Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: FCL - 59
Date: Oct 25, 2024

#R1#
Nurmagomedov looks to score with a jab to the body but Montgomery is just out of range.
Montgomery tries to close the distance and clinch but Nurmagomedov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Montgomery with a hook.
Nurmagomedov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nurmagomedov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Montgomery at a distance.
Montgomery ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Montgomery keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Montgomery bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CUT2#It looks like Lyubof Nurmagomedov has been cut.
Nurmagomedov jabs at Montgomery's body.
Montgomery's coach down at Copes was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Montgomery's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#CL2#
Montgomery has managed to clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Nurmagomedov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nurmagomedov misses with a punch to the body. #BC2#
Montgomery breaks the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Montgomery throws a big shot that misses.
Nurmagomedov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Montgomery.
Nurmagomedov misses with a hook.
Montgomery slips under a jab from Nurmagomedov.#T1#
Nurmagomedov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Montgomery at a distance.
Nurmagomedov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nurmagomedov throws a jab but it's blocked by Montgomery.
Nurmagomedov lands with a nice body punch.
Nurmagomedov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nurmagomedov jabs Montgomery right on the nose. Montgomery blinks but takes it well.
Montgomery has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Montgomery there as he acknowledges the shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Montgomery as he connects with a hook.
Nurmagomedov throws a body shot but no joy.
Nurmagomedov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Montgomery moves out of range of the strikes.
Montgomery bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Montgomery throws a shot from downtown. Nurmagomedov moves away and avoids it.
Montgomery moves in looking to clinch but Nurmagomedov pushes him off.
Montgomery 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.#T2#
Montgomery bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#TD#
Nurmagomedov changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Montgomery looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Montgomery can't do much from the bottom here.
Nurmagomedov in side control lands a decent elbow. #SUB#
Nurmagomedov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Montgomery has escaped the position, nice work there.
Montgomery tries to buck Nurmagomedov off but Nurmagomedov is having none of it.
Nurmagomedov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Nurmagomedov landing strikes. #T3#
Nurmagomedov remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Montgomery is working to avoid the ground and pound but Nurmagomedov connects with a decent elbow.
Nurmagomedov lands a few punches from side control.
Nurmagomedov in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Nurmagomedov working the ground and pound.#SUB#
Nurmagomedov is trying to get an arm triangle but Montgomery is defending well.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Montgomery struggling a bit here.
Check out the look on Nurmagomedov's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter! #T4##SUB#
Nurmagomedov tries for a kimura but Montgomery is defending well. #SUB#
Nurmagomedov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Nurmagomedov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nurmagomedov scores with a couple of short elbows.
Nurmagomedov landing strikes.
Nurmagomedov lands a few punches from side control.#SUB#
Nurmagomedov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Montgomery, who protects the arm well.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nurmagomedov working the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lyubof Nurmagomedov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lyubof Nurmagomedov's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Nurmagomedov dives in for a single leg takedown but Montgomery sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Nurmagomedov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nurmagomedov.
Montgomery blocking some punches.
Nurmagomedov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Nurmagomedov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nurmagomedov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Montgomery jumps guard but Nurmagomedov turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Nurmagomedov is trying to drag Montgomery to the mat but Montgomery just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Nurmagomedov swings wildly with an uppercut but Montgomery uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Montgomery is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lyubof Nurmagomedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Montgomery escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jake Montgomery seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nurmagomedov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Montgomery manages to avoid it.#T1#
Montgomery lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Montgomery tries to clinch but Nurmagomedov moves out of range.
Montgomery bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Nurmagomedov's head.
Jake Montgomery is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Montgomery sizes up Nurmagomedov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Montgomery might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Nurmagomedov walks into a stiff left hand from Montgomery.
A big right from Nurmagomedov misses.
Montgomery looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nurmagomedov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Montgomery.
Nurmagomedov misses with a wild body shot.
Montgomery thuds his right hand into Nurmagomedov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#TD#
Nurmagomedov throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Montgomery tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Nurmagomedov is in Montgomery's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nurmagomedov connects with a couple of short punches.
Nurmagomedov cracks Montgomery with a solid left hand.
Nurmagomedov passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Nurmagomedov cracks Montgomery with a big right hand but Montgomery just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go. #T2#
Nurmagomedov landing a few strikes.
Nurmagomedov in side control lands a decent elbow.
Montgomery wants to control but Nurmagomedov postures up.
Montgomery taking a bit of punishment here - Nurmagomedov scoring with strikes.
Montgomery is trying to improve his position.
Nurmagomedov looks up at the clock and then as Montgomery takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Nurmagomedov smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Nurmagomedov scoring with punches and elbows.
Montgomery is trying to control Nurmagomedov's posture but Nurmagomedov avoids it.
Nurmagomedov cracks Montgomery with a big elbow.
Nurmagomedov content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T3#
Montgomery tries to buck Nurmagomedov off but Nurmagomedov is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nurmagomedov lands a decent elbow from side control.
Nurmagomedov cracks Montgomery with a big elbow.
Lyubof Nurmagomedov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Montgomery 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. #SUB#
Nurmagomedov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Nurmagomedov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Nurmagomedov is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Montgomery looks calm but he's in trouble here. Nurmagomedov gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Montgomery is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Nurmagomedov lets go of the hold and Montgomery can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Lyubof Nurmagomedov!
As Lyubof Nurmagomedov got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Alhamdulillah, all respect to my opponent. He try very hard.'.

