nurmagabeeb takes an elbow to the forehead.
Nurmagabeeb is looking to break free of the clinch but Snow has double underhooks.
Snow lands an elbow that stopped Nurmagabeeb in his tracks for a moment. #CUT2#
Jeez, Khalamedov Nurmagabeeb's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
A nice left hand lands by Snow. #T2#
Nurmagabeeb tries to break the clinch but Snow is controlling the position.
Nice elbow from Snow.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Khalamedov Nurmagabeeb's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jon Snow!
The defeated Khalamedov Nurmagabeeb had this to say: 'Even though I didn't win, training made me stronger. It was a good fight from a good opponent. I'll be back, though!'.

Event: RH66
Date: Aug 10, 2019

#R1#
Nurmagabeeb looks to score with a jab to the body but Kruglov is just out of range.
Kruglov throws a hook but Nurmagabeeb blocks it.
Nurmagabeeb was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kruglov misses with a hook to the body
and Nurmagabeeb makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kruglov scores with a nice strike.
Nurmagabeeb comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nurmagabeeb rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kruglov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kruglov loads up on a big right hand but Nurmagabeeb slips the punch.
Nurmagabeeb swinging wildly here. #CL2#
Kruglov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Nurmagabeeb softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Kruglov prevents a body shot from Nurmagabeeb.
Kruglov gets through Nurmagabeeb's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nurmagabeeb tries to stall but Kruglov uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kruglov swings wildly with an uppercut but Nurmagabeeb uses good head movement to avoid it.
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!
Nurmagabeeb looking to throw knees to the head but Kruglov is blocking nicely. #T1#
Kruglov tries to land knees in the clinch but Nurmagabeeb avoids the damage to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kruglov.
A short right from Kruglov.
Kruglov trying to stall but Nurmagabeeb improves his position.
Kruglov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kruglov. #CUT2#
It looks like Khalamedov Nurmagabeeb has been cut.
Nurmagabeeb misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kruglov is leaning against Nurmagabeeb and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kruglov trying to stall but Nurmagabeeb improves his position.
A head punch on the inside from Nurmagabeeb fails to land.
Kruglov blocks a body shot from Nurmagabeeb.
Kruglov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nurmagabeeb.
Kruglov trying to land knees to the body.
Nurmagabeeb using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kruglov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kruglov lands a left hand.
Nurmagabeeb stalling the fight.
Kruglov will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Nurmagabeeb up against the ropes.#T2#
Kruglov lands a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kruglov looking to throw knees to the head but Nurmagabeeb is blocking nicely.
Kruglov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kruglov misses with some punches.
Nurmagabeeb tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kruglov's elbow.
Nurmagabeeb taking a breather.
Kruglov misses with a knee strike.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Nurmagabeeb just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kruglov's brow.
Kruglov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kruglov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nurmagabeeb misses with an elbow over the top.
Nurmagabeeb tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nurmagabeeb wants to stall.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kruglov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anton Kruglov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Khalamedov Nurmagabeeb's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Nurmagabeeb fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A punch lands to the side of Nurmagabeeb 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kruglov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kruglov tries to clinch but Nurmagabeeb is having none of it.
Kruglov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kruglov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nurmagabeeb swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nurmagabeeb swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kruglov misses with an uppercut.
Nurmagabeeb is looking to counter punch.
Nurmagabeeb will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nurmagabeeb backing away here, and Kruglov unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Nurmagabeeb throws a body punch but Kruglov moves out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kruglov.
Nurmagabeeb takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kruglov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nurmagabeeb shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nurmagabeeb misses with a body shot. #T1#
Kruglov tries to clinch but Nurmagabeeb moves out of range.
Nurmagabeeb gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kruglov tries to clinch but Nurmagabeeb is having none of it.
Kruglov doesn't manage to clinch there - Nurmagabeeb circles away.
A swing and a miss from Kruglov.
An attempted straight right counter from Nurmagabeeb misses the target.
Kruglov thuds his shin into the meat of Nurmagabeeb's side.
Kruglov throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Nurmagabeeb.
Nurmagabeeb swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nurmagabeeb defending well as Kruglov loads up on a big left hand.
Nurmagabeeb displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Nurmagabeeb uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kruglov.
Nurmagabeeb scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Khalamedov Nurmagabeeb is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kruglov moves out of range as Nurmagabeeb strikes.
Kruglov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kruglov throws a leg kick that misses.
Kruglov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Nurmagabeeb has time to react.#T2#
Kruglov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nurmagabeeb takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CL2#
Nurmagabeeb tries to keep at a distance but Kruglov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Nurmagabeeb misses with the head strike.
Nurmagabeeb struggles to land a body shot inside as Kruglov controls his hands.
Nurmagabeeb misses with a body punch.
Kruglov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kruglov trying to land knees to the body.
Kruglov is trying to stall.
Nurmagabeeb misses with an elbow strike.
A head punch on the inside from Kruglov fails to land.
Kruglov cracks Nurmagabeeb with a nice body shot.
Kruglov utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Nurmagabeeb with an attempt at a knee that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anton Kruglov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Khalamedov Nurmagabeeb's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Nurmagabeeb misses the jab.
Kruglov throws out a loose jab but Nurmagabeeb uses good head movement to avoid it.
A counter left hand to the body from Nurmagabeeb misses its target.#CL2#
Kruglov moves into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Kruglov fails to land.
Nurmagabeeb takes a knee right on the jaw!
Kruglov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nurmagabeeb misses with a knee strike.
Kruglov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nurmagabeeb backwards.
Nurmagabeeb is trying to maintain a safe position but Kruglov gets an underhook and turns Nurmagabeeb into the ropes.
Nurmagabeeb pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Nurmagabeeb is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD2#
The crowd are calling 'kneeees!' as Kruglov has the Thai clinch. Kruglov obliges, smashing a knee brutally into Nurmagabeeb's nose and sending him crashing to the canvas! Will be beat the count?! 3,4,5,6,7,8...9... and he's up on 9! Wow, that was close! The referee takes a long look and is going to allow it to continue!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kruglov doesn't manage to clinch there - Nurmagabeeb circles away.
Nurmagabeeb swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nurmagabeeb on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kruglov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nurmagabeeb.
Nurmagabeeb ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nurmagabeeb was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Anton Kruglov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Kruglov avoids a punch combination nicely.
A combination from Nurmagabeeb does no damage.
Kruglov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kruglov wants to clinch
and Kruglov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nurmagabeeb takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #CUT2#
Khalamedov Nurmagabeeb's cut is getting worse.
Nurmagabeeb slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kruglov thuds his right hand into Nurmagabeeb's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kruglov throws a switch kick that catches Nurmagabeeb on the top of the head and drops him to the canvas! Nurmagabeeb looks hurt - I'm not sure he's going to get back up! The referee starts the count but calls it off at seven as Nurmagabeeb flops around on the canvas, clearly in no position to continue! This fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Anton Kruglov!
During a confident post fight interview, Anton Kruglov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Khalamedov Nurmagabeeb stepped up to the mic, saying 'Even though I didn't win, training made me stronger. It was a good fight from a good opponent. I'll be back, though!'.

Event: RH56
Date: Jul 20, 2019

#R1#
Nurmagabeeb misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hyde misses with a jab to the body
enabling Nurmagabeeb to counter with a crisp jab.
Nurmagabeeb has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Hyde is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Hyde jabs Nurmagabeeb to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nurmagabeeb lands with a good body shot.
Hyde tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nurmagabeeb was well out of range. Poor timing from Hyde.
Hyde throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nurmagabeeb misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hyde.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hyde works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CUT#
It looks like Khalamedov Nurmagabeeb has been cut.
Hyde swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Nurmagabeeb counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hyde misses with a jab to the body
and Nurmagabeeb counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Hyde fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Nurmagabeeb on the side of the head.
Hyde takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hyde takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nurmagabeeb connects with a jab.
Nurmagabeeb takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hyde throws the left hand but Nurmagabeeb avoids the punch easily.
Nurmagabeeb scores with a body shot.
Nurmagabeeb dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nurmagabeeb scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hyde steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nurmagabeeb.#T2#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Nurmagabeeb checks a leg kick.
Nurmagabeeb misses the body punch
and Hyde counters with a stiff right hand.
Hyde throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hyde lands a glancing blow to the side of Nurmagabeeb's head.
Sloppy strikes from Nurmagabeeb. Those never looked like landing.
Sloppy strikes from Nurmagabeeb. Those never looked like landing.
The crowd cheers as Hyde lands an impressive looking overhand right. Nurmagabeeb doesn't seem phased though.
Nurmagabeeb misses the shot to the body.
Hyde bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Khalamedov Nurmagabeeb dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Khalamedov Nurmagabeeb's cut.
That's time! Hyde's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Nurmagabeeb swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Nurmagabeeb misses the target.
Hyde was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nurmagabeeb uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hyde.
Nurmagabeeb swings for the body but Hyde moves out of range.
Nurmagabeeb looks to throw the jab but Hyde is out of range.
Nurmagabeeb misses with a hook
and Nurmagabeeb takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hyde throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nurmagabeeb throws out a counter right but Hyde avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagabeeb misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hyde.
Nurmagabeeb catches Hyde with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nurmagabeeb misses the body punch
and Hyde counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Nurmagabeeb thinking.
Hyde is looking to wear down Nurmagabeeb with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T1#
A lazy body kick from Hyde
and Nurmagabeeb connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hyde scores with a nice strike.
Hyde fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hyde takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nurmagabeeb fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hyde manages to avoid it.
Hyde misses with a looping right.
Hyde throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hyde throws a head kick that misses
and Nurmagabeeb counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Khalamedov Nurmagabeeb is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nurmagabeeb ducks under a wild hook from Hyde.#T2#
Good work by Nurmagabeeb as he checks the leg kick.
Hyde rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nurmagabeeb cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nurmagabeeb works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
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!
Hyde pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nurmagabeeb blocks a head kick by Hyde.
Despite the aggression on Nurmagabeeb's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Nurmagabeeb has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Hyde.
Nurmagabeeb throws a body shot but no joy.
Hyde works Nurmagabeeb's body with a nice hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nurmagabeeb. Hyde does a little dance to reset his feet.
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 Tito Hyde will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Khalamedov Nurmagabeeb's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Hyde misses with a hook
and Nurmagabeeb counters with a nice uppercut.
Hyde lands a leg kick that knocks Nurmagabeeb off balance momentarily.
Sloppy strikes from Nurmagabeeb. Those never looked like landing.
Hyde dodges the punch combination from Nurmagabeeb.
Hyde looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Hyde ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A combination from Nurmagabeeb does no damage.
Nurmagabeeb misses with an uppercut.
Hyde is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T1#
Nurmagabeeb ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hyde moves away.
Hyde is looking to slow Nurmagabeeb down with leg kicks.
Nurmagabeeb misses the jab.
Hyde wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Hyde punishes Nurmagabeeb's body with a nice straight punch.
Hyde misses with a body kick.
Nurmagabeeb throws out a counter right but Hyde avoids it with no problem.
Hyde misses with a body kick.
Despite the aggression on Nurmagabeeb's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Hyde throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A slow jab from Hyde misses its intended target.
Nurmagabeeb will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T2#
Nurmagabeeb swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nurmagabeeb sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Hyde slips under a jab.
Nurmagabeeb throws a body punch but Hyde moves out of range.
Hyde uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nurmagabeeb.
Nurmagabeeb scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hyde tries a head kick but it misses.
Nurmagabeeb let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Hyde misses with a body kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Tito Hyde.
I think Hyde has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:28
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tito Hyde!
A very excited looking Tito Hyde made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Khalamedov Nurmagabeeb was interviewed post fight and said 'Even though I didn't win, training made me stronger. It was a good fight from a good opponent. I'll be back, though!'.

