Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: DMMA 277 NYE
Date: Dec 31, 2023

#R1#
Klimenko showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nurmagomedov.
Klimenko misses with a few strikes there.
Nurmagomedov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Klimenko jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nurmagomedov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nurmagomedov. Klimenko does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagomedov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Klimenko counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#It looks like Khabib Nurmagomedov has been cut.
Klimenko connects with a high kick.
Nurmagomedov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Klimenko swivels and escapes.
Klimenko swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1#
A swing and a miss from Nurmagomedov.
Klimenko pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nurmagomedov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Klimenko stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A slow jab from Klimenko misses its intended target.
Nurmagomedov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
We've been informed that Nurmagomedov has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Nurmagomedov darts in looking for a takedown but Klimenko gets double underhooks and turns Nurmagomedov into the cage.
Zachary Klimenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khabib Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov lands with a nice body punch. #T2#
Nurmagomedov misses with an uppercut.
Klimenko scores with a hook.
Klimenko moves out of range as Nurmagomedov strikes.
Klimenko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nurmagomedov moves away.
Nurmagomedov blocks a head kick by Klimenko.
Klimenko lands a front kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nurmagomedov takes a swing at Klimenko's ribcage but misses.
Klimenko throws a quick counter kick to the body but Nurmagomedov avoids it.
Klimenko is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Klimenko with a body shot.#T3#
Klimenko stuffs the takedown.
Nurmagomedov defending well as Klimenko loads up on a big left hand.
A countering left hand to the body from Nurmagomedov misses.
Klimenko connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Nurmagomedov's hands.
Klimenko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nurmagomedov gets cracked there but stands up to it. #CUT#That has opened up Khabib Nurmagomedov's cut even more.
Nurmagomedov avoids a kick to the body.
Nurmagomedov misses with a body shot.
Klimenko quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Nurmagomedov works the jab nicely.#T4#
Klimenko keeps the fight on the outside.
A little feinted left hand from Klimenko on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Klimenko looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Klimenko scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nurmagomedov lands a slapping body shot.
Nurmagomedov lands a two punch combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nurmagomedov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Klimenko throws out a loose jab but Nurmagomedov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nurmagomedov moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zachary Klimenko dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Khabib Nurmagomedov's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Nurmagomedov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Klimenko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nurmagomedov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Klimenko manages to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Klimenko on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nurmagomedov lands a right hook to the body.
Klimenko looks to throw a body kick
and Klimenko takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Klimenko thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagomedov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Klimenko.
Zachary Klimenko is winning the standup battle so far.
Nurmagomedov connects with a body shot that sends Klimenko's belly button to the back.
Klimenko swings widly with a right hand
and Nurmagomedov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Nurmagomedov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Klimenko.
Klimenko slaps away a takedown attempt from Nurmagomedov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Klimenko throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Nurmagomedov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nurmagomedov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Klimenko as he avoids it easily.
Klimenko was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Zachary Klimenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khabib Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov moves out of range of the body kick from Klimenko. #T2#
Nurmagomedov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Klimenko.
Nurmagomedov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Klimenko on the side of the head.
Nurmagomedov throws a hook but Klimenko blocks it.
Zachary Klimenko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nurmagomedov thuds a left hand into Klimenko's body.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Klimenko.
Nurmagomedov looks for a takedown but Klimenko sprawls well.
Klimenko was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nurmagomedov avoids the head kick by Klimenko. #T3#
Klimenko takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nurmagomedov defending well as Klimenko loads up on a big left hand.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nurmagomedov! But no joy.
Nurmagomedov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Klimenko.
An attempted straight right counter from Klimenko misses the target.
Nurmagomedov misses with a takedown attempt - Klimenko sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nurmagomedov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nurmagomedov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Klimenko connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Nurmagomedov scrambles back to his feet.
Nice sprawl there from Klimenko as Nurmagomedov shoots in.#T4#
Nurmagomedov connects with a nice looking jab.
Klimenko thuds his shin into the meat of Nurmagomedov's side.
Klimenko throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nurmagomedov throws out a counter right but Klimenko avoids it with no problem.
Klimenko sizes up Nurmagomedov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Klimenko throws a push kick but Nurmagomedov slaps the foot to one side.