Event: FCL - 54
Date: Sep 27, 2024

#R1#
Frid fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CUT#It looks like Lyubof Nurmagomedov has been cut.
Nurmagomedov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Frid.
Frid jabs Nurmagomedov right on the nose. Nurmagomedov blinks but takes it well.
We've been told by Frid's head coaches at The Tank Factory that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Nurmagomedov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CUT2#It looks like Kalle Frid has been cut.
Frid scores with a nice head shot.
Frid works over Nurmagomedov's head and body with a nice combination.#ROC#Nurmagomedov is rocked!
Nurmagomedov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Frid was well out of range. Poor timing from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov is still on wobbly legs! Can Frid finish him?
Nurmagomedov misses with a left hand
and Frid counters with a monster hook and another for good measure! Nurmagomedov falls to the ground, out cold! Stick some heavy metal music over the top of that clip and it's one for the highlight makers!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Kalle Frid!
Lyubof Nurmagomedov was interviewed post fight and said 'Alhamdulillah, i come back smesh next guy.'.

Event: FCL - 50
Date: Aug 31, 2024

#R1#
Nurmagomedov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Panda avoids the body shot from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
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.
Panda tries to clinch up.
Nurmagomedov scores with a decent looking hook.
Nurmagomedov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Panda. Panda circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nurmagomedov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Panda doesn't seem bothered though.
Nurmagomedov is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nurmagomedov. Panda does a little dance to reset his feet.
A jab from Nurmagomedov finds it's way through Panda's defenses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Panda showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nurmagomedov.
Panda steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Nurmagomedov.#T1#
Nurmagomedov scores with a nice strike.
A cross from Nurmagomedov lands.
Nurmagomedov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Pandas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Nice cross by Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nurmagomedov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Panda takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nurmagomedov is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Nurmagomedov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T2#
Nurmagomedov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Panda at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nurmagomedov cracks Panda with an open hand slap.#KD#
Nurmagomedov lands a left and a right that send Panda crashing to the mat, dazed. Nurmagomedov thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Panda is rocked!#KD#
Nurmagomedov feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Panda sprawling to the canvas! Panda rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Nurmagomedov finish him?!
Panda is still on wobbly legs! Can Nurmagomedov finish him?
Nurmagomedov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Panda.
Panda takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Panda seems to have recovered his senses.#CL2#
Panda has Nurmagomedov up against the cage in a clinch. #TD2#
Panda jumps guard and drags Nurmagomedov to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Panda avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T3#
Nurmagomedov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nurmagomedov is looking to advance position but Panda has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nurmagomedov wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Nurmagomedov rolls, trying to escape but Panda keeps control of the position.
Nurmagomedov turns into Panda and is now in his guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Panda holds on and takes a little breather. #T4#
Nurmagomedov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nurmagomedov throws a strike but Panda rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Nurmagomedov wants to sweep but no luck.
Panda slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB#
Nurmagomedov throws his legs up looking for a submission but Panda uses it to pass to side control. #SUB2#
Panda tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Panda has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lyubof 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#
Nurmagomedov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Panda has time to react.
Nurmagomedov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Panda looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A lazy left from Nurmagomedov finds it's target.
Panda on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panda takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nurmagomedov stuns Panda with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nurmagomedov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T1#
Jab by Nurmagomedov.
Panda takes a body punch but keeps moving. #CL2#
Panda moves into the clinch.
Nurmagomedov lands with a light punch inside.
A short left from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov lands a body punch.
Panda tries to pull guard but Nurmagomedov forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Nurmagomedov lands a body punch.
Good body shot from Nurmagomedov.
Panda jumps guard but Nurmagomedov stands there with Panda around his waist. Panda gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Nurmagomedov gets through Panda's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nurmagomedov lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nurmagomedov lands an uppercut.
Nurmagomedov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T2#
Nurmagomedov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Panda is trying to pull guard but Nurmagomedov has him pressed against the cage.
Lyubof Nurmagomedov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Grappling Panda.
Nurmagomedov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nurmagomedov lands a right hand.
Panda tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Nurmagomedov smiles and moves away.
Panda on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nurmagomedov lands a nice looking body shot.
Panda tries to close the distance and clinch but Nurmagomedov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A counter left hand to the body from Nurmagomedov misses its target.
Nurmagomedov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Pandas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T3#
Nurmagomedov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nurmagomedov looks to score with a jab to the body but Panda is just out of range.
Panda wants to counter the offense by Nurmagomedov and move into the clinch position.
Nurmagomedov throws a body punch but Panda moves out of range.
Donk. Nurmagomedov catches Panda right on the button with a cross.
Nurmagomedov misses with a looping left.
Panda tries to counter with a clinch but Nurmagomedov shakes him off and moves away.
Panda takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#CL2#
Panda has managed to clinch.
Panda tries to pull guard but Nurmagomedov won't allow it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nurmagomedov.
Panda jumps guard but Nurmagomedov turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T4#
Nurmagomedov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nurmagomedov is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Panda tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Panda tries to stall but Nurmagomedov uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A hook to the body from Nurmagomedov.
Panda is breathing heavily.
Nurmagomedov lands a nice shot to the body.
Nurmagomedov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Panda backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nurmagomedov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nurmagomedov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Panda or not.
Nurmagomedov lands with a right to the head.
Nurmagomedov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Panda backwards.
Panda takes a shot to the head.
Nurmagomedov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Panda's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Panda tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Nurmagomedov smiles and moves away. #KD#
Nurmagomedov sends Panda crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Nurmagomedov is motioning to the referee to let Panda up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lyubof Nurmagomedov dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Panda leaves his chin hanging out and Nurmagomedov seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Panda crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lyubof Nurmagomedov!
As Lyubof Nurmagomedov got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Alhamdulillah, all respect to my opponent. He try very hard.'.