Event: EFC Tea vs Menger
Date: Jun 22, 2019

#R1#
Nurmagabeeb missing with a left hand there. Fagaro was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fagaro swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nurmagabeeb throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Fagaro stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#CL2#
Nurmagabeeb fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Fagaro, pushing him back against the cage.#TD2#
Nurmagabeeb gets control of Fagaro's arms and successfully pulls guard. Nurmagabeeb will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Fagaro working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Fagaro looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Nurmagabeeb escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fagaro gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Nurmagabeeb looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fagaro lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Fagaro throws a big right hand that misses.
Fagaro with a nice head shot there.
Fagaro would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T1##SUB#
Fagaro postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Nurmagabeeb is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Fagaro, into his guard. #REVB##SUB#
Fagaro looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nurmagabeeb trying to control but Fagaro is working from the bottom.
Fagaro working a defensive guard here.
Nurmagabeeb stopping the sweep attempt from Fagaro.#SUB#
Fagaro is looking for a triangle here but Nurmagabeeb uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Nurmagabeeb is looking to take a break and control but Fagaro is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Nurmagabeeb wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Fagaro, who protects the arm well.
Fagaro has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T2#
Nurmagabeeb is looking to take a break and control but Fagaro is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fagaro is looking to regain half guard here but Nurmagabeeb keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB2#
Nurmagabeeb is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Fagaro has escaped the position, nice work there.
Fagaro tries to buck Nurmagabeeb off but Nurmagabeeb is having none of it.#SUB2#
Nurmagabeeb tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fagaro is trying to get back to half guard.#T3#
Fagaro being controlled for a moment.
Fagaro is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Nurmagabeeb wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Fagaro, who protects the arm well.
Fagaro pushes Nurmagabeeb away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Nurmagabeeb gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Nurmagabeeb scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Fagaro to see if he's OK.
Fagaro tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Nurmagabeeb wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Fagaro, who protects the arm well.
You can see the frustration on Fagaro's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T4#
Fagaro tries to buck Nurmagabeeb off but Nurmagabeeb is having none of it.
Nurmagabeeb scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Fagaro to see if he's OK.
Fagaro sneaks back into half guard.
Fagaro regains full guard. Nicely done.
Nurmagabeeb postures up.
Nurmagabeeb trying to control the position from guard on top but Fagaro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Nurmagabeeb avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Fagaro looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Nurmagabeeb has picked Fagaro up and slammed him! Fagaro can't keep hold of the triangle and Nurmagabeeb manages to pass to side control!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fagaro tries to bench press Nurmagabeeb off him but Nurmagabeeb keeps the position.
Nurmagabeeb trying to control the position but Fagaro is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Khalamedov Nurmagabeeb dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Fagaro's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Nurmagabeeb connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Fagaro scrambles back to his feet.
Nurmagabeeb cracks Fagaro with an open hand slap.
Nurmagabeeb shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Fagaro as he jumps to the side.
Fagaro was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nurmagabeeb connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fagaro. Nurmagabeeb does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nurmagabeeb lands with a good body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagabeeb tries to clinch up but Fagaro circles away and keeps his distance.
Khalamedov Nurmagabeeb is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nurmagabeeb tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fagaro was well out of range. Poor timing from Nurmagabeeb.
An attempted straight right counter from Fagaro misses the target.
Nurmagabeeb fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nurmagabeeb throws a right hand that misses
and Fagaro counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Fagaro lands with a hook. Nurmagabeeb tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Fagaro missing with a left hand there. Nurmagabeeb was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nurmagabeeb misses with a looping left.
Nurmagabeeb swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nurmagabeeb looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Don Fagaro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khalamedov Nurmagabeeb.#CL2#
Nurmagabeeb pushes Fagaro up against the cage in a clinch.
Fagaro misses with a body punch.
Nurmagabeeb tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #TD2#
Nurmagabeeb jumps guard and drags Fagaro to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Fagaro lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Fagaro postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Nurmagabeeb looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T2#
Fagaro chips away with some ground and pound.
Fagaro with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Fagaro lands a couple of digs.#SUB2#
Nurmagabeeb is looking for a triangle but Fagaro pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Nurmagabeeb is looking for a triangle but Fagaro pushes his legs off easily.
Don Fagaro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Nurmagabeeb looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Nurmagabeeb looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Nurmagabeeb is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Nurmagabeeb escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fagaro gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Fagaro lands a couple of elbows.#T3#
Fagaro with a nice head shot there.
Fagaro with a nice head shot there.
Fagaro chips away with some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Fagaro's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB2#
Nurmagabeeb has his foot on Fagaro's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fagaro works his way back into a safe position though.
Fagaro lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Fagaro trying to control but Nurmagabeeb is working from the bottom.
Fagaro is really struggling to control Nurmagabeeb but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB2#
Nurmagabeeb escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fagaro gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Fagaro scoring with some ground and pound. #T4##SUB2#
Nurmagabeeb is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Nurmagabeeb looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Fagaro pushing down on Nurmagabeeb's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Nurmagabeeb is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fagaro moves into full mount! Nurmagabeeb won't be happy about that!
Fagaro landing strikes from the mount.
Fagaro lands a big shot there that rocks Nurmagabeeb but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fagaro lands a big elbow.
Nurmagabeeb tries to reverse the position but Fagaro maintains control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Don Fagaro dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Fagaro lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nurmagabeeb throws a series of punches but Fagaro moves out of range.
Fagaro throws a right hand that misses
and Nurmagabeeb counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fagaro displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nurmagabeeb throws out the jab.
Nurmagabeeb defending well as Fagaro loads up on a big left hand.
Nurmagabeeb misses with a lunging right hand
and Fagaro counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Nurmagabeeb thinking.
Nurmagabeeb tries to bum rush Fagaro with a series of wild strikes but Fagaro uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A counter left hand to the body from Fagaro misses its target.
Fagaro looks to land a right hand but Nurmagabeeb moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagabeeb lands a body shot. #CL#
Fagaro clinches with his opponent.
Still in the clinch, Fagaro scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fagaro lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nurmagabeeb backwards. #T1#
Fagaro throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nurmagabeebs head.
Nurmagabeeb is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Fagaro to keep the fight standing.
Fagaro softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nurmagabeeb tries to pull guard but Fagaro holds him up against the cage and eventually Nurmagabeeb drops back down to his feet.
Nurmagabeeb jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Fagaro walks away with a smile on his face. Nurmagabeeb gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Don Fagaro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khalamedov Nurmagabeeb.
Nurmagabeeb takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fagaro connects with a jab.
Fagaro comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fagaro slips a jab from Nurmagabeeb.
Nurmagabeeb misses with a wild body shot.
A lazy left from Fagaro finds it's target.
Nurmagabeeb takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nurmagabeeb misses with a body shot.
Khalamedov Nurmagabeeb seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nurmagabeeb avoids the body shot from Fagaro.
Nurmagabeeb misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Fagaro to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nurmagabeeb tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Fagaro counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nurmagabeeb misses with a combination
and Fagaro connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fagaro lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Fagaro tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nurmagabeeb swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nurmagabeeb throws an off balance right hand
enabling Fagaro to counter with a crisp jab.
Nurmagabeeb throws a combination that misses
and Fagaro counters with a left to the body.
Nurmagabeeb throws an off balance right hand
and Fagaro counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Don Fagaro is winning the standup battle so far.
Nurmagabeeb misses with a body punch
and Fagaro counters with a straight right hand.#ROC#
Nurmagabeeb is rocked!
Nurmagabeeb closes the distance and clinches up with Fagaro, looking for a takedown. Nurmagabeeb pushes Fagaro against the cage but Fagaro circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
It looked like Fagaro was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Nurmagabeeb.
Nurmagabeeb is still on wobbly legs! Can Fagaro finish him?
Fagaro misses with an uppercut.
Nurmagabeeb seems to have recovered his senses.#T3#
Nurmagabeeb walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Fagaro looks to throw the jab but Nurmagabeeb is out of range.
Nurmagabeeb thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fagaro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nurmagabeeb can do to turn this around?
Nurmagabeeb takes one on the chin but seems OK. #CUT#
It looks like Khalamedov Nurmagabeeb has been cut.
Fagaro feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Nurmagabeeb's calf.
Fagaro swats away the attempt to clinch by Nurmagabeeb.
Fagaro circles away from the clinch attempt
and Nurmagabeeb takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nurmagabeeb misses with a hook
letting Fagaro counter with a right hand.
Nice uppercut lands for Fagaro. That snapped Nurmagabeeb's head back. #T4#
Nice shot lands for Nurmagabeeb.
Nurmagabeeb fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fagaro manages to avoid it.
Fagaro dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Fagaro gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Nurmagabeeb fails to pull guard.
Fagaro digs a right hand into Nurmagabeeb's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Nurmagabeeb's gas tank.
Fagaro scores with a shot to the side of Nurmagabeeb's head.
Nurmagabeeb prevents a body shot from Fagaro.
A short uppercut from Fagaro.
Don Fagaro has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Fagaro makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fagaro lands a nice uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Fagaro.
A short body shot lands from Fagaro as the two fighters clinch.
Fagaro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fagaro lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #TD#
Fagaro pulls guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Don Fagaro showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Fagaro has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:28
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Don Fagaro!
A very excited looking Don Fagaro made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Khalamedov Nurmagabeeb was interviewed post fight and said 'Even though I didn't win, training made me stronger. It was a good fight from a good opponent. I'll be back, though!'.

Event: EFC Diaz vs Hawtry
Date: May 18, 2019

#R1#
Urameshi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nurmagabeeb.
Nurmagabeeb throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Urameshi takes a swing at Nurmagabeeb's ribcage but misses.
Urameshi connects with a right hand. Nurmagabeeb shakes it off.
Good standup being displayed there by Urameshi as he connects with a hook.
Nurmagabeeb walks into a left hand.
Nurmagabeeb throws a body shot but no joy.
A little jabbing left from Urameshi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nurmagabeeb closes the distance and clinches up with Urameshi, looking for a takedown. Nurmagabeeb pushes Urameshi against the cage but Urameshi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
As Nurmagabeeb backs off Urameshi throws a huge counter combo but Nurmagabeeb manages to avoid it all.
Nurmagabeeb throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Urameshi.
Nurmagabeeb's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Nurmagabeeb duly obliges.
Nurmagabeeb bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Khalamedov Nurmagabeeb seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nurmagabeeb fails with an attempt to clinch.
Urameshi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've been hearing reports that Nurmagabeeb has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Urameshi just misses with a punch to the body.
Nurmagabeeb fails with an attempt to clinch.
Urameshi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Urameshi slips a jab and a cross from Nurmagabeeb.
Nurmagabeeb throws a body punch but Urameshi moves out of range. #T1#
Nurmagabeeb has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Urameshi finds it's way round the side to connect with Nurmagabeeb's head.
Urameshi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Urameshi takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nurmagabeeb throws a jab when Urameshi was well out of range.
Nurmagabeeb lands a jab-cross combination.
Urameshi moves into range and connects with a jab. #TD#
Nurmagabeeb fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Urameshi sprawls well initially but Nurmagabeeb persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Urameshi is trying to stand up here but Nurmagabeeb is controlling him well.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Urameshi is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Nurmagabeeb wants to lay and pray for a moment but Urameshi keeps working.
Nurmagabeeb lands with a punch from half guard.
Urameshi wants to get back to his feet.
Nurmagabeeb has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Ground and pound from Nurmagabeeb.
Urameshi is trying to stand back up but Nurmagabeeb is controlling him
Urameshi felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T2#
Nurmagabeeb is nestled in close to Urameshi, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nurmagabeeb prevents Urameshi from standing back up.
Nurmagabeeb trying to control from half guard but Urameshi is working away.
Urameshi has hold of Nurmagabeeb's hands but Nurmagabeeb slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Nurmagabeeb passes to full mount!
Urameshi takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Urameshi is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Urameshi can do anything to dispel that myth.
A nice elbow there by Nurmagabeeb.#ES2#
Urameshi bucks up and throws Nurmagabeeb to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
Nurmagabeeb lands a glancing blow to the side of Urameshi's head.
Urameshi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Urameshi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Nurmagabeeb looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Urameshi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nurmagabeeb doesn't seem bothered though. #T3#
Urameshi misses with an uppercut. Nurmagabeeb saw that one coming.
Nurmagabeeb takes one to the chin there.
Nurmagabeeb looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Urameshi is fending him off so far but Nurmagabeeb persists. Nope, Urameshi circles away and we're back to standing.
Urameshi jabs Nurmagabeeb to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Urameshi scores with a nice right hand.
Urameshi connects with a right hand. Nurmagabeeb shakes it off.
Nurmagabeeb throws a right hand that Urameshi ducks under and follows up with a left that Urameshi also avoids with ease.
Nurmagabeeb steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Urameshi.
Nurmagabeeb fails to land the takedown.
It seemed like Urameshi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Khalamedov Nurmagabeeb. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nurmagabeeb tries to move into range but Urameshi moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CL#
Nurmagabeeb takes the fight into the clinch.
Urameshi lands with a left to the head. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Urameshi tries to break free but Nurmagabeeb pushes him back against the cage.
Urameshi misses with the head strike.
Urameshi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nurmagabeeb tries to pull guard but Urameshi won't allow it.
Nurmagabeeb tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Urameshi smiles and moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nurmagabeeb. Urameshi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Urameshi misses with a hook. Nurmagabeeb ducked under it nicely.
Nurmagabeeb tries to counter with a takedown but Urameshi is quick to defend against it.
Nurmagabeeb tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Urameshi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A combination from Nurmagabeeb does no damage.
Nurmagabeeb connects with a body shot.
Urameshi is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Nurmagabeeb had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Nurmagabeeb fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Urameshi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Urameshi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nurmagabeeb.
Nurmagabeeb needs to keep his hands up - Urameshi had a free shot at his head there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Yusuke Urameshi will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Urameshi takes a swing at Nurmagabeeb's ribcage but misses.
Urameshi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Urameshi slips a jab from Nurmagabeeb.
Urameshi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A combination from Nurmagabeeb does no damage.
Nurmagabeeb takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Urameshi connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nurmagabeeb just misses with a punch to the body.
Urameshi is looking for the big counter here.
A punch combination from Nurmagabeeb misses.
Khalamedov Nurmagabeeb is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Urameshi displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Nurmagabeeb.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagabeeb is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Urameshi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nurmagabeeb ducks under a wild hook from Urameshi.#T1#
Nurmagabeeb moves away from the strike by Urameshi.
Nurmagabeeb lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Urameshi circles away quickly and effectively.
A little jabbing left from Urameshi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nice uppercut lands for Nurmagabeeb. That snapped Urameshi's head back.
Good standup being displayed there by Urameshi as he connects with a hook.
Nurmagabeeb rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Urameshi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL#
Nurmagabeeb has closed the distance and engaged Urameshi in a clinch.
Nurmagabeeb tries to pull guard but Urameshi won't allow it. #BC2#
Urameshi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nurmagabeeb tries to clinch but Urameshi moves out of range.
Nurmagabeeb displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Urameshi throws out the jab.
Nurmagabeeb throws a body punch but Urameshi moves out of range.
Nurmagabeeb misses with a right hand
letting Urameshi counter with a right hand.
Yusuke Urameshi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Urameshi lands with an uppercut that bounces Nurmagabeeb off the cage and back into range.
Nurmagabeeb has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Urameshi finds it's way round the side to connect with Nurmagabeeb's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Urameshi looks to score with a jab to the body but Nurmagabeeb is just out of range.#T2#
Nurmagabeeb looks to score with a jab to the body but Urameshi is just out of range.
Urameshi walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nurmagabeeb takes a jab right on the kisser.
Urameshi lands with a shot to the body.
Nurmagabeeb misses with a series of wild punches.
Nurmagabeeb misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nurmagabeeb misses with a few strikes there.
Urameshi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nurmagabeeb.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Urameshi.
Nurmagabeeb takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nurmagabeeb tries to clinch but Urameshi moves out of range.
Urameshi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nurmagabeeb tries to clinch up but Urameshi circles away and keeps his distance.
It seemed like Urameshi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T3#
Urameshi lands a nice shot that snaps Nurmagabeeb's head back.
Nurmagabeeb fails in his attempt to clinch.
Urameshi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Nurmagabeeb stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nurmagabeeb takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Urameshi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nurmagabeeb.
Nurmagabeeb tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Urameshi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nurmagabeeb lands a nice looking body shot.
Urameshi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nurmagabeeb throws a hook to the side of Urameshi's head but Urameshi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nurmagabeeb jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Urameshi missing with a left hand there. Nurmagabeeb was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nurmagabeeb looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nurmagabeeb walks into a left hand.
Nice uppercut there from Urameshi.#T4#
Nurmagabeeb changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nurmagabeeb moves out of range as Urameshi strikes.
Nurmagabeeb takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nurmagabeeb on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Urameshi throws out a loose jab but Nurmagabeeb uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nurmagabeeb misses with a straight left.
Urameshi looks to land a right hand but Nurmagabeeb moved out of range.
Nurmagabeeb was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Urameshi punishes Nurmagabeeb's body with a nice straight punch.
Nurmagabeeb connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Urameshi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Urameshi thuds a left hand into Nurmagabeeb's body.
Urameshi connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Urameshi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nurmagabeeb is looking to counter punch.#TD#
Nurmagabeeb throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Urameshi tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Nurmagabeeb is in Urameshi's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yusuke Urameshi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Urameshi misses with a wild body shot.
Nurmagabeeb tries to close the distance and clinch up but Urameshi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Yusuke Urameshi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Urameshi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nurmagabeeb is looking to counter punch.
Nurmagabeeb takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nurmagabeeb takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Urameshi connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Urameshi scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Urameshi is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Urameshi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nurmagabeeb throws a shot from downtown. Urameshi moves away and avoids it.
Urameshi looks to land a right hand but Nurmagabeeb moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagabeeb takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A big right from Nurmagabeeb misses.
Urameshi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Urameshi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T1#
Urameshi throws the left hand but Nurmagabeeb avoids the punch easily.
Nurmagabeeb fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Urameshi on the side of the head.
Urameshi throws a body punch but Nurmagabeeb moves out of range.
Urameshi cracks Nurmagabeeb with a good jab.
Urameshi lands a body shot. #CL#
Nurmagabeeb rushes Urameshi and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Urameshi.
Nurmagabeeb tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Urameshi smiles and moves away.
Urameshi connects with the punch.
Urameshi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nurmagabeeb was well out of range. Poor timing from Urameshi.
Nurmagabeeb is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nurmagabeeb scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut! #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Urameshi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nurmagabeeb moves away.
A little feinted left hand from Nurmagabeeb on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Urameshi misses with a straight right.
Urameshi cracks Nurmagabeeb with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Urameshi lands with a straight right. Nurmagabeeb didn't see that one coming.
Nurmagabeeb missing with a left hand there. Urameshi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nurmagabeeb on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Urameshi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nurmagabeeb sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Urameshi staying out of range there.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Urameshi! But no joy.
Nurmagabeeb shoots in looking for a takedown. Urameshi tries to sprawl out of it but Nurmagabeeb keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Urameshi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nurmagabeeb lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Urameshi circles away quickly and effectively.
Nurmagabeeb takes a swing at Urameshi's ribcage but misses.
A nice side step and Urameshi releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T3#
A punch combination from Urameshi misses.
Urameshi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A little jabbing left from Urameshi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nurmagabeeb looks to land a left hand but Urameshi moved out of range nicely.
Urameshi misses with an uppercut.
A punch lands to the side of Nurmagabeeb 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Urameshi scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Nurmagabeeb fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Khalamedov Nurmagabeeb. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nurmagabeeb moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The fighters circle momentarily. Urameshi darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nurmagabeeb bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T4#
Nurmagabeeb throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Urameshi is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Nurmagabeeb with a body shot.
Nurmagabeeb dives in for a single leg takedown but Urameshi sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Nurmagabeeb walks into a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Urameshi lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Urameshi digs a good hook to Nurmagabeeb's body.
Nurmagabeeb tries to clinch but Urameshi is having none of it.
Yusuke Urameshi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nurmagabeeb. Urameshi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Urameshi leaves Nurmagabeeb with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Urameshi is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Nurmagabeeb with a body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nurmagabeeb takes one to the side of the head.
Khalamedov Nurmagabeeb has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jab, jab by Urameshi - just one landing.
Nurmagabeeb is looking to clinch but Urameshi is avoiding it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yusuke Urameshi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Urameshi winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yusuke Urameshi!
An out of breath Yusuke Urameshi thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Khalamedov Nurmagabeeb spoke after the fight, saying 'Even though I didn't win, training made me stronger. It was a good fight from a good opponent. I'll be back, though!'.