Nurmagomedov lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nurmagomedov misses with the combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Zachary Klimenko will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Khabib Nurmagomedov's cut.
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.#R3#
Nurmagomedov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nurmagomedov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #KD#
and Klimenko counters with a nice right hand that sends Nurmagomedov toppling to the canvas! Nurmagomedov scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Klimenko finish him?!#ROC#Nurmagomedov is rocked!
Klimenko lands a nice looking body kick.
No joy there for Nurmagomedov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Klimenko is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Nurmagomedov flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Nurmagomedov is out cold! Klimenko holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Zachary Klimenko!
Zachary Klimenko retains his middleweight title!
Zachary Klimenko seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: DMMA 270 Tyler vs Zhdanov
Date: Dec 10, 2023

#R1#
Nurmagomedov just misses with a punch to the body.
Widenose throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nurmagomedov's waist but Nurmagomedov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Widenose off to one side.
We've been informed that Nurmagomedov has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.#CL#
Widenose darts in and clinches Nurmagomedov up against the cage.
Nurmagomedov prevents the takedown attempt. #TD#
Widenose jumps into guard, dragging Nurmagomedov to the mat.
Widenose wants to hit a sweep here but Nurmagomedov passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Widenose there!
Nurmagomedov controlling the position easily from mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Widenose is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T1#
Widenose is trying to escape the mount.
Nurmagomedov controlling his opponent. #T2#
Widenose is trying to escape the mount.
Nurmagomedov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Widenose is squirming around, avoiding Nurmagomedov's attempts to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nurmagomedov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Widenose really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #T3#
Nurmagomedov controlling the position easily from mount.
Widenose is trying to escape the mount. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Nurmagomedov controlling his opponent.
Widenose tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nurmagomedov controlling the position easily from mount.
Let's hope that Nurmagomedov has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Khabib Nurmagomedov dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##CL2#
Nurmagomedov takes the fight into the clinch.
Widenose is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Nurmagomedov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nurmagomedov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Widenose drops down looking for an ankle pick but Nurmagomedov pulls his leg out and moves away.
Nurmagomedov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nurmagomedov throws an overhand right that lands on Widenose's shoulder, as Widenose tries to avoid the shot.
Widenose tries to counter with a takedown but Nurmagomedov is quick to defend against it.
Nurmagomedov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Widenose half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Widenose takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Widenose takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nurmagomedov throws a hook but Widenose avoids it easily.
Nurmagomedov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Widenose looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T1##CL2#
Nurmagomedov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Nurmagomedov stalling in the clinch.
Widenose wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bofur Widenose. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Widenose takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Widenose tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Nurmagomedov just stands there and leans against the cage.
Widenose is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Nurmagomedov pulls him back up using the underhooks. #TD#
Widenose ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Widenose no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Widenose seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Widenose working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nurmagomedov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nurmagomedov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Khabib Nurmagomedov has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Nurmagomedov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Widenose has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nurmagomedov has managed to get both his arms back between Widenose's legs - danger averted.
Nurmagomedov showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T2##SUB#
Widenose looking for a guillotine here but Nurmagomedov defends easily.
Nurmagomedov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Nurmagomedov avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T3#
Widenose keeping moving, preventing Nurmagomedov from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nurmagomedov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nurmagomedov misses with a wild body shot.
Nurmagomedov misses with a body shot.
Widenose feinted with a counter takedown.
Nurmagomedov throws a body shot but no joy.
Widenose takes a jab right on the kisser.
Widenose tries to clinch but Nurmagomedov moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nurmagomedov. Widenose does a little dance to reset his feet.#T4#
Horrible takedown attempt by Widenose or perhaps it was just good defense by Nurmagomedov, which made it look bad.
Nice uppercut there from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov misses with a body shot.
Widenose stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Widenose wants it to stay on the feet.
Nurmagomedov is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Widenose shoots in looking for a takedown but Nurmagomedov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Widenose's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nurmagomedov lands a right hook to the body.
Nurmagomedov is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Widenose rather than just go for the knockout.
Widenose on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nurmagomedov throws a right and a left that Widenose avoids nicely.
Widenose half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Nurmagomedov stuns Widenose with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Khabib Nurmagomedov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Nurmagomedov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nurmagomedov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Khabib Nurmagomedov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nurmagomedov misses with a wild body shot.