Event: FCL - 46
Date: Aug 09, 2024

#R1#
Nurmagomedov lands a slapping body shot.
Nurmagomedov lands with a good body shot.
Nurmagomedov swings for the body but Williamson moves 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 changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nurmagomedov lands a right hook to the body.
Nurmagomedov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Williamson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little jabbing left from Williamson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#TD#
Nurmagomedov drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Nurmagomedov postures up.
Williamson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Williamson is trying to keep Nurmagomedov in close.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Nurmagomedov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nurmagomedov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Nurmagomedov working some strikes from top position.#T1#
Nurmagomedov landing with the ground and pound.
Williamson looking for a sweep. Not yet Williamson, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nurmagomedov stands up over Williamson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Nurmagomedov lands a couple of digs.#ROC#Williamson is rocked!
Nurmagomedov passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Nurmagomedov lands a few punches from side control.
Williamson is still in real trouble! Can Nurmagomedov finish him?
Nurmagomedov just content to control the position.
Williamson seems to have recovered his senses.
Nurmagomedov creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Williamson is trying to improve his position.#T2#
Nurmagomedov working the ground and pound from side control.
Williamson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nurmagomedov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Nurmagomedov lands some shots froms side control.
Nurmagomedov in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Williamson looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Nurmagomedov turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lyubof Nurmagomedov!
Post fight, Lyubof Nurmagomedov stared into the camera and said 'Alhamdulillah, all respect to my opponent. He try very hard.'.

Event: FCL - 43
Date: Jul 20, 2024

#R1#
Striking slaps away a takedown attempt from Nurmagomedov, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD#
Nurmagomedov gets a takedown into half guard.
Striking wants to stand back up but Nurmagomedov manages to pass into side control.
Striking looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB#
Nurmagomedov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Striking, who protects the arm well.
Nurmagomedov cracks Striking with a big elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Striking wants to get back to his feet but Nurmagomedov drags him back down.
Nurmagomedov trying to control the action but Striking is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Striking 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.#T1#
Nurmagomedov in side control, throwing shots but Striking defends. #SUB#
Nurmagomedov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Nurmagomedov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Nurmagomedov lands a nice forearm strike.
Nurmagomedov looks up at the clock and then as Striking takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Nurmagomedov smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Striking wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Sloppy strikes there by Nurmagomedov.#ES2#
Striking sneaks out the side door and pushes Nurmagomedov away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.#T2#
Nurmagomedov misses with a body punch
enabling Striking to counter with a crisp jab.
Striking connects with a right hand. Nurmagomedov shakes it off.
Striking works Nurmagomedov's body with a nice hook.
Striking throws a shot from downtown. Nurmagomedov moves away and avoids it.
Nurmagomedov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Striking doesn't seem bothered though.
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 hook but Striking avoids it easily.
Nurmagomedov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Striking sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Striking catches Nurmagomedov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Striking misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lyubof Nurmagomedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A swing and a miss from Striking.
Striking throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Striking lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nurmagomedov tries for a takedown but Striking circles away easily
and Striking counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sergio Striking is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Striking slips a straight right by Nurmagomedov.
Striking takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T3#
A big left from Nurmagomedov misses.
Striking throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nurmagomedov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Striking looks to throw the jab but Nurmagomedov is out of range.
Nurmagomedov shoots and misses
and Striking cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Striking works Nurmagomedov's body with a nice hook.
Striking scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nurmagomedov doesn't seem bothered though.
Striking just misses with a punch to the body.
A big right from Nurmagomedov misses.
Striking swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Striking lands a jab to the head.
Nurmagomedov throws a body punch but Striking moves out of range.
Striking throws a right hand that misses #TD#
so Nurmagomedov counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Nurmagomedov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Striking preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nurmagomedov throws an elbow that misses. Striking uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Nurmagomedov's guard. Nice move by Striking!#REVB##T4#
Nurmagomedov has a closed guard, preventing Striking from standing up. #SU2#
Striking gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Nurmagomedov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nurmagomedov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Striking.
Striking throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #TD#
Nurmagomedov looking to score a takedown here. Striking is defending well but Nurmagomedov drives through and ends up in Striking's guard.
Nurmagomedov prevents Striking from getting back to his feet.
Nurmagomedov advances to half guard.
Nurmagomedov is stalling here. Striking is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Nurmagomedov seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Striking has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. #SU2#
Striking decides to stand up, so the ref orders Nurmagomedov to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sergio Striking dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Nurmagomedov dodges the punch combination from Striking.
Striking avoids the body shot from Nurmagomedov.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nurmagomedov. Striking does a little dance to reset his feet.
Striking stuns Nurmagomedov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Striking looks to land a right hand but Nurmagomedov moved out of range.
Nurmagomedov is looking to wear down Striking with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Striking throws a body punch but Nurmagomedov moves out of range.
Sergio Striking seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Striking misses the body punch #TD#
and Nurmagomedov counters with a single leg into guard. Striking didn't expect that.
Nurmagomedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Striking is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Striking is looking to stand up but Nurmagomedov isn't so interested in that idea.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagomedov scoring with some ground and pound.
Striking is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Striking has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Striking avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lyubof Nurmagomedov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Striking avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nurmagomedov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nurmagomedov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB#
Nurmagomedov postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Striking is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Nurmagomedov, into his guard. #REVB#
Nurmagomedov trying to control the position. #SUB#
Nurmagomedov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Striking defends it easily.#SU2#
Striking stands up and waves to Nurmagomedov to follow him. #T2#
Striking scores with a jab to the jaw.#TD#
Nurmagomedov scores with a takedown into Striking's guard.

