Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: WKBC: Turturro VS Cook
Date: Jun 05, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cartagena throws a shot to the body.
Cartagena scores with a jab.
Cartagena misses with a few strikes there.
A shot to the liver by Cartagena. Beautiful body shot.
Khabib Nurmagomedov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nurmagomedov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nurmagomedov misses with a combination #KD#
and Cartagena counters with a big 3 punch combo that drops Nurmagomedov on his ass! Nurmagomedov wobbles back to his feet half way through the count and though looking a bit dazed, the referee is going to allow the fight to continue!
Cartagena closes the distance and lands a lead uppercut that stumbles Nurmagomedov back against the ropes! Cartagena follows up with a jab and a huge straight right that knocks Nurmagomedov out cold! What a finish! Cartagena looks absolutely delighted, as he should do! Congratulations that man!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Don Cartagena!
Don Cartagena decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: WKBC: Cornell VS Tua 2
Date: May 30, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saenamuang fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nurmagomedov fails to land with a series of punches.
Saenamuang plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Nurmagomedov misses with a series of wild punches.
Saenamuang works over Nurmagomedov's head and body with a nice combination.
Nurmagomedov throws a right and a left that Saenamuang avoids nicely.
Nurmagomedov tries to bum rush Saenamuang with a series of wild strikes but Saenamuang uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Saenamuang lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #ROC#Nurmagomedov is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Saenamuang darts in and clinches Nurmagomedov up against the ropes.
Nurmagomedov is still on wobbly legs! Can Saenamuang finish him?
Saenamuang stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nurmagomedov seems to have recovered his senses.
Nurmagomedov being controlled against the ropes.
Saenamuang tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Saenamuang.
Saenamuang lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Saenamuang keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Nurmagomedov's efforts to push away.#T1#
Saenamuang misses with a body punch.
Saenamuang tries to work over Nurmagomedov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nurmagomedov lands with a short shot to the head.
Saenamuang missing with knees to the body.
Saenamuang tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Saenamuang is trying to maintain a safe position but Nurmagomedov gets an underhook and turns Saenamuang into the ropes.
Saenamuang goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Saenamuang taking a breather.
Nurmagomedov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Saenamuang lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nurmagomedov backwards.
Saenamuang lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T2#
Saenamuang pushes Nurmagomedov back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Saenamuang throws a punch but it's blocked by Nurmagomedov.
Saenamuang creates a bit of distance and cracks Nurmagomedov with a big uppercut! Nurmagomedov goes down! The referee pushes Saenamuang away into a neutral corner and starts the count. 4,5,6,7. Will Nurmagomedov make it up in time? He's still flopping around all over the place! The referee has called off the fight! Saenamuang takes it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Jettrin Saenamuang!
After the fight, Jettrin Saenamuang 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: WKBC:Cotto VS Turturro 2
Date: May 21, 2020

#R1#
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Litchkov - that will leave a mark!
Nurmagomedov lands a jab-cross combination.
Nurmagomedov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nurmagomedov looks winded!
Litchkov scores with a decent looking hook.
Litchkov misses with a low kick.
Litchkov throws a series of punches but Nurmagomedov moves out of range.
Litchkov works the jab nicely.
Litchkov with a nice calf kick.
Litchkov has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nurmagomedov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nurmagomedov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Litchkov throws out the jab.
A combination from Nurmagomedov does no damage.
Litchkov feints and then cracks Nurmagomedov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nurmagomedov down.
Litchkov takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Litchkov misses with a low kick as Nurmagomedov jumps back.
Litchkov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Litchkov lands a jab to the nose.
Nurmagomedov misses with a two punch combination. #T1#
That kick from Litchkov tenderised Nurmagomedov's leg. Nurmagomedov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nurmagomedov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nurmagomedov throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Litchkov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nurmagomedov checks a leg kick.
Nurmagomedov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nurmagomedov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nurmagomedov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Litchkov moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Nurmagomedov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Litchkov.
A low kick lands for Litchkov.
Nurmagomedov fails to land with a series of punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Litchkov lands a nice looking kick to the body. Nurmagomedov takes a step back to recover.
Nurmagomedov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Litchkov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nurmagomedov throws a right hand that Litchkov ducks under and follows up with a left that Litchkov also avoids with ease.
Litchkov throws a nice outside leg kick.
A combination from Nurmagomedov does no damage.
Nurmagomedov throws a right hand that Litchkov ducks under and follows up with a left that Litchkov also avoids with ease.#T2#
Litchkov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Litchkov throws a leg kick that misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Nurmagomedov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Litchkov looks to land a right hand but Nurmagomedov moved out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nurmagomedov throws a nice looking combination but Litchkov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A nice leg kick from Litchkov, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sloppy strikes from Nurmagomedov. Those never looked like landing.
Nurmagomedov misses with a two punch combination.
Nurmagomedov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Litchkov throws a low kick but it's checked well by Nurmagomedov.
Litchkov looks to land a right hand but Nurmagomedov moved out of range.
Nurmagomedov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A big right from Litchkov misses.
Nurmagomedov throws a nice looking combination but Litchkov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nurmagomedov tries to bum rush Litchkov with a series of wild strikes but Litchkov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nurmagomedov throws a nice looking combination but Litchkov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Litchkov tries to counter by clinching up but Nurmagomedov breaks away and moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Khabib Nurmagomedov dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Nurmagomedov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Litchkov.
Litchkov with a nice cross.
Nurmagomedov throws a right and a left that Litchkov avoids nicely.
Litchkov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov throws a nice looking combination but Litchkov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nurmagomedov takes one on the button.
Nurmagomedov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A low kick lands for Litchkov.
Litchkov misses with an uppercut. Nurmagomedov saw that one coming.
Nurmagomedov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Litchkov dodges the punch combination from Nurmagomedov.
Litchkov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Litchkov misses with a hook. Nurmagomedov ducked under it nicely.
Nurmagomedov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Litchkov appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Litchkov lands a jab to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nurmagomedov misses with a two punch combination.
Nurmagomedov throws a right and a left that both miss.
No joy there for Nurmagomedov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Litchkov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nurmagomedov moves out of range of the strikes.
Nurmagomedov throws a right hand that Litchkov ducks under and follows up with a left that Litchkov also avoids with ease.
Litchkov throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Nurmagomedov lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Nurmagomedov misses with a few strikes there.
Alexi Litchkov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Litchkov throws a low kick but Nurmagomedov avoids it.
Danga de danga de dang - Nurmagomedov scores with a four punch combination!
Nurmagomedov scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Khabib Nurmagomedov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nurmagomedov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Litchkov circles away quickly and effectively.
Litchkov lands a jab to the nose.
Nurmagomedov lands with a nice combination. Litchkov backs away looking to recover.
Litchkov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Litchkov dodges the punch combination from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Litchkov circles away quickly and effectively.
Nurmagomedov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #T2#
Litchkov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Litchkov slips a jab and a cross from Nurmagomedov.
Litchkov dodges the punch combination from Nurmagomedov.
Litchkov throws a shot from downtown. Nurmagomedov moves away and avoids it.
Nurmagomedov blocks a low kick nicely.
No joy there for Nurmagomedov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A left and a right from Nurmagomedov both land. Nice combination.
A punch combination from Nurmagomedov misses.
Nurmagomedov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nurmagomedov is working the combinations to good effect here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Litchkov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nurmagomedov throws a right hand that Litchkov ducks under and follows up with a left that Litchkov also avoids with ease.
A punch combination from Nurmagomedov misses.
Nurmagomedov throws a right hand that Litchkov ducks under and follows up with a left that Litchkov also avoids with ease.
Jab, jab by Litchkov - just one landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Khabib Nurmagomedov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Litchkov slips a jab and a cross from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nurmagomedov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Litchkov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Litchkov is looking to slow Nurmagomedov down with leg kicks.
Litchkov's corner calls for a 1-2. Litchkov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Litchkov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Khabib Nurmagomedov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Litchkov cracks Nurmagomedov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A combination from Nurmagomedov does no damage.
Litchkov lands with a right hand.
Nurmagomedov throws a nice looking combination but Litchkov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nurmagomedov scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Litchkov throws a leg kick but Nurmagomedov moved away.
Litchkov misses with a leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nurmagomedov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Litchkov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nurmagomedov scores with a one two! Litchkov had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Nurmagomedov looks to land a combination but Litchkov avoids it well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
No joy there for Nurmagomedov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jab by Litchkov.
Litchkov slips a jab and a cross from Nurmagomedov. #T1#
Litchkov throws a lazy right hand but Nurmagomedov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Litchkov dodges the punch combination from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov throws a right hand that Litchkov ducks under and follows up with a left that Litchkov also avoids with ease.
Litchkov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nurmagomedov misses with a few strikes there.
A bone on bone clash there as Nurmagomedov blocks the leg kick.
Nurmagomedov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nurmagomedov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Litchkov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nurmagomedov closes the distance and lands a one-two.
A big right from Litchkov misses.
Nurmagomedov moves away from the strike by Litchkov.
Nurmagomedov throws a series of punches but Litchkov moves out of range.
Litchkov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Litchkov dodges the punch combination from Nurmagomedov.
Litchkov throws a quick counter kick to the body but Nurmagomedov avoids it.
Litchkov connects with a looping right hand. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A low kick lands for Litchkov.
Nurmagomedov lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Litchkov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Nurmagomedov!
Litchkov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Nurmagomedov checks it well.
Nurmagomedov unleashes a big counter combination but Litchkov bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Litchkov misses with a hook.
Litchkov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Litchkov shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Nurmagomedov eats them both and turns towards Litchkov to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nurmagomedov lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
A big left from Litchkov misses.
Nurmagomedov misses with a wild combination.
Alexi Litchkov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nurmagomedov works over Litchkov's head and body with a nice combination.

And that's the end of the fight!
Khabib Nurmagomedov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Nurmagomedov 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Khabib Nurmagomedov!
Khabib Nurmagomedov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: WKBC: New Arrivals
Date: May 18, 2020