Left hook, right uppercut from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD#
and Widenose counters with a single leg into guard. Nurmagomedov didn't expect that.
Widenose wants to pass the guard but Nurmagomedov is keeping the position.#SUB#
Widenose drops back, looking for a kneebar! Nurmagomedov looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Nurmagomedov looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Nurmagomedov! #REVB#
Nurmagomedov takes a little break here. Widenose wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T1#
Widenose is looking for a sweep.
Widenose seems a little lost for a moment, as Nurmagomedov dominates the positioning.
Widenose gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Nurmagomedov is controlling the pace.
Nurmagomedov prevents Widenose from improving his position.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nurmagomedov is controlling the pace.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Widenose is trying to control but can't.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Widenose tries to get to full guard but Nurmagomedov has control of the leg. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nice shot by Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov shoots in for a takedown but Widenose shows good takedown defense.
Nurmagomedov shoots in looking for a takedown. Widenose tries to sprawl out of it but Nurmagomedov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Widenose manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Widenose half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Bofur Widenose has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khabib Nurmagomedov.#T4#
Widenose avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nurmagomedov throws a lazy right hand but Widenose sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nurmagomedov throws a jab when Widenose was well out of range.
Widenose feinted with a counter takedown.
Nurmagomedov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Widenose moves out of range as Nurmagomedov strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nurmagomedov. Widenose does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nurmagomedov misses with an uppercut. Widenose saw that one coming.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Widenose doesn't manage to clinch there - Nurmagomedov circles away.
Nurmagomedov is looking for the big counter here.
Widenose moves out of range of the strikes.
Widenose tries to counter with a takedown but Nurmagomedov is quick to defend against it.
Bofur Widenose has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice sprawl there from Widenose as Nurmagomedov shoots in.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: DMMA 261 Klimenko vs Nurma
Date: Nov 18, 2023

#R1#
Nurmagomedov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Klimenko throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Nurmagomedov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nurmagomedov on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Klimenko looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Nurmagomedov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Klimenko scores with a hook to the body. Nurmagomedov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T1#
Klimenko tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nurmagomedov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Zachary Klimenko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nurmagomedov stuns Klimenko with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nurmagomedov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Klimenko.
Klimenko lands a jab to the head. #CUT#It looks like Khabib Nurmagomedov has been cut.
Nurmagomedov has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Nurmagomedov lands a jab.
Nurmagomedov missing with a left hand there. Klimenko was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nurmagomedov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Klimenko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
Klimenko misses with a left hand
letting Nurmagomedov counter with a right hand.
Klimenko has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Convicted Fight Club in the buildup to the fight.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Nurmagomedov slips a straight right by Klimenko.
Nurmagomedov jabs Klimenko right on the nose. Klimenko blinks but takes it well.
Nurmagomedov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Klimenko misses its target.#CL#
Klimenko moves into the clinch successfully.
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!
Klimenko lands a left hand.
Nurmagomedov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Klimenko backwards.
Nurmagomedov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Klimenko fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Zachary Klimenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khabib Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #T3#
Nurmagomedov just misses with a punch to the body.
Klimenko swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Klimenko takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #CL#
Klimenko has closed the distance and engaged Nurmagomedov in a clinch.
Nurmagomedov has Klimenko pressed against the cage. #TD2#
Nurmagomedov pulls guard successfully. #SUB2#
Nurmagomedov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Klimenko is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T4##SUB2#
Nurmagomedov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Klimenko defends well.
Nurmagomedov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Nurmagomedov wants to sweep here but Klimenko controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Nurmagomedov working for a triangle but Klimenko defends it easily.
Klimenko postures up.
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 Zachary Klimenko will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Khabib Nurmagomedov's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Klimenko lands a front kick.
Decent striking displayed by Nurmagomedov there.
Nurmagomedov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nurmagomedov circles away from the clinch attempt
and Nurmagomedov counters with a right hand to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Klimenko moves to clinch but Nurmagomedov breaks away
and Nurmagomedov counters with a stiff right hand.
Nurmagomedov swats away the attempt to clinch by Klimenko.#T1#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Klimenko lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Nurmagomedov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Nurmagomedov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nurmagomedov! But no joy.
Khabib Nurmagomedov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nurmagomedov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Klimenko was well out of range. Poor timing from Nurmagomedov.