Striking has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Nurmagomedov has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nurmagomedov is trying to drag Striking to the mat but Striking just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Striking tries to break free but Nurmagomedov pushes him back against the cage.
Nurmagomedov working aggressively here.
I was talking to Nurmagomedov's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Striking wants to break free but Nurmagomedov has control.
Striking tries to break free but Nurmagomedov pushes him back against the cage.
Nurmagomedov misses with a punch to the body. #T3##BC2#
Striking breaks from the clinch.
Nurmagomedov moves forwards but Striking connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Nurmagomedov is defended easily by Striking.
Striking looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nurmagomedov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Striking lands a lovely overhand right.
Striking works Nurmagomedov's body with a nice hook.
Nurmagomedov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #TD#
Nurmagomedov shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#SUB#
Nurmagomedov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Striking doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Nurmagomedov.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Striking is refusing to be controlled, as Nurmagomedov sits in half guard. #T4#
Nurmagomedov prevents Striking from standing back up.
Nurmagomedov wants to control but Striking is keeping him busy.
Nurmagomedov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Nurmagomedov wants to free his trapped foot but Striking is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Striking wants to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sergio Striking showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Striking scores with a jab.
Striking changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Striking throws a shot to the body.
Striking moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nurmagomedov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Striking.
Striking scores with a nice head shot.
Striking throws a body punch but Nurmagomedov moves out of range.
Nurmagomedov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Nurmagomedov looks to score with a jab to the body but Striking is just out of range.
Striking scores with a one two! Nurmagomedov had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Nurmagomedov misses with a wild body shot.
Striking lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nurmagomedov circles away quickly and effectively.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Striking lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nurmagomedov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Striking is fending him off so far but Nurmagomedov persists. Nope, Striking circles away and we're back to standing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Striking. Nurmagomedov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Striking scores with a hook.
Nurmagomedov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
Nurmagomedov throws a body punch but Striking moves out of range.
Striking digs a good body shot into Nurmagomedov's ribs.
Striking misses with a body shot.
Striking throws a nice looking combination but Nurmagomedov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nurmagomedov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sergio Striking is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nurmagomedov scores with a jab. Striking acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Sergio Striking seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Striking lands a jab to Nurmagomedov's midsection.
Sloppy strikes from Striking. Those never looked like landing.
Nurmagomedov misses the shot to the body.
Striking misses with a double jab #TD#
and Nurmagomedov counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Nurmagomedov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nurmagomedov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Striking defending well though.
Striking is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Nurmagomedov scores with a couple of nice shots.
Nurmagomedov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Striking keeps working. #T2#
Nurmagomedov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Nurmagomedov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nurmagomedov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Nurmagomedov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB#
Nurmagomedov is looking for a kimura but Striking is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Nurmagomedov to get the leverage.
Striking is trying to stand back up but Nurmagomedov is controlling him
Nurmagomedov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Nurmagomedov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Striking defending well though.
Striking has hold of Nurmagomedov's hands but Nurmagomedov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T3##SUB#
Nurmagomedov is looking for a kimura but Striking is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Nurmagomedov to get the leverage.
Nurmagomedov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Striking knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Nurmagomedov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Nurmagomedov trying to pass the guard but Striking defending well.
Nurmagomedov controlling the pace.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Striking wants to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Striking slips a jab from Nurmagomedov.
Striking scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nurmagomedov doesn't seem bothered though.
A big left from Nurmagomedov misses.
Lyubof Nurmagomedov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sergio Striking is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Striking throws a nice looking combination but Nurmagomedov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nurmagomedov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Striking sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nurmagomedov somewhat.
Nurmagomedov scores with a jab to the body.
Nurmagomedov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Striking.
Striking lands a two punch combo.
Nurmagomedov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Striking circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lyubof Nurmagomedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A shot to the liver by Striking. Beautiful body shot.
Striking scores with a punch to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Striking works over Nurmagomedov's head and body with a nice combination.
Nurmagomedov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Striking lands a two punch combo.
Striking scores with a hook.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sergio Striking comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Striking 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sergio Striking!
A relieved looking Sergio Striking thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Lyubof Nurmagomedov spoke after the fight, saying 'Alhamdulillah, i come back smesh next guy.'.