#R1#
Nurmagomedov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Litchkov throws a leg kick but Nurmagomedov moved away.
Nurmagomedov unleashes a big counter combination but Litchkov bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Nurmagomedov checks a low kick from Litchkov.
Litchkov throws a poor cross that misses
and Nurmagomedov counters with a nice body shot.
Litchkov takes one to the side of the head.
Litchkov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As Nurmagomedov looks to move away, Litchkov throws a big counter combo but Nurmagomedov just gets out of the way.
Nurmagomedov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nurmagomedov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Nurmagomedov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Litchkov tries a low kick but Nurmagomedov avoids it.
A little jabbing left from Nurmagomedov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A good leg kick by Litchkov.
Litchkov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nurmagomedov moves away from the strike by Litchkov.
Nurmagomedov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nurmagomedov slips a straight right by Litchkov.
Nurmagomedov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Litchkov.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Litchkov attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Litchkov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nurmagomedov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nurmagomedov throws a body punch but Litchkov moves out of range.
Litchkov lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
An inside leg kick from Litchkov misses.
Litchkov throws a right hand that misses
and Nurmagomedov counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T1#
A swing and a miss from Litchkov.
Some bone on bone action there as Nurmagomedov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A decent looking cross lands there for Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Litchkov went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Nurmagomedov looks to score with a jab to the body but Litchkov is just out of range.
Litchkov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nurmagomedov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nurmagomedov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Litchkov.
Nurmagomedov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Litchkov was well out of range. Poor timing from Nurmagomedov.
A shot to the liver by Nurmagomedov. Beautiful body shot.
Nurmagomedov dips to his left and cracks Litchkov with an uppercut!
Nurmagomedov thuds a left hand into Litchkov's body.
Nurmagomedov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Litchkov throws a leg kick
and Nurmagomedov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Litchkov throws a leg kick
and Nurmagomedov counters with a stiff right hand.
Litchkov throws a combination that misses
and Nurmagomedov counters with a nice uppercut.
Alexi Litchkov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Litchkov is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Litchkov motions for Nurmagomedov to come forward. Litchkov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nurmagomedov is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Litchkov rather than just go for the knockout.
Nurmagomedov checks a low kick from Litchkov.
Litchkov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov lands with a straight right. Litchkov didn't see that one coming.#T2#
Litchkov throws a leg kick that is checked
and Nurmagomedov counters with a right hand to the body.
Litchkov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nurmagomedov lands a jab to the head.
Nurmagomedov scores with a jab to the jaw.
A cross from Nurmagomedov lands.
Litchkov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nurmagomedov is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Litchkov had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Nice defenses there by Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Litchkov misses with a leg kick
enabling Nurmagomedov to counter with a crisp jab.
Nurmagomedov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Litchkov manages to avoid it.
Nurmagomedov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nice body punch from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Litchkov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nurmagomedov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Litchkov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Litchkov went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nurmagomedov throws a series of punches but Litchkov avoids them all with ease.
A little feinted left hand from Litchkov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nurmagomedov lands with a right hand.
Nurmagomedov lands a body shot.
Litchkov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Khabib Nurmagomedov dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Nurmagomedov dips to his left and cracks Litchkov with an uppercut!
Nurmagomedov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Litchkov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nurmagomedov takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Litchkov throws a body kick that misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Nurmagomedov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Nurmagomedov throws a shot to the body.
Nurmagomedov blocks a low kick nicely.
A low kick from Litchkov misses
and Nurmagomedov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nurmagomedov misses with a series of wild punches.
Litchkov misses with a kick to the body
and Nurmagomedov counters with a stiff right hand.
Litchkov throws an overhand right that lands on Nurmagomedov's shoulder, as Nurmagomedov tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagomedov lands with a straight right. Litchkov didn't see that one coming.
Nurmagomedov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Alexi Litchkov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nurmagomedov scores with a punch to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nurmagomedov connects with a nice looking jab.
Nurmagomedov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Litchkov throws a leg kick but Nurmagomedov sees it coming and checks it nicely. #T1#
Litchkov takes one on the button.
Nurmagomedov works over Litchkov's head and body with a nice combination.
Nurmagomedov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sloppy strikes from Nurmagomedov. Those never looked like landing.
Litchkov walks into a straight right hand from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Litchkov.
Nurmagomedov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Litchkov's hands.
Nurmagomedov swings for the body but Litchkov moves out of range.
Litchkov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Litchkov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nurmagomedov scores with a decent looking hook.
Nurmagomedov scores with a jab. Litchkov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Litchkov misses with a leg kick
and Nurmagomedov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A low kick from Litchkov is predictable there
and Nurmagomedov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Litchkov thinking.
Litchkov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nurmagomedov tests Litchkov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Litchkov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov scores with a nice right hand. #T2#
Nurmagomedov works over Litchkov's head and body with a nice combination.
Nurmagomedov scores with a hook.
Nurmagomedov misses with a body shot.
Nurmagomedov shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Litchkov eats them both and turns towards Nurmagomedov to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Nurmagomedov misses the shot to the body.
Litchkov thows a leg kick but Nurmagomedov checks it
and Litchkov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nurmagomedov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Litchkov is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Nurmagomedov's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Nurmagomedov lands a slapping body shot.
Litchkov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nurmagomedov scores with a jab.
Nurmagomedov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Litchkov. Litchkov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A punch combination from Nurmagomedov misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Litchkov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nurmagomedov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Litchkov manages to avoid it.
Nurmagomedov lands a slapping body shot.
Nurmagomedov jabs Litchkov right on the nose. Litchkov blinks but takes it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Khabib Nurmagomedov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Nurmagomedov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nurmagomedov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nurmagomedov clobbers Litchkov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Litchkov throws a series of punches but Nurmagomedov avoids them all with ease.
Litchkov goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Litchkov misses with a kick to the body.
A big right from Nurmagomedov misses.
Khabib Nurmagomedov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Litchkov throws a leg kick that is checked
and Nurmagomedov counters with a straight right hand.
Nurmagomedov swings for the body but Litchkov moves out of range.
Nurmagomedov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nurmagomedov misses the shot to the body.
Litchkov appears to be looking for a big counter.
Nurmagomedov thuds a left hand into Litchkov's body.
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!
A jab lands there for Nurmagomedov.
Litchkov is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Litchkov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nurmagomedov thuds his right hand into Litchkov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nurmagomedov misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Nurmagomedov misses with a body punch
and Litchkov counters with a thumping low kick.
Litchkov throws a lazy right hand but Nurmagomedov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Good work by Nurmagomedov as he checks the leg kick.
Litchkov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Litchkov looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nurmagomedov moves out of range of the strikes.
Nurmagomedov scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Litchkov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Nurmagomedov misses with a body shot.
Litchkov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Litchkov throws a body kick that misses.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nurmagomedov lands a jab to Litchkov's midsection.
Litchkov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nurmagomedov just misses with a punch to the body.
Nurmagomedov connects with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nurmagomedov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Litchkovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Nurmagomedov swings for the body but Litchkov moves out of range.
Nurmagomedov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T2#
Nurmagomedov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Litchkov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nurmagomedov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Litchkov was well out of range. Poor timing from Nurmagomedov.
Litchkov seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Nurmagomedov stuns Litchkov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Nurmagomedov, as that shot connected.
Litchkov avoids the body shot from Nurmagomedov.
A nice combination there by Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov lands a really nice looking cross but Litchkov seems unphased.
Nurmagomedov works Litchkov's body with a nice hook.
Nurmagomedov lands an overhand right.
Litchkov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nurmagomedov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nurmagomedov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nurmagomedov. Litchkov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Litchkov takes one on the button.
Nurmagomedov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Litchkov doesn't seem bothered though.
Alexi Litchkov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Litchkov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Khabib Nurmagomedov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Nurmagomedov 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 26:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 26:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Khabib Nurmagomedov!
Khabib Nurmagomedov thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: WKBC: The Zealot VS Rua
Date: May 09, 2020

#R1#
Nurmagomedov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ishii manages to avoid it.
Nurmagomedov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ishii circles away quickly and effectively.
Nurmagomedov lands a really nice looking cross but Ishii seems unphased.
Nurmagomedov swings for the body but Ishii moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Nurmagomedov.
Ishii misses with a wild body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Nurmagomedov misses the target.
Ishii misses with a hook. Nurmagomedov ducked under it nicely.
Ishii attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ishii lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ishii takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nurmagomedov works Ishii's body with a nice hook.
Nurmagomedov looks to score with a jab to the body but Ishii is just out of range.
Nurmagomedov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ishii scores with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nurmagomedov misses the shot to the body.
Ishii is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Nurmagomedov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nurmagomedov just misses with a punch to the body.
Ishii lands a leg kick that knocks Nurmagomedov off balance momentarily.
Ishii showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nurmagomedov.
Ishii let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T1#
Nurmagomedov misses the jab.
Good leg kick by Ishii there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ishii works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nurmagomedov tests Ishii's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ishii lands with a good body shot.
A good leg kick by Ishii.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ishii darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nurmagomedov swinging wildly here.
Nurmagomedov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ishii! But no joy.
Ishii avoids the body shot from Nurmagomedov.
Ishii misses with a leg kick.
Ishii lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nurmagomedov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ishii. Ishii obviously looking to wear him down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nurmagomedov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ishii counters with a leg kick.
Ishii tries to close the distance and clinch but Nurmagomedov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T2#
Ishii throws a hook but Nurmagomedov avoids it easily.
A quick step to the side and Nurmagomedov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ishii keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ishii wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nurmagomedov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ishii manages to avoid it.
Ishii displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nurmagomedov throws out the jab.
Ishii misses with a double jab.
Nurmagomedov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ishii tries to clinch up.
Ishii throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Nurmagomedov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ishii throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Nurmagomedov throws a body shot but no joy.
Nurmagomedov misses with a right hand
and Ishii counters with a thumping low kick.
Nurmagomedov looks to score with a jab to the body but Ishii is just out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good work by Nurmagomedov as he checks the leg kick.
A combination from Ishii does no damage.
A counter left hand to the body from Nurmagomedov misses its target.
Ishii is looking to score with low kicks.
Ishii dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Takeru Ishii dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Nurmagomedov throws a lazy right hand but Ishii sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nurmagomedov swats away the attempt to clinch by Ishii.
Nurmagomedov throws a jab but it's blocked by Ishii.
Nurmagomedov misses with a hook. Ishii ducked under it nicely.
Nurmagomedov lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Ishii backs up against the ropes.
Nurmagomedov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Takeru Ishii seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nurmagomedov throws an overhand right that lands on Ishii's shoulder, as Ishii tries to avoid the shot.
Ishii pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It looked like Nurmagomedov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ishii.
Ishii misses with a hook. Nurmagomedov ducked under it nicely.
Ishii staying out of range there.
Ishii steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nurmagomedov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ishii fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nice shot lands for Ishii.
Donk. Ishii catches Nurmagomedov right on the button with a cross.
Nurmagomedov keeps the fight on the outside.
Nurmagomedov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ishii cracks Nurmagomedov with a good jab.#T1#
Ishii throws a chopping leg kick but Nurmagomedov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ishii avoids the body shot from Nurmagomedov.
Ishii lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nurmagomedov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ishii was well out of range. Poor timing from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ishii.
Ishii moves in looking to clinch but Nurmagomedov pushes him off.
Nurmagomedov keeps the fight on the outside.
Nurmagomedov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ishii.
Ishii looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ishii connects with a nice looking jab.
Ishii bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice uppercut lands for Nurmagomedov. That snapped Ishii's head back.
Ishii lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A big left from Ishii misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Nurmagomedov misses its target.
Ishii tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nurmagomedov was well out of range. Poor timing from Ishii.
Takeru Ishii is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nurmagomedov throws a body punch but Ishii moves out of range.
Nurmagomedov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nurmagomedov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ishii.
Nurmagomedov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T2#
Nurmagomedov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ishii manages to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ishii finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Nurmagomedov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ishii tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ishii misses with a low kick as Nurmagomedov jumps back.
A jab from Nurmagomedov misses.
Ishii misses with a wild body shot.
Ishii lands a body shot.
Nurmagomedov throws a body punch but Ishii moves out of range.
Ishii will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nurmagomedov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ishii throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ishii misses with a looping right.
Ishii lands a right hook to the body.
Nurmagomedov is looking to wear down Ishii with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Nurmagomedov throws a lazy right hand but Ishii sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ishii uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nurmagomedov.
Ishii throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Takeru Ishii 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#
Nurmagomedov misses the shot to the body.
Nurmagomedov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ishii is looking to clinch.
It looked like Nurmagomedov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ishii dodges the punch combination from Nurmagomedov.
Ishii uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nurmagomedov.
Ishii is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Ishii takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ishii swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nurmagomedov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ishii moves away.
Ishii is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagomedov scores with a nice strike.
The fighters circling - Nurmagomedov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ishii rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nurmagomedov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ishii scores with a nice strike.#T1#
Nurmagomedov throws a hook to the side of Ishii's head but Ishii sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ishii moves forwards but Nurmagomedov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nurmagomedov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nurmagomedov throws a body shot but no joy.
Ishii wants to counter with a clinch but Nurmagomedov pushes him away.
Nurmagomedov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nurmagomedov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ishii.
Nurmagomedov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ishii has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ishii misses with a low kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Nurmagomedov misses its target.
Nurmagomedov checks a leg kick nicely.
Ishii fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nurmagomedov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ishii takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ishii tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ishii connects with a single shot there.
Nurmagomedov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ishii lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nurmagomedov throws the left hand but Ishii avoids the punch easily.#T2#
Ishii throws a big shot that misses.
Ishii misses with a straight right.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ishii, right into the meat.
Nurmagomedov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ishii tries to clinch but Nurmagomedov moves out of range.
As Ishii looks to move away, Nurmagomedov throws a big counter combo but Ishii just gets out of the way.
An inside leg kick from Ishii misses.
Ishii just misses with a punch to the body.
Nurmagomedov throws a body shot but no joy.
Ishii swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ishii misses with an uppercut.
Nurmagomedov thuds a left hand into Ishii's body.
Nurmagomedov swats away the attempt to clinch by Ishii.
Nurmagomedov just misses with a punch to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ishii! But no joy.
Ishii uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov checks a low kick from Ishii.
Khabib Nurmagomedov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Takeru Ishii is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ishii uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nurmagomedov.

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 Khabib Nurmagomedov.
Well Ishii 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Takeru Ishii!

Event: WKBC: Silva VS Cotto 2
Date: Apr 29, 2020

#R1#
Rua pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rua throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #CUT#
It looks like Khabib Nurmagomedov has been cut.
Rua throws a shot from downtown. Nurmagomedov moves away and avoids it.
Nurmagomedov is looking for the big counter here.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rua.
Rua scores with a hook.
Rua throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nurmagomedov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nurmagomedov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rua sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It looked like Rua was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Nurmagomedov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nurmagomedov lands with a good body shot.
Rua thows a leg kick but Nurmagomedov checks it
and Nurmagomedov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rua scores with a head kick.
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!
Rua pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rua uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nurmagomedov. #T1#
Nurmagomedov looks to land a left hand but Rua moved out of range nicely.
Rua scores with a jab.#ROC#
Nurmagomedov is rocked!
A combination from Rua does no damage.
Nurmagomedov is still on wobbly legs! Can Rua finish him?
Rua connects with a crushing straight, right on the bridge of Nurmagomedov's nose, sending him crumpling to the mat! That's really rocked Nurmagomedov - is he going to beat the count??? 4,5,6,7,8,9.....10 - he's not made it - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Jao Rua!
Jao Rua took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Notorious for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: WKBC: Cornell VS Ngo
Date: Apr 25, 2020