A jab from Klimenko misses.
Nurmagomedov slips a straight right by Klimenko.
Nurmagomedov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nurmagomedov tries for a takedown but Klimenko circles away easily
and Klimenko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
Nurmagomedov with a jab.
Nurmagomedov takes a swing at Klimenko's ribcage but misses.
Nurmagomedov checks the leg kick nicely there.
Klimenko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nurmagomedov manages to avoid it.
Nurmagomedov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nurmagomedov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CL#
Klimenko has managed to clinch.
Nurmagomedov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nurmagomedov goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T3#
A right handed body shot lands from Nurmagomedov.
Klimenko lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nurmagomedov backwards.
Nurmagomedov effectively controlling the action here.
Nurmagomedov blocks a body shot from Klimenko.
Nurmagomedov wants to get back to striking at distance but Klimenko won't allow it.
Nurmagomedov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Klimenko just stands there and leans against the cage.
Nurmagomedov tries to throw a body punch but Klimenko avoids it by throwing Nurmagomedov back against the cage.
Klimenko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Klimenko gets through Nurmagomedov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Klimenko fails to land.
Nurmagomedov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Klimenko throws a punch but it's blocked by Nurmagomedov.
Klimenko digs a right hand underneath Nurmagomedov's ribcage. Nurmagomedov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Klimenko tries to throw a body punch but Nurmagomedov avoids it by throwing Klimenko back against the cage.
Klimenko scores a nice knee to the body.
Klimenko misses with a body punch. #T4#
Nurmagomedov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nurmagomedov manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Klimenko lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nurmagomedov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Klimenko scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC2#
Nurmagomedov breaks from the clinch.
The fighters circle, before Klimenko throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Nurmagomedov's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Klimenko lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Zachary Klimenko!
Zachary Klimenko retains his middleweight title!
An out of breath Zachary Klimenko thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, Khabib Nurmagomedov stepped up to the mic, saying 'Hats off mate. 43 y.o lightweight steppin in 5 days notice against current #1 p4p middleweight. All the best.'.

Event: DMMA 253 Martin vs Kalske
Date: Oct 28, 2023

#R1#
A jab from Nurmagomedov misses.
Kazuma waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nurmagomedov.
Kazuma walks into a stiff left hand from Nurmagomedov.
Kazuma takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kazuma fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nurmagomedov manages to avoid it.
Kazuma getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CUT#It looks like Khabib Nurmagomedov has been cut.
Kazuma lands a really nice looking cross but Nurmagomedov seems unphased.
Nurmagomedov throws a body punch but Kazuma moves out of range. #TD2#
Nurmagomedov looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Kazuma!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nurmagomedov in side control lands a decent elbow.
Nurmagomedov lands a few punches from side control.
Nurmagomedov lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Kazuma gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! #T1##SUB2#
Nurmagomedov is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Kazuma has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Kazuma! #SUB2#
Kazuma is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Nurmagomedov has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Kazuma is looking to defend but Nurmagomedov has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Kazuma! Nurmagomedov pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Kazuma taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Khabib Nurmagomedov!
A relieved looking Khabib Nurmagomedov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: SMASH: Takahashi vs Kitjakarn
Date: Dec 31, 2022

#R1#
El Shabazz lunges at Nurmagomedov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Nurmagomedov's hand.
El Shabazz fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nurmagomedov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
El Shabazz moves out of range of the strikes.
Nurmagomedov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nurmagomedov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
El Shabazz lands a slapping body shot.
El Shabazz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nurmagomedov throws the left hand but El Shabazz avoids the punch easily.
El Shabazz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
El Shabazz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
El Shabazz has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Nurmagomedov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by El Shabazz.
Nurmagomedov lands a nice hook to El Shabazz's body. El Shabazz takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nurmagomedov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nurmagomedov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from El Shabazz.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nurmagomedov throws a series of strikes that have El Shabazz backpedaling.
Nurmagomedov misses with a straight left.
Khabib Nurmagomedov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
El Shabazz throws a quick inside leg kick.
El Shabazz cracks Nurmagomedov with a right hand to the side of the head.#T1#
El Shabazz lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
El Shabazz misses with a wild body shot.