Event: FCL - 38
Date: Jun 29, 2024

#R1#
Nurmagomedov throws a hook but Striking blocks it.#TD#
Striking gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Nurmagomedov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Striking works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nurmagomedov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Nurmagomedov is looking to work some ground and pound but Striking has wrist control.
Nurmagomedov wants to control from the top but Striking keeps moving.
Nurmagomedov working some strikes from top position.
Nurmagomedov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Striking keeping moving, preventing Nurmagomedov from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES2#
Striking uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Striking misses with a jab, cross combination.
Striking slips a straight right by Nurmagomedov.#T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Striking misses the target.
Sergio Striking seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nurmagomedov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Striking throws out the jab.
Striking lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nurmagomedov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Striking looks to throw the jab but Nurmagomedov is out of range.
Nurmagomedov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Striking defends well and Nurmagomedov ends up having to push Striking into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Nurmagomedov as Striking tries to tie him up.
Nurmagomedov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Striking looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Striking is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Striking stalling in the clinch but Nurmagomedov improves position.
A short left from Nurmagomedov.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Nurmagomedov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Striking blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Striking wants to break the clinch but can't.
Striking is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC2#
Striking's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2#
Nurmagomedov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Striking.
Striking throws a lazy right hand but Nurmagomedov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Striking scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Striking misses with a two punch combination.
Nurmagomedov slips under a jab from Striking.
Striking lands with a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A lazy left from Nurmagomedov finds it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nurmagomedov. Striking does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nurmagomedov walks into a straight right hand from Striking.
Nurmagomedov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Striking has time to react.
Nurmagomedov missing with a left hand there. Striking was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Striking is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Striking tests Nurmagomedov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nurmagomedov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #TD#
Nurmagomedov looking to score a takedown here. Striking is defending well but Nurmagomedov drives through and ends up in Striking's guard.
Nurmagomedov prevents Striking from getting back to his feet. #T3#
Nurmagomedov wants to pass the guard but Striking is keeping the position.
Nurmagomedov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Nurmagomedov throws a strike but Striking rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nurmagomedov is on top in guard. #REVR#
Nurmagomedov won't allow Striking to get back to his feet.
Nurmagomedov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nurmagomedov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Nurmagomedov slips nicely into half guard.
Striking wants to get back to his feet. #T4#
Nurmagomedov trying to control the action but Striking is working from the bottom.
Nurmagomedov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Striking's head.
Nurmagomedov is controlling the pace.
Nurmagomedov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Striking tries to kick Nurmagomedov off but Nurmagomedov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Nurmagomedov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Nurmagomedov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Lyubof Nurmagomedov will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Striking connects with a looping right hand.
Nurmagomedov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nurmagomedov slips a jab from Striking.
Sergio Striking seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Striking connects with the punch.
Nurmagomedov staying out of range there.
Striking takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Striking uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Striking lands with a cross.
Striking stuns Nurmagomedov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Striking misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nurmagomedov.
Striking lands a jab to the nose.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Striking throws a jab when Nurmagomedov was well out of range.
Nurmagomedov throws a shot to the body.
Nurmagomedov avoids the body shot from Striking.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Nurmagomedov.
Striking misses with a straight left. #T1#
Striking lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nurmagomedov throws a body shot but no joy.
Striking misses with a wild body shot.
Striking swings away with a body shot that misses
and Nurmagomedov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Sergio Striking is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Striking misses with a few strikes there.
Nurmagomedov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Nurmagomedov sizes up Striking with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nurmagomedov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Striking lands with a cross.
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.
Sloppy strikes from Striking. Those never looked like landing.
Nurmagomedov swings for the body but Striking moves out of range.
Nurmagomedov misses with a hook. Striking ducked under it nicely.
Striking unleashes a big counter combination but Nurmagomedov bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Nurmagomedov cracks Striking with a good jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice cross by Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#TD#
Nurmagomedov shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Striking is trying to defend but Nurmagomedov finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

Striking manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Nurmagomedov keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #T2#
Striking is pushing Nurmagomedov up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Nurmagomedov prevents Striking from breaking the clinch.
Striking has had enough of the clinch but Nurmagomedov keeps him there for the moment.
Nurmagomedov lands a shot to the body.
Nurmagomedov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Striking fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Striking throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Striking thuds a left hand into Nurmagomedov's body.
Nurmagomedov scores with a punch to the head.
Jab from Striking.
Nurmagomedov blocks a jab.#T3#
Nurmagomedov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nurmagomedov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nurmagomedov scores with a jab.
Striking throws a right and a left that both miss.
Striking fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nurmagomedov manages to avoid it.
Striking fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nurmagomedov manages to avoid it.
Striking's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Striking duly obliges.
Nurmagomedov lands a nice shot that snaps Striking's head back.
Striking lands a jab-cross combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nurmagomedov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Donk. Striking catches Nurmagomedov right on the button with a cross.
Striking tries to bum rush Nurmagomedov with a series of wild strikes but Nurmagomedov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nurmagomedov was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Nurmagomedov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Striking but Striking pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lyubof Nurmagomedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Striking fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T4#
Striking slips under a jab.
Striking tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nurmagomedov was well out of range. Poor timing from Striking.
A jab from Striking finds it's way through Nurmagomedov's defenses.
A big left from Nurmagomedov misses.
Striking with a jab.
The fighters circling - Nurmagomedov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Striking throws out a loose jab but Nurmagomedov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nurmagomedov feinted with a counter takedown.
Striking misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nurmagomedov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Striking throws out the jab.
Striking takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A jab from Nurmagomedov finds it's way through Striking's defenses.
Nurmagomedov throws a body punch but Striking moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Striking digs a good hook to Nurmagomedov's body.
Nurmagomedov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Striking throws out a counter right but Nurmagomedov avoids it with no problem.
Striking throws a jab when Nurmagomedov was well out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sergio Striking showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Striking uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nurmagomedov.
Striking let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Nurmagomedov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #TD#
Nurmagomedov throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Striking tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Nurmagomedov is in Striking's guard.
Nurmagomedov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Striking wants to stand and escape but Nurmagomedov is having none of it.
Nurmagomedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Striking is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Striking wants to get back to his feet but Nurmagomedov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Striking keeping full guard, as Nurmagomedov tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagomedov trying to control but Striking is working from the bottom. #T1#
Nurmagomedov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Nurmagomedov wants to control from the top but Striking keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nurmagomedov jabs at Striking's body.
Nurmagomedov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Striking lands with a nice combination. Nurmagomedov backs away looking to recover.
Nurmagomedov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Striking pinned against the cage. Striking gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nurmagomedov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Striking.
Nurmagomedov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Striking throws a series of punches but Nurmagomedov avoids them all with ease.
Striking throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Striking takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
Nurmagomedov misses the shot to the body.
Nurmagomedov digs a good hook to Striking's body.
Striking staying out of range there.
Striking misses with an uppercut.
Nurmagomedov misses with a wild body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nurmagomedov misses with a hook.#TD#
Nurmagomedov throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Striking was covering up waiting for the punch and Nurmagomedov finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Nurmagomedov won't allow Striking to get back to his feet.
Striking wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Nurmagomedov manages to pass to side control.
Nurmagomedov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3##SUB#
Nurmagomedov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Nurmagomedov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Striking wants to get back to his feet.
Nurmagomedov is trying to control the action in half guard but Striking is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Nurmagomedov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Striking has hold of Nurmagomedov's hands but Nurmagomedov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Nurmagomedov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Striking wants to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Nurmagomedov is looking for a kimura here.
Nurmagomedov works his way into full mount!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nurmagomedov looking to control but Striking is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Lyubof Nurmagomedov!
Post fight, an emotional Lyubof Nurmagomedov said 'Alhamdulillah, all respect to my opponent. He try very hard.'.
The defeated Sergio Striking had this to say: 'I'll back'.