Event: EFC Fujiwara vs Ladd
Date: Apr 20, 2019

#R1#
Sheehy ducks under a wild hook from Nurmagabeeb.
A telegraphed right hand from Nurmagabeeb misses the target.
Sheehy throws a lazy right hand but Nurmagabeeb sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nurmagabeeb throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab from Sheehy does it's job there.
Nurmagabeeb looks to throw the jab but Sheehy is out of range.
Sheehy throws out a counter right but Nurmagabeeb avoids it with no problem.
Sheehy slips a jab and a cross from Nurmagabeeb.
A countering left hand to the body from Sheehy misses.
Sheehy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nurmagabeeb.
Nurmagabeeb takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nurmagabeeb throws a sloppy body shot
letting Sheehy counter with a right hand.
Sheehy tests Nurmagabeeb's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've been told by Nurmagabeeb's head coaches at Doherty's Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Sheehy connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CL2#
Sheehy rushes Nurmagabeeb and presses him up 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!#BC2#
Sheehy manages to break the clinch.
Nurmagabeeb avoids the head kick by Sheehy.
Sheehy listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T1#
Sheehy cracks Nurmagabeeb with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#TD#
Nurmagabeeb darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Nurmagabeeb throwing shots but Sheehy is blocking nicely. #SUB#
Nurmagabeeb is looking for a kimura here. #SUB2#
Sheehy has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Nurmagabeeb. Oh but Sheehy has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Nurmagabeeb goes limp - he's gone! Sheehy jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ethan Sheehy!
A very excited looking Ethan Sheehy made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Khalamedov Nurmagabeeb was interviewed post fight and said 'Even though I didn't win, training made me stronger. It was a good fight from a good opponent. I'll be back, though!'.

Event: EFC Pichushkin vs Fujiwara
Date: Mar 30, 2019

#R1##TD#
Paddy scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #SUB2#
Nurmagabeeb is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Paddy pulls his head out easily.
Nurmagabeeb is refusing to be controlled, as Paddy sits in half guard.
Paddy throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Paddy wants to control but Nurmagabeeb is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Nurmagabeeb is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Paddy pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Paddy is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Paddy is looking to advance position but Nurmagabeeb won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Nurmagabeeb actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Nurmagabeeb looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T1#
Nurmagabeeb is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Nurmagabeeb looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Nurmagabeeb is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Paddy pulls his head out easily.
Paddy passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Nurmagabeeb!
Nurmagabeeb can't escape the position.
Paddy has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Nurmagabeeb's face.
Paddy controlling the pace for now.
Nurmagabeeb is wriggling around trying to escape.
Paddy looking to control but Nurmagabeeb is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T2#
Nurmagabeeb keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Paddy tries to control but Nurmagabeeb wriggling away.
Nurmagabeeb is wriggling around trying to escape. #SUB#
Paddy goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Nurmagabeeb is on top in guard.
Nurmagabeeb lands a couple of digs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Nurmagabeeb avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Nurmagabeeb working some strikes from top position.
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!
Paddy trying to control the position. #T3#
Nurmagabeeb stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Paddy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nurmagabeeb trying to control the position from guard on top but Paddy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Paddy is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nurmagabeeb is aware though and is defending well.
Nurmagabeeb controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Paddy looking for subs off his back but Nurmagabeeb has passed one foot through into half guard. #SUB2#
Nurmagabeeb is looking for a kimura here. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Nurmagabeeb drops an elbow to the side of Paddy's head.
Paddy is trying to control but can't.
Nurmagabeeb looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Paddy with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB#
Paddy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nurmagabeeb pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Paddy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nurmagabeeb pulls his head out easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Nurmagabeeb is looking for a kimura but Paddy is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Nurmagabeeb to get the leverage.
Paddy punching from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Max Paddy will probably get the nod.
That's time! Paddy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Nurmagabeeb. Paddy does a little dance to reset his feet.#TD#
Paddy shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Nurmagabeeb's guard.#SUB2#
Nurmagabeeb looking for a triangle here. Paddy is fighting it but it looks tight! Nurmagabeeb pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Paddy is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Khalamedov Nurmagabeeb!
In his post fight interview, Khalamedov Nurmagabeeb gave a big smile as he said 'It was a good fight from a good opponent. I want to thank him. For now, onward and upward!'.

Event: EFC Stewart vs Pichushkin
Date: Mar 09, 2019

#R1#
Nurmagabeeb throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Half Assed counters with a lovely straight right hand!#TD2#
Nurmagabeeb drives through with a takedown into Half Assed's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Nurmagabeeb preventing the sweep.
Nurmagabeeb engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Let's hope that Nurmagabeeb has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Half Assed has an active guard here but Nurmagabeeb has managed to pass into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagabeeb is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T1#
Nurmagabeeb lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Half Assed is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Psycho’s Elites , so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Nurmagabeeb is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Half Assed blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nurmagabeeb.
Nurmagabeeb throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Nurmagabeeb trying to pass the guard but Half Assed defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nurmagabeeb is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB2#
Nurmagabeeb is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Half Assed doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Nurmagabeeb. #T2##SUB2#
Nurmagabeeb is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Nurmagabeeb not doing much here.
Nurmagabeeb trying to control the action but Half Assed is working from the bottom. #T3#
Nurmagabeeb prevents Half Assed from improving his position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#SUB2#
Nurmagabeeb is looking for a kimura but Half Assed is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Nurmagabeeb to get the leverage.
Half Assed taking some punishment here, with Nurmagabeeb in his half guard.
Half Assed won't allow Nurmagabeeb to pass to mount.
Half Assed is staying active underneath Nurmagabeeb, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Half Assed is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nurmagabeeb pulls his head out easily. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Nurmagabeeb staying out of range there.
Half Assed avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The fighters circling - Half Assed throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nurmagabeeb tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Half Assed manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nurmagabeeb tries for a takedown but Half Assed sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Half Assed throws a shot to the body.
Half Assed lands with a good body shot.
Nurmagabeeb looks to land a left hand but Half Assed moved out of range nicely.
Half Assed avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Half Assed throws a low kick but Nurmagabeeb avoids it.
Half Assed tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nurmagabeeb was well out of range. Poor timing from Half Assed.
Nurmagabeeb throws out a counter right but Half Assed avoids it with no problem.
Decent striking displayed by Half Assed there.
Nurmagabeeb swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Half Assed connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A shot to the liver by Half Assed. Beautiful body shot.
Half Assed lands a nice shot that snaps Nurmagabeeb's head back.
Nurmagabeeb swings for the body but Half Assed moves out of range.
Half Assed tried to counter with a leg kick but Nurmagabeeb avoided it.
Half Assed feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Nurmagabeebs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Nurmagabeeb throws a lazy uppercut
and Half Assed counters with a straight right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anti Half Assed dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Nurmagabeeb keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Half Assed is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nurmagabeeb can do to turn this around?
Half Assed misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Nurmagabeeb counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Half Assed tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Half Assed keeping moving, preventing Nurmagabeeb from controlling successfully.
Nurmagabeeb looking to sit in guard and control but Half Assed gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB#
Half Assed drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Nurmagabeeb dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Half Assed has momentary wrist control but Nurmagabeeb slips an elbow through the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Half Assed looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nurmagabeeb is one step ahead there.
Nurmagabeeb controlling from the top position. #T1##SUB#
Half Assed working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nurmagabeeb doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nurmagabeeb manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Half Assed wants to hit a switch here but Nurmagabeeb passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Half Assed there!
Nurmagabeeb lands a heavy elbow. #T2#
Nurmagabeeb landing strikes from the mount and Half Assed is in trouble!
Half Assed is bucking up trying to escape but Nurmagabeeb cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Half Assed is in all sorts of trouble here.
Khalamedov Nurmagabeeb has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nurmagabeeb can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Half Assed is looking to escape. #SUB2#
Nurmagabeeb goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Half Assed is on top in guard. #SUB#
Half Assed drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Nurmagabeeb dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Half Assed keeping moving, preventing Nurmagabeeb from controlling successfully. #T3#
Nurmagabeeb controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Nurmagabeeb trying to control but Half Assed is working from the bottom.
Nurmagabeeb is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Half Assed is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##SUB#
Half Assed is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Nurmagabeeb defends it well. #SUB2#
Nurmagabeeb looking for submissions off his back.#T4##SUB2#
Nurmagabeeb is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Half Assed pulls his head out easily.
Half Assed is looking to pass Nurmagabeeb's guard but actually Nurmagabeeb recovers to full guard.
Nurmagabeeb controls Half Assed momentarily but Half Assed frees himself.
Half Assed trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Half Assed is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Nurmagabeeb looking for a guillotine here but Half Assed defends easily.
Half Assed pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nurmagabeeb is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Khalamedov Nurmagabeeb showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Half Assed lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Half Assed. Nurmagabeeb does a little dance to reset his feet.
Half Assed dips to his left and cracks Nurmagabeeb with an uppercut!
A swing and a miss from Nurmagabeeb.
A quick step to the side and Half Assed tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Half Assed fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nurmagabeeb swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Half Assed makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Anti Half Assed is winning the standup battle so far.
Nurmagabeeb swings widly with a right hand
and Half Assed connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A big left from Half Assed misses.
Nurmagabeeb ducks right into an uppercut from Half Assed.
Half Assed digs a good body shot into Nurmagabeeb's ribs.
Half Assed connects with an inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Half Assed lands with a straight right. Nurmagabeeb didn't see that one coming.
A big left from Half Assed misses.
Nurmagabeeb fails in his attempt to clinch.
Khalamedov Nurmagabeeb is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nurmagabeeb looks to land a left hand but Half Assed moved out of range nicely.
Nurmagabeeb fails to land with a series of punches. #T1#
Nurmagabeeb takes one to the side of the head.
Half Assed throws a jab when Nurmagabeeb was well out of range.
Nurmagabeeb misses the shot to the body.
Half Assed throwing a counter right hand but Nurmagabeeb manages to avoid it.
Nurmagabeeb fails with an attempt to clinch.
Half Assed throwing a counter right hand but Nurmagabeeb manages to avoid it.
Nurmagabeeb tries to clinch there but Half Assed circles away.
Nice body punch from Nurmagabeeb.
Nurmagabeeb takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nurmagabeeb uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Half Assed.
Half Assed keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nurmagabeeb.
Half Assed just misses with a punch to the body.
Nurmagabeeb is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Half Assed fires out a quick counter leg kick but Nurmagabeeb just manages to avoid it.
Half Assed lands an overhand right.
Nurmagabeeb staying out of range there.
Nurmagabeeb throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nurmagabeeb is looking to clinch but Half Assed is avoiding it. #T2#
Half Assed swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Half Assed throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nurmagabeeb is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Half Assed throws out a powerful jab.#CUT#
It looks like Khalamedov Nurmagabeeb has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Half Assed misses with a left hand
and Nurmagabeeb counters with a straight right hand.
Half Assed misses with a series of wild punches.
The fighters circle momentarily. Half Assed darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nurmagabeeb thuds his right hand into Half Assed's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Half Assed bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Nurmagabeeb's head.
Half Assed ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nurmagabeeb moves away.
Half Assed uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nurmagabeeb.
Nurmagabeeb bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Half Assed takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Half Assed uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nurmagabeeb.
Half Assed scores with a leg kick. #T3#
Half Assed missing with a left hand there. Nurmagabeeb was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Half Assed misses with an uppercut. Nurmagabeeb saw that one coming.
Half Assed scores with a leg kick.
Nurmagabeeb tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Half Assed paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nurmagabeeb misses the jab.
Nurmagabeeb slips under a jab from Half Assed.
Nurmagabeeb throws a right hand that Half Assed ducks under and follows up with a left that Half Assed also avoids with ease.
Anti Half Assed is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Half Assed enables Nurmagabeeb to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Half Assed manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Nurmagabeeb throws an elbow that misses. Half Assed uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Nurmagabeeb's guard. Nice move by Half Assed!#REVR##SUB#
Half Assed drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Nurmagabeeb manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Half Assed has Nurmagabeeb in his guard.#REVB#
Nurmagabeeb controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T4##SUB#
Half Assed looking for a guillotine here but Nurmagabeeb defends easily. #SUB#
Nurmagabeeb got a little sloppy there for a moment and Half Assed has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nurmagabeeb has managed to get both his arms back between Half Assed's legs - danger averted.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Nurmagabeeb has gone for a leg lock! Half Assed slips out almost immediately though and dives into Nurmagabeeb's guard.#REVR#

And that's the end of the fight!
Anti Half Assed showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Half Assed has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anti Half Assed!
Khalamedov Nurmagabeeb spoke after the fight, saying 'Even though I didn't win, training made me stronger. It was a good fight from a good opponent. I'll be back, though!'.