#R1#
Nightfury keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nightfury misses with the combination.
Nightfury doesn't manage to clinch there - Nurmagomedov circles away.
Nurmagomedov is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Nightfury with a body shot.
Nurmagomedov swings for the body but Nightfury moves out of range.
Nurmagomedov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nightfury moves away.
Nightfury misses with a hook. Nurmagomedov ducked under it nicely.
Nightfury blocks a jab.
Nurmagomedov moves out of range as Nightfury strikes.
Nurmagomedov misses with the combination.
Nurmagomedov just misses with a punch to the body.
Nightfury is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagomedov throws a body shot but no joy.
Nurmagomedov misses with a body shot.
Nightfury tries to close the distance and clinch but Nurmagomedov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nightfury misses with a body kick.
Nurmagomedov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Nightfury.
Nurmagomedov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T1#
Some wild striking there from Nightfury.
Nurmagomedov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nurmagomedov swings for the body but Nightfury moves out of range.
Nightfury tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Nurmagomedov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nightfury definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nightfury pivots, looking for a leg kick but Nurmagomedov is out of range and Nightfury settles back down.
Nurmagomedov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nightfury attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Nightfury throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov checks a leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Nightfury.
Nightfury throws a sloppy head kick
and Nurmagomedov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nightfury throws a head kick that half lands.
Nurmagomedov blocks a head kick by Nightfury.
Draco Nightfury is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nurmagomedov swings for the body but Nightfury moves out of range.
Nurmagomedov misses with a body shot.
Nightfury thows a body kick. Nurmagomedov tries to catch it but that hurt him. #T2#
Nightfury throws a front kick aimed at Nurmagomedov's knee but Nurmagomedov avoids it well.
Nurmagomedov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nurmagomedov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nightfury thuds his right hand into Nurmagomedov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nurmagomedov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nightfury manages to avoid it.
Nightfury is looking to counter the offense by Nurmagomedov and move into the clinch.
Nightfury 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.
Khabib Nurmagomedov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Decent striking displayed by Nurmagomedov there.
Nightfury connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nightfury pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nurmagomedov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Nightfury looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nurmagomedov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nightfury is looking to counter punch.
Nightfury looks to land a right hand but Nurmagomedov moved out of range.
Nightfury ducks right into an uppercut from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Nightfury rather than just go for the knockout.
A decent looking cross lands there for Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov throws the left hand but Nightfury avoids the punch easily.
A punch combination from Nurmagomedov misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Draco Nightfury will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Nightfury misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nurmagomedov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nightfury manages to avoid it.
Nightfury misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nurmagomedov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nightfury misses with a leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nightfury looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nurmagomedov throws a body shot but no joy.
Nightfury throws a body shot but no joy.
The fighters circling - Nightfury throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nurmagomedov checks the leg kick nicely there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice shot lands for Nightfury.
Nurmagomedov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nurmagomedov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nurmagomedov looks to land a left hand but Nightfury moved out of range nicely.
Nurmagomedov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Nightfury on the side of the head.
Nightfury takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The fighters circle momentarily. Nurmagomedov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T1#
Nurmagomedov clobbers Nightfury with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nightfury on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nightfury is looking to clinch but Nurmagomedov is avoiding it.
Nightfury connects with a right hand. Nurmagomedov shakes it off.
Nightfury jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nightfury lands a jab.
Nurmagomedov takes a swing at Nightfury's ribcage but misses.
Nightfury with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nightfury motions for Nurmagomedov to come forward. Nightfury throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nightfury lands a jab.
Nightfury has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Nurmagomedov finds it's way round the side to connect with Nightfury's head.
Nurmagomedov misses with a combination
and Nightfury counters with an inside leg kick.
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!
Nightfury uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nurmagomedov.
Nightfury catches Nurmagomedov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T2#
Nightfury doesn't manage to clinch there - Nurmagomedov circles away.
Nurmagomedov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Nightfury throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nurmagomedov throws a body shot but no joy.
Nightfury turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nurmagomedov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nurmagomedov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nurmagomedov misses with a left hand
and Nightfury connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A punch lands to the side of Nurmagomedov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nightfury ducks under a wild hook from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov moves out of range of the body kick.
Nurmagomedov misses the shot to the body.
Nightfury throws a looping overhand right but Nurmagomedov ducks down to avoid it.
Nurmagomedov swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Nightfury counters with a straight right hand.
Nightfury looking to land some kicks to the body here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Draco Nightfury dominated that second round.
That's time! Nightfury's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Nightfury tries a head kick but it misses.
Nightfury tries to clinch but Nurmagomedov moves out of range.
Nurmagomedov throws a jab but it's blocked by Nightfury.
Nightfury tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nurmagomedov throws a right hand that Nightfury ducks under and follows up with a left that Nightfury also avoids with ease.
Nurmagomedov just misses with a punch to the body.
Nightfury explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Nightfury takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nightfury tries to bum rush Nurmagomedov with a series of wild strikes but Nurmagomedov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nightfury connects with a good right hand that stumbles Nurmagomedov. Nurmagomedov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nightfury lands a head kick. Nurmagomedov smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Nurmagomedov keeps the fight on the outside.
Nightfury wants to clinch up but Nurmagomedov keeps it at a distance.
Nightfury doesn't manage to clinch there - Nurmagomedov circles away.
Nurmagomedov blocks a low kick nicely.
Nurmagomedov is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Nightfury with a body shot.
A head kick misses from Nightfury. #T1#
Nightfury connects with a leg kick. Nurmagomedov looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Nightfury throws an overhand right that lands on Nurmagomedov's shoulder, as Nurmagomedov tries to avoid the shot.
Nurmagomedov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Nurmagomedov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nightfury.
Nurmagomedov ducks under a wild hook from Nightfury.
A jab from Nightfury misses.
Nightfury lands a nice looking kick to the body. Nurmagomedov takes a step back to recover.
Nurmagomedov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nightfury.
Nightfury lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nurmagomedov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nightfury doesn't manage to clinch there - Nurmagomedov circles away.
Nightfury tries to close the distance and clinch but Nurmagomedov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nightfury avoids the body shot from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov with a nice cross.
Nightfury thumps Nurmagomedov with a low kick.
Nightfury swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nightfury bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Nightfury is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nurmagomedov can do to turn this around?#T2#
Nightfury waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nurmagomedov.
Nightfury on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nightfury slips a straight right by Nurmagomedov.
Nightfury misses with a hook
letting Nurmagomedov counter with a right hand.
Nurmagomedov checks a low kick from Nightfury.
Nightfury misses with a double jab.
Nurmagomedov throws a counter combo.
Nurmagomedov looks to land a combination but Nightfury avoids it well.
Nurmagomedov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nurmagomedov dodges the punch combination from Nightfury.
Nurmagomedov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Nightfury looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nightfury fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov dips to his left and cracks Nightfury with an uppercut!
Khabib Nurmagomedov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nightfury uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nurmagomedov.

And that's the end of the fight!
Draco Nightfury showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Nightfury 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:28
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Draco Nightfury!

Event: WKBC: Anderson vs Pitung
Date: Apr 08, 2020

#R1#
Nurmagomedov connects with a body shot.
Nurmagomedov misses with a body shot.
Nurmagomedov throws a jab when Kazama was well out of range.
Jin Kazama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nurmagomedov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kazama has time to react.
Nurmagomedov throws the left hand but Kazama avoids the punch easily.
Nurmagomedov misses the shot to the body.
Nurmagomedov misses the shot to the body.
Kazama is looking to slow Nurmagomedov down with leg kicks.
Nurmagomedov throws a series of punches but Kazama moves out of range.
Nurmagomedov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nurmagomedov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kazama.
Nurmagomedov swings for the body but Kazama moves out of range.
Nurmagomedov lands a nice shot to the body.
Nurmagomedov swings for the body but Kazama moves out of range.
Nurmagomedov lands a slapping body shot.
Nurmagomedov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nurmagomedov looks to score with a jab to the body but Kazama is just out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nurmagomedov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kazama.
Kazama connects with a solid leg kick.
Kazama chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T1#
Kazama throws a jab when Nurmagomedov was well out of range.
Nurmagomedov checks a leg kick.
Nurmagomedov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A solid body kick from Kazama.
Kazama swinging wildly here.
Kazama looks winded!
Nurmagomedov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kazama.
Kazama throws a lazy right hand but Nurmagomedov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nurmagomedov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nurmagomedov misses with a body shot.
Kazama throws a leg kick
and Nurmagomedov counters with a straight right hand.
Kazama missing with a left hand there. Nurmagomedov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A thudding body kick lands there by Kazama!
Kazama avoids the body shot from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov throws a body shot but no joy.
Kazama flicks out a counter leg kick but Nurmagomedov steps away.
Kazama ducks right into an uppercut from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kazama.
It looked like Nurmagomedov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kazama.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Kazama. Nurmagomedov shrugs it off though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kazama uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nurmagomedov.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kazama! But no joy.#T2#
Nurmagomedov misses with a body shot.
Kazama throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kazama uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nurmagomedov.
Kazama missing with a left hand there. Nurmagomedov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nurmagomedov throws a body shot but no joy.
Nurmagomedov sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Kazama throws a head kick but Nurmagomedov moves out of range.
Nurmagomedov misses with an uppercut.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Nurmagomedov!
Nurmagomedov is looking to wear down Kazama with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Nurmagomedov avoids the head kick by Kazama.
Kazama misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kazama pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nurmagomedov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kazama at a distance.
Nurmagomedov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kazama. Kazama obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nurmagomedov takes a swing at Kazama's ribcage but misses.
Nurmagomedov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kazama takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kazama gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Khabib Nurmagomedov dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Nurmagomedov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nurmagomedov swings for the body but Kazama moves out of range.
Kazama swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Nurmagomedov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kazama has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Some bone on bone action there as Nurmagomedov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is winning the standup battle so far.
Nurmagomedov looks to score with a jab to the body but Kazama is just out of range.
Nurmagomedov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kazama uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Kazama throws a sloppy head kick and Nurmagomedov moves out of range easily.
Kazama lands with a nice combination. Nurmagomedov backs away looking to recover.
Nurmagomedov lands a nice hook to Kazama's body. Kazama takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kazama gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nurmagomedov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
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!
Kazama misses with a head kick.
Nurmagomedov looks to score with a jab to the body but Kazama is just out of range.
Nurmagomedov ducks under a wild hook from Kazama.
Kazama is breathing heavily.
Kazama pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T1#
Nice defenses there by Kazama.
Nurmagomedov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kazama misses with a looping left.
Nurmagomedov connects with a single shot there.
Nurmagomedov misses with a straight right.
Nurmagomedov misses the shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Nurmagomedov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nurmagomedov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kazama can do to turn this around?
Kazama throws a leg kick
and Nurmagomedov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kazama is looking to score with low kicks.
A counter left hand to the body from Nurmagomedov misses its target.
Kazama uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov throws the left hand but Kazama avoids the punch easily.
Kazama throws the left hand but Nurmagomedov avoids the punch easily.
A head kick misses from Kazama.
Kazama throws an overhand right that lands on Nurmagomedov's shoulder, as Nurmagomedov tries to avoid the shot.
Kazama moves out of range as Nurmagomedov strikes.
Nurmagomedov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kazama.
Kazama looks for the body kick but Nurmagomedov saw that one coming.
Nurmagomedov cracks Kazama with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.#T2#
Nurmagomedov moves out of range as Kazama throws a body kick.
No joy there for Nurmagomedov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kazama steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nurmagomedov.
Kazama throws a head kick that misses.
Nurmagomedov works Kazama's body with a nice hook.
Nurmagomedov swings for the body but Kazama moves out of range.
Kazama throws a head kick that misses.
Nurmagomedov throws a body shot but no joy.
Kazama connects with a high kick.
A big right from Nurmagomedov misses.
The fighters circling - Nurmagomedov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nurmagomedov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kazama throws a sloppy head kick
and Nurmagomedov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nurmagomedov just misses with a punch to the body.
Nurmagomedov misses with a looping right.
Nurmagomedov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kazama tries a head kick but it misses.
Nurmagomedov misses with a wild body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Khabib Nurmagomedov dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Nurmagomedov throws a hook but Kazama avoids it easily.
Nurmagomedov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nurmagomedov lands with a good body shot.
Nurmagomedov misses the shot to the body.
Nurmagomedov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nurmagomedov lands a really nice looking cross but Kazama seems unphased.
Nurmagomedov lands a body shot.
Kazama throws a leg kick
letting Nurmagomedov counter with a right hand.
Kazama throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Some wild striking there from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov scores with a jab.
Kazama moves away from the strike by Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kazama.
Kazama throws a head kick but Nurmagomedov moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nurmagomedov lands a right hook to the body.
Kazama takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kazama throws a sloppy head kick and Nurmagomedov moves out of range easily. #T1#
Kazama throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It looked like Nurmagomedov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nurmagomedov misses with a hook. Kazama ducked under it nicely.
Nurmagomedov misses with a body shot.
Nurmagomedov scores with a body shot.
Nurmagomedov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kazama.
Nurmagomedov swings for the body but Kazama moves out of range.
Kazama misses the jab.
Nurmagomedov lands a slapping body shot.
Kazama walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nurmagomedov swings for the body but Kazama moves out of range.
Nurmagomedov moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromKazama.
Nurmagomedov misses the shot to the body.
Kazama throws a right and a left that Nurmagomedov avoids nicely.
Nurmagomedov just misses with a punch to the body.
Nurmagomedov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kazama.
Nurmagomedov misses with a wild body shot.
Kazama misses with a low kick.
Nurmagomedov throws a big counter combination but Kazama scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Nurmagomedov looks to score with a jab to the body but Kazama is just out of range.
Kazama tries a head kick but it misses.
Nurmagomedov went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T2#
Nurmagomedov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kazama ducks under a wild hook from Nurmagomedov.
A jab from Nurmagomedov finds it's way through Kazama's defenses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nurmagomedov scores with a nice strike.
Nurmagomedov looks to score with a jab to the body but Kazama is just out of range.
Kazama is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
A jab from Nurmagomedov misses.
Kazama keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nurmagomedov takes a swing at Kazama's ribcage but misses.
Kazama scores with a jab to the head.
Nurmagomedov misses the shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Kazama.
Nurmagomedov throws a body shot but no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nurmagomedov. Kazama does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nurmagomedov digs a good body shot into Kazama's ribs.
Kazama throws a head kick but Nurmagomedov moves out of range.
Nurmagomedov checks a low kick from Kazama.
Jin Kazama has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nurmagomedov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kazama was well out of range. Poor timing from Nurmagomedov.