Event: FCL - 31
Date: May 24, 2024

#R1#
Nurmagomedov digs a good hook to Gray's body.
Gray scores with a head kick. Nurmagomedov tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#CUT#It looks like Lyubof Nurmagomedov has been cut.#TD2#
Gray gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nurmagomedov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gray works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nurmagomedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Gray is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nurmagomedov prevents Gray from getting back to his feet.
Nurmagomedov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nurmagomedov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagomedov won't allow Gray to get back to his feet.
Nurmagomedov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Nurmagomedov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gray works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nurmagomedov throws a big right hand that misses. #T1#
Gray is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nurmagomedov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Nurmagomedov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Nurmagomedov throws a big elbow that misses.
Nurmagomedov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nurmagomedov cracks Gray with a solid left hand.
Nurmagomedov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Gray keeping moving, preventing Nurmagomedov from controlling successfully.
Nurmagomedov stands and throws Gray's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T2##SUB2#
Nurmagomedov swings around for an armbar but Gray sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Nurmagomedov's guard.
Gray trying to stand up but can't free himself from Nurmagomedov's guard.
Nurmagomedov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB2#
Nurmagomedov looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Gray is defending well. Nurmagomedov quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Gray has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Nurmagomedov celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lyubof Nurmagomedov!
Lyubof Nurmagomedov looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Alhamdulillah, all respect to my opponent. He try very hard.'.

Event: UCF 24: Thorn v Casbon
Date: Apr 27, 2024

#R1##TD2#
Nurmagomedov gets caught napping as Mckay dives in and scores a takedown. Nurmagomedov manages to retain guard.
Mckay looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#SUB#
Mckay is posturing up here but Nurmagomedov has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Mckay tries to roll out but it's too tight and Mckay has to tap! Slick submission there by Nurmagomedov!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lyubof Nurmagomedov!
As Lyubof Nurmagomedov got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Alhamdulillah, all respect to my opponent. He try very hard.'.

Event: UCF 17: Smith v Payakaroon
Date: Apr 06, 2024

#R1#
Nurmagomedov walks into a stiff left hand from Rojas.
A left lands for Rojas.
Nurmagomedov lands a nice hook to Rojas's body. Rojas takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nurmagomedov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Rojas throws a big shot that misses.
Nurmagomedov misses the shot to the body.
Rojas lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CUT#It looks like Lyubof Nurmagomedov has been cut.
A slow jab from Rojas misses its intended target.
Nurmagomedov ducks under a wild hook from Rojas.
Nurmagomedov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Rojas defends it well.
Nurmagomedov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nurmagomedov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Nurmagomedov looks to score with a jab to the body but Rojas is just out of range.
Nurmagomedov lands with a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rojas stuffs the takedown attempt from Nurmagomedov. Nurmagomedov gets slowly back to his feet. #KD#
Rojas cracks Nurmagomedov with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Nurmagomedov looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Rojas finish him? #ROC#Nurmagomedov is rocked!
Rojas moves out of range of the strikes.
Nurmagomedov is still on wobbly legs! Can Rojas finish him?
Rojas fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nurmagomedov looks winded!
Nurmagomedov misses with a looping left.
A little feinted left hand from Rojas on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Are you kidding me?! Rojas ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Nurmagomedov clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Adriel Rojas!
Lyubof Nurmagomedov spoke after the fight, saying 'Alhamdulillah, i come back smesh next guy.'.