Event: EFC Horowich vs Yoshida
Date: Feb 09, 2019

#R1#
A jab from Nurmagabeeb misses.
Half Assed scores with a crisp jab that stopped Nurmagabeeb in his tracks.
Nurmagabeeb uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Half Assed.
Nurmagabeeb misses with a series of wild punches.
Nurmagabeeb misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Half Assed.
Half Assed lands with a hook. Nurmagabeeb tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nurmagabeeb throws a hook but Half Assed avoids it easily.
A quick step to the side and Half Assed tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Half Assed thuds his right hand into Nurmagabeeb's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A big right from Half Assed misses.
Nurmagabeeb on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A jab from Half Assed misses.
Nurmagabeeb on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Half Assed walks into a left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Half Assed bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Nurmagabeeb's head.#CUT#
It looks like Khalamedov Nurmagabeeb has been cut.
Half Assed connects with a right hand. Nurmagabeeb shakes it off.
Nurmagabeeb slips under a jab.
Nurmagabeeb uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Half Assed. #T1#
Nurmagabeeb looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Half Assed slips a jab and a cross from Nurmagabeeb.
Nurmagabeeb swinging wildly here.
It looked like Half Assed wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A shot to the body from Half Assed misses #CL2#
and Nurmagabeeb counters by moving into the clinch.
Half Assed tries a body shot but Nurmagabeeb blocks it.
Half Assed fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Half Assed tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD2#
Nurmagabeeb manages to pull guard.
Nurmagabeeb pulls Half Assed in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Nurmagabeeb looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Half Assed showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Half Assed's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T2#
Half Assed stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nurmagabeeb swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Nurmagabeeb working for a triangle but Half Assed defends it easily.
Nurmagabeeb pulls Half Assed in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Nurmagabeeb looking for a guillotine here but Half Assed defends easily.
Half Assed looking to sit in guard and control but Nurmagabeeb gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T3##SUB#
Half Assed working for submissions but it's allowed Nurmagabeeb to get to half guard.
Half Assed is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Psycho’s Elites , so we'll see if he gets out of it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Half Assed is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nurmagabeeb lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Nurmagabeeb wants to free his trapped foot but Half Assed is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Half Assed looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Nurmagabeeb is looking for a kimura here.
Nurmagabeeb wants to take a breather but Half Assed is having none of it.
Nurmagabeeb throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Half Assed to regain full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Anti Half Assed will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Khalamedov Nurmagabeeb's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Nurmagabeeb misses with a hook. Half Assed ducked under it nicely.
Half Assed on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nurmagabeeb misses with a combination
and Half Assed counters with a right hand to the body.
Half Assed ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nurmagabeeb moves away.
A big right from Nurmagabeeb misses.
Half Assed lands with an overhand left.
Nurmagabeeb ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nurmagabeeb slips a jab and a cross from Half Assed.
Nurmagabeeb fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nurmagabeeb swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Anti Half Assed is winning the standup battle so far.
Nurmagabeeb pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Half Assed swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Half Assed misses with a hook. Nurmagabeeb ducked under it nicely.
Nurmagabeeb lands with a right hand.
Nurmagabeeb missing with a left hand there. Half Assed was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Half Assed lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Khalamedov Nurmagabeeb is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Half Assed lands an overhand right.#T1#
Half Assed throws a hook to the side of Nurmagabeeb's head but Nurmagabeeb sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Half Assed scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nurmagabeeb misses the shot to the body.
Nurmagabeeb stalks Half Assed and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Half Assed's face. Half Assed staggers backwards, shaken.
Nurmagabeeb misses with a wild combination.
Half Assed scores with a jab to the body.
Half Assed lands a jab to Nurmagabeeb's midsection.
Nurmagabeeb swings away with a body shot that misses
and Half Assed counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Half Assed takes a swing at Nurmagabeeb's ribcage but misses.
Half Assed misses with a looping right.
Nurmagabeeb is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Half Assed looks to throw the jab but Nurmagabeeb is out of range.
Nurmagabeeb lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Half Assed takes a jab right on the kisser.
Half Assed ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nurmagabeeb moves away.
Half Assed gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T2#
Half Assed scores with a jab to the body.
Nurmagabeeb slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Half Assed lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nurmagabeeb tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Half Assed paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nurmagabeeb 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.
Nurmagabeeb staying out of range there.
Nurmagabeeb just misses with a punch to the body.
Nurmagabeeb misses with an uppercut. Half Assed saw that one coming.
Half Assed is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Half Assed avoids the body shot from Nurmagabeeb.
Nurmagabeeb lands a jab to Half Assed's midsection.
Half Assed rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nurmagabeeb connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Half Assed ducks under a wild hook from Nurmagabeeb.
It looked like Half Assed wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A jab from Half Assed finds it's way through Nurmagabeeb's defenses.
Half Assed keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Half Assed dodges the punch combination from Nurmagabeeb. #T3##TD2#
Nurmagabeeb throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Half Assed tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Nurmagabeeb is in Half Assed's guard.
Half Assed keeping moving, preventing Nurmagabeeb from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Nurmagabeeb got a little sloppy there for a moment and Half Assed has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nurmagabeeb has managed to get both his arms back between Half Assed's legs - danger averted.
Nurmagabeeb throws a big right hand that misses.
Nurmagabeeb postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T4#
Nurmagabeeb stopping the sweep attempt from Half Assed.
Nurmagabeeb scoring with some ground and pound.
Nurmagabeeb slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB#
Half Assed isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Nurmagabeeb stacks Half Assed on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Nurmagabeeb!
Khalamedov Nurmagabeeb has got the better of the ground game so far.
Half Assed taking punishment in the form of punches.
Half Assed is trying to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Half Assed's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Khalamedov Nurmagabeeb showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Khalamedov Nurmagabeeb's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Half Assed scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Half Assed slips under a jab from Nurmagabeeb.
Nurmagabeeb throws a big shot that misses.
Nurmagabeeb swings for the body but Half Assed moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nurmagabeeb. Half Assed does a little dance to reset his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Half Assed misses the target.
Half Assed lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nurmagabeeb moves away from the strike by Half Assed.
Nurmagabeeb loads up on a big right hand but Half Assed slips the punch.
Half Assed lands a nice looking body shot.
A cross from Nurmagabeeb lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagabeeb fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Half Assed manages to avoid it.
Nurmagabeeb fails with the takedown
and Half Assed counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Half Assed keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Half Assed misses with a body shot.
Half Assed lands a jab to the nose.#T1#
Nurmagabeeb misses with an uppercut. Half Assed saw that one coming.
Half Assed fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nurmagabeeb takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Half Assed scores with a nice right hand.
Nurmagabeeb takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Half Assed throws an overhand right that lands on Nurmagabeeb's shoulder, as Nurmagabeeb tries to avoid the shot.
Half Assed lands a slapping body shot.
Nurmagabeeb looks to clinch
and Half Assed cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Half Assed throws a big shot that misses.
Half Assed ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nurmagabeeb tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Half Assed manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Half Assed tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nurmagabeeb was well out of range. Poor timing from Half Assed.
No joy there for Nurmagabeeb, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Half Assed scores with a crisp jab that stopped Nurmagabeeb in his tracks.
Half Assed scores with a body shot. #T2#
Nurmagabeeb gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Half Assed wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Half Assed scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Half Assed clobbers Nurmagabeeb with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nurmagabeeb looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nurmagabeeb throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nurmagabeeb has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Half Assed lands a nice shot that snaps Nurmagabeeb's head back.
Half Assed looks to land a left hand but Nurmagabeeb moved out of range nicely.
Half Assed misses with an uppercut. Nurmagabeeb saw that one coming.
Nurmagabeeb misses with a left hand
and Half Assed counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nurmagabeeb throws a jab when Half Assed was well out of range.
It looked like Half Assed was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Nurmagabeeb.
Nurmagabeeb just misses with a punch to the body.
Half Assed swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nurmagabeeb uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Half Assed.
Half Assed goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Half Assed is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nurmagabeeb. #T3#
Nurmagabeeb blocks a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Half Assed misses the target. #TD2#
Nurmagabeeb closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Half Assed to the mat! Half Assed manages to get full guard.
Nurmagabeeb connects with a couple of short punches.
Nurmagabeeb in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nurmagabeeb throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB#
Half Assed isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Nurmagabeeb stacks Half Assed on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Nurmagabeeb!
Half Assed looks to move to half guard but instead Nurmagabeeb has passed into mount! Damn!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Half Assed in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. #T4#
Half Assed is in a horrible position here. Nurmagabeeb smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Nurmagabeeb trying to control but Half Assed is having none of it.
Half Assed is looking to get to half guard.
Nurmagabeeb controlling the position easily from mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
Anti Half Assed showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Half Assed has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:28
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:29
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

Event: EFC Blaze vs Kishimoto
Date: Jan 12, 2019

#R1#
Nurmagabeeb has his takedown stuffed
and Nurmagabeeb takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#
It looks like Khalamedov Nurmagabeeb has been cut.
Wooten seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#CL2#
Wooten gets tackled into the cage by Nurmagabeeb. Nurmagabeeb maintains the clinch.
Nurmagabeeb keeps control of Wooten as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Nurmagabeeb tries to score a body lock takedown but Wooten shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Nurmagabeeb is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Wooten is defending well.
Kev Wooten has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khalamedov Nurmagabeeb.
Nurmagabeeb drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it. #BC#
Wooten breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Nurmagabeeb pushes Wooten up against the cage in a clinch.
Nurmagabeeb changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Wooten fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Khalamedov Nurmagabeeb seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nurmagabeeb shoots for a takedown but Wooten saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Wooten was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T1#
Wooten ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wooten uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Nurmagabeeb has time to react.
Wooten throws a series of punches but Nurmagabeeb avoids them all with ease.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wooten. Nurmagabeeb does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nurmagabeeb throws a combination. Wooten tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Wooten throws a sloppy body shot #TD2#
and Nurmagabeeb counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Nurmagabeeb trying to control the position from guard on top but Wooten is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nurmagabeeb controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Nurmagabeeb trying to control the position from guard on top but Wooten is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nurmagabeeb throws a big elbow that misses. #T2#
Nurmagabeeb working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Nurmagabeeb is stalling in the full guard.
Wooten wants to stand and escape but Nurmagabeeb is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Nurmagabeeb throws out a powerful jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nurmagabeeb misses with a double jab. #TD2#
Nurmagabeeb fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Wooten to the ground. Nurmagabeeb is now in Wooten's guard.
Nurmagabeeb landing some decent shots from guard.
Nurmagabeeb has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T3#
Nurmagabeeb scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Nurmagabeeb won't allow Wooten to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Nurmagabeeb drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Nurmagabeeb jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Nurmagabeeb in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nurmagabeeb landing some decent shots from guard.
Wooten has momentary wrist control but Nurmagabeeb slips an elbow through the middle.
Nurmagabeeb postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Wooten utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Wooten preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nurmagabeeb chips away with some ground and pound.#T4#
Wooten working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nurmagabeeb.
Nurmagabeeb wants to control from the top but Wooten keeps moving.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Nurmagabeeb throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wooten works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nurmagabeeb working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Wooten has momentary wrist control but Nurmagabeeb slips an elbow through the middle.
Nurmagabeeb in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nurmagabeeb working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Nurmagabeeb is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Nurmagabeeb trying to control the position from guard on top but Wooten is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wooten has momentary wrist control but Nurmagabeeb slips an elbow through the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Khalamedov Nurmagabeeb dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Khalamedov Nurmagabeeb's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Nurmagabeeb swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Wooten.
Wooten throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nurmagabeeb swings widly with a right hand
and Wooten counters with a straight right hand.
Nurmagabeeb lands a jab to the head.
Wooten throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wooten scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Wooten keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wooten displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Nurmagabeeb.
Wooten thinks about countering with a head kick.
Wooten lands with a kick to the temple. Nurmagabeeb shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #T1#
Nurmagabeeb throws a series of punches but Wooten moves out of range.
Wooten gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Nurmagabeeb.
Nurmagabeeb wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nurmagabeeb changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nurmagabeeb moves out of range as Wooten strikes.
Wooten displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Nurmagabeeb.
An attempted straight right counter from Wooten misses the target.
Kev Wooten is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wooten lands a really nice looking cross but Nurmagabeeb seems unphased. #T2##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Nurmagabeeb is working for takedown but Wooten is calmly controlling the position for now.
Kev Wooten has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khalamedov Nurmagabeeb.
Nurmagabeeb can't get the takedown. #BC#
Wooten breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nurmagabeeb shoots for a takedown but Wooten saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kev Wooten is winning the standup battle so far.
A left and a right from Nurmagabeeb both land. Nice combination.
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!#CL2#
Nurmagabeeb takes the fight into the clinch.
Wooten is trying to push Nurmagabeeb away but Nurmagabeeb has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#TD2#
Nurmagabeeb wants the takedown. Wooten is fighting it off but Nurmagabeeb persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Wooten's guard against the cage.#T3#
Nurmagabeeb throws a big right hand that misses.
Wooten knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nurmagabeeb on the ground.#SUB2#
Nurmagabeeb drops back looking for a leg! Wooten is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Wooten manages to kick Nurmagabeeb off! Nurmagabeeb jumps back into Wooten's guard.
Nurmagabeeb makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Wooten manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Wooten prevents a takedown attempt there.
Nurmagabeeb has Wooten pressed against the cage, preventing Wooten from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Nurmagabeeb changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Wooten fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Nurmagabeeb throws a body punch but Wooten moves out of range.
Wooten throws a big counter combination but Nurmagabeeb scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T4#
Nurmagabeeb misses with a body shot
and Wooten counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nurmagabeeb uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Wooten has time to react.#TD2#
Nurmagabeeb throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Wooten tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Nurmagabeeb is in Wooten's guard.#ES#
Wooten manages to escape and get back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nurmagabeeb tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Wooten swivels and escapes.
Wooten was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Wooten throws a body shot but no joy.
Nurmagabeeb fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Wooten avoids it really well and circles away.
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 Kev Wooten will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Khalamedov Nurmagabeeb's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Nurmagabeeb closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Wooten's guard.
Nurmagabeeb content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Nurmagabeeb is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Wooten is looking to stand up but Nurmagabeeb isn't so interested in that idea.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagabeeb wants to control from the top but Wooten keeps moving.
Nurmagabeeb content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T1#
Nurmagabeeb throws a big elbow that misses.
Nurmagabeeb postures up and lands a big shot to Wooten's brow.
Wooten has momentary wrist control but Nurmagabeeb slips an elbow through the middle.
Nurmagabeeb connects with a couple of short punches.
Wooten is looking to stand up but Nurmagabeeb isn't so interested in that idea.
Nurmagabeeb trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nurmagabeeb throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Nurmagabeeb throwing strikes from guard but Wooten blocks nicely.
Nurmagabeeb with a nice head shot there.
Khalamedov Nurmagabeeb has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nurmagabeeb sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Wooten's guard. #T2#
Nurmagabeeb winds up and cracks Wooten with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Nurmagabeeb lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Nurmagabeeb is looking to take a break and control but Wooten is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nurmagabeeb lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Nurmagabeeb is looking to take a break and control but Wooten is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nurmagabeeb looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T3#
Wooten keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Nurmagabeeb scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Nurmagabeeb lands strikes from half guard.
Nurmagabeeb stops Wooten from getting back to his feet.
Nurmagabeeb looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Wooten with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Nurmagabeeb scoring with strikes to the body and head. #ROC2#
Wooten is rocked!
Nurmagabeeb has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ground and pound from Nurmagabeeb.
Oh Wooten is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nurmagabeeb takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nurmagabeeb lands a big elbow - Wooten is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Nurmagabeeb!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Khalamedov Nurmagabeeb!
A victorious Khalamedov Nurmagabeeb thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: SyFi 130
Date: Nov 18, 2018

#R1#
Nurmagabeeb shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Warring eats them both and turns towards Nurmagabeeb to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Nurmagabeeb misses with an uppercut
and Warring counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#
It looks like Khalamedov Nurmagabeeb has been cut.
Warring scores with a jab.
Nurmagabeeb shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Warring as he avoids it easily.
Nurmagabeeb avoids a punch combination nicely.
Warring has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Warring there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nurmagabeeb fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nurmagabeeb showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Warring.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A punch combination from Nurmagabeeb misses.
Warring slips a jab from Nurmagabeeb.
Nurmagabeeb tries to close the distance and clinch up but Warring swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nurmagabeeb wants to clinch but Warring slips to the side
and Warring counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1##TD2#
Warring gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Nurmagabeeb to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Nurmagabeeb lands a couple of digs.
Nurmagabeeb looking to pass the guard.
Nurmagabeeb cracks Warring with a solid left hand.#SUB2#
Nurmagabeeb drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Nurmagabeeb jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Warring 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.
Nurmagabeeb is looking to work some ground and pound but Warring has wrist control.
Nurmagabeeb working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Nurmagabeeb postures up in Warring's guard and throws a big left but Warring blocks it. #T2#
Nurmagabeeb looking to sit in guard and control but Warring gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2#
Nurmagabeeb has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Warring can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Nurmagabeeb keeping moving, preventing Warring from controlling successfully.
Warring is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Fit-Out that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Warring wants to stand and escape but instead Nurmagabeeb has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Nurmagabeeb stands and throws Warring's legs to the side, diving into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Warring tries to bench press Nurmagabeeb off him but Nurmagabeeb keeps the position. #T3#
Nurmagabeeb in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Nurmagabeeb wants to lay and pray for a moment but Warring keeps working.
Sloppy strikes there by Nurmagabeeb.
Warring is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Nurmagabeeb working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Warring is trying to control Nurmagabeeb's posture but Nurmagabeeb avoids it. #SUB2#
Nurmagabeeb looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Warring is trying to improve his position.
Nurmagabeeb landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Warring is trying to escape the position but Nurmagabeeb is controlling the position.
Warring is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Nurmagabeeb off and has taken his back!
Nurmagabeeb trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Warring tries to keep control of the position but Nurmagabeeb is staying busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Khalamedov Nurmagabeeb dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Khalamedov Nurmagabeeb's cut.
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#
Nurmagabeeb fails with the takedown.
Nurmagabeeb throws out a loose jab but Warring uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nurmagabeeb throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Warring's waist but Warring gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nurmagabeeb off to one side.
An attempted straight right counter from Warring misses the target.
Nurmagabeeb misses with a body shot.
Nurmagabeeb tries to clinch but Warring is having none of it.
Warring looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Warring connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Nurmagabeeb's hands.
The fighters circling - Nurmagabeeb throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nurmagabeeb misses with a takedown
and Warring counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ross Warring has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khalamedov Nurmagabeeb.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagabeeb closes the distance looking to clinch
and Warring counters with a stiff right hand.
Nurmagabeeb lands with a nice body punch. #T1#
Nurmagabeeb walks into a left hand. #CUT#
That has opened up Khalamedov Nurmagabeeb's cut even more.
Nurmagabeeb misses with a looping left.
It looked like Warring wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A decent looking cross lands there for Nurmagabeeb.
Nurmagabeeb swings widly with a right hand
and Warring counters with a nice uppercut.
Nurmagabeeb throws an ugly left hook that misses #KD#
and Warring counters with a crisp right hand that drops Nurmagabeeb! Warring lets Nurmagabeeb back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#
Nurmagabeeb is rocked!
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!
Warring plants his feet and throws a brutal three punch combo that sends Nurmagabeeb swiftly into unconsciousness! Right, left, right! Boom, boom, boom! Nurmagabeeb face plants, battered and bloodied! He might never be the same again after that finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ross Warring!
In his post fight interview, Ross Warring started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
Khalamedov Nurmagabeeb spoke after the fight, saying 'Even though I didn't win, training made me stronger. It was a good fight from a good opponent. I'll be back, though!'.