And that's the end of the fight!
Khabib Nurmagomedov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Nurmagomedov 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Khabib Nurmagomedov!
Khabib Nurmagomedov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: WKBC: The Zealot VS Cheating
Date: Apr 02, 2020

#R1#
Bouya finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Nurmagomedov looks to score with a jab to the body but Bouya is just out of range.
Nurmagomedov throws a jab when Bouya was well out of range.
Nurmagomedov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bouya moves away.
And Bouya counters with a quick kick to the body but Nurmagomedov blocks it.
Bouya lands with a good body shot.
Bouya paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nurmagomedov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nurmagomedov misses with a wild body shot.
Nurmagomedov lands a two punch combo.
A good leg kick by Bouya.
Bouya throws a series of punches but Nurmagomedov moves out of range.
Bouya rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nurmagomedov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bouya scores with a decent looking hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bouya avoids the body shot from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bouya's head.
Nice cross by Bouya.
Bouya connects with a body shot that sends Nurmagomedov's belly button to the back.#T1#
Nurmagomedov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bouya.
Bouya jabs at Nurmagomedov's body.
Nurmagomedov is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bouya rather than just go for the knockout.
Nurmagomedov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bouya manages to avoid it.
Khabib Nurmagomedov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nurmagomedov misses with a looping right.
Bouya on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bouya lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Nurmagomedov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nurmagomedov stuns Bouya with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bouya swinging wildly here.
Nurmagomedov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bouya connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nurmagomedov throws a body shot but no joy.
Nurmagomedov throws a lazy uppercut
and Bouya connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bouya moves out of range of the strikes.
Nurmagomedov pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T2#
Bouya scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nurmagomedov looks winded!
Nurmagomedov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nurmagomedov blocks a leg kick.
Nurmagomedov throws a combination that misses
and Bouya counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jab from Bouya.
A left lands for Bouya.#ROC#
Nurmagomedov is rocked!
Bouya catches Nurmagomedov with a right, a left, a right. It's raining punches and Nurmagomedov forgot an umbrella! Another punch and he's down. This one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Harumichi Bouya!
During a confident post fight interview, Harumichi Bouya thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: WKBC: Turturro VS Rumble
Date: Mar 28, 2020

#R1#
A bone on bone clash there as Nurmagomedov blocks the leg kick.
Po throws a good cross that connects.
Po steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nurmagomedov.
A little jabbing left from Po on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Po on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nice defenses there by Nurmagomedov.
Po misses with an uppercut.
Po throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Nurmagomedov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nurmagomedov. Po does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nurmagomedov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nurmagomedov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagomedov misses with a jab to the body
and Po counters with a stiff right hand.
Po throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Nurmagomedov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nice body punch from Nurmagomedov.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Po bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nurmagomedov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Po looks to throw the jab but Nurmagomedov is out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Nurmagomedov misses the target.#T1#
Nurmagomedov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nurmagomedov misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Po counters with a stiff right hand.
Nurmagomedov misses with a body shot.
Nurmagomedov throws the left hand but Po avoids the punch easily.
Nurmagomedov keeps the fight on the outside.
Nurmagomedov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Nurmagomedov throws a one two combo.
Nurmagomedov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nurmagomedov connects with a body shot that sends Po's belly button to the back.
Nurmagomedov takes a swing at Po's ribcage but misses.
Tong Po is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nurmagomedov avoids the body shot from Po.
Nurmagomedov takes a swing at Po's ribcage but misses.
Nurmagomedov slips a straight right by Po.
Nurmagomedov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Po.
Khabib Nurmagomedov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nurmagomedov misses the shot to the body.
Po tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T2#
Nurmagomedov looks to score with a jab to the body but Po is just out of range.
Nurmagomedov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
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!
Po keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nurmagomedov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nurmagomedov looks to throw the jab but Po is out of range.
Nurmagomedov lands a nice shot to the body.
Po uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov misses the shot to the body.
Po now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Po fails to land with a series of punches.
A counter left hand to the body from Nurmagomedov misses its target.
Po thows a left - swing and a miss!
Po fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nurmagomedov manages to avoid it.
Nurmagomedov checks a leg kick nicely.
Po misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nurmagomedov.
Po lands a right hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Khabib Nurmagomedov dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Nurmagomedov moves away from the strike by Po.
Nurmagomedov swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Po counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nurmagomedov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Po.
Nurmagomedov swings for the body but Po moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Nurmagomedov misses the target.
Po avoids the body shot from Nurmagomedov.
Po looks to land a left hand but Nurmagomedov moved out of range nicely.
Po throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nurmagomedov is looking to wear down Po with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Po misses with a hook
and Nurmagomedov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nurmagomedov misses with an uppercut.
Nurmagomedov ducks under a wild hook from Po.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagomedov misses with a few strikes there.
Po looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nurmagomedov moves out of range as Po strikes.
Nurmagomedov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Nurmagomedov checks the leg kick nicely there.
Po throws a jab when Nurmagomedov was well out of range.
A quick step to the side and Nurmagomedov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T1#
Nurmagomedov swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Po counters with a stiff right hand.
Po missing with a left hand there. Nurmagomedov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nurmagomedov lands a nice hook to Po's body. Po takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nurmagomedov lands with a cross.
Po throws a body shot but no joy.
Nurmagomedov throws a body shot but no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nurmagomedov. Po does a little dance to reset his feet.
A countering left hand to the body from Po misses.
Po throws a poor cross that misses
and Nurmagomedov counters with a nice uppercut.
Po throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nurmagomedov misses with a hook. Po ducked under it nicely.
Nurmagomedov scores with a hook.
A decent looking cross lands there for Nurmagomedov.
Po lands a nice shot to the body.
Nurmagomedov swings for the body but Po moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Po swings for the body but Nurmagomedov moves out of range. #T2#
Nurmagomedov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A punch combination from Nurmagomedov misses.
Po uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nurmagomedov.
Po pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nurmagomedov misses with a wild combination.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Po! But no joy.
Po's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Nurmagomedov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Po scrambles back to his feet.
Po avoids the body shot from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Po takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nurmagomedov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Po moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Po fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nurmagomedov throws a hook but Po avoids it easily.
Po displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nurmagomedov throws out the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Khabib Nurmagomedov dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Po connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nurmagomedov connects with a right hand. Po shakes it off.
The fight stays on the outside here - Po looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nurmagomedov lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Po tries to clinch but Nurmagomedov moves out of range.
Nurmagomedov throws out a loose jab but Po uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nurmagomedov looks to land a left hand but Po moved out of range nicely.
Po swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagomedov throws out a loose jab but Po uses good head movement to avoid it.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is winning the standup battle so far.
Nurmagomedov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Po.
Po swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nurmagomedov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Po in his tracks.
Nurmagomedov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T1#
Po looks to score with a jab to the body but Nurmagomedov is just out of range.
Po throws an off balance right hand
and Nurmagomedov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nurmagomedov slips under a jab.
Nurmagomedov works the jab nicely.
Nice shot by Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov slips under a jab.
Nurmagomedov swings for the body but Po moves out of range.
Nurmagomedov throws the left hand but Po avoids the punch easily.
Nurmagomedov slips a straight right by Po.
Nurmagomedov swings for the body but Po moves out of range.
Po bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Nurmagomedov's head backwards.
Nurmagomedov throws a lazy right hand but Po sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nurmagomedov ducks under a wild hook from Po.
Po misses with a left hand
and Nurmagomedov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Some wild striking there from Po. #T2#
Po throws an overhand right that lands on Nurmagomedov's shoulder, as Nurmagomedov tries to avoid the shot.
A little feinted left hand from Nurmagomedov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Po walks into a left hand.
A leg kick checked by Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov stuns Po with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nurmagomedov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Po falls off balance throwing a combination
and Nurmagomedov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nurmagomedov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Po was well out of range. Poor timing from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A lazy left from Po finds it's target.
Po ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nurmagomedov moves away.
Nurmagomedov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Po can do to turn this around?
Nurmagomedov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Tong Po has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nurmagomedov drops his hands momentarily and Po takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Khabib Nurmagomedov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Nurmagomedov 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Khabib Nurmagomedov!
During a confident post fight interview, Khabib Nurmagomedov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
The defeated Tong Po had this to say: 'I live by the sword I die by the sword, Whatever happened has happened, no looking back now, the moment is gone...'.

Event: Bushido K1: 1
Date: Mar 19, 2020

#R1#
The fighters circling - Nurmagomedov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Takemura throws a big counter combination but Nurmagomedov scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Nurmagomedov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nurmagomedov swings away with a body shot that misses
and Takemura counters with a nice uppercut.
Nurmagomedov misses with an uppercut
enabling Takemura to counter with a crisp jab.
Nurmagomedov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Takemura.
Nurmagomedov lands a glancing blow to the side of Takemura's head.
Nurmagomedov throws a lazy uppercut
and Takemura counters with a stiff right hand.
Khabib Nurmagomedov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nurmagomedov looks to throw the jab but Takemura is out of range.
Nurmagomedov throws a body shot but no joy.
Nurmagomedov misses with a double jab.
Nurmagomedov takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Takemura scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nurmagomedov misses with a wild body shot.
Takemura lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #T1#
Nurmagomedov misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Takemura counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Nurmagomedov thinking.
Ryu Takemura is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
No joy there for Nurmagomedov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nurmagomedov misses with the combination.
A quick step to the side and Takemura tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nurmagomedov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Takemura scores with a sloppy right hand. Nurmagomedov should have avoided that one.
Nurmagomedov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Takemura.
Nurmagomedov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Takemura manages to avoid it.
Takemura lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Nurmagomedov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nurmagomedov lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Takemura lands with an overhand left.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Takemura's corner calls for a 1-2. Takemura obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Takemura uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nurmagomedov.
Takemura has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Soul Supremacy Rio in the buildup to the fight.
Nurmagomedov misses with a left hand
and Takemura counters with a right hand to the body.
Takemura misses with an uppercut.
Nurmagomedov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Takemura moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#ROC#
Nurmagomedov is rocked!
Nurmagomedov swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Takemura counters with a big uppercut that nearly lifts Nurmagomedov off his feet! Nurmagomedov crashes to the mat in all kinds of trouble! The referee starts the count but I'm not sure it's necessary - Nurmagomedov isn't going to make it! The count reaches 10 and this fight is all over! Takemura screams and throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Mmmmm spit, everywhere. Lovely.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Ryu Takemura!
Post fight, Ryu Takemura took to the microphone: 'I'd kill him if the referee let me..'.

Event: Rising Dragon: 5
Date: Mar 12, 2020

#R1#
Nurmagomedov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ishii lands a nice shot to the body.
Ishii will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nurmagomedov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ishii on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ishii has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Nurmagomedov finds it's way round the side to connect with Ishii's head.
Ishii thows a left - swing and a miss!
A slow jab from Ishii misses its intended target.
Ishii looks to land a right hand but Nurmagomedov moved out of range.
Ishii loads up on a big right hand but Nurmagomedov slips the punch.
Nurmagomedov cracks Ishii with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ishii wants to clinch
and Nurmagomedov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nurmagomedov throws a looping overhand right but Ishii ducks down 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!
A nice inside leg kick there by Ishii. That's going to slow Nurmagomedov down.
Nurmagomedov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Ishii misses.
Ishii throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Some wild striking there from Ishii. #T1#
Ishii doesn't manage to clinch there - Nurmagomedov circles away.
Nurmagomedov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ishii.
Ishii's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Ishii duly obliges.
Ishii moves out of range as Nurmagomedov strikes.
Ishii tries to clinch but Nurmagomedov moves out of range.
A right-left combo lands from Nurmagomedov.
A jab from Nurmagomedov misses.
Ishii uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ishii ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nurmagomedov misses with a straight right.
Nurmagomedov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ishii.
Ishii misses with a hook. Nurmagomedov ducked under it nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nurmagomedov lands a really nice looking cross but Ishii seems unphased.
Nurmagomedov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Donk. Ishii catches Nurmagomedov right on the button with a cross.
Nurmagomedov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nurmagomedov throws a series of strikes that have Ishii backpedaling. #T2#
Nurmagomedov cracks a nice hook into Ishii's ribs.
Ishii ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ishii fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Nurmagomedov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ishii is looking to slow Nurmagomedov down with leg kicks.
Nurmagomedov blocks a low kick nicely.
Ishii tries to clinch there but Nurmagomedov circles away.
Nurmagomedov looks to land a right hand but Ishii moved out of range.
Nurmagomedov throws a right and a left that Ishii avoids nicely.
Ishii tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Nurmagomedov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nurmagomedov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ishii at a distance.
Nurmagomedov swats away the attempt to clinch by Ishii.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ishii uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nurmagomedov.
Ishii now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Nurmagomedov avoids the body shot from Ishii.
Nurmagomedov lands with a shot to the body.
Nurmagomedov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nurmagomedov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Takeru Ishii will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Ishii looks to score with a jab to the body but Nurmagomedov is just out of range.
Nurmagomedov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nurmagomedov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ishii.
Nurmagomedov defending well as Ishii loads up on a big left hand.
Ishii throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ishii lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ishii throws a series of punches but Nurmagomedov avoids them all with ease.
Nurmagomedov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Takeru Ishii seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ishii is looking to clinch but Nurmagomedov is avoiding it.
Ishii steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov throws a series of punches but Ishii moves out of range.
Ishii scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagomedov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ishii manages to avoid it.
Nurmagomedov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nurmagomedov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ishii with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nurmagomedov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nurmagomedov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
Ishii throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nurmagomedov moves away from the strike by Ishii.
Ishii lands a jab-cross combination.
Nurmagomedov moves out of range of the strikes.
Nurmagomedov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Ishii lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nurmagomedov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ishii.
Nurmagomedov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Ishii swings for the body but Nurmagomedov moves out of range.
Ishii misses with a combination
and Nurmagomedov counters with a nice uppercut.
Ishii feints a jab promting Nurmagomedov to slip. Ishii then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Nurmagomedov slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nurmagomedov throws a body punch but Ishii moves out of range.
Ishii uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov just misses with a punch to the body.
Nurmagomedov connects with a jab.
Ishii avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Takeru Ishii is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Nurmagomedov throws a jab but it's blocked by Ishii.
Nurmagomedov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ishii throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nurmagomedov checks a leg kick.
Ishii throws a leg kick that misses.
Ishii throws a front kick aimed at Nurmagomedov's knee but Nurmagomedov avoids it well.
Ishii comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nurmagomedov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ishii looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nurmagomedov blocks a leg kick.
Nurmagomedov lands a jab to the nose.
Nurmagomedov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ishii momentarily.
Nurmagomedov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nurmagomedov lands a jab.
Nurmagomedov throws the left hand but Ishii avoids the punch easily.
Ishii looks to land a combination but Nurmagomedov avoids it well.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ishii. Nurmagomedov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice body punch from Ishii.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Takeru Ishii 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#
A big left from Ishii misses.
Ishii looks to land a left hand but Nurmagomedov moved out of range nicely.
Ishii avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A little jabbing left from Ishii on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ishii turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ishii throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nurmagomedov misses with an uppercut.
Ishii on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nurmagomedov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Ishii to counter with a crisp jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nurmagomedov. Ishii does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ishii feints and then cracks Nurmagomedov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nurmagomedov down.
Nurmagomedov throws a body shot but no joy.
Ishii throws a body punch but Nurmagomedov moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagomedov just misses with a punch to the body.
Ishii fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ishii tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Nurmagomedov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ishii moves out of range as Nurmagomedov strikes.
Ishii keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
Ishii lands with a hook. Nurmagomedov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nurmagomedov. Ishii does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nurmagomedov lands a nice shot to the body.
Nurmagomedov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ishii uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Nurmagomedov has time to react.
Ishii throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nurmagomedov.
Ishii uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nurmagomedov.
Donk. Ishii catches Nurmagomedov right on the button with a cross.
Nurmagomedov throws a hook but Ishii blocks it.
Nurmagomedov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ishii punishes Nurmagomedov's body with a nice straight punch.
Nurmagomedov swings for the body but Ishii moves out of range.
Ishii thows a leg kick but Nurmagomedov checks it
and Nurmagomedov counters with a nice uppercut.
Ishii keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It seemed like Ishii was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ishii keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nurmagomedov just misses with a punch to the body.
Ishii uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nurmagomedov.
Ishii misses with a straight right. #T2#
Ishii misses with a double jab.
Nurmagomedov checks a low kick from Ishii.
Nurmagomedov misses with a body shot.
Jab, jab by Ishii - just one landing.
Nurmagomedov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ishii.
Ishii fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Nurmagomedov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ishii throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ishii fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nurmagomedov misses with a wild body shot.
Ishii wants to counter the offense by Nurmagomedov and move into the clinch position.
Ishii connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nurmagomedov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ishii bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ishii misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nurmagomedov fails to land with a series of punches.
Ishii fails with an attempt to clinch.
Khabib Nurmagomedov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Takeru Ishii is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ishii keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Takeru Ishii comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ishii 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Takeru Ishii!