Nurmagomedov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nurmagomedov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from El Shabazz enables Nurmagomedov to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. El Shabazz manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Nurmagomedov trying to control the position from guard on top but El Shabazz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
El Shabazz is pulling down on Nurmagomedov's head. It's preventing any offense from Nurmagomedov, at least for the moment.
Nurmagomedov controls from within his opponent's guard. #T2#
Nurmagomedov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nurmagomedov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
It looks like Nurmagomedov might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
El Shabazz is controlling Nurmagomedov's posture.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Nurmagomedov moves forwards but El Shabazz connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nurmagomedov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nice body punch from El Shabazz.
Nurmagomedov closes this distance looking for a takedown but El Shabazz circles away.
Nurmagomedov throws a series of punches but El Shabazz avoids them all with ease.
Malik El Shabazz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
El Shabazz lands a jab to Nurmagomedov's midsection.
Nurmagomedov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
El Shabazz 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.
Nurmagomedov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but El Shabazz was well out of range. Poor timing from Nurmagomedov.
El Shabazz misses with a wild body shot.
Nice shot lands for El Shabazz.
El Shabazz is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
El Shabazz lands a jab to the head.
Good exchange - El Shabazz coming out on top.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fight stays on the outside here - El Shabazz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T4#
El Shabazz lands a jab.
Nurmagomedov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
El Shabazz sizes up Nurmagomedov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
El Shabazz connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
El Shabazz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nurmagomedov was well out of range. Poor timing from El Shabazz.
Nurmagomedov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts El Shabazz as he jumps to the side.
El Shabazz is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A jab from El Shabazz finds it's way through Nurmagomedov's defenses.
El Shabazz lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nurmagomedov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Malik El Shabazz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khabib Nurmagomedov.
A combination from Nurmagomedov does no damage.
El Shabazz avoids the body shot from Nurmagomedov.
El Shabazz with a jab.
Nurmagomedov drops his hands momentarily and El Shabazz takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Malik El Shabazz 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 connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
El Shabazz misses with a hook
and El Shabazz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nurmagomedov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
El Shabazz swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
El Shabazz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nurmagomedov.
Nice uppercut there from El Shabazz.
El Shabazz misses the jab.
Sloppy strikes from Nurmagomedov. Those never looked like landing.
El Shabazz misses with a combination
and El Shabazz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
El Shabazz tries a low kick but Nurmagomedov avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagomedov swings away with a body shot that misses
and El Shabazz counters with a stiff right hand.
Nurmagomedov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from El Shabazz.
Nurmagomedov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
El Shabazz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nurmagomedov can do to turn this around?
El Shabazz lands the left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nurmagomedov throws a right hand that misses
and El Shabazz counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Nurmagomedov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but El Shabazz manages to avoid it.
El Shabazz was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nurmagomedov. El Shabazz does a little dance to reset his feet.
El Shabazz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nurmagomedov moves away.
El Shabazz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nurmagomedov was well out of range. Poor timing from El Shabazz.
Nurmagomedov is trying hard to land a takedown here. El Shabazz sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
El Shabazz was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Nurmagomedov misses with the combination.
It looked like El Shabazz wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nurmagomedov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for El Shabazz.
Nurmagomedov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by El Shabazz.
Nurmagomedov missing with a left hand there. El Shabazz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
El Shabazz throws a jab but it's blocked by Nurmagomedov.
El Shabazz cracks Nurmagomedov with an open hand slap.
El Shabazz thuds his right hand into Nurmagomedov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
El Shabazz connects with a nice looking jab.
El Shabazz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nurmagomedov.
El Shabazz scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
El Shabazz fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
El Shabazz throws a right and a left that Nurmagomedov avoids nicely.
Nice cross by El Shabazz.
Malik El Shabazz is winning the standup battle so far.
A slow jab from Nurmagomedov misses its intended target.
Nurmagomedov goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Nurmagomedov misses with an uppercut
and El Shabazz counters with a right hand to the body.
El Shabazz ducks under a wild hook from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but El Shabazz was well out of range. Poor timing from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov just misses with a punch to the body.
El Shabazz appears to be looking for a big counter.
Nurmagomedov defending well as El Shabazz loads up on a big left hand.
El Shabazz missing with a left hand there. Nurmagomedov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
El Shabazz throws a jab when Nurmagomedov was well out of range.
El Shabazz throws a hook but Nurmagomedov avoids it easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Nurmagomedov misses.