Event: WeInSyd 36
Date: Oct 31, 2018

#R1#
Nurmagabeeb lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vieira circles away quickly and effectively.#TD2#
Vieira drives through with a takedown into Nurmagabeeb's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#ES#
Nurmagabeeb has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Vieira has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Vieira tries to pull guard but Nurmagabeeb won't allow it. #BC#
Nurmagabeeb pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nurmagabeeb throws a body punch but Vieira moves out of range.
Nurmagabeeb loads up on a big right hand but Vieira slips the punch.
Vieira swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Vieira has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Nurmagabeeb fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vieira manages to avoid it.
Vieira shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Nurmagabeeb defends it nicely.
Nurmagabeeb lunges at Vieira with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Vieira's hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vieira looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Vieira has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Vieira there as he acknowledges the shot.
A slow jab from Nurmagabeeb misses its intended target.
Nurmagabeeb cracks a nice hook into Vieira's ribs.#T1#
Vieira throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nurmagabeeb sizes up Vieira with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nurmagabeeb throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Vieira.
Nurmagabeeb swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A swing and a miss from Nurmagabeeb.
Khalamedov Nurmagabeeb is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vieira has his takedown stuffed
and Nurmagabeeb counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Khalamedov Nurmagabeeb has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricardinho Vieira.
Vieira closes the distance and clinches up with Nurmagabeeb, looking for a takedown. Vieira pushes Nurmagabeeb against the cage but Nurmagabeeb circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Vieira keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nurmagabeeb.#TD2#
Nurmagabeeb gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Vieira to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Vieira postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Nurmagabeeb wants to stand up but Vieira is controlling him.
Vieira wants to control from the top but Nurmagabeeb keeps moving.
Vieira wants to pass the guard but Nurmagabeeb is keeping the position.
Nurmagabeeb is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at 3Band MMA ($700/week) that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.#T2#
Nurmagabeeb is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Vieira is controlling him.
Vieira wants to pass the guard but Nurmagabeeb is keeping the position.
Nurmagabeeb wants to get back to his feet but Vieira passes into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Nurmagabeeb is defending against the submission attempts here by Vieira.
Vieira winds up and cracks Nurmagabeeb with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Vieira wants to control but Nurmagabeeb is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Vieira is trying for a kimura here. Nurmagabeeb looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Vieira wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ricardinho Vieira!
Khalamedov Nurmagabeeb was interviewed post fight and said 'Even though I didn't win, training made me stronger. It was a good fight from a good opponent. I'll be back, though!'.

Event: SyFi 113
Date: Oct 07, 2018

#R1#
Nurmagabeeb misses with a body shot.
Nurmagabeeb throws a body punch but At Night moves out of range.
At Night looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Nurmagabeeb is fending him off so far but At Night persists. Nope, Nurmagabeeb circles away and we're back to standing.
At Night keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nurmagabeeb.
Nurmagabeeb tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but At Night was well out of range. Poor timing from Nurmagabeeb.#TD2#
Nurmagabeeb gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES#
Nurmagabeeb pushes At Night off and scrambles back to his feet.
Nurmagabeeb misses with a body punch #TD2#
so At Night counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nurmagabeeb preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
At Night prevents Nurmagabeeb from getting back to his feet.
At Night loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as At Night accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
At Night postures up in Nurmagabeeb's guard and throws a big left but Nurmagabeeb blocks it.
Nurmagabeeb is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Spartans Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
At Night stops Nurmagabeeb from standing up.
At Night throwing strikes but missing.
Nurmagabeeb wants to stand but At Night is controlling the position. #T1##REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
At Night fails with the takedown.
At Night fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Khalamedov Nurmagabeeb has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ariel At Night.
At Night misses with a looping left.
Nurmagabeeb loads up on a big right hand but At Night slips the punch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by At Night.
At Night has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#TD2#
At Night dives in and scores a takedown into Nurmagabeeb's guard.#T2#
Nurmagabeeb wants to get back to his feet but At Night is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
At Night throwing strikes from guard but Nurmagabeeb blocks nicely.
Nurmagabeeb can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as At Night controls the pace.
Nurmagabeeb wants to stand and escape but At Night is having none of it.
At Night working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
At Night prevents Nurmagabeeb from getting back to his feet.
At Night has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nurmagabeeb throws a lazy right hand but At Night sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And At Night tries to counter it with a takedown but Nurmagabeeb pushes his down on his head and steps out.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Nurmagabeeb uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from At Night.
Nurmagabeeb throws the left hand but At Night avoids the punch easily.
Nurmagabeeb misses with a body shot. #T3#
At Night ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
At Night shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Nurmagabeeb defends it nicely.
Nurmagabeeb's hands are dropping dangerously low here and At Night connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Nurmagabeeb scrambles back to his feet.
At Night closes the distance and clinches up with Nurmagabeeb, looking for a takedown. At Night pushes Nurmagabeeb against the cage but Nurmagabeeb circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
At Night ducks under a wild hook from Nurmagabeeb.
Despite the aggression on At Night's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Nurmagabeeb looks to land a left hand but At Night moved out of range nicely.
At Night swings widly with a right hand
and Nurmagabeeb counters with a straight right hand.#TD2#
At Night closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - At Night lands in his opponent's guard.
At Night throws a big elbow that misses.
At Night is looking to work some ground and pound but Nurmagabeeb has wrist control.#T4#
Nurmagabeeb is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst At Night is controlling him.
At Night throwing strikes from guard but Nurmagabeeb blocks nicely.
At Night stops Nurmagabeeb from standing up.
At Night throwing strikes from guard but Nurmagabeeb blocks nicely. #ES#
Nurmagabeeb is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nurmagabeeb tries to break the clinch but At Night is controlling the position.
At Night jumps guard but Nurmagabeeb stands there with At Night around his waist. At Night gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #TD2#
At Night has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Nurmagabeeb clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
At Night misses with punches from the back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Khalamedov Nurmagabeeb will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
At Night defending well as Nurmagabeeb loads up on a big left hand.
At Night fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nurmagabeeb on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Khalamedov Nurmagabeeb is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
At Night shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Nurmagabeeb as he jumps to the side.
At Night lands with a shot to the body.
At Night moves out of range as Nurmagabeeb strikes.
Nurmagabeeb throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
At Night avoids the body shot from Nurmagabeeb.
Nurmagabeeb throws a big shot that misses.
At Night shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Nurmagabeeb as he jumps to the side.
Khalamedov Nurmagabeeb has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ariel At Night.
At Night closes the distance and clinches up with Nurmagabeeb, looking for a takedown. At Night pushes Nurmagabeeb against the cage but Nurmagabeeb circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD2#
At Night fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Nurmagabeeb sprawls well initially but At Night persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #T1#
At Night prevents Nurmagabeeb from standing back up.
At Night missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
At Night working Nurmagabeeb over with strikes.
At Night prevents Nurmagabeeb from standing back up. #ES#
Nurmagabeeb manages to escape and get back to his feet!
At Night shoots in for a takedown but Nurmagabeeb shows good takedown defense.
Nurmagabeeb appears to be looking for a big counter.
Nurmagabeeb throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck At Night on the side of the head.
Nurmagabeeb throws a shot from downtown. At Night moves away and avoids it.
Khalamedov Nurmagabeeb is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
At Night swings and misses with a hook to the body.
At Night misses with a takedown
and Nurmagabeeb connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from At Night.
At Night takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T2#
Nurmagabeeb fails to land with a series of punches.
Nurmagabeeb throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nurmagabeeb takes a swing at At Night's ribcage but misses.
At Night is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Nurmagabeeb throws a nice looking combination but At Night bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
At Night misses with a straight right.
Nurmagabeeb misses with a straight left.
Nurmagabeeb looks to throw the jab but At Night is out of range. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by At Night.
At Night lands a decent elbow from side control. #ES#
Nurmagabeeb explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Nurmagabeeb missing with a left hand there. At Night was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
At Night moves out of range of the strikes.#T3#
Nurmagabeeb throws a shot from downtown. At Night moves away and avoids it.
Nurmagabeeb keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from At Night.
Nurmagabeeb ducks down and throws a hook to the body but At Night moves away.
At Night avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nurmagabeeb keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nurmagabeeb throws a right and a left that both miss.
At Night tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
At Night takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Khalamedov Nurmagabeeb is winning the standup battle so far.
At Night slips a straight right by Nurmagabeeb.
At Night slips a jab and a cross from Nurmagabeeb.
Nurmagabeeb throws out a loose jab but At Night uses good head movement to avoid it.
At Night misses with a hook
and Nurmagabeeb counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps At Night thinking.
At Night lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nurmagabeeb. At Night does a little dance to reset his feet.
At Night shoots in but no luck this time.
At Night fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Khalamedov Nurmagabeeb seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Nice cross by Nurmagabeeb.
At Night dodges the punch combination from Nurmagabeeb.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nurmagabeeb swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nurmagabeeb looks to land a left hand but At Night moved out of range nicely.
Some wild striking there from Nurmagabeeb.
At Night dives in for a single leg takedown but Nurmagabeeb sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
At Night uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nurmagabeeb.
Nurmagabeeb connects with a nice looking jab.
At Night takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nice cross by At Night.
Nurmagabeeb misses with a body shot.
Nurmagabeeb displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from At Night.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Khalamedov Nurmagabeeb dominated that second round.
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. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
At Night scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
At Night not landing any meaningful shots this time.
At Night looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Nurmagabeeb with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
At Night thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nurmagabeeb taking some punishment here, with At Night in his half guard. #SUB#
At Night thows an elbow strike that misses. Nurmagabeeb gets hold of full guard and has managed to get a loose guillotine attempt. At Night doesn't seem too bothered but Nurmagabeeb quickly shifts his position and has tightened the hold! At Night is in big trouble now - he's going a funny colour - he's tapping out! Nice finish there! At Night really should have spotted the danger earlier though... either incompetence or over-confidence has resulted in a big L on his record.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Khalamedov Nurmagabeeb!
A victorious Khalamedov Nurmagabeeb thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: SyFi 104
Date: Sep 16, 2018

#R1#
A combination from Nurmagabeeb does no damage.
Snowdon looks to score with a jab to the body but Nurmagabeeb is just out of range.
Snowdon throws a leg kick which misses Nurmagabeeb's front leg but catches the back leg as Nurmagabeeb tries to avoid it.
Nurmagabeeb shoots in but Snowdon avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Snowdon lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nurmagabeeb circles away quickly and effectively.#CL2#
Nurmagabeeb fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Snowdon, pushing him back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Snowdon.
Snowdon misses with some punches.
Nurmagabeeb goes for a takedown in the clinch but Snowdon prevents it.
Nurmagabeeb wants a takedown.
William Snowdon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khalamedov Nurmagabeeb.
A head punch on the inside from Snowdon fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Snowdon.#TD2#
Nurmagabeeb tightens his grip and picks Snowdon up, before dumping him to the ground. Snowdon manages to land in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Snowdon keeping moving, preventing Nurmagabeeb from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Nurmagabeeb avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Nurmagabeeb missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T1#
Snowdon keeping moving, preventing Nurmagabeeb from controlling successfully.
Snowdon seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Snowdon is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Snowdon is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Nurmagabeeb frees his head nicely. Oh but Snowdon has switched to an armbar! Nurmagabeeb is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). William Snowdon!
During a confident post fight interview, William Snowdon thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Khalamedov Nurmagabeeb spoke after the fight, saying 'Even though I didn't win, training made me stronger. It was a good fight from a good opponent. I'll be back, though!'.

Event: WeInSyd 26
Date: Aug 22, 2018

#R1#
Shark throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #TD2#
Nurmagabeeb closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Shark's guard.
Nurmagabeeb wants to pass the guard but Shark is keeping the position.
Nurmagabeeb loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
My spies in Doherty's Gym inform me that Nurmagabeeb has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Nurmagabeeb throws a big right hand that misses.
Nurmagabeeb wants to control from the top but Shark keeps moving. #SUB2#
Nurmagabeeb drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Shark dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Shark slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Shark got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nurmagabeeb has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Shark has managed to get both his arms back between Nurmagabeeb's legs - danger averted.#T1##SUB2#
Nurmagabeeb looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Nurmagabeeb is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Shark frees his head nicely. Oh but Nurmagabeeb has switched to an armbar! Shark is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Khalamedov Nurmagabeeb!
In his post fight interview, Khalamedov Nurmagabeeb started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
Power Shark was interviewed post fight and said 'Bullshit!'.