Event: Openweight GP: Semi Finals
Date: Mar 07, 2020

#R1#
Nice body punch from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov swinging wildly here.
Nurmagomedov misses the shot to the body.
Nurmagomedov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nurmagomedov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A chopping leg kick lands by Berthier.
Nurmagomedov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nurmagomedov throws a series of punches but Berthier moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nurmagomedov. Berthier does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nurmagomedov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Berthier moves away.
Nurmagomedov loads up on a big right hand but Berthier slips the punch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Berthier.
Nurmagomedov takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Berthier throws a low kick but Nurmagomedov avoids it.
Nurmagomedov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Berthier feints and then cracks Nurmagomedov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nurmagomedov down.
Berthier lands a jab to Nurmagomedov's midsection.
Berthier is looking to slow Nurmagomedov down with leg kicks.
Berthier throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Nurmagomedov is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Berthier rather than just go for the knockout.
Berthier scoring well with a low kick there. #T1#
Nurmagomedov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Berthier.
Berthier misses with an uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Berthier.
Nurmagomedov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Berthier.
Nurmagomedov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nice defenses there by Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov avoids the body shot from Berthier.
Nurmagomedov lands with a shot to the body.
No joy there for Berthier, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nurmagomedov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Berthier.
Nurmagomedov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Berthier.
Berthier doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nurmagomedov throws a body shot but no joy.
Berthier is looking to counter the offense by Nurmagomedov and move into the clinch.
Nurmagomedov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Berthier throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nurmagomedov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nurmagomedov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Berthier manages to avoid it.
Nurmagomedov looks to score with a jab to the body but Berthier is just out of range.#T2#
Nurmagomedov checks a low kick from Berthier.
A big left from Nurmagomedov misses.
Berthier fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Nurmagomedov checks it well.
Nurmagomedov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Berthier throws a looping overhand right but Nurmagomedov ducks down to avoid it.
Berthier throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Berthier works Nurmagomedov's body with a nice hook.
Nurmagomedov throws a big shot that misses.
Berthier throws a sloppy head kick
and Nurmagomedov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Berthier ducks under a wild hook from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov just misses with a punch to the body.
Nurmagomedov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Berthier punishes Nurmagomedov's body with a nice straight punch.
Nurmagomedov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Berthier moves away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Berthier tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nurmagomedov was well out of range. Poor timing from Berthier.
Nurmagomedov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Nurmagomedov misses with a body shot.
Berthier is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Nurmagomedov.
Berthier takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Louis Alexandre Berthier dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Berthier lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Nurmagomedov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Nurmagomedov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Berthier is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nurmagomedov can do to turn this around?
Berthier throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nurmagomedov swings for the body but Berthier moves out of range.
Nice shot lands for Nurmagomedov.
Berthier drops his hands momentarily and Nurmagomedov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Berthier lands with a shot to the body.
Berthier lands a jab.
Nurmagomedov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Louis Alexandre Berthier is winning the standup battle so far.
Berthier thuds a left hand into Nurmagomedov's body.
Nurmagomedov throws a looping overhand right but Berthier ducks down to avoid it.
Berthier jabs Nurmagomedov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A thudding body kick lands there by Berthier!
Nurmagomedov is breathing heavily.
Berthier lands with an uppercut that bounces Nurmagomedov off the ropes and back into range.
Berthier misses with a low kick.
Berthier lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nurmagomedov at a distance.
Berthier pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nurmagomedov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nurmagomedov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Berthier.
It seemed like Nurmagomedov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nurmagomedov walks straight into devastating uppercut and drops to the floor, clearly wobbled! Can he beat the count? 4,5,6,7... he's up! And he's down again! The ref steps in and calls an end to the fight! What a punch that was!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Louis Alexandre Berthier!

Event: Rising Dragon: 1
Date: Feb 27, 2020

#R1#
Zirkov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nurmagomedov is looking for a counter combo.
Zirkov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Nurmagomedov's head.
A jab lands there for Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov checks a low kick from Zirkov.
Zirkov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A bone on bone clash there as Nurmagomedov blocks the leg kick.
Zirkov misses with a low kick.
Nurmagomedov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nurmagomedov scores with a nice strike.
Nurmagomedov stuns Zirkov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Some wild striking there from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov throws a shot from downtown. Zirkov moves away and avoids it.
Zlatan Zirkov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zirkov throws a body punch but Nurmagomedov moves out of range.
Zirkov throws a front kick aimed at Nurmagomedov's knee but Nurmagomedov avoids it well.
Nurmagomedov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zirkov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
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!
Zirkov misses with a head kick.
Zirkov throws a leg kick but Nurmagomedov sees it coming and moves out of range.
Nurmagomedov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zirkov manages to avoid it.
Zirkov follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.#T1#
Crunch! Zirkov slams his shin into Nurmagomedov's torso.
Zirkov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Zirkov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zirkov tries to clinch up but Nurmagomedov circles away and keeps his distance.
Nurmagomedov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Zirkov lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Nurmagomedov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Nurmagomedov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A punch lands to the side of Zirkov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Zirkov scores with a nice body kick.
Zirkov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jab, jab by Nurmagomedov - just one landing.
A punch combination from Zirkov misses.
Zirkov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nurmagomedov throws out the jab.
Nurmagomedov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
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!
Zirkov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Zirkov wants to clinch.
Nurmagomedov misses with a shot to the body
and Zirkov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Zirkov looks to land a combination but Nurmagomedov avoids it well.
It looked like Nurmagomedov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Zirkov.#T2#
Zirkov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nurmagomedov on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Zirkov throws a body shot but no joy.
A cross from Zirkov lands.
Zirkov scores with a push kick.
Zirkov avoids the body shot from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zirkov.
Good standup being displayed there by Nurmagomedov as he connects with a hook.
Zirkov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Zirkov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Nurmagomedov to score with a decent uppercut.
Zirkov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nurmagomedov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zirkov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nurmagomedov blocks a head kick by Zirkov.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nurmagomedov works Zirkov's body with a nice hook.
Zirkov avoids the body shot from Nurmagomedov.
Zirkov tries to counter by closing the distance.
Nurmagomedov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nurmagomedov is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Zirkov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nurmagomedov was well out of range. Poor timing from Zirkov.
It looked like Nurmagomedov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Zirkov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Khabib Nurmagomedov will probably get the nod.
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#
Zirkov throws a leg kick
and Nurmagomedov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nurmagomedov lands a nice looking body shot.
Zirkov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nurmagomedov misses with a body shot.
Zirkov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Zirkov lands with a straight right. Nurmagomedov didn't see that one coming.
Nurmagomedov throws the left hand but Zirkov avoids the punch easily.
Zirkov scores with a nice body kick.
Donk. Nurmagomedov catches Zirkov right on the button with a cross.
Nurmagomedov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nurmagomedov lands a body shot.
Nurmagomedov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zirkov.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zirkov misses with a low kick as Nurmagomedov jumps back.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Nurmagomedov checks a leg kick.
Jab from Nurmagomedov.
Zirkov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nurmagomedov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zirkov was well out of range. Poor timing from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov lands a jab to Zirkov's midsection.
Nurmagomedov throws a body punch but Zirkov moves out of range. #T1#
Nurmagomedov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nurmagomedov moves out of range of the leg kick from Zirkov.
Nurmagomedov misses with a hook.
Zirkov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nurmagomedov.
Zlatan Zirkov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nurmagomedov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Zirkov throws out a leg kick but Nurmagomedov moves out of range and Zirkov only half commits.
Nurmagomedov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A big left from Nurmagomedov misses.
Nurmagomedov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zirkov fakes the leg kick and cracks Nurmagomedov in the body.
Zirkov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nurmagomedov manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nurmagomedov. Zirkov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nurmagomedov cracks Zirkov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nurmagomedov looks to score with a jab to the body but Zirkov is just out of range.
Zirkov tries a head kick but it misses.
Nurmagomedov is looking to counter punch.
Zirkov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nurmagomedov just misses with a punch to the body.
Zirkov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nurmagomedov.#T2#
Zirkov tries to clinch up.
An attempted straight right counter from Nurmagomedov misses the target.
Zirkov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zirkov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nurmagomedov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Nurmagomedov is looking to wear down Zirkov with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nurmagomedov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nurmagomedov swings for the body but Zirkov moves out of range.
Nurmagomedov swings for the body but Zirkov moves out of range.
Nurmagomedov blocks a head kick by Zirkov.
Zirkov misses with a jab to the body
and Zirkov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nurmagomedov loads up on a big right hand but Zirkov slips the punch.
Nurmagomedov moves out of range of the body kick from Zirkov.
Zirkov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Zirkov misses with a straight right.
Zirkov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is winning the standup battle so far.
Nurmagomedov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zirkov was well out of range. Poor timing from Nurmagomedov.
Zirkov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nurmagomedov counters with a right hand to the body.
Zirkov is breathing heavily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nurmagomedov avoids the head kick by Zirkov.
Zirkov throws a low kick but Nurmagomedov avoids it.
Zirkov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nurmagomedov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Khabib Nurmagomedov dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Nurmagomedov misses the shot to the body.
Zirkov misses with a wild body shot.
Nurmagomedov lands a lovely overhand right.
Nurmagomedov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nurmagomedov scores with a hook to the body. Zirkov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Zirkov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Zirkov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nurmagomedov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Zirkov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Zirkov wants to clinch.
A head kick misses from Zirkov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagomedov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Zirkov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nurmagomedov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zirkov.
Zirkov throws a jab when Nurmagomedov was well out of range.
Nurmagomedov's corner calls for a 1-2. Nurmagomedov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nurmagomedov moves out of range as Zirkov throws a body kick.
Zirkov avoids the body shot from Nurmagomedov. #T1#
Zirkov throws a head kick that misses.
Nurmagomedov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice straight punches there by Nurmagomedov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Nurmagomedov.
Zirkov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Zirkov throws a push kick but Nurmagomedov slaps the foot to one side.
Zirkov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nurmagomedov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zirkov just misses with a punch to the body.
Nurmagomedov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zirkov manages to avoid it.
Zirkov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nurmagomedov.
Zirkov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nurmagomedov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Zirkov's head backwards.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Nurmagomedov checks a leg kick.
Nurmagomedov lands a glancing blow to the side of Zirkov's head.
Zirkov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nurmagomedov.
Zirkov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Zirkov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nurmagomedov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Zirkov. Zirkov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nurmagomedov swings for the body but Zirkov moves out of range.
Zirkov only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Zirkov throws a chopping leg kick but Nurmagomedov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#T2#
Nurmagomedov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nurmagomedov throws a body shot but no joy.
Zirkov wants to counter the offense by Nurmagomedov and move into the clinch position.
Zirkov closes the distance but Nurmagomedov moves to the side
and Nurmagomedov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Zirkov throws a sloppy head kick and Nurmagomedov moves out of range easily.
Nurmagomedov moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Nurmagomedov takes a swing at Zirkov's ribcage but misses.
Nurmagomedov blocks a leg kick.
Nurmagomedov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zirkov manages to avoid it.
Zirkov tries to counter by closing the distance.
Nurmagomedov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zirkov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nurmagomedov connects with a body shot that sends Zirkov's belly button to the back.
Zirkov throws a leg kick that misses.
Zirkov misses with a low kick as Nurmagomedov jumps back.
Nurmagomedov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Zlatan Zirkov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zirkov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nurmagomedov jabs Zirkov right on the nose. Zirkov blinks but takes it well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Khabib Nurmagomedov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Nurmagomedov 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:28
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Khabib Nurmagomedov!
An out of breath Khabib Nurmagomedov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: UnderGround FC 95
Date: Feb 15, 2020