Nurmagomedov misses with a straight right.
El Shabazz defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Nurmagomedov.
Malik El Shabazz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khabib Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract El Shabazz.#T3##TD2#
Nurmagomedov shoots in and gets a takedown into El Shabazz's guard.
El Shabazz being controlled here, momentarily.
El Shabazz is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Nurmagomedov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nurmagomedov throwing strikes but missing. #T4#
Nurmagomedov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Nurmagomedov trying to control but El Shabazz is working from the bottom.
El Shabazz 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.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
El Shabazz connects with the punch.
Nice shot lands for El Shabazz.#TD2#
Nurmagomedov gets a double leg takedown into El Shabazz's guard.
El Shabazz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
El Shabazz preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Malik El Shabazz will probably get the nod.
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. This is the final round!#R3#
Nurmagomedov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nurmagomedov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nurmagomedov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A shot to the body from Nurmagomedov misses
and El Shabazz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
El Shabazz scores with a decent looking hook.
El Shabazz cracks Nurmagomedov with a good jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nurmagomedov. El Shabazz does a little dance to reset his feet.#TD2#
Nurmagomedov closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. El Shabazz quickly recovers to half guard.
Nurmagomedov working the head and body with strikes.
El Shabazz is trying to get back to full guard.
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!
El Shabazz keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Khabib Nurmagomedov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nurmagomedov trying to control the action but El Shabazz is working from the bottom. #T1#
Nurmagomedov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nurmagomedov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Nurmagomedov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Nurmagomedov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Nurmagomedov wants to control but El Shabazz is keeping him busy.
Nurmagomedov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Nurmagomedov looks to land a strike but El Shabazz avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
El Shabazz keeping full guard, as Nurmagomedov tries to pass.
Nurmagomedov trying to control but El Shabazz is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Nurmagomedov lands with a hook. El Shabazz tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nurmagomedov throws a right and a left that El Shabazz avoids nicely. #CL#
El Shabazz fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Nurmagomedov, pushing him back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Nurmagomedov fails to land.
El Shabazz with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
El Shabazz misses with a knee to the head.
El Shabazz with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Nurmagomedov struggles to land a body shot inside as El Shabazz controls his hands.
Nurmagomedov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nurmagomedov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
El Shabazz misses with a knee strike.
El Shabazz scores a nice knee to the body. #BC2#
Nurmagomedov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T3#
El Shabazz misses with a hook.
Nurmagomedov cracks El Shabazz with a right hand to the side of the head.
El Shabazz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nurmagomedov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nurmagomedov with a lazy takedown attempt
and El Shabazz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Malik El Shabazz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khabib Nurmagomedov.
El Shabazz ducks under a wild hook from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov misses with a wild body shot.
A little feinted left hand from El Shabazz on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
El Shabazz feints a jab promting Nurmagomedov to slip. El Shabazz then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Nurmagomedov slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Khabib Nurmagomedov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nurmagomedov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Nurmagomedov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but El Shabazz moves away.
El Shabazz tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Nurmagomedov is able to avoid easily.
Nurmagomedov doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
El Shabazz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nurmagomedov.
El Shabazz connects with a good right hand that stumbles Nurmagomedov. Nurmagomedov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nurmagomedov darts in looking for a takedown but El Shabazz gets double underhooks and turns Nurmagomedov into the cage.
Nurmagomedov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nurmagomedov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but El Shabazz was well out of range. Poor timing from Nurmagomedov.
El Shabazz was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nurmagomedov missing with a left hand there. El Shabazz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T4#
El Shabazz works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
El Shabazz lands a body shot.
Nurmagomedov lands a jab.
Nurmagomedov throws an overhand right that lands on El Shabazz's shoulder, as El Shabazz tries to avoid the shot.
El Shabazz connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Nurmagomedov momentarily.
Nurmagomedov misses the shot to the body.
El Shabazz lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
El Shabazz connects with a looping right hand.
El Shabazz misses with a wild body shot.
El Shabazz stalks Nurmagomedov and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Nurmagomedov's face. Nurmagomedov staggers backwards, shaken.
Nurmagomedov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nurmagomedov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
El Shabazz stalks Nurmagomedov and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Nurmagomedov's face. Nurmagomedov staggers backwards, shaken.#ROC#Nurmagomedov is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Khabib Nurmagomedov has been cut.