Event: UCF 7: Skwat v Gaspard
Date: Mar 09, 2024

#R1#
Nurmagomedov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nice body punch from Striking.
Striking connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Some wild striking there from Striking.
Nurmagomedov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Striking defends well and Nurmagomedov ends up having to push Striking into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Nurmagomedov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Striking.
A jab from Nurmagomedov misses.
Striking scores with the left hand. Nurmagomedov knows he should have avoided that one.
Striking uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nurmagomedov.
Striking throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Striking ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nurmagomedov lands a nice shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD2#
Nurmagomedov looking to score a takedown here. Striking is defending well but Nurmagomedov drives through and ends up in Striking's guard.
Nurmagomedov is fighting to break Striking's control of his arms but Striking is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Striking is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1#
Nurmagomedov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Striking preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nurmagomedov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nurmagomedov trying to control but Striking is working from the bottom.
Striking looking to control but Nurmagomedov passes into half guard.
Nurmagomedov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Striking defending well though.
Nurmagomedov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Striking is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Nurmagomedov scores with a couple of nice shots.#T2#
Nurmagomedov works his way into side control.
Striking struggling a bit here.
Striking knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nurmagomedov on the ground.
Nurmagomedov landing a few strikes.
Nurmagomedov is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Nurmagomedov creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Striking sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. #SUB2#
Nurmagomedov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Striking knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
You can see the frustration on Striking's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T3#
Nurmagomedov wants to control but Striking is keeping him busy.
Striking looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Nurmagomedov working away.
Nurmagomedov sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Striking is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Nurmagomedov moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
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. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Nurmagomedov trying to control the position but Striking is working away.
Nurmagomedov is chipping away with strikes.
Nurmagomedov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Striking keeps working. #SUB2#
Nurmagomedov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Striking, who protects the arm well.
Striking can't do much from the bottom here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nurmagomedov landing strikes.
Striking parries the strikes from Nurmagomedov easily there. Nurmagomedov is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Striking to escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lyubof Nurmagomedov dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Nurmagomedov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Striking slips a straight right by Nurmagomedov.
Striking is looking to counter punch.
Striking walks into a left hand.
Striking bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Striking lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nurmagomedov misses with a two punch combination.
Sergio Striking is winning the standup battle so far.
Striking scores with a shot to the body.
Nurmagomedov avoids the body shot from Striking.
Striking shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Nurmagomedov eats them both and turns towards Striking to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Nurmagomedov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Striking scores with a crisp jab that stopped Nurmagomedov in his tracks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A shot to the liver by Striking. Beautiful body shot.
Nurmagomedov walks into a left hand.
Nurmagomedov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Striking fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nurmagomedov manages to avoid it.
Striking ducks under a wild hook from Nurmagomedov.#T1#
Striking digs a good body shot into Nurmagomedov's ribs.
Striking thows a left - swing and a miss!
No joy there for Striking, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A countering left hand to the body from Nurmagomedov misses.
Nurmagomedov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Striking.
Striking throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Striking.
Nurmagomedov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Striking.
A looping hook to the body misses from Striking. Nurmagomedov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Striking slips a jab from Nurmagomedov.
Striking swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Striking misses with a hook.
Striking throws a shot from downtown. Nurmagomedov moves away and avoids it.
A telegraphed right hand from Nurmagomedov misses the target.
Nurmagomedov just misses with a punch to the body.
Striking connects with a right hand. Nurmagomedov shakes it off.
Nurmagomedov jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T2#
Striking rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nurmagomedov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nurmagomedov takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Striking lands with a hook. Nurmagomedov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nice sprawl there from Striking as Nurmagomedov shoots in.
Striking throws a jab when Nurmagomedov was well out of range.
Striking cracks Nurmagomedov with a good jab.
Nurmagomedov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Striking doesn't seem bothered though.
Nurmagomedov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Striking lands with a right hand.
Striking scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Jab by Striking.
Striking walks into a jab.
Striking tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nurmagomedov was well out of range. Poor timing from Striking.
Striking avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T3#
Nurmagomedov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Striking defends well and Nurmagomedov ends up having to push Striking into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Striking.
Nurmagomedov lands a slapping body shot.
Striking throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Striking uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A quick step to the side and Striking tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Striking keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sergio Striking is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nurmagomedov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nurmagomedov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Nurmagomedov shoots in for a takedown but Striking shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sergio Striking has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lyubof Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov lands a jab to the head.
Nurmagomedov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Striking misses with a straight left.
Nurmagomedov throws a body shot but no joy.
Striking blocks a jab.#T4#
Striking connects with a body shot.
Some wild striking there from Striking.
Nurmagomedov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nurmagomedov. Striking does a little dance to reset his feet.
Striking throwing a counter right hand but Nurmagomedov manages to avoid it.
Nurmagomedov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Striking.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Striking displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Striking throws an overhand right that lands on Nurmagomedov's shoulder, as Nurmagomedov tries to avoid the shot.
Striking takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#TD2#
Nurmagomedov shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