#R1#
Galeos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nurmagomedov scores with a sloppy right hand. Galeos should have avoided that one.
Galeos misses with a jab to the body
and Nurmagomedov counters with a nice uppercut.
Nurmagomedov misses with a series of wild punches.
Nurmagomedov swings for the body but Galeos moves out of range.
A big right from Nurmagomedov misses.
Galeos throws a right and a left that Nurmagomedov avoids nicely.
Galeos bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Galeos misses with a wild body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Nurmagomedov. That snapped Galeos's head back.
Sloppy strikes from Galeos. Those never looked like landing.
Galeos tests Nurmagomedov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nurmagomedov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Galeos.
Galeos lands a jab and follows it up with a massive straight that knocks Nurmagomedov out cold! Nurmagomedov is crumpled in the corner, his head only propped up by the cage! That's one for the organiziational promos right there! Wow, what a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Kyle Kristian Galeos!
Kyle Kristian Galeos decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: UnderGround FC 84
Date: Jan 05, 2020

#R1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Nurmagomedov or perhaps it was just good defense by Kneeland, which made it look bad.
Nurmagomedov fails with the takedown
and Kneeland counters with a stiff right hand.
Nurmagomedov 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.
Kneeland lands a nice shot that snaps Nurmagomedov's head back.
Kneeland avoids the body shot from Nurmagomedov.
A swing and a miss from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nurmagomedov lands a nice hook to Kneeland's body. Kneeland takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nurmagomedov takes one to the side of the head. #KD2#
Kneeland lands a left and a right that send Nurmagomedov crashing to the mat, dazed. Kneeland thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#
Nurmagomedov is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Khabib Nurmagomedov has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kneeland scores with a jab to the body.
Oh Nurmagomedov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nurmagomedov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nurmagomedov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kneeland counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Nurmagomedov out cold! What a finish! Kneeland is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Skillz Kneeland!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Skillz Kneeland made sure he mentioned UnderGround Supplements, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: UnderGround FC 74
Date: Dec 14, 2019

#R1#
Nurmagomedov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nurmagomedov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Snicket manages to avoid it.
Snicket throws a body shot but no joy.
Nurmagomedov throws a sloppy body shot
and Snicket cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nurmagomedov goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Snicket is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nurmagomedov misses the jab.
Nurmagomedov misses with a shot to the body
and Nurmagomedov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Snicket swings widly with a right hand
and Nurmagomedov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
No joy there for Snicket, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
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!#TD2#
Nurmagomedov looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Nurmagomedov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Nurmagomedov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T1#
Nice strikes from Nurmagomedov there.
Nurmagomedov working the head and body with strikes.
Nurmagomedov working Snicket over with strikes. #ROC2#
Snicket is rocked!
Nurmagomedov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Oh Snicket is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Snicket taking some punishment here, with Nurmagomedov in his half guard.
Nurmagomedov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Nurmagomedov lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Snicket quite badly. Snicket pulls Nurmagomedov in close trying to recover. Nurmagomedov postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Snicket on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Snicket doesn't seem to be complaining too much.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Khabib Nurmagomedov!
Khabib Nurmagomedov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: UnderGround FC 63
Date: Nov 16, 2019

#R1#
Masala misses with a takedown attempt
and Nurmagomedov counters with a nice body shot.
Nurmagomedov lands a nice shot to the body.
Masala avoids a kick to the body.
Masala stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Masala shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Masala tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Masala shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Nurmagomedov as he jumps to the side.
Khabib Nurmagomedov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paavo Masala.
Nurmagomedov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masala pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Masala throws a body shot but no joy.
Masala fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nurmagomedov manages to avoid it.#T1#
Nurmagomedov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nurmagomedov throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #TD#
Nurmagomedov shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Masala's guard.
Masala keeping moving, preventing Nurmagomedov from controlling successfully.
Masala wants to sweep but no luck.
Masala keeping moving, preventing Nurmagomedov from controlling successfully.
Masala wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Our spies down at at K.O Heaven inform us that Masala has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Nurmagomedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Masala is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nurmagomedov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Masala swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nurmagomedov lands a couple of digs.#T2#
Nurmagomedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Masala is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nurmagomedov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Nurmagomedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Masala is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Masala trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Masala fails with a takedown attempt.
Nurmagomedov misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Masala counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Nurmagomedov!
This has been an exciting period of action!
You can see the frustration on Nurmagomedov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Masala working the ground and pound.#T3#
Masala wants to control but Nurmagomedov is keeping him busy.
Masala works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Masala throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Nurmagomedov is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Nurmagomedov taking some punishment here, with Masala in his half guard.
Masala is keen to just control but Nurmagomedov is a slippery customer.
Nurmagomedov is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Russian Bears Training, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Nurmagomedov wants to improve his position but Masala is controlling well.
Nurmagomedov is refusing to be controlled, as Masala sits in half guard.
Masala trying to pass the guard but Nurmagomedov defending well. #T4#
Masala throwing shots but Nurmagomedov is blocking nicely.
Nurmagomedov taking some punishment here, with Masala in his half guard.
Masala misses with a head shot. Nurmagomedov uses the momentum to regain guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Masala lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Masala advances to half guard.
Nurmagomedov is looking to improve his position.
Masala missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Paavo Masala will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Nurmagomedov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Masala.
Masala misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Nurmagomedov counters with a lovely straight right hand!#TD2#
Masala dives in and scores a takedown into Nurmagomedov's guard.
Masala postures up in Nurmagomedov's guard and throws a big left but Nurmagomedov blocks it.
Masala postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nurmagomedov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Masala is one step ahead there.
Nurmagomedov keeping moving, preventing Masala from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masala postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Masala sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T1#
Nurmagomedov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Nurmagomedov pulls Masala in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Masala throws a body punch but Nurmagomedov moves out of range.
Masala dives in for a single leg takedown but Nurmagomedov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Nurmagomedov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Masala.
Khabib Nurmagomedov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paavo Masala.
Masala takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Masala misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nurmagomedov.
A lazy body kick from Nurmagomedov #TD2#
and Masala counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Nurmagomedov is not content to let Masala control the position.
Nurmagomedov trying to control here. #T2#
Masala is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Masala connects with a nice short shot to Nurmagomedov's temple.
Masala throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB2#
Masala is working for a kimura but Nurmagomedov is defending it quite comfortably.
Masala throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T3#
Masala is trying to control. Nurmagomedov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Nurmagomedov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Masala. #SUB2#
Masala seems to be looking for submissions.
Masala missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Masala missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Masala throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Masala thows a huge punch but Nurmagomedov dodges it nicely. #SUB2#
Masala is working for a kimura but Nurmagomedov is defending it quite comfortably. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Masala prevents Nurmagomedov from standing back up.
Masala scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Masala throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Nurmagomedov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Masala.
Nurmagomedov wants to get back to full guard.
Masala lands with a punch from half guard.
Paavo Masala has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Masala seems to be working for a kimura but Nurmagomedov defends the submission attempt.
Masala lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paavo Masala showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Masala closes the distance and clinches up with Nurmagomedov, looking for a takedown. Masala pushes Nurmagomedov against the cage but Nurmagomedov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nurmagomedov misses with a wild body shot. #TD2#
Masala shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Masala trying to control but Nurmagomedov is working from the bottom.
Nurmagomedov looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masala with a nice head shot there.
Masala makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Nurmagomedov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Masala is one step ahead there.
Nurmagomedov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1#
Masala postures up in Nurmagomedov's guard and throws a big left but Nurmagomedov blocks it.
Masala missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nurmagomedov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Masala tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Masala will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Masala is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Nurmagomedov wants to control from the top but Masala keeps moving. #T2#
Masala pulls Nurmagomedov in close to his closed guard and prevents Nurmagomedov from doing any damage or advancing position.
Nurmagomedov stopping the sweep attempt from Masala.
Masala is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Masala pulls Nurmagomedov in to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Masala shoots for a takedown but Nurmagomedov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Masala.
Khabib Nurmagomedov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paavo Masala.
Masala shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Nurmagomedov to counter with a crisp jab. #T3#
Masala closes the distance and clinches up with Nurmagomedov, looking for a takedown. Masala pushes Nurmagomedov against the cage but Nurmagomedov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nurmagomedov misses with a low kick.
Nurmagomedov stuffs the takedown attempt from Masala. Masala gets slowly back to his feet.
Nurmagomedov tries to score with a low kick but Masala moves his leg out of the way.
Paavo Masala is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Masala throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Masala darts in looking for a takedown but Nurmagomedov gets double underhooks and turns Masala into the cage.
Paavo Masala seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Masala throws the left hand but Nurmagomedov avoids the punch easily.
Nurmagomedov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Masala checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Masala walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#TD#
Nurmagomedov changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Masala looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#T4#
Masala tries to buck Nurmagomedov off but Nurmagomedov is having none of it.
Paavo Masala is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nurmagomedov trying to control the position but Masala is working away.
Khabib Nurmagomedov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paavo Masala!

Event: TWGC 26 (155lbs, D3): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Oct 17, 2019

Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Khabib Nurmagomedov (ranked 2463 p4p, 263 weight class) and Beef Stew (ranked 1682 p4p, 192 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Khabib Nurmagomedov has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Khabib Nurmagomedov seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

179 cm
20 yrs
155 lbs

170 cm
22 yrs
154 lbs

Nurmagomedov

Stew

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Khabib Nurmagomedov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Beef Stew!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Dillan Fox and Elvis Blanc.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.

Stew has taken the fight to the clinch.
Nurmagomedov is pressed up against the cage. Stew has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Nurmagomedov down to the mat. Nurmagomedov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Stew gets tackled into the cage by Nurmagomedov. Nurmagomedov maintains the clinch.

Nurmagomedov works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Nurmagomedov (2) vs (0) Stew
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.
Stew looking for a sweep. Not yet Stew, not yet.
Nurmagomedov 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.

Stew has his foot on Nurmagomedov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nurmagomedov works his way back into a safe position though.
Nurmagomedov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Nurmagomedov slips nicely into half guard.

Nurmagomedov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stew tries to get to full guard but Nurmagomedov has control of the leg.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stew works his way to full guard. Good work.
Stew lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nurmagomedov (2) vs (2) Stew
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Nurmagomedov holds on and takes a little breather.
My spies in Kaptajnernes Træningscenter inform me that Stew has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Stew passes Nurmagomedov's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Nurmagomedov won't allow Stew to pass to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stew is still trying to improve position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nurmagomedov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

Stew drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Nurmagomedov dives on top into guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nurmagomedov (4) vs (2) Stew
Stew looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nurmagomedov is one step ahead there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov sitting in guard, not really doing much.

Stew working for a triangle but Nurmagomedov defends it easily.
Nurmagomedov seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

Stew is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nurmagomedov defends well.
Stew wants to sweep but no luck.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Stew working a defensive guard here.
Nurmagomedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Stew is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Stew working for submissions but it's allowed Nurmagomedov to get to half guard.
Stew is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Nurmagomedov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Nurmagomedov's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Nurmagomedov (4) vs (6) Stew

Nurmagomedov is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Stew gets his way!

Stew is looking for the choke from the back position but Nurmagomedov is controlling his hands well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Stew goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Nurmagomedov escapes and is now in half guard on top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nurmagomedov (6) vs (6) Stew

Stew has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Nurmagomedov escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Nurmagomedov!
Score +3 for passing guard: Nurmagomedov (9) vs (6) Stew
Nurmagomedov controlling the position.
Stew is looking to regain half guard here but Nurmagomedov keeps moving and retains side control.
Stew is not content to let Nurmagomedov control the position.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Stew is looking to reverse the position.
Stew being controlled for a moment.
Stew is not content to let Nurmagomedov control the position.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Stew being controlled for a moment.
Stew is looking to reverse the position.
Nurmagomedov trying to control the position but Stew is working away.
Stew gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.

Stew looking for submissions off his back.

Stew is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nurmagomedov pulls his head out easily.
Stew gets full guard.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.

Stew working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Nurmagomedov has passed into half guard!
Stew wants to improve his position but Nurmagomedov is controlling well.
Nurmagomedov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Stew wants to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, Nurmagomedov seems content to control.

Nurmagomedov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Stew doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Nurmagomedov.
Stew is looking for a sweep. Nurmagomedov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Stew makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Stew.
Stew tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Stew keeping moving, preventing Nurmagomedov from controlling successfully.
Nurmagomedov won't allow Stew to sweep him here.
Stew manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nurmagomedov manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nurmagomedov (9) vs (8) Stew
Stew tries to free his leg and advance position but Nurmagomedov is retaining full guard.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Stew trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Nurmagomedov manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nurmagomedov (11) vs (8) Stew

Stew escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nurmagomedov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Stew is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Stew looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nurmagomedov is one step ahead there.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Nurmagomedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Stew is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nurmagomedov pushing down on Stew's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Stew is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Nurmagomedov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Nurmagomedov's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Nurmagomedov (11) vs (12) Stew

Nurmagomedov defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.