El Shabazz throws the left hand but Nurmagomedov avoids the punch easily.
Malik El Shabazz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nurmagomedov is still on wobbly legs! Can El Shabazz finish him?
Nurmagomedov throws a hook but El Shabazz avoids it easily.
Nurmagomedov seems to have recovered his senses.
El Shabazz connects with a crisp jab.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Malik El Shabazz!
Malik El Shabazz spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: SMASH: Reedtz vs Roy
Date: Dec 04, 2022

#R1#
Lee throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. #CL2#
Lee gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Nurmagomedov tries to pull guard but Lee holds him up against the cage and eventually Nurmagomedov drops back down to his feet.
Nurmagomedov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lee lands a left hand.
Lee tries to land knees in the clinch but Nurmagomedov avoids the damage to the body.
Nurmagomedov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lee walks away with a smile on his face. Nurmagomedov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Nurmagomedov avoids the body shot from Lee.
Nurmagomedov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lee misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nurmagomedov.
Lee ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Lee steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nurmagomedov.
Lee let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#CL2#
Lee has Nurmagomedov up against the cage in a clinch. #T1#
Nurmagomedov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lee misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nurmagomedov stalling in the clinch.
Lee tries to land a knee to the head but Nurmagomedov blocks with his arms.
Lee goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lee lands a left hand.
Nurmagomedov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Lee is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Khabib Nurmagomedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lee gets through Nurmagomedov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lee misses with a knee to the head.
Lee tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Lee tries to work over Nurmagomedov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #TD#
Nurmagomedov manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB#
Nurmagomedov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lee doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lee manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lee sitting in guard here, content to control. #T2##SUB#
Nurmagomedov looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Lee passes into side control.
Nurmagomedov is looking to regain half guard here but Lee keeps moving and retains side control.
Nurmagomedov can't do much from the bottom here.
Nurmagomedov is trying to improve his position.#T3#
Nurmagomedov is trying to control Lee's posture but Lee avoids it.
Nurmagomedov tries to bench press Lee off him but Lee keeps the position.
Lee trying to control the position but Nurmagomedov is working away.
Lee is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Nurmagomedov is trying to control Lee's posture but Lee avoids it.
Nurmagomedov is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Nurmagomedov can't do much from the bottom here. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Lee lands a nice shot to the body.
Lee throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nurmagomedov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Lee lands a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jimmy Lee dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Nurmagomedov throws a right hand that misses
and Lee counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lee throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Nurmagomedov walks forward, straight into a front kick from Lee.
Lee throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nurmagomedov sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL2#
Lee clinches up with Nurmagomedov and pushes him back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Lee.
Nurmagomedov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Lee lands with a left to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Nurmagomedov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lee has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Nurmagomedov is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Lee misses with a body shot.
Lee has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That kick from Lee tenderised Nurmagomedov's leg. Nurmagomedov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nurmagomedov lands a jab to the nose.#T1#
Nurmagomedov on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Lee fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A left lands for Lee.#CUT2#It looks like Khabib Nurmagomedov has been cut.
Lee misses with a body kick.
Lee throws a body shot but no joy.
Nurmagomedov appears to be looking for a big counter.
Lee tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nurmagomedov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lee throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Jimmy Lee is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nurmagomedov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lee is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Nurmagomedov rather than just go for the knockout.
A punch lands to the side of Lee 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T2#
Nurmagomedov misses with a right hand
and Lee counters with a nice body shot.
Nurmagomedov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Lee misses.
Lee throws a hook to the side of Nurmagomedov's head but Nurmagomedov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nurmagomedov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lee scores with a sloppy right hand. Nurmagomedov should have avoided that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lee looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nurmagomedov thuds a left hand into Lee's body.
Nice jab there from Lee.
A big right from Lee misses.
Nurmagomedov throwing a counter right hand but Lee manages to avoid it.
Nurmagomedov scores with a sloppy right hand. Lee should have avoided that one. #T3#
Nurmagomedov tries for a takedown but Lee sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Lee throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jimmy Lee seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nurmagomedov avoids the body shot from Lee.
Nurmagomedov lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
A big right from Nurmagomedov misses.
Lee steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#CL2#
Lee has taken the fight to the clinch.