Striking pushes Nurmagomedov off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nurmagomedov moves out of range of the strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Nurmagomedov misses the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sergio Striking dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Nurmagomedov just misses with a punch to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Striking misses its target.
Nurmagomedov swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Nurmagomedov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nurmagomedov darts in looking for a takedown but Striking gets double underhooks and turns Nurmagomedov into the cage.
Striking lands a lovely overhand right.
Nurmagomedov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Striking lands a nice hook to Nurmagomedov's body. Nurmagomedov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nurmagomedov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nurmagomedov staying out of range there.
Striking throws a jab when Nurmagomedov was well out of range.
Striking throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Striking throws a hook to the side of Nurmagomedov's head but Nurmagomedov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Striking slips a straight right by Nurmagomedov.
Striking scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Striking scores with a crisp jab that stopped Nurmagomedov in his tracks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Striking uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nurmagomedov. #T1#
The fighters circling - Nurmagomedov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nurmagomedov throws a body shot but no joy.
Striking lands a nice shot that snaps Nurmagomedov's head back.
Nurmagomedov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Striking fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nurmagomedov manages to avoid it.
Nurmagomedov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Nurmagomedov misses with a body shot.
Nurmagomedov slips under a jab from Striking.
Nurmagomedov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Striking jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nurmagomedov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nurmagomedov slips a jab from Striking.
A slow jab from Nurmagomedov misses its intended target.
Striking slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nurmagomedov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Striking cracks Nurmagomedov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T2#
Striking scores with a hook to the body. Nurmagomedov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Striking throws a series of punches but Nurmagomedov avoids them all with ease.
Striking throws a hook but Nurmagomedov avoids it easily.
Left hook, right uppercut from Striking.
Striking throws a body shot but no joy.
A jab from Striking misses.
Striking slips under a jab from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Striking connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Nurmagomedov scrambles back to his feet.
Nurmagomedov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Striking counter with a right hand.
Striking jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Striking scores with a jab. Nurmagomedov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nurmagomedov dodges the punch combination from Striking. #T3#
Nurmagomedov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A swing and a miss from Nurmagomedov.#TD2#
Nurmagomedov fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Striking sprawls well initially but Nurmagomedov persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

Striking has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Nurmagomedov is on him like a limpet, forcing Striking back against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Nurmagomedov as the two fighters clinch. #TD2#
Nurmagomedov lands a takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nurmagomedov throws a big right hand that misses.
Nurmagomedov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Nurmagomedov slips nicely into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Striking is defending against the submission attempts here by Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Striking keeps working. #T4#
Striking wants to control but Nurmagomedov is keeping busy.
Nurmagomedov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Striking's head.
Nurmagomedov is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Striking!
Nurmagomedov controlling from mount.
Lyubof Nurmagomedov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Striking tries to hold on but Nurmagomedov postures up.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 29:28
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sergio Striking!
A relieved looking Sergio Striking thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Lyubof Nurmagomedov stepped up to the mic, saying 'Alhamdulillah, i come back smesh next guy.'.

Event: SSD 12: Gangster vs Loke
Date: Feb 04, 2024

#R1#
Nurmagomedov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nurmagomedov cracks Choi with a good jab.
A lazy left from Choi finds it's target.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Nurmagomedov.#TD#
Nurmagomedov closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Choi to the mat! Choi manages to get full guard.
Nurmagomedov throwing strikes but missing.
Choi is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagomedov landing some decent shots from guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Nurmagomedov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Choi's head.#T1##SUB2#
Choi working for submissions but it's allowed Nurmagomedov to get to half guard.
Choi tries to get to full guard but Nurmagomedov has control of the leg.
Nurmagomedov working Choi over with strikes.
Nurmagomedov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB#
Choi is defending against the submission attempts here by Nurmagomedov. #SUB#
Nurmagomedov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Choi doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov slows the pace down in half guard. #T2#
Nurmagomedov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Choi with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Choi is looking for a sweep. Nurmagomedov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Choi is in trouble now - Nurmagomedov has advanced to mount!
Nurmagomedov landing strikes, looking to finish!
The referee warns Choi that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head. #ROC#Choi is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nurmagomedov postures up and throws a big right hand. BOOM! Right on the button! Choi is out cold - huge knockout for Nurmagomedov!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Lyubof Nurmagomedov!
Post fight, an emotional Lyubof Nurmagomedov said 'Alhamdulillah, all respect to my opponent. He try very hard.'.

Event: SSD 8: Lugnunum v Moore
Date: Dec 31, 2023

#R1#
Nurmagomedov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Poka's head.#TD2#
Poka bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Nurmagomedov manages to work his way to half guard, despite Poka's best efforts.
Nurmagomedov trying to control but Poka postures up.
Poka looks winded!#SUB#
Nurmagomedov looking for submissions off his back.
Nurmagomedov is trying to maintain the position but Poka is very close to passing his half guard.
Nurmagomedov is pressing down on Poka's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagomedov wants to sweep here but Poka controlling him for the moment.
Poka throws an elbow that misses. Nurmagomedov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Poka's guard. Nice move by Nurmagomedov!#REVR##SUB#
Nurmagomedov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T1#
Nurmagomedov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Nurmagomedov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Nurmagomedov works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Nurmagomedov wants to pass to mount but Poka is defending the position.
Nurmagomedov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Nurmagomedov working Poka over with strikes.
Nurmagomedov is controlling the pace. #SUB#
Nurmagomedov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Poka has managed to free his arm - good work. #T3#
Poka is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Nurmagomedov scores with a couple of nice shots.
Nice strikes from Nurmagomedov there.
Poka is in trouble now - Nurmagomedov has advanced to mount!
Nurmagomedov controlling from the full mount.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov with shots to the head and body - Poka looks very uncomfortable down there. #T4#
Nurmagomedov controlling from the full mount.
Nurmagomedov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Poka for as long as he can get away with.
Nurmagomedov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Poka is in a horrible position here. Nurmagomedov smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Nurmagomedov lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Nurmagomedov working away from the top, dropping strikes.#T5#
Nurmagomedov putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Poka takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Nurmagomedov's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lyubof Nurmagomedov!
Lyubof Nurmagomedov took some time post fight to say the following; 'Alhamdulillah, all respect to my opponent. He try very hard.'.

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