Nurmagomedov defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nurmagomedov (13) vs (12) Stew
Nurmagomedov is stalling in the full guard.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Stew is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Stew looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Stew is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nurmagomedov (13) vs (14) Stew
Stew looking to pass the guard.
Nurmagomedov keeping moving, preventing Stew from controlling successfully.
Stew pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nurmagomedov is keeping the position for now.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov pulls Stew in close to his closed guard and prevents Stew from doing any damage or advancing position.
Stew looking to pass the guard.
Stew slips nicely into half guard.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Stew wants to free his trapped foot but Nurmagomedov is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Stew wants to control but Nurmagomedov is keeping him busy.
Stew tries to pass the half guard into mount. Nurmagomedov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

Stew wants to work for an arm triangle but Nurmagomedov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Nurmagomedov keeping hold of Stew's head, controlling as best he can.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Stew is looking to pass Nurmagomedov's guard but actually Nurmagomedov recovers to full guard.
Stew stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nurmagomedov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nurmagomedov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nurmagomedov has control of Stew's left arm, preventing Stew from doing any damage.
Stew trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Stew wins on points by 14 to 13.
During a confident post fight interview, Beef Stew thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: UnderGround FC 46
Date: Sep 25, 2019

#R1#
Nurmagomedov throws a shot to the body.
Myers throws a looping overhand right but Nurmagomedov ducks down to avoid it.
Myers tries to bum rush Nurmagomedov with a series of wild strikes but Nurmagomedov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Myers swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Nurmagomedov counters with a right hand to the body.
Nurmagomedov scores with a decent looking hook.
Nurmagomedov jabs at Myers's body.
Myers throws a jab when Nurmagomedov was well out of range.
Myers fails to land with a series of punches.
Nurmagomedov scores with a shot to the body.
Nurmagomedov lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Myers backs up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Myers lands a nice looking body kick.
A shot to the liver by Nurmagomedov. Beautiful body shot.
Myers misses with a left hand
and Nurmagomedov counters with a right hand to the body.
Nurmagomedov cracks Myers with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Myers swinging wildly here.
Nurmagomedov has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Russian Bears Training Center (14 Elite, 1 Double in the buildup to the fight.
Myers lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Myers swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nurmagomedov shoots in looking for a takedown. Myers tries to sprawl out of it but Nurmagomedov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Myers manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T1#
Nurmagomedov scores with a nice strike.
Myers looks to score with a jab to the body but Nurmagomedov is just out of range.
Myers shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Nurmagomedov lands a jab to Myers's midsection.
Myers keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Rutger Myers is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Myers lands with a straight right. Nurmagomedov didn't see that one coming.
Myers with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Myers fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nurmagomedov lands an overhand right.
Myers has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Myers there as he acknowledges the shot.
Myers tries to close the distance and clinch but Nurmagomedov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Myers gets a clinch. #T2#
Myers prevents a body shot from Nurmagomedov.
Myers stalling.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nurmagomedov lands a shot to the body.
Nurmagomedov misses with a punch on the inside.
Myers blocks an uppercut.
Nurmagomedov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Nurmagomedov.
Myers wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Nurmagomedov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Myers misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Myers has a couple of punches blocked by Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov misses with a hook to the ribs. #T3#
Myers blocking some punches. #BC#
Nurmagomedov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nurmagomedov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nurmagomedov connects with a crisp jab.
Myers takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nice shot by Nurmagomedov.#ROC#
Myers is rocked!
Nurmagomedov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Myers is still on wobbly legs! Can Nurmagomedov finish him?
Myers throws an off balance right hand
and Nurmagomedov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Myers thinking.
Nurmagomedov is looking to wear down Myers with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Nurmagomedov closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Myers! Nurmagomedov dives in looking to finish! Myers is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Khabib Nurmagomedov!
A very excited looking Khabib Nurmagomedov 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.

Event: UnderGround FC 33
Date: Aug 23, 2019

#R1#
Virtudazo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nurmagomedov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nurmagomedov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#TD2#
Nurmagomedov scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Nurmagomedov scoring with punches and elbows.
Virtudazo is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Nurmagomedov is controlling him well.
Virtudazo takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Virtudazo is trying to get back to his feet.
Virtudazo on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Virtudazo tries to get out of the position.
Nurmagomedov throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Virtudazo is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#T1#
Nurmagomedov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Virtudazo keeps working.
Virtudazo takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
An elbow from Nurmagomedov crashes against the mat.
Sloppy strikes there by Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov scores with punches from side control.
Virtudazo wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Nurmagomedov looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Virtudazo is avoiding damage well.
Nurmagomedov tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Virtudazo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Virtudazo is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Nurmagomedov has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Nurmagomedov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nurmagomedov sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Virtudazo is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Nurmagomedov working the ground and pound.
Virtudazo is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Nurmagomedov has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Virtudazo trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#T2#
Nurmagomedov landing a few strikes.
Nurmagomedov prevents Virtudazo from escaping the position.
Nurmagomedov cracks Virtudazo with a big elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nurmagomedov working the ground and pound.
Nurmagomedov is looking to take a break and control but Virtudazo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Virtudazo is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Nurmagomedov has just dragged him back down to the mat.
The ground and pound from Nurmagomedov seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Nurmagomedov prevents Virtudazo from escaping the position.
Nurmagomedov working the body and head with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Virtudazo is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nurmagomedov looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Virtudazo is avoiding damage well.
Virtudazo is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Khabib Nurmagomedov dominated that 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.
#R2#
Virtudazo tries for a takedown but Nurmagomedov circles away easily
and Virtudazo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Virtudazo shoots for a double leg takedown but Nurmagomedov sprawls well. He's pushed Virtudazo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nurmagomedov doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Virtudazo fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ian Joy Virtudazo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Virtudazo with a poor takedown
and Virtudazo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nurmagomedov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagomedov lands a jab.
Nurmagomedov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nurmagomedov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nurmagomedov has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.#T1##TD#
Virtudazo closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Nurmagomedov is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Virtudazo wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Nurmagomedov, who protects the arm well.
Virtudazo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nurmagomedov keeps working. #SUB#
Virtudazo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Nurmagomedov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Nurmagomedov tries to bench press Virtudazo off him but Virtudazo keeps the position. #T2#
Virtudazo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nurmagomedov keeps working. #SUB#
Virtudazo goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Nurmagomedov has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Virtudazo but great work by Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov lands some shots froms side control.
Nurmagomedov cracks Virtudazo with a big elbow.
Virtudazo is trying to buck Nurmagomedov off.
The ground and pound from Nurmagomedov seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Virtudazo wants to get back to his feet.
Nurmagomedov misses with the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Khabib Nurmagomedov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Nurmagomedov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nurmagomedov dips to his left and cracks Virtudazo with an uppercut!
Virtudazo misses with a takedown attempt
and Nurmagomedov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Virtudazo fails with the takedown
and Virtudazo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nurmagomedov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Virtudazo momentarily.
Ian Joy Virtudazo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Virtudazo has his takedown stuffed
and Nurmagomedov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ian Joy Virtudazo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Virtudazo shoots and misses
enabling Nurmagomedov to counter with a crisp jab.
Nurmagomedov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T1#
Nurmagomedov lands a nice hook to Virtudazo's body. Virtudazo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nurmagomedov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Virtudazo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nurmagomedov throws out a powerful jab.
Virtudazo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Nurmagomedov counters with a nice body shot.
Ian Joy Virtudazo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Virtudazo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Nurmagomedov avoids it really well and circles away.
Virtudazo is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Nurmagomedov.#T2#
Virtudazo shoots in but Nurmagomedov avoids the takedown attempt easily.#CL2#
Nurmagomedov clinches. #TD#
Virtudazo manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nurmagomedov postures up in Virtudazo's guard and throws a big left but Virtudazo blocks it.
Virtudazo is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Nurmagomedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Virtudazo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ian Joy Virtudazo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nurmagomedov controlling from the top position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Khabib Nurmagomedov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Nurmagomedov 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 Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 26:30
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 26:30
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 26:30

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

Event: UnderGround FC 22
Date: Jul 29, 2019

#R1#
Nurmagomedov has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CUT#
It looks like Khabib Nurmagomedov has been cut.
Nurmagomedov leaves EscobarDelgado with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
As EscobarDelgado backs off Nurmagomedov throws a huge counter combo but EscobarDelgado manages to avoid it all.
EscobarDelgado avoids the body shot from Nurmagomedov. #CL2#
Nurmagomedov moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Nurmagomedov manages to break the clinch.
EscobarDelgado fails with a takedown attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from EscobarDelgado. Nurmagomedov does a little dance to reset his feet.
EscobarDelgado lands with a good body shot.#TD2#
Nurmagomedov shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in EscobarDelgado's guard.
Nurmagomedov is standing up over EscobarDelgado. EscobarDelgado looks to escape but Nurmagomedov dives into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#REVR#
Nurmagomedov scoring with punches from side control.
Nurmagomedov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
EscobarDelgado tries to improve position but can't.
Nurmagomedov throws an elbow but EscobarDelgado slips to the side and avoids it well.
Nurmagomedov working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards. #T1#
Nurmagomedov lands some shots froms side control.
EscobarDelgado manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Nurmagomedov is looking to improve his position.
Nurmagomedov is still trying to improve position.
EscobarDelgado not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Nurmagomedov is controlling EscobarDelgado's position as best he can from this difficult position.
EscobarDelgado throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
EscobarDelgado is stalling here. Nurmagomedov is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! EscobarDelgado seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Nurmagomedov has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Nurmagomedov trying to control the action but EscobarDelgado is working from the bottom. #T2#
Nurmagomedov working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Check out the look on Nurmagomedov's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Nurmagomedov throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Nurmagomedov lands some shots froms side control.
Nurmagomedov misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Nurmagomedov in side control, throwing shots but EscobarDelgado defends.
EscobarDelgado taking a bit of punishment here - Nurmagomedov scoring with strikes.
Nurmagomedov scores with punches from side control.
Nurmagomedov works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
EscobarDelgado dodges the ground and pound from Nurmagomedov.
Check out the look on Nurmagomedov's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
EscobarDelgado is looking to regain half guard here but Nurmagomedov keeps moving and retains side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Khabib Nurmagomedov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Khabib Nurmagomedov's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
EscobarDelgado misses with a body shot.
EscobarDelgado scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
EscobarDelgado takes a swing at Nurmagomedov's ribcage but misses.
EscobarDelgado tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A nice side step and Nurmagomedov releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
EscobarDelgado misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nurmagomedov. #CL2#
EscobarDelgado gets tackled into the cage by Nurmagomedov. Nurmagomedov maintains the clinch.
EscobarDelgado wants to get back to striking at distance but Nurmagomedov won't allow it.
EscobarDelgado is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
EscobarDelgado wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #TD2#
Nurmagomedov has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but EscobarDelgado regains guard immediately.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
EscobarDelgado looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Nurmagomedov has picked EscobarDelgado up and slammed him! EscobarDelgado can't keep hold of the triangle and Nurmagomedov manages to pass to side control!
EscobarDelgado tries to bench press Nurmagomedov off him but Nurmagomedov keeps the position.
Nurmagomedov lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #T1#
Nurmagomedov scores with a couple of short elbows.
Nurmagomedov wants to lay and pray for a moment but EscobarDelgado keeps working.
Nurmagomedov prevents EscobarDelgado from escaping the position.
Nurmagomedov lands a few punches from side control.
Nurmagomedov landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Nurmagomedov is chipping away with strikes.
Nurmagomedov lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
EscobarDelgado takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
EscobarDelgado is trying to control Nurmagomedov's posture but Nurmagomedov avoids it.
Nurmagomedov works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#T2#
Nurmagomedov working the head and body with strikes.
Khabib Nurmagomedov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nurmagomedov taking a breather here.
EscobarDelgado sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
EscobarDelgado is trying to stand up here but Nurmagomedov is controlling him well.
Nurmagomedov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Nurmagomedov lands with a punch from half guard.
Nurmagomedov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
EscobarDelgado is trying to get back to full guard.
Nurmagomedov working over EscobarDelgado with some ground and pound. EscobarDelgado looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nurmagomedov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks EscobarDelgado with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Nurmagomedov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Khabib Nurmagomedov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Khabib Nurmagomedov's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
EscobarDelgado shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than EscobarDelgado was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Nurmagomedov manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
EscobarDelgado wants to get back to full guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Nurmagomedov connects with a nice short shot to EscobarDelgado's temple.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nurmagomedov wants to lay and pray for a moment but EscobarDelgado keeps working.
EscobarDelgado trying to control but Nurmagomedov postures up.
Nurmagomedov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagomedov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
EscobarDelgado trying to control here.
Nurmagomedov lands strikes from half guard.#T1#
Nurmagomedov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
EscobarDelgado is pressing down on Nurmagomedov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
EscobarDelgado not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nurmagomedov is in close to EscobarDelgado's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Nurmagomedov is in close to EscobarDelgado's body, working some short punches and elbows.
EscobarDelgado manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nurmagomedov manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Nurmagomedov has control of EscobarDelgado's left arm, preventing EscobarDelgado from doing any damage.
EscobarDelgado throws a big right hand that misses.
EscobarDelgado has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Nurmagomedov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
EscobarDelgado throws a big elbow that misses.
AngelaDivine EscobarDelgado has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Nurmagomedov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
EscobarDelgado missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
EscobarDelgado won't allow Nurmagomedov to sweep him here.
EscobarDelgado trying to control but Nurmagomedov is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nurmagomedov is on top in guard. #REVB#
Nurmagomedov throwing strikes but missing.
EscobarDelgado is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nurmagomedov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nurmagomedov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
Khabib Nurmagomedov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Nurmagomedov 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Khabib Nurmagomedov!
A victorious Khabib Nurmagomedov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated AngelaDivine EscobarDelgado had this to say: 'Congrats to the winner 😊'.