Nurmagomedov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Lee prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Khabib Nurmagomedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lee tries to land knees in the clinch but Nurmagomedov avoids the damage to the body.
Lee missing with knees to the body.
Nurmagomedov blocks an uppercut. #T4#
Lee lands with a left to the head.
Nurmagomedov is trying to stall.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lee creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lee stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Lee doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nurmagomedov takes a knee right on the jaw!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lee is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lee landing knees to the body.
Lee with a knee to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lee.
A right handed body shot lands from Lee.
Lee landing knees to the body.
Lee putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Nurmagomedov in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Lee misses with a body punch.
Lee unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Nurmagomedov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lee trying to land knees to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jimmy Lee showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Khabib Nurmagomedov's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
Lee misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nurmagomedov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nurmagomedov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nurmagomedov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lee was well out of range. Poor timing from Nurmagomedov.
Lee ducks under a wild hook from Nurmagomedov.
Lee flicks out a counter leg kick but Nurmagomedov steps away.
Nurmagomedov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lee lands with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lee.
Nurmagomedov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lee sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lee is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Nurmagomedov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lee sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lee steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Nurmagomedov.#T1#
Nurmagomedov throws a hook but Lee blocks it.
Nurmagomedov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lee keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lee scores with a crisp jab that stopped Nurmagomedov in his tracks.
Lee throws a body shot but no joy.
Lee misses the shot to the body.
Nurmagomedov is looking to counter punch.
Nurmagomedov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lee.
Nurmagomedov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Lee throws a hook to the side of Nurmagomedov's head but Nurmagomedov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lee throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
It looked like Nurmagomedov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T2#
Lee lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nurmagomedov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nurmagomedov throws a jab when Lee was well out of range.
Lee misses the shot to the body.
Lee throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nurmagomedov ducks under a wild hook from Lee.
Nurmagomedov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Lee has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Lee throws the kick towards the body but Nurmagomedov avoids it.
Nurmagomedov went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Lee shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Nurmagomedov eats them both and turns towards Lee to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#T3#
Lee feints and then cracks Nurmagomedov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nurmagomedov down.
Lee misses the shot to the body.
Lee misses the shot to the body.
Lee scores with a punch to the head.
Lee takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lee. Nurmagomedov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lee throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nurmagomedov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#TD#
Nurmagomedov closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #T4#
Nurmagomedov in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Lee stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The ground and pound from Nurmagomedov seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nurmagomedov controls the position from side control.
Nurmagomedov throwing strikes but Lee manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Nurmagomedov can't do much from the bottom here.
Lee controlling the position from side mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jimmy Lee really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Khabib Nurmagomedov's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R4#
Nurmagomedov throws a looping overhand right but Lee ducks down to avoid it.
Lee thinks about the counter body kick.
Lee throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Lee throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lee scores with a shot to the body. #TD#
Nurmagomedov dives in and scores a takedown into Lee's guard.
Nurmagomedov won't allow Lee to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagomedov throwing strikes but missing.
Nurmagomedov wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving. #T1#
Nurmagomedov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lee works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nurmagomedov trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom.
Nurmagomedov throws a big right hand that misses.
Nurmagomedov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Nurmagomedov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lee controls Nurmagomedov momentarily but Nurmagomedov frees himself. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Lee throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD#
and Nurmagomedov counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #T2##SUB#
Nurmagomedov is working for a kimura but Lee is defending it quite comfortably.
Lee has his hands clasped together around Nurmagomedov's back. He's all about the action.
Lee 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.
Lee on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Lee keeping hold of Nurmagomedov's head, controlling as best he can. #T3#
Nurmagomedov is controlling the pace.
Lee blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nurmagomedov.
Lee is looking to control Nurmagomedov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lee avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Nurmagomedov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Khabib Nurmagomedov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Nurmagomedov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lee's head. #SUB#
Lee is defending against the submission attempts here by Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lee blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nurmagomedov.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Khabib Nurmagomedov had his way with Jimmy Lee in that round.
The cut man is working on Khabib Nurmagomedov's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R5#
A big left from Nurmagomedov misses.
Lee is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Nurmagomedov with a body shot.
Nurmagomedov throws a body punch but Lee moves out of range.
Nurmagomedov misses with a looping left.
Lee lands a nice hook to Nurmagomedov's body