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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Khabib Nurmagemedov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and TW WO (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nurmagemedov comes to the ring accompanied by Kanye West ft Jay-Z Nicki Minaj Rick Ross and Bon Iver - Monster. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Khabib Nurmagemedov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, TW WO!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Seu Braga and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nurmagemedov lands a nice looking body shot.
WO looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Nurmagemedov looking for a sweep. Not yet Nurmagemedov, not yet.
WO wants to pass the guard but Nurmagemedov is keeping the position.
WO postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Nurmagemedov is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of WO, into his guard.
WO working for submissions but it's allowed Nurmagemedov to get to half guard.
Nurmagemedov tries to stand and escape but WO is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
WO looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
WO wants to improve his position but Nurmagemedov is controlling well.
Nurmagemedov wants to stand up but WO is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
WO looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nurmagemedov wants to get back to his feet.
WO wants to control but Nurmagemedov is keeping busy.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
WO shoots for a double leg takedown but Nurmagemedov sprawls well. He's pushed WO's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
WO closes this distance looking for a takedown but Nurmagemedov circles away.
An inside leg kick lands from Nurmagemedov.
WO on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Nurmagemedov. Nurmagemedov obviously looking to wear him down.
WO has a takedown stuffed.
Khabib Nurmagemedov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of TW WO.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagemedov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits WOs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
WO tries for a takedown but Nurmagemedov circles away easily
and Nurmagemedov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
WO tries for a takedown but Nurmagemedov circles away easily
and Nurmagemedov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
WO takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nice takedown defense from Nurmagemedov. No joy for WO on that attempt.
Nurmagemedov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
WO shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Nurmagemedov pinned against the ropes. Nurmagemedov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nurmagemedov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nurmagemedov ducks under a wild hook from WO.
Nurmagemedov closes the distance and clinches up with WO, looking for a takedown. Nurmagemedov pushes WO against the ropes but WO circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nurmagemedov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
WO stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Nurmagemedov.
Nurmagemedov misses with a looping left.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Nurmagemedov.
It looks like Nurmagemedov has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
WO has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Nurmagemedov.
The fighters circling - Nurmagemedov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nurmagemedov is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
WO leaves Nurmagemedov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
WO shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Nurmagemedov counter with a right hand.
WO is trying hard to land a takedown here. Nurmagemedov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nurmagemedov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Nurmagemedov wants it to stay on the feet.
WO has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from WO there as he acknowledges the shot.
WO takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
WO shoots in looking for a takedown but Nurmagemedov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing WO's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nurmagemedov defending well as WO loads up on a big left hand.
Nurmagemedov misses with a two punch combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
WO tries for a takedown but Nurmagemedov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagemedov cracks the inside of WO's front leg.
A jab lands there for Nurmagemedov.
Nurmagemedov swings for the body but WO moves out of range.
WO shoots in for a takedown but Nurmagemedov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
WO closes this distance looking for a takedown but Nurmagemedov circles away.
WO takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nurmagemedov is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
WO tries for a takedown but Nurmagemedov circles away easily
and WO takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
WO shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Some wild striking there from Nurmagemedov.
WO goes for a double leg but Nurmagemedov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Nurmagemedov continues to drive forward.
WO throws a leg kick
and Nurmagemedov counters with a slapping leg kick.
Nurmagemedov lands a jab.
WO looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Khabib Nurmagemedov 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.
WO shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Nurmagemedov is trying to defend but WO finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The fighters are battling for position here. Nurmagemedov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
WO pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nurmagemedov is keeping the position for now.
WO drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Nurmagemedov manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now WO has Nurmagemedov in his guard.
Nurmagemedov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that WO can do to turn this around?
WO is working an open guard so Nurmagemedov takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
WO fails with the takedown
and Nurmagemedov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
WO needs to keep his hands up - Nurmagemedov had a free shot at his head there.
WO stuns Nurmagemedov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nurmagemedov throws out a powerful jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nurmagemedov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
WO shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Nurmagemedov pinned against the ropes. Nurmagemedov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
WO ducks right into an uppercut from Nurmagemedov.
WO throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nurmagemedov's waist but Nurmagemedov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing WO off to one side.
Khabib Nurmagemedov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of TW WO.
WO shoots in and drives through. Nurmagemedov sprawls well.
WO on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nurmagemedov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Nurmagemedov or perhaps it was just good defense by WO, which made it look bad.