Event: SyFi 85
Date: Aug 04, 2018

#R1#
Banks walks into a jab.
Banks shoots in but no luck this time.
Nurmagabeeb scores with a sloppy right hand. Banks should have avoided that one.
Nurmagabeeb scores with a body shot.
Nurmagabeeb scores with a decent looking hook.
Banks steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nurmagabeeb.
Banks has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Banks takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nurmagabeeb lands with a good body shot.
Banks shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Nurmagabeeb defends it nicely.
Nurmagabeeb takes a swing at Banks's ribcage but misses.
Banks appears to be looking for a big counter.
Banks misses with a hook. Nurmagabeeb ducked under it nicely.
Banks on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
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!
Nurmagabeeb throws a body shot but no joy.
Nurmagabeeb cracks a nice hook into Banks's ribs.
Nurmagabeeb lands with a good body shot.#T1#
Nurmagabeeb scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nurmagabeeb feints a jab promting Banks to slip. Nurmagabeeb then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Banks slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Nurmagabeeb lands a right hook to the body.
Nurmagabeeb wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nurmagabeeb just misses with a punch to the body.
Nurmagabeeb tests Banks's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Banks walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nurmagabeeb misses with a wild combination.
As Nurmagabeeb looks to move away, Banks throws a big counter combo but Nurmagabeeb just gets out of the way.
Banks tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nurmagabeeb manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nurmagabeeb is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
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!
Banks gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Nurmagabeeb.
Nurmagabeeb connects with a body shot.
Nurmagabeeb with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T2#
Banks takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nurmagabeeb throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Banks stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Banks is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Nurmagabeeb.
Nurmagabeeb cracks Banks with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Banks gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nurmagabeeb is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Banks had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Nurmagabeeb darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Banks darts in looking for a takedown but Nurmagabeeb gets double underhooks and turns Banks into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ian Banks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nurmagabeeb scores with a jab to the head.
Banks takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nurmagabeeb looks to land a combination. Banks sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Nurmagabeeb lands with a cross.
Khalamedov Nurmagabeeb seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nurmagabeeb throws a shot to the body.
Banks moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nurmagabeeb displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Banks. #T3##KD2#
Nurmagabeeb lands a left and a right that send Banks crashing to the mat, dazed. Nurmagabeeb thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#
Banks is rocked!
You can follow us on Twitter at...Ooooooh Banks got wobbled bad by a big combination! Nurmagabeeb presses forward with punches and knees until Banks stumbles to the ground! The ref watches Banks closely before deciding to step in and end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Khalamedov Nurmagabeeb!
After the fight, Khalamedov Nurmagabeeb was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: SyFi 75
Date: Jul 13, 2018

#R1#
Nurmagabeeb lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kankunnen at a distance.
Kankunnen definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nurmagabeeb. Kankunnen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nurmagabeeb scores with a jab. Kankunnen acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kankunnen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nurmagabeeb lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nurmagabeeb misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kankunnen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nurmagabeeb.
Kankunnen feinted with a counter takedown.
Nurmagabeeb thuds a left hand into Kankunnen's body.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Kankunnen.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!
Nurmagabeeb is not content to let Kankunnen control the position.
Nurmagabeeb can't do much from the bottom here.
Nurmagabeeb is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Kankunnen is staying active.#T1#
Kankunnen scores with punches from side control.
Kankunnen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nurmagabeeb keeps working.
Kankunnen lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Nurmagabeeb is working to avoid the ground and pound but Kankunnen connects with a decent elbow.
Nurmagabeeb can't do much from the bottom here.
Nurmagabeeb is not content to let Kankunnen control the position.
Nurmagabeeb is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T2#
You can see the frustration on Nurmagabeeb's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kankunnen fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Nurmagabeeb told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Kankunnen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Nurmagabeeb can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Kankunnen goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Nurmagabeeb rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Kankunnen's guard! Nice work there by Nurmagabeeb!
Nurmagabeeb working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Nurmagabeeb throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB#
Kankunnen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nurmagabeeb defends it easily.
Kankunnen can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Nurmagabeeb controls the pace.#T3#
Kankunnen keeping moving, preventing Nurmagabeeb from controlling successfully.
Kankunnen wants to stand up but Nurmagabeeb is controlling him.
Kankunnen keeping moving, preventing Nurmagabeeb from controlling successfully.
Kankunnen on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kankunnen tries to get out of the position.
Nurmagabeeb is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Nurmagabeeb lands a couple of digs.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Nurmagabeeb wants to control from the top but Kankunnen keeps moving.
Nurmagabeeb might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kankunnen haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nurmagabeeb scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kankunnen doesn't seem bothered though. #TD#
Kankunnen scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Kankunnen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kankunnen wants to free his trapped foot but Nurmagabeeb is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Nurmagabeeb actively working from the bottom here.
Nurmagabeeb is trying to maintain the position but Kankunnen is very close to passing his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Khalamedov Nurmagabeeb will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Nurmagabeeb scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nurmagabeeb tests Kankunnen's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL2#
Nurmagabeeb instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Nurmagabeeb breaks the clinch.
A shot to the liver by Nurmagabeeb. Beautiful body shot.
Tori Kankunnen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nurmagabeeb connects with a nice looking jab.
Nurmagabeeb fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kankunnen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nurmagabeeb is looking to clinch.
Kankunnen really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#TD#
Kankunnen looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
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!#SUB2#
Nurmagabeeb is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kankunnen controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T1#
Kankunnen postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kankunnen stands and throws Nurmagabeeb's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Kankunnen working away.
Nurmagabeeb is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kankunnen off and has taken his back!#SUB2#
Kankunnen defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Nurmagabeeb's arms. #SUB2#
Kankunnen is looking to escape but he's done so without protecting himself and Nurmagabeeb manages to counter with a nice rear naked choke! Kankunnen is in trouble and he's forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Khalamedov Nurmagabeeb!
Post fight, Khalamedov Nurmagabeeb stared into the camera and said 'It was a good fight from a good opponent. I want to thank him. For now, onward and upward!'.

Event: SyFi 64
Date: Jun 16, 2018

#R1#
Odinson misses with a straight left.
Nurmagabeeb tries to counter with a takedown but Odinson is quick to defend against it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Odinson.
Odinson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A big right from Odinson misses.
Odinson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nurmagabeeb tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Some wild striking there from Odinson.
Nurmagabeeb changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Odinson tries to avoid it but Nurmagabeeb manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Odinson to the ground. Odinson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Odinson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nurmagabeeb appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Odinson throws a body punch but Nurmagabeeb moves out of range.
Nurmagabeeb appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Nurmagabeeb misses with a wild combination.
Nurmagabeeb shoots in for a double leg but Odinson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nurmagabeeb uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Odinson.#T1#
Odinson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Thor Odinson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Odinson catches Nurmagabeeb with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Nurmagabeeb is defended easily by Odinson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Khalamedov Nurmagabeeb. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Odinson scores with a nice strike.
Odinson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Nurmagabeeb has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Odinson throws a leg kick #TD#
and Nurmagabeeb counters with a takedown into side control.
We've been hearing that Nurmagabeeb has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Odinson tries to improve position but can't.
Nurmagabeeb trying to control the action but Odinson is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Nurmagabeeb goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Odinson rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Nurmagabeeb's guard! Nice work there by Odinson! #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Odinson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Odinson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Nurmagabeeb pulls Odinson in close to prevent any damage. #SUB#
Odinson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nurmagabeeb has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Odinson has managed to get both his arms back between Nurmagabeeb's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Nurmagabeeb working for a triangle but Odinson defends it easily. #SUB#
Nurmagabeeb has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Odinson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T3#
Odinson trying to stand up but can't free himself from Nurmagabeeb's guard.
Nurmagabeeb keeping moving, preventing Odinson from controlling successfully.
Odinson is stalling in the full guard.
Odinson wanted to stand there but Nurmagabeeb had control of the position.
Odinson trying to control but Nurmagabeeb is working from the bottom. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Nurmagabeeb throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Nurmagabeeb lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##ES2#
Odinson uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Odinson tries to bum rush Nurmagabeeb with a series of wild strikes but Nurmagabeeb uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nurmagabeeb attempts a counter takedown but Odinson avoids it well and moves away.
Nurmagabeeb fails to land the takedown.
Odinson throws out a counter right but Nurmagabeeb avoids it with no problem.
Odinson lands a nice hook to Nurmagabeeb's body. Nurmagabeeb takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thor Odinson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Odinson lands a nice shot that snaps Nurmagabeeb's head back.
Odinson scores with a three punch combo! #CUT2#
It looks like Khalamedov Nurmagabeeb has been cut.
Odinson lands a head shot.
Nurmagabeeb just misses with a punch to the body.
Odinson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Odinson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Odinson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nurmagabeeb slips under a jab.
Nurmagabeeb misses with a jab, cross combination.
Odinson throws a big shot that misses.
Jab, jab by Odinson - just one landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nurmagabeeb fails to land with a series of punches.
Odinson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nurmagabeeb takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #T1#
A nice leg kick lands there from Odinson.
Odinson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Odinson.
A good leg kick by Odinson.
Odinson scores with a jab.
Odinson scores with a decent looking hook.
Odinson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Odinson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
That kick from Odinson tenderised Nurmagabeeb's leg. Nurmagabeeb is trying to keep his angry face on.
Thor Odinson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Odinson looks to land a right hand but Nurmagabeeb moved out of range.
Nurmagabeeb drops down looking for a counter takedown but Odinson sprawls and moves away.
No joy there for Odinson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nurmagabeeb drops down looking for a counter takedown but Odinson sprawls and moves away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nurmagabeeb keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Odinson.
Nurmagabeeb slips a jab from Odinson.#T2#
Odinson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Odinson lands the left hand.
Odinson swings for the body but Nurmagabeeb moves out of range.
Nurmagabeeb changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Odinson has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Nurmagabeeb is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Nurmagabeeb takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Odinson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Odinson works Nurmagabeeb's body with a nice hook.
Nurmagabeeb takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Odinson throws a front kick aimed at Nurmagabeeb's knee but Nurmagabeeb avoids it well.
Nurmagabeeb attempts a counter takedown but Odinson avoids it well and moves away.
Odinson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Odinson lands a body shot.
Nurmagabeeb slips a jab and a cross from Odinson.
Odinson throws a hook but Nurmagabeeb avoids it easily.
Nurmagabeeb half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Odinson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Thor Odinson seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T3#
Nurmagabeeb blocks a head kick by Odinson.
Nurmagabeeb attempts a counter takedown but Odinson avoids it well and moves away.
Odinson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Odinson.
Nurmagabeeb avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Nurmagabeeb appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Odinson fails to land with a series of punches.
Odinson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Odinson connects with a nice looking jab.
Odinson staying out of range there.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Odinson.
Odinson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Odinson does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Nurmagabeeb half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Odinson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nice defenses there by Nurmagabeeb.#T4#
Odinson throws a head kick that Nurmagabeeb semi-blocks.
Odinson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Nurmagabeeb's sensitive parts.
Odinson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nurmagabeeb sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Odinson cracks Nurmagabeeb with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Odinson looks to land a right hand but Nurmagabeeb moved out of range.
Odinson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Nurmagabeeb's sensitive parts.
Jab, jab by Odinson - just one landing.
Odinson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nurmagabeeb blocks a low kick nicely.
Nurmagabeeb half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Nurmagabeeb blocks a leg kick.
Odinson misses with an uppercut. Nurmagabeeb saw that one coming.
Nurmagabeeb half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Odinson stuffs the takedown.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Odinson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nurmagabeeb drops down looking for a counter takedown but Odinson sprawls and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thor Odinson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Khalamedov Nurmagabeeb's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Nurmagabeeb takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Odinson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nurmagabeeb is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Odinson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nurmagabeeb looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A punch lands to the side of Nurmagabeeb 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Odinson throws a shot from downtown. Nurmagabeeb moves away and avoids it.
Nurmagabeeb tries to counter with a takedown but Odinson is quick to defend against it.
Khalamedov Nurmagabeeb is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Odinson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nurmagabeeb.
Nurmagabeeb tries to move into range but Odinson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nice cross by Odinson.
Odinson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Nurmagabeeb in his tracks.
Odinson scores with a jab to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nurmagabeeb avoids the head kick by Odinson.
Odinson misses with a hook.#T1#
Odinson misses with a body shot.
Nurmagabeeb fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A shot to the liver by Odinson. Beautiful body shot.
Nurmagabeeb gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Odinson.
Odinson thumps Nurmagabeeb with a low kick.
Nurmagabeeb takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A telegraphed right hand from Odinson misses the target.
Odinson cracks Nurmagabeeb with an open hand slap.
Odinson throws a body shot but no joy.
Nurmagabeeb fails with the takedown.#T2#
Odinson scores with a hook.
Nurmagabeeb has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Nurmagabeeb there as he acknowledges the shot.
Odinson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Odinson. Nurmagabeeb does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nurmagabeeb changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Nurmagabeeb throws a hook to the side of Odinson's head but Odinson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nurmagabeeb uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Odinson.
Nurmagabeeb feinted with a counter takedown.
A slapping leg kick lands for Odinson.
A head kick by Odinson misses #TD#
and Nurmagabeeb counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Nurmagabeeb trying to control the position from guard on top but Odinson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nurmagabeeb stops Odinson from standing up. #T3#
Nurmagabeeb throwing strikes from guard but Odinson blocks nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nurmagabeeb landing some decent shots from guard.
Odinson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB#
Nurmagabeeb drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Odinson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Nurmagabeeb has Odinson in his guard.#REVB#
Odinson wanted to stand there but Nurmagabeeb had control of the position. #SUB#
Nurmagabeeb escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Odinson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T4##SUB#
Nurmagabeeb is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Odinson defends well.#SUB#
Nurmagabeeb had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Odinson defends it easily.
Thor Odinson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#SUB#
Odinson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nurmagabeeb has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Odinson has managed to get both his arms back between Nurmagabeeb's legs - danger averted.
Khalamedov Nurmagabeeb has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nurmagabeeb not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

And that's the end of the fight!
Thor Odinson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Odinson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 26:30
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 26:30
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thor Odinson!
During a confident post fight interview, Thor Odinson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
The defeated Khalamedov Nurmagabeeb had this to say: 'It was a good fight from a good opponent. I'll be back, though!'.

Event: SyFi 55
Date: May 26, 2018

#R1#
Sloppy strikes from Gracie. Those never looked like landing.
Gracie throws out a loose jab but Nurmagabeeb uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gracie tries to bum rush Nurmagabeeb with a series of wild strikes but Nurmagabeeb uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nurmagabeeb half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Nurmagabeeb rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gracie moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nurmagabeeb blocks a jab.
A big right from Nurmagabeeb misses.
Nurmagabeeb tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gracie was well out of range. Poor timing from Nurmagabeeb.
Gracie misses with a hook #TD#
and Nurmagabeeb counters with a shoot takedown. Gracie fights it but they end up in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nurmagabeeb trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Nurmagabeeb got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gracie has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nurmagabeeb has managed to get both his arms back between Gracie's legs - danger averted.
Nurmagabeeb trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nurmagabeeb throws a big elbow that misses.
Nurmagabeeb stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracie swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nurmagabeeb accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gracie controls Nurmagabeeb momentarily but Nurmagabeeb frees himself. #SUB#
Nurmagabeeb drops back looking for a leg! Gracie is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gracie manages to kick Nurmagabeeb off! Nurmagabeeb jumps back into Gracie's guard.
Nurmagabeeb wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nurmagabeeb sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Nurmagabeeb trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nurmagabeeb won't allow Gracie to get back to his feet.
Nurmagabeeb stopping the sweep attempt from Gracie.
Nurmagabeeb postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB2#
Gracie had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nurmagabeeb defends it easily.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Nurmagabeeb is pushing down on Gracie's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gracie is fighting to maintain full guard but Nurmagabeeb has managed to sneak the leg through.
Nurmagabeeb sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gracie defending well though.
Gracie wants to get back to his feet.
Nurmagabeeb looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Nurmagabeeb lands a nice short elbow.
Gracie has hold of Nurmagabeeb's hands but Nurmagabeeb slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SUB#
Nurmagabeeb is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gracie defends it well. #SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gracie tries to kick Nurmagabeeb off but Nurmagabeeb keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Gracie is trying to control but can't.
Nurmagabeeb scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T3#
Gracie has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nurmagabeeb is working away from the top position though.
Ground and pound from Nurmagabeeb.
Gracie is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Nurmagabeeb scores with a couple of nice shots.
Nurmagabeeb tries to pass to full mount but Gracie defends it. #SUB#
Nurmagabeeb is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gracie has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Nurmagabeeb looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.#T4#
Gracie tries to roll over but Nurmagabeeb keeps him under control.
Gracie felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Nurmagabeeb trying to pass the guard but Gracie defending well. #SUB2#
Gracie looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Nurmagabeeb pushes past his half guard into mount!
Nurmagabeeb putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!#SUB#
Gracie defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Nurmagabeeb.
Gracie gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nurmagabeeb thows a huge punch but Gracie dodges it nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Nurmagabeeb is working for a kimura but Gracie is defending it quite comfortably.
Gracie is not content to let Nurmagabeeb control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Khalamedov Nurmagabeeb dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Nice uppercut lands for Nurmagabeeb. That snapped Gracie's head back.
Nurmagabeeb throws a body punch but Gracie moves out of range.
Gracie throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gracie swinging wildly here.
Nurmagabeeb appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Nurmagabeeb keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gracie.
Khalamedov Nurmagabeeb is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nurmagabeeb ducks under a wild hook from Gracie.
Gracie scores with a jab to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Nurmagabeeb moves into the clinch.#TD#
Nurmagabeeb gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Gracie regains guard.
Nurmagabeeb trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Nurmagabeeb got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gracie has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nurmagabeeb has managed to get both his arms back between Gracie's legs - danger averted.#T1#
Nurmagabeeb trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Nurmagabeeb has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Nurmagabeeb's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Nurmagabeeb trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nurmagabeeb defends well.
Nurmagabeeb cracks Gracie with a solid left hand.
Nurmagabeeb sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Nurmagabeeb from controlling successfully.
Nurmagabeeb passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T2#
Gracie gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Gracie wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Gracie is defending against the submission attempts here by Nurmagabeeb.
Gracie wants to improve his position but Nurmagabeeb is controlling well. #SUB#
Nurmagabeeb is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.
Nurmagabeeb uses his free foot to push down on Gracie's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Gracie. #T3#
Gracie is working to get back to half guard.
Khalamedov Nurmagabeeb overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nurmagabeeb moves to take his opponent's back.
I really don't envy Gracie right now. #SUB#
Nurmagabeeb working for the choke. #SUB#
Gracie won't enjoy being in this position. Nurmagabeeb looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Gracie is tapping - it's over boys! Nurmagabeeb picks up the submission victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Khalamedov Nurmagabeeb!
Post fight, Khalamedov Nurmagabeeb took to the microphone: 'It was a good fight from a good opponent. I want to thank him. For now, onward and upward!'.