Event: UnderGround FC 11
Date: Jun 29, 2019

#R1#
A big left from daBell misses.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Nurmagomedov 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.
daBell lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nurmagomedov has his takedown stuffed
and daBell counters with a nice uppercut.
Nurmagomedov missing with a left hand there. daBell was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nurmagomedov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A quick step to the side and daBell tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nurmagomedov misses with a body shot.
Nurmagomedov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nurmagomedov misses with a body punch
and daBell counters with a straight right hand.
daBell fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A shot to the body from Nurmagomedov misses
and daBell cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
daBell misses the body punch
and daBell takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
daBell 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.
Nurmagomedov throws a lazy right hand but daBell sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nurmagomedov just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromdaBell.
daBell digs a good hook to Nurmagomedov's body. #T1#
daBell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nurmagomedov was well out of range. Poor timing from daBell.
Nurmagomedov stuns daBell with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
daBell misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nurmagomedov.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nurmagomedov! But no joy.#TD2#
Nurmagomedov shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. daBell manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Nurmagomedov stops daBell from standing up.
Nurmagomedov throwing strikes from guard but daBell blocks nicely.
daBell utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Nurmagomedov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
daBell wants to stand but Nurmagomedov is controlling the position.
daBell working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nurmagomedov. #T2#
Nurmagomedov throws a big elbow that misses.
Nurmagomedov trying to control but daBell is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nurmagomedov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but daBell manages to avoid it.
daBell lands a really nice looking cross but Nurmagomedov seems unphased.
Nurmagomedov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nurmagomedov swings for the body but daBell moves out of range.
Nurmagomedov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nurmagomedov misses with a hook.
Nurmagomedov is trying hard to land a takedown here. daBell sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ringz daBell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khabib Nurmagomedov.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nurmagomedov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but daBell was well out of range. Poor timing from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov just misses with a punch to the body.
Nurmagomedov misses with a hook
and daBell counters with a nice body shot.
daBell misses with a hook
and Nurmagomedov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ringz daBell dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Nurmagomedov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nurmagomedov blocks a leg kick.#CL2#
Nurmagomedov closes the distance and clinches.
daBell is trying to break the clinch but Nurmagomedov has him pressed against the cage. #BC#
daBell breaks from the clinch.
Nurmagomedov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says daBell as he avoids it easily.
daBell was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
daBell paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
daBell with a hook.
Nurmagomedov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and daBell counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nurmagomedov misses with a body shot
and daBell counters with a straight right hand.
Nurmagomedov wants to clinch.
daBell missing with a left hand there. Nurmagomedov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T1#
daBell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nurmagomedov throws a right and a left that daBell avoids nicely.
Nurmagomedov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as daBell throws out the jab.
daBell looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nurmagomedov misses with a hook
and daBell counters with a left to the body.
Nurmagomedov throws a hook to the side of daBell's head but daBell sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nurmagomedov is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down daBell rather than just go for the knockout.
daBell scores with a sloppy right hand. Nurmagomedov should have avoided that one.
Nurmagomedov wants to clinch up but daBell keeps it at a distance.
daBell thinks about countering with a head kick.
Nurmagomedov tries for a takedown but daBell circles away easily
and daBell counters with a left to the body.
Nurmagomedov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
daBell throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nurmagomedov. daBell does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ringz daBell is winning the standup battle so far.
Decent striking displayed by Nurmagomedov there.
Nurmagomedov on the wrong end of a nice hook.#ROC#
Nurmagomedov is rocked!#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nurmagomedov throws an off balance right hand
and daBell counters with a huge left! Nurmagomedov is in big trouble! He's backing up but daBell isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Nurmagomedov from any more damage. A dominating finish by daBell!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ringz daBell!

Event: UFC MNF 3
Date: Jun 03, 2019

#R1#
Nurmagomedov misses with a looping left.
Nurmagomedov scores with a shot to the body.
Nurmagomedov pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Hogan back to the cage. Nurmagomedov follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Nurmagomedov lands with a hook. Hogan tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nurmagomedov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hogan takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hogan shoots in but Nurmagomedov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hogan darts in looking for a takedown but Nurmagomedov gets double underhooks and turns Hogan into the cage. #CL2#
Nurmagomedov gets tackled into the cage by Hogan. Hogan maintains the clinch.
Hogan is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Nurmagomedov misses with a hook to the ribs. #T1#
Hogan tries for a takedown but Nurmagomedov manages to get underhooks.
Khabib Nurmagomedov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Hogan.
Nurmagomedov letting Hogan take a breather here.
Hogan is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Nurmagomedov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Nurmagomedov misses with a hook to the ribs. #TD2#
Hogan wants the takedown. Nurmagomedov is fighting it off but Hogan persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Nurmagomedov's guard against the cage.
Nurmagomedov controlling the position.
Hogan is looking to stand up but Nurmagomedov won't let him. #T2#
Hogan throws a strike but Nurmagomedov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Nurmagomedov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Nurmagomedov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Hogan for as long as he can get away with.#SUB2#
Hogan working for a triangle but Nurmagomedov defends it easily. #SUB2#
Hogan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Khabib Nurmagomedov dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Hogan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nurmagomedov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nurmagomedov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hogan slips a jab and a cross from Nurmagomedov.
Hogan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hogan tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Nurmagomedov defends well and Hogan ends up having to push Nurmagomedov into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
John Hogan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nurmagomedov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nurmagomedov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nurmagomedov lands a nice looking body shot.
Nurmagomedov throws a body shot but no joy.
Hogan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nurmagomedov digs a good hook to Hogan's body.
Nice straight punches there by Nurmagomedov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Hogan scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Nurmagomedov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hogan can do to turn this around?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nurmagomedov isn't going anywhere.
Nurmagomedov manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Nurmagomedov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1#
Hogan throws a strike but Nurmagomedov avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Nurmagomedov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hogan stands and throws Nurmagomedov's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Nurmagomedov manages to work his way to half guard, despite Hogan's best efforts.#SU2#
Hogan postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Nurmagomedov to stand up.
Nice defenses there by Hogan.
Nurmagomedov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Nurmagomedov wants it to stay on the feet.
Hogan shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Nurmagomedov pinned against the cage. Nurmagomedov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Khabib Nurmagomedov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Hogan.#T2#
Hogan takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hogan shoots for a double leg takedown but Nurmagomedov sprawls well. He's pushed Hogan's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hogan fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nurmagomedov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nurmagomedov throws a shot to the body.
Nurmagomedov lands a jab to the head.
Hogan closes this distance looking for a takedown but Nurmagomedov circles away.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nurmagomedov lands with a good body shot.
Hogan shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Nurmagomedov defends it nicely.
Hogan tries to clinch but Nurmagomedov moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Khabib Nurmagomedov dominated that second round.
That's time! Nurmagomedov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
No joy there for Hogan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hogan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nurmagomedov.
Hogan wants to counter with a clinch but Nurmagomedov pushes him away.
Hogan takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nurmagomedov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hogan fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hogan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nurmagomedov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nurmagomedov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hogan throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nurmagomedov's waist but Nurmagomedov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hogan off to one side.
Hogan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nurmagomedov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hogan throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nurmagomedov's waist but Nurmagomedov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hogan off to one side.
Khabib Nurmagomedov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Hogan.
Nurmagomedov scores with a hook to the body. Hogan takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nurmagomedov throws a body shot but no joy.
Hogan tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hogan shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Nurmagomedov counters with a straight right hand.
John Hogan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hogan shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nurmagomedov connects with a body shot that sends Hogan's belly button to the back.
It looks like Nurmagomedov has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Hogan blocks a jab.#T1#
Nurmagomedov looks to score with a jab to the body but Hogan is just out of range.
A big right from Nurmagomedov misses. #TD#
Nurmagomedov shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Hogan manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Nurmagomedov 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Hogan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Hogan is looking for a triangle here but Nurmagomedov uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Hogan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hogan wants to get back to his feet.#T2#
Nurmagomedov taking a breather here.
Hogan is looking for a sweep.
Hogan is trying to buck Nurmagomedov off.
John Hogan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hogan tries to improve position but can't.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Khabib Nurmagomedov!
John Hogan spoke after the fight, saying 'I thought I could defend his takedowns and strikes and I was wrong. But I will be back.'.

Event: UFC SNF 1
Date: May 11, 2019

#R1#
Nurmagomedov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#TD2#
Nurmagomedov drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
White tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Nurmagomedov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
White is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Nurmagomedov off and has taken his back!#SUB#
White tightening his grip on Nurmagomedov, looking for the choke. #SUB#
White looking for the choke but no joy.
Nurmagomedov is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You can see the frustration on Nurmagomedov's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Nurmagomedov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Nurmagomedov defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of White's arms.
Nurmagomedov just trying to survive but White is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T1#
You can see the frustration on Nurmagomedov's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later. #SUB#
Nurmagomedov is in a bad position with White working for a choke. Nurmagomedov manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment.
White wants to sweep but no luck.
White bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nurmagomedov's guard. #REVR#
White is fighting to break Nurmagomedov's control of his arms but Nurmagomedov is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Nurmagomedov wants to sweep but no luck.
Nurmagomedov seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
White looking to pass the guard.
White advances position into side control!#T2##SUB#
White tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no White has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
White wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Nurmagomedov, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
White wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Nurmagomedov, who protects the arm well.
Nurmagomedov is looking to regain half guard here but White keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
White tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
White looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Whalter White dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
White wants to clinch.#CL#
White clinches up against the cage.
White tries to pull guard but Nurmagomedov forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Nurmagomedov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
White jumps guard but Nurmagomedov stands there with White around his waist. White gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #TD#
White ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. White no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagomedov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB#
White is looking for a triangle but Nurmagomedov pushes his legs off easily.
Whalter White overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nurmagomedov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB#
White is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
White 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.#T1#
Nurmagomedov is working White over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Nurmagomedov distracts White with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Nurmagomedov is working White over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Nurmagomedov content to stall in guard here.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Nurmagomedov working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Nurmagomedov won't allow White to sweep him here.
Nurmagomedov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Nurmagomedov working some strikes from top position.#SUB#
White is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
White looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Nurmagomedov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Nurmagomedov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB#
White looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T2#
White looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nurmagomedov is one step ahead there.
Nurmagomedov scoring with some ground and pound.
Nurmagomedov forces his way into half guard.
White taking some punishment here, with Nurmagomedov in his half guard.
Nurmagomedov working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Nurmagomedov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but White does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Nurmagomedov lands strikes from half guard.#SUB#
White is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nurmagomedov pulls his head out easily.
Nurmagomedov lands with a punch from half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
White taking some punishment here, with Nurmagomedov in his half guard.
Nurmagomedov winds up and cracks White with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
White is not content to let Nurmagomedov control the position.
White tries to get to full guard but Nurmagomedov has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Khabib Nurmagomedov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Nurmagomedov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#TD2#
Nurmagomedov shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Nurmagomedov was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
White tries to improve position but can't.
Nurmagomedov landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Nurmagomedov moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
White tries to improve position but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Nurmagomedov trying to control the action but White is working from the bottom.
Nurmagomedov controlling from side mount.
Nurmagomedov working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards. #T1#
White tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Nurmagomedov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Nurmagomedov scores with a couple of short elbows.
Nurmagomedov lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #ROC2#
White is rocked!
Nurmagomedov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
White tries to bench press Nurmagomedov off him but Nurmagomedov keeps the position.
Oh White is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nurmagomedov landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
White is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Nurmagomedov in side control lands a decent elbow.
White takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
White is looking for a sweep.
White seems to have got his legs back now.
White is working hard here to advance position.#T2#
You can see the frustration on White's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
White takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Nurmagomedov creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Nurmagomedov working the ground and pound.
White is looking for a sweep.
Nurmagomedov works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Nurmagomedov trying to control the action but White is working from the bottom.
Nurmagomedov lands an elbow.
Nurmagomedov is working White over with some ground and pound from side control.
Nurmagomedov landing strikes.
White is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Nurmagomedov off and has taken his back!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
White patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Nurmagomedov rolls, trying to escape but White keeps control of the position. #SUB#
Nurmagomedov defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of White's arms.

And that's the end of the fight!
Khabib Nurmagomedov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Nurmagomedov has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Khabib Nurmagomedov!

Event: Mid Week Mashups
Date: Apr 17, 2019

#R1#
daBell fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nurmagomedov tries to move into range but daBell moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ringz daBell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nurmagomedov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but daBell moves away.
A combination from daBell does no damage.
daBell catches Nurmagomedov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nurmagomedov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nurmagomedov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
daBell lands with a right hand.
daBell throws a looping overhand right but Nurmagomedov ducks down to avoid it.
Nice straight punches there by daBell. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of daBell.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A lazy left from Nurmagomedov finds it's target.
Nurmagomedov fails to land the takedown.
daBell thinks about countering with a head kick.
daBell scores with a hook to the body. Nurmagomedov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T1#
Nurmagomedov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little feinted left hand from daBell on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ringz daBell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
daBell lands with a cross.
daBell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nurmagomedov moves away.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Nurmagomedov scores with a couple of short elbows.
Nurmagomedov throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
daBell might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
daBell is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Nurmagomedov is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down daBell's shoulder. That is not cool.
daBell tries to escape but Nurmagomedov is in control.
Nurmagomedov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nurmagomedov lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #T2#
Nurmagomedov throws a strike aimed at the side of daBell's head but daBell avoids it well.
Nurmagomedov in side control lands a decent elbow.
Nurmagomedov wants to lay and pray for a moment but daBell keeps working.
Nurmagomedov working the head and body with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
daBell on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Nurmagomedov fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Nurmagomedov trying to control the position but daBell is working away.
Nurmagomedov tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Nurmagomedov prevents daBell from escaping the position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Nice shot lands for Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nurmagomedov checks a low kick from daBell.
daBell digs a good hook to Nurmagomedov's body.
Nurmagomedov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and daBell connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Nurmagomedov scrambles back to his feet.
Nurmagomedov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
daBell bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#TD2#
Nurmagomedov decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Nurmagomedov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Nurmagomedov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Nurmagomedov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Nurmagomedov in particular looking to stall.#T4#
daBell is refusing to be controlled, as Nurmagomedov sits in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Nurmagomedov lands a nice short elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nurmagomedov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
daBell knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nurmagomedov on the ground.
daBell tries to kick Nurmagomedov off but Nurmagomedov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
daBell lands with a right hand.
Nurmagomedov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
daBell scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nurmagomedov throws a lazy uppercut
and daBell counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC#
Nurmagomedov is rocked!
daBell lands a nice hook to Nurmagomedov's body. Nurmagomedov 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.

Ringz daBell dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
daBell scores with a shot to the body.
Nurmagomedov is still on wobbly legs! Can daBell finish him?
daBell drops Nurmagomedov with a straight right hand, right on the button! daBell follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ringz daBell!

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