Nurmagemedov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
WO shoots in for a takedown but Nurmagemedov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
WO closes this distance looking for a takedown but Nurmagemedov circles away.
Nurmagemedov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nurmagemedov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
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!
Nurmagemedov lands a right hook to the body.
WO walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
WO gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Nurmagemedov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
WO is breathing heavily.
WO tries for a takedown but Nurmagemedov circles away easily
and Nurmagemedov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Nurmagemedov. That snapped WO's head back.
Nurmagemedov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has WO pinned against the ropes. WO gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nurmagemedov tries to land a leg kick but WO saw it coming and moves away.
Nurmagemedov misses with a hook.
Khabib Nurmagemedov is winning the standup battle so far.
A left lands for Nurmagemedov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
WO shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Nurmagemedov napping and manages to drive through into side control!
WO goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Nurmagemedov rolls with the submission and now he's on top in WO's guard! Nice work there by Nurmagemedov!
Nurmagemedov would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
WO working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nurmagemedov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nurmagemedov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Nurmagemedov wants to get up but he can't break WO's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
WO escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nurmagemedov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Nurmagemedov is looking to stand up but WO won't let him.
Nurmagemedov stands up from WO's guard - Nurmagemedov perhaps looking for a knockout.
WO dives in for a single leg takedown but Nurmagemedov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
WO fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
WO takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nurmagemedov looking to score a takedown here. WO is defending well but Nurmagemedov drives through and ends up in WO's guard.
Nurmagemedov decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on WO, up you get!
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!
WO on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
WO gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Nurmagemedov gets to his feet. WO looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
WO closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Nurmagemedov did well to prevent WO getting side control.
Nurmagemedov tries to kick WO off but WO keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Nurmagemedov wants to get back to full guard.
WO is working for a submission of some sort.
WO is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Khabib Nurmagemedov dominated that second round.
That's time! Nurmagemedov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Nurmagemedov lands with a straight right. WO didn't see that one coming.
TW WO is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
WO shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Nurmagemedov as he jumps to the side.
Nurmagemedov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
WO showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nurmagemedov.
WO misses with a takedown attempt
and Nurmagemedov counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
WO defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Nurmagemedov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
WO has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Nurmagemedov finds it's way round the side to connect with WO's head.
Nice takedown defense from Nurmagemedov. No joy for WO on that attempt.
Khabib Nurmagemedov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of TW WO.
A punch lands to the side of WO 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nurmagemedov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Decent striking displayed by Nurmagemedov there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nurmagemedov lands an overhand right.
Nurmagemedov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches WO on the side of the head.
WO drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
WO takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nurmagemedov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Nurmagemedov looking to hit a scissor sweep but WO is one step ahead there.
Nurmagemedov is scooting his butt against the ropes and has managed to get back to his feet. WO presses him back against the ropes, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Nurmagemedov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of WO backwards.
Nurmagemedov stalling in the clinch.
Nurmagemedov misses with a punch to the body.
Nurmagemedov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nurmagemedov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Nurmagemedov.
Nurmagemedov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
WO tries to pull guard but Nurmagemedov forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
WO stalling against the ropes.
Nurmagemedov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Nurmagemedov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
WO is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Nurmagemedov to keep the fight standing.
WO jumps into guard, dragging Nurmagemedov to the mat.
WO has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nurmagemedov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
WO escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nurmagemedov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagemedov gets to his feet - WO follows without any prompting.
Nurmagemedov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
WO has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nurmagemedov clobbers WO with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
WO fails with the takedown.
Nurmagemedov throws a good cross that connects.
WO looks for a takedown but Nurmagemedov sprawls well.
WO changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Nurmagemedov tries to avoid it but WO manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Nurmagemedov to the ground. Nurmagemedov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nurmagemedov tries to counter with a takedown but WO is quick to defend against it.
Nurmagemedov thuds a left hand into WO's body.
Nurmagemedov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nurmagemedov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nurmagemedov connects with the punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagemedov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A solid leg kick lands there for Nurmagemedov.
Good shot there by Nurmagemedov.
Khabib Nurmagemedov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nurmagemedov feints and as WO raises his hands in defense, Nurmagemedov changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Nurmagemedov wants to get up but he can't break WO's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
WO is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
WO throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Nurmagemedov escapes and throws WO's legs to the side, diving into side control!
WO wants to control but Nurmagemedov postures up.
WO tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
Khabib Nurmagemedov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Nurmagemedov 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Khabib Nurmagemedov!
Khabib Nurmagemedov took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Mohito Fightwear for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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