Event: SyFi 47
Date: May 06, 2018

#R1#
Putsok throws a right hand that Nurmagabeeb ducks under and follows up with a left that Nurmagabeeb also avoids with ease.
Nurmagabeeb feinted with a counter takedown.
Nurmagabeeb slips a jab from Putsok.
Putsok stuns Nurmagabeeb with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nurmagabeeb dodges the punch combination from Putsok.
Nurmagabeeb tries to counter with a takedown but Putsok is quick to defend against it.
Putsok scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Putsok swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Nurmagabeeb.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagabeeb shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Putsok pinned against the cage. Putsok gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Putsok tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nurmagabeeb paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T1#
Donk. Putsok catches Nurmagabeeb right on the button with a cross.
Putsok pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Putsok shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Nurmagabeeb eats them both and turns towards Putsok to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CUT2#
It looks like Khalamedov Nurmagabeeb has been cut.
Nurmagabeeb displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Putsok throws out the jab.
Nurmagabeeb tries to counter with a takedown but Putsok is quick to defend against it.
Nilo Putsok seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fight stays on the outside here - Putsok looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nurmagabeeb changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Putsok tries to avoid it but Nurmagabeeb manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Putsok to the ground. Putsok escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Putsok throws a counter combo.#TD#
Putsok gets caught napping as Nurmagabeeb dives in and scores a takedown. Putsok manages to retain guard.#ES2#
Putsok manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nurmagabeeb is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Khalamedov Nurmagabeeb. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Putsok escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T2#
Nurmagabeeb throws a looping overhand right but Putsok ducks down to avoid it.
Nurmagabeeb keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL2#
Putsok darts in and clinches Nurmagabeeb up against the cage.
Putsok prevents a takedown attempt there.
Nurmagabeeb drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it. #BC2#
Putsok breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Putsok moves in looking to clinch but Nurmagabeeb pushes him off.
Putsok works the jab nicely.
Putsok throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nurmagabeeb.
Nurmagabeeb tries to counter with a takedown but Putsok is quick to defend against it.
Nurmagabeeb tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Putsok defends well and Nurmagabeeb ends up having to push Putsok into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#T3#
Nice takedown defense from Putsok. No joy for Nurmagabeeb on that attempt.
Putsok appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Putsok misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nurmagabeeb. #CL2#
Putsok clinches with his opponent. #TD2#
Putsok has Nurmagabeeb pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Putsok pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Nurmagabeeb tumbling to the mat - Putsok dives into Nurmagabeeb's guard.#SUB#
Nurmagabeeb is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Putsok tries to free his leg and advance position but Nurmagabeeb is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Nurmagabeeb looking for a guillotine here but Putsok defends easily.
Putsok makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T4#
Nurmagabeeb is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Putsok throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB#
Nurmagabeeb working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Putsok doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Putsok manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Nurmagabeeb has his foot on Putsok's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Putsok works his way back into a safe position though.
Nurmagabeeb 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.
Putsok wants to control from the top but Nurmagabeeb keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nilo Putsok dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Khalamedov Nurmagabeeb's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Nurmagabeeb circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nurmagabeeb waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Putsok.
Nurmagabeeb swats away the attempt to clinch by Putsok.
Putsok tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nurmagabeeb paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nurmagabeeb tries to counter with a takedown but Putsok is quick to defend against it.
Nurmagabeeb avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Putsok is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Putsok connects with a body shot.
Putsok misses with a combination #TD#
and Nurmagabeeb counters with a nice double leg into side control. Putsok won't be happy with that. #ES2#
Putsok bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Nilo Putsok seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nurmagabeeb slips a jab from Putsok.
Nurmagabeeb drops down looking for a counter takedown but Putsok sprawls and moves away.#T1#
Nurmagabeeb showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Putsok.
Putsok works over Nurmagabeeb's head and body with a nice combination.#CL2#
Putsok has Nurmagabeeb up against the cage in a clinch. #TD2#
Putsok has Nurmagabeeb pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Putsok pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Nurmagabeeb tumbling to the mat - Putsok dives into Nurmagabeeb's guard.
Nurmagabeeb is trying to keep Putsok in close.
Nilo Putsok has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Nurmagabeeb looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've been hearing good reports from Nurmagabeeb's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T2#
Nurmagabeeb keeping moving, preventing Putsok from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Nurmagabeeb is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Putsok wants to pass the guard but Nurmagabeeb is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Putsok drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Putsok jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Nurmagabeeb is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Nurmagabeeb throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Putsok escapes and throws Nurmagabeeb's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Nurmagabeeb is working to avoid the ground and pound but Putsok connects with a decent elbow. #T3##SUB2#
Putsok thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Nurmagabeeb tries to buck Putsok off but Putsok is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Putsok working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Nurmagabeeb tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Putsok tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SU2#
Putsok decides to stand back up.
Nurmagabeeb takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#TD2#
Nurmagabeeb gets caught flat footed, as Putsok shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#SUB#
Nurmagabeeb has an active guard here but Putsok has managed to pass into half guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Putsok working his ground and pound in the gym.#SUB#
Nurmagabeeb is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Putsok pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Nurmagabeeb is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Putsok pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Nurmagabeeb looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nilo Putsok showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Khalamedov Nurmagabeeb's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Putsok gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Nurmagabeeb wants a takedown.
Putsok is trying to maintain a safe position but Nurmagabeeb gets an underhook and turns Putsok into the cage.
Putsok has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Nurmagabeeb drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it. #TD2#
Putsok has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Nurmagabeeb clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Putsok doesn't have the hooks in and Nurmagabeeb manages to turn into his guard.
Nurmagabeeb trying to control but Putsok is working from the bottom.
Nurmagabeeb working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Nurmagabeeb is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Putsok is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Putsok has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Putsok cracks Nurmagabeeb with a solid left hand.#T1#
Putsok lands a couple of digs.
Putsok chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Nurmagabeeb had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Putsok defends it easily.#SUB#
Nurmagabeeb looking for a guillotine here but Putsok defends easily. #SUB#
Nurmagabeeb has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Putsok can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Nurmagabeeb might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Putsok throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nurmagabeeb works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Putsok wants to control from the top but Nurmagabeeb keeps moving. #SUB#
Nurmagabeeb has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Putsok can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Nurmagabeeb keeping moving, preventing Putsok from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Nurmagabeeb throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Putsok escapes and throws Nurmagabeeb's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Putsok working the head with strikes. #T3##SUB2#
Putsok thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Putsok is trying to get an arm triangle but Nurmagabeeb is defending well.
Putsok scoring with punches and elbows.
Putsok looks up at the clock and then as Nurmagabeeb takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Putsok smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Nurmagabeeb struggling a bit here.
Putsok has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T4#
Nurmagabeeb is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Putsok connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Nurmagabeeb some visible discomfort.
Nurmagabeeb is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
I wouldn't like to be where Nurmagabeeb is right now.
Khalamedov Nurmagabeeb has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Putsok scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Nurmagabeeb to see if he's OK.
Nilo Putsok is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Putsok trying to control the position but Nurmagabeeb is working away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nilo Putsok comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Putsok has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nilo Putsok!
In defeat, Khalamedov Nurmagabeeb stepped up to the mic, saying 'It was a good fight from a good opponent. I'll be back, though!'.

Event: SyFi 38
Date: Apr 15, 2018

#R1#
Collins scores with a head kick. #CUT2#
It looks like Khalamedov Nurmagabeeb has been cut.
Collins throws a right hand that Nurmagabeeb ducks under and follows up with a left that Nurmagabeeb also avoids with ease.
Nurmagabeeb throws out a loose jab but Collins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Collins follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Collins misses the shot to the body.
Nurmagabeeb appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Nurmagabeeb looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Collins goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Nurmagabeeb lands a slapping body shot.
Collins throws a head kick that misses.
Nurmagabeeb attempts a counter takedown but Collins avoids it well and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Collins throws a one two combo.
Steve Collins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Collins jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nurmagabeeb attempts a counter takedown but Collins avoids it well and moves away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nurmagabeeb will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Collins flicks out a counter leg kick but Nurmagabeeb steps away.#T1#
Collins throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Collins throws a hook but Nurmagabeeb blocks it.
Nurmagabeeb half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Nurmagabeeb takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Collins looks to score with a jab to the body but Nurmagabeeb is just out of range.
Nurmagabeeb is looking to counter punch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Collins .
Nurmagabeeb fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Collins manages to avoid it.
Collins throws a counter combo.
Collins throws a right hand that Nurmagabeeb ducks under and follows up with a left that Nurmagabeeb also avoids with ease.#T2#
Some wild striking there from Nurmagabeeb.
Nurmagabeeb steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Collins .
Collins misses with a series of wild punches.
Collins misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Nurmagabeeb counters with a single leg into guard. Collins didn't expect that. #ES2#
Collins has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Nurmagabeeb has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
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!
Nurmagabeeb tries for a takedown. No joy. #T3#
Collins prevents the takedown attempt.
Nurmagabeeb is trying to drag Collins to the mat but Collins just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Khalamedov Nurmagabeeb. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Collins 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nurmagabeeb moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Collins throws a leg kick that misses.
Nice defenses there by Collins .
Nurmagabeeb misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Collins counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#
Khalamedov Nurmagabeeb's cut is getting worse.
Nurmagabeeb misses with a jab, cross combination. #T4#
Nurmagabeeb throws a body shot but no joy.
Some wild striking there from Nurmagabeeb.
Collins throws a right hand that Nurmagabeeb ducks under and follows up with a left that Nurmagabeeb also avoids with ease.
Collins misses the shot to the body.
A quick step to the side and Nurmagabeeb tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Collins 's coach down at Doherty's Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Collins 's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Collins jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nurmagabeeb keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Collins throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steve Collins dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Khalamedov Nurmagabeeb's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Collins swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Nurmagabeeb.
Nurmagabeeb ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Collins moves away.
Nurmagabeeb is looking to wear down Collins with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Collins connects with a looping right hand.
Nurmagabeeb dips to his left and cracks Collins with an uppercut!#KD2#
Collins drops Nurmagabeeb with a beautiful combination! Nurmagabeeb stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Collins is looking for the KO!#ROC2#
Nurmagabeeb is rocked!
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!#CL2#
Collins has closed the distance and engaged Nurmagabeeb in a clinch.
Oh Nurmagabeeb is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nurmagabeeb has Collins pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Collins manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Nurmagabeeb seems to have got his legs back now.
Collins working hard to break the clinch.#BC2#
Collins manages to break the clinch.
Collins misses with a looping right.#T1#
Collins scores with a nice strike.#CUT2#
Khalamedov Nurmagabeeb's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Collins throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Collins is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nurmagabeeb.
Nurmagabeeb 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.
Nurmagabeeb swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Collins uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nurmagabeeb.
Nurmagabeeb avoids the head kick by Collins .
Nurmagabeeb changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Nurmagabeeb throws a jab when Collins was well out of range.
Collins is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A nice inside leg kick there by Collins . That's going to slow Nurmagabeeb down. #T2#
Collins throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD#
and Nurmagabeeb counters with a takedown into side control.
Collins defending against the ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Collins tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Collins dodges the ground and pound from Nurmagabeeb.
Collins is trying to get back to his feet.
The ground and pound from Nurmagabeeb seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Collins prevents Nurmagabeeb from moving into mount.
Nurmagabeeb scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Collins to see if he's OK.#SUB#
Nurmagabeeb is trying to get an arm triangle but Collins is defending well.
Nurmagabeeb in side control, throwing shots but Collins defends. #T3#
Nurmagabeeb has knee on belly and moves into mount. #SUB#
Nurmagabeeb goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Collins is on top in guard.
Nurmagabeeb looking to control. #SUB#
Collins got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nurmagabeeb has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Collins has managed to get both his arms back between Nurmagabeeb's legs - danger averted.
Collins has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Collins stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nurmagabeeb swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
Collins trying to control but Nurmagabeeb is working from the bottom.
Nurmagabeeb tries to strike from the bottom.
Nurmagabeeb striking off his back but it's not causing Collins any problems.
Nurmagabeeb is trying to keep Collins in close.
Collins slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Nurmagabeeb tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Collins wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steve Collins showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Khalamedov Nurmagabeeb's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Nurmagabeeb moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Collins throws a combination that misses
and Nurmagabeeb counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Decent striking displayed by Collins there.
Nurmagabeeb misses with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Collins misses with a double jab.
Nurmagabeeb ducks under a wild hook from Collins .
Good exchange - Collins coming out on top.#T1#
Collins thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Nurmagabeeb if he has to take too many more of those.
Collins changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Collins throws a low kick but Nurmagabeeb avoids it.
Nurmagabeeb takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Collins takes a swing at Nurmagabeeb's ribcage but misses.
Collins fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Khalamedov Nurmagabeeb is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Collins connects with a crisp jab. #T2#
Good shot there by Collins .
Nurmagabeeb fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A punch lands to the side of Nurmagabeeb 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CUT2#
Jeez, Khalamedov Nurmagabeeb's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Left hook, right uppercut from Nurmagabeeb.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Collins connects with a body shot that sends Nurmagabeeb's belly button to the back.
Collins looks to land a combination but Nurmagabeeb avoids it well.
Collins throws a push kick but Nurmagabeeb slaps the foot to one side. #T3#
Nurmagabeeb blocks a head kick by Collins .
Nurmagabeeb half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Nurmagabeeb throws a right and a left that both miss.
Collins scoring well with a low kick there.
Collins misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nurmagabeeb attempts a counter takedown but Collins avoids it well and moves away.
Collins misses with a right hand
and Nurmagabeeb counters with a right hand to the body.
Nurmagabeeb moves away from the strike by Collins .
Collins tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Steve Collins is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Collins . Nurmagabeeb does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nurmagabeeb staying out of range there.
Collins misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nurmagabeeb seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Collins misses with a series of wild punches.
A lazy left from Nurmagabeeb finds it's target.

And that's the end of the fight!
Steve Collins comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Collins has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 27:30
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steve Collins !
During a confident post fight interview, Steve Collins thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: SyFi 29
Date: Mar 25, 2018

#R1#
Ferreira looks for the body kick but Nurmagabeeb saw that one coming.
Nurmagabeeb is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Ferreira shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Nurmagabeeb pinned against the cage. Nurmagabeeb gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nurmagabeeb drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ferreira sprawls and moves away.
Donk. Nurmagabeeb catches Ferreira right on the button with a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferreira misses with a wild combination.
Nurmagabeeb throwing a counter right hand but Ferreira manages to avoid it.#T1#
Ferreira connects with a high kick. #CUT2#
It looks like Khalamedov Nurmagabeeb has been cut.
Ferreira ducks under a wild hook from Nurmagabeeb.
Nurmagabeeb misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nurmagabeeb throws a jab but it's blocked by Ferreira.
Nurmagabeeb lands a right hook to the body.
Fabio Ferreira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ferreira throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nurmagabeeb sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL2#
Ferreira gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD#
Nurmagabeeb is trying to trip Ferreira. He has hold of a leg but Ferreira is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Nurmagabeeb persists though and gets the takedown into guard.#T2#
Nurmagabeeb with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ferreira is trying to keep Nurmagabeeb in close.
Nurmagabeeb in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We've been hearing that Nurmagabeeb has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Nurmagabeeb stays in close to Ferreira's body and controls the position.
Nurmagabeeb looking to pass the guard.
Nurmagabeeb trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Ferreira manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nurmagabeeb looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ferreira stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nurmagabeeb swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3##SUB#
Nurmagabeeb had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ferreira defends it easily.#SUB#
Ferreira got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nurmagabeeb has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ferreira has managed to get both his arms back between Nurmagabeeb's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Nurmagabeeb is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Nurmagabeeb managing to control the position. #SUB#
Nurmagabeeb is looking for a triangle here but Ferreira uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Nurmagabeeb is looking to regain half guard here but Ferreira keeps moving and retains side control. #T4#
Nurmagabeeb is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Ferreira off and has taken his back!
Ferreira trying to control the position but Nurmagabeeb manages to sink in the hooks.
Ferreira is trying to escape under a series of strikes and manages to escape from Nurmagabeeb 's hooks. #SUB#
Nurmagabeeb goes for an armbar but Ferreira turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Ferreira. #SUB#
Nurmagabeeb looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Ferreira is defending well. Nurmagabeeb quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Ferreira has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Nurmagabeeb celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Khalamedov Nurmagabeeb!
An out of breath Khalamedov Nurmagabeeb thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: SyFi 19
Date: Mar 03, 2018

#R1##TD2#
Baker scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Nurmagabeeb is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Baker is controlling him well.
Nurmagabeeb being controlled for a moment.
Baker trying to control the position but Nurmagabeeb is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nurmagabeeb is trying to buck Baker off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES#
Nurmagabeeb sneaks out the side door and pushes Baker away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.#TD2#
Baker closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #ES#
Nurmagabeeb sneaks out the side door and pushes Baker away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.#T1#
Nurmagabeeb avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nurmagabeeb misses with the combination.
Baker throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Baker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nurmagabeeb throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Baker.
Baker has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Baker there as he acknowledges the shot.#TD2#
Baker gets a double leg takedown into Nurmagabeeb's guard.#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Nurmagabeeb manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#T2#
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!#BC#
Nurmagabeeb breaks the clinch.
Nurmagabeeb walks into a stiff left hand from Baker.
Baker throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nurmagabeeb appears to be looking for a big counter.
Baker throws a left and a right that both miss
and Nurmagabeeb counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Baker thinking.
Baker throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.#TD2#
Baker throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Nurmagabeeb tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Baker is in Nurmagabeeb's guard.#ES#
Nurmagabeeb has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Baker has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Baker looks winded!
Baker has a couple of punches blocked by Nurmagabeeb. #BC#
Nurmagabeeb pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Baker throws a series of strikes that have Nurmagabeeb backpedaling. #T3#
Baker avoids a punch combination nicely.
Baker on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Baker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nurmagabeeb. #CL2#
Baker clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Nurmagabeeb pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nurmagabeeb throws a series of punches but Baker moves out of range. #CL2#
Baker forces Nurmagabeeb back against the cage and clinches.
Baker misses with a hook to the ribs. #T4#
Nurmagabeeb has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC#
Nurmagabeeb pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've been informed that Baker has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Nurmagabeeb avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nurmagabeeb swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#TD2#
Baker shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Nurmagabeeb's guard.#ES#
Nurmagabeeb scrambles and gets back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Baker takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#TD2#
Baker looking to score a takedown here. Nurmagabeeb is defending well but Baker drives through and ends up in Nurmagabeeb's guard.#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Nurmagabeeb manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Khalamedov Nurmagabeeb dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Baker feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Nurmagabeeb is wriggling around but Baker manages to pass to half guard. #REVR#
Nurmagabeeb looks like he's trying to stand up.
Nurmagabeeb is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Baker can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baker wants to free his trapped foot but Nurmagabeeb is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Nurmagabeeb wants to get back to his feet. #T1##ES#
Nurmagabeeb manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Baker keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Nurmagabeeb blocking some punches.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Nurmagabeeb is trying to force a seperation but Baker has the dominant position.#BC#
Nurmagabeeb breaks the clinch.
Baker just misses with a punch to the body.
Jack Baker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Baker throws a head kick that misses.
A combination from Nurmagabeeb does no damage.
Baker misses with a hook
and Nurmagabeeb cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL2#
Baker closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Nurmagabeeb's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD2#
Baker gets the takedown into side control. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nurmagabeeb is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Baker is controlling him well.#SU2#
Baker stands up.
Baker slips a jab and a cross from Nurmagabeeb. #TD2#
Nurmagabeeb gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Baker to score an easy takedown into full guard.#T3##ES#
Nurmagabeeb uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Baker misses with a body punch
and Nurmagabeeb counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nurmagabeeb blocks a head kick by Baker.
Baker is breathing heavily.#TD2#
Baker looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Baker stops Nurmagabeeb from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES#
Nurmagabeeb scrambles and gets back to his feet. #TD2#
Baker closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Nurmagabeeb did well to prevent Baker getting side control.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nurmagabeeb wants to get back to his feet.
Baker trying to control from Nurmagabeeb's half guard. Nurmagabeeb has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #ES#
Nurmagabeeb pushes Baker off and gets back to his feet.
Baker moves forwards but Nurmagabeeb connects with a nice, crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Khalamedov Nurmagabeeb dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Nurmagabeeb shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Baker eats them both and turns towards Nurmagabeeb to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
No joy there for Baker, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A big right from Baker misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Nurmagabeeb misses the target.
Baker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nurmagabeeb sees it coming and avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Nurmagabeeb misses the target.
Nurmagabeeb lands with a straight right. Baker didn't see that one coming.
Nurmagabeeb slips under a jab.
Baker misses with a jab to the body
and Nurmagabeeb counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nurmagabeeb walks into a straight right hand from Baker.#TD2#
Baker closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Nurmagabeeb did well to prevent Baker getting side control.#T1#
Nurmagabeeb is trying to stand up here but Baker is controlling him well.
We've been hearing good reports from Nurmagabeeb's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Baker tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Nurmagabeeb.
Nurmagabeeb on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Nurmagabeeb tries to get out of the position.
Baker takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#ES#
Nurmagabeeb kicks off Baker and gets to his feet.
Baker misses with a hook to the body
enabling Nurmagabeeb to counter with a crisp jab.
Baker throws a series of punches but Nurmagabeeb avoids them all with ease.
Baker throws a head kick that misses
and Nurmagabeeb counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Baker throws a right and a left that Nurmagabeeb avoids nicely. #T2##CL2#
Baker clinches up with Nurmagabeeb and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Nurmagabeeb breaks the clinch. #TD2#
Baker decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#ES#
Nurmagabeeb has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Baker is on him like a limpet, forcing Nurmagabeeb back against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD2#
Baker has Nurmagabeeb pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Baker pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Nurmagabeeb tumbling to the mat - Baker dives into Nurmagabeeb's guard.#ES#
Nurmagabeeb is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Baker presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #BC#
Nurmagabeeb breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nurmagabeeb lands with a right hand. #TD2#
Baker closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Nurmagabeeb's guard.#ES#
Nurmagabeeb has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Baker has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#T3##BC#
Nurmagabeeb manages to break the clinch.
Nurmagabeeb lands an overhand right.
Nurmagabeeb cracks Baker with a right hand to the side of the head.
Left hook, right uppercut from Nurmagabeeb.
Nurmagabeeb displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Baker throws out the jab.
It looked like Nurmagabeeb was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Nurmagabeeb scores with a nice head shot.
Baker misses with a double jab.
Nurmagabeeb scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Khalamedov Nurmagabeeb is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
Nurmagabeeb misses with a double jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Baker tries a head kick but it misses.
Baker rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nurmagabeeb counters with a straight right hand.
Khalamedov Nurmagabeeb is winning the standup battle so far.
Nurmagabeeb displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Jack Baker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nurmagabeeb jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nurmagabeeb keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #TD2#
Baker shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Nurmagabeeb napping and manages to drive through into side control!#ES#
Nurmagabeeb bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Khalamedov Nurmagabeeb is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nurmagabeeb ducks down and throws a hook to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Khalamedov Nurmagabeeb showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Nurmagabeeb, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Khalamedov Nurmagabeeb!
Khalamedov Nurmagabeeb decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Jack Baker had this to say: 'I'd like to congratulate my opponent on the victory, thank you to the fans for coming out tonight and supporting us, I'll come back better than ever.'.

Event: SyFi 9
Date: Feb 10, 2018

#R1#
No luck for Lugg with that takedown attempt.
Nurmagabeeb appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nurmagabeeb misses with a wild body shot.
Lugg shoots in for a double leg but Nurmagabeeb sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nurmagabeeb throws out a counter right but Lugg avoids it with no problem.#TD#
Lugg throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Nurmagabeeb was covering up waiting for the punch and Lugg finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SUB#
Lugg has gone for a leg lock! Nurmagabeeb slips out almost immediately though and dives into Lugg's guard.#REVB#
Nurmagabeeb must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Lugg is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Nurmagabeeb frees his head nicely. Oh but Lugg has switched to an armbar! Nurmagabeeb is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Joe Lugg!
Joe Lugg made sure to mention his sponsor, Phantom Fightwear in his post fight interview.

Event: SyFi 2
Date: Jan 20, 2018

#R1#
Lynn throws a hook to the side of Nurmagabeeb's head but Nurmagabeeb sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lynn scores with a jab to the body.
Lynn misses the jab.
Nurmagabeeb attempts a counter takedown but Lynn avoids it well and moves away.
Lynn just misses with a punch to the body.
Lynn cracks Nurmagabeeb with a good jab.
Nurmagabeeb wants to clinch up but Lynn keeps it at a distance.
A right-left combo lands from Lynn. #CUT2#
It looks like Khalamedov Nurmagabeeb has been cut.
Lynn misses with a body shot.
Lynn misses with a looping left.
Lynn throws a jab when Nurmagabeeb was well out of range.
Nurmagabeeb feinted with a counter takedown.
Lynn lands a jab.
A jab lands there for Lynn.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lynn misses the body punch #TD#
and Nurmagabeeb counters with a takedown into side control. #T1#
Nurmagabeeb wants to control but Lynn is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Nurmagabeeb is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lynn is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Lynn parries the strikes from Nurmagabeeb easily there. Nurmagabeeb is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Lynn to escape.
Nurmagabeeb wants to control for a moment but Lynn uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Nurmagabeeb has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB#
Nurmagabeeb is working for a submission of some sort.
Lynn is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Nurmagabeeb scores with a couple of nice shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Nurmagabeeb thows a huge punch but Lynn dodges it nicely.
Lynn blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nurmagabeeb.
Lynn trying to hold on to Nurmagabeeb's head to control him but Nurmagabeeb postures up. #SUB#
Nurmagabeeb is trying to work for a kimura but Lynn is defending well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lynn can do anything to dispel that myth.
Lynn blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nurmagabeeb.
Nurmagabeeb takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB#
Nurmagabeeb is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lynn has managed to free his arm - good work.
Lynn avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nurmagabeeb. #T3#
Lynn preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Nurmagabeeb thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Lynn is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nurmagabeeb lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Nurmagabeeb throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Nurmagabeeb with the ground and pound but Lynn uses the opportunity to regain guard. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Nurmagabeeb throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lynn works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lynn utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've been informed that Lynn has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Nurmagabeeb postures up.
Nurmagabeeb throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lynn works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nurmagabeeb wants to control from the top but Lynn keeps moving.
Nurmagabeeb in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lynn can't keep his opponent in guard - Nurmagabeeb advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Nurmagabeeb missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lynn controlling the position well.
Nurmagabeeb trying to control from half guard but Lynn is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Evan Lynn will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Khalamedov Nurmagabeeb's cut.
That's time! Nurmagabeeb's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Lynn fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Nurmagabeeb avoids it really well and circles away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Nurmagabeeb.
Nice takedown defense from Nurmagabeeb. No joy for Lynn on that attempt.
Lynn shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nurmagabeeb feinted with a counter takedown.
Khalamedov Nurmagabeeb has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Evan Lynn.
Lynn tries to score a power double leg takedown but Nurmagabeeb sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lynn somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lynn throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nurmagabeeb steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lynn.
Nurmagabeeb avoids the body shot from Lynn. #T1#
Lynn misses with a hook. Nurmagabeeb ducked under it nicely.
A slow jab from Lynn misses its intended target.
Lynn swings for the body but Nurmagabeeb moves out of range.
Nurmagabeeb tries to counter with a takedown but Lynn is quick to defend against it.
Evan Lynn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lynn is breathing heavily.#TD#
Nurmagabeeb looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nurmagabeeb trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lynn utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Nurmagabeeb throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Nurmagabeeb working some strikes from top position.
Lynn utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lynn preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nurmagabeeb wants to control from the top but Lynn keeps moving. #T2#
Nurmagabeeb throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Nurmagabeeb throwing strikes but missing.
Nurmagabeeb postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Nurmagabeeb engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Nurmagabeeb postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Khalamedov Nurmagabeeb overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nurmagabeeb throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lynn works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nurmagabeeb throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lynn works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nurmagabeeb postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lynn avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T3#
Nurmagabeeb throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lynn works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nurmagabeeb throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Nurmagabeeb stands up over Lynn, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Nurmagabeeb stands up over Lynn, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Nurmagabeeb content to stall in guard here.
Nurmagabeeb throwing strikes from guard but Lynn blocks nicely.
Nurmagabeeb with a nice head shot there.
Nurmagabeeb trying to control but Lynn is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Nurmagabeeb postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Lynn is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Nurmagabeeb, into his guard. #REVB##T4##SUB#
Nurmagabeeb has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lynn can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Nurmagabeeb keeping moving, preventing Lynn from controlling successfully.
Lynn is on the wrong end of a couple of strikes there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nurmagabeeb working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lynn.
Lynn throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB#
Nurmagabeeb working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lynn doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lynn manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Nurmagabeeb has his foot on Lynn's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lynn works his way back into a safe position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Khalamedov Nurmagabeeb dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Khalamedov Nurmagabeeb's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Lynn throws a predictable looking body shot #CL#
and Nurmagabeeb holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Nurmagabeeb has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lynn avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#TD2#
Lynn drags the fight down to the ground.
Nurmagabeeb slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Nurmagabeeb fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Nurmagabeeb in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. #SUB#
Nurmagabeeb tries for a kimura but Lynn is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lynn is not content to let Nurmagabeeb control the position.
Lynn tries to bench press Nurmagabeeb off him but Nurmagabeeb keeps the position. #T1##SUB#
Nurmagabeeb is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Lynn looks calm but he's in trouble here. Nurmagabeeb gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Lynn is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Nurmagabeeb lets go of the hold and Lynn can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Khalamedov Nurmagabeeb!
A very excited looking Khalamedov Nurmagabeeb made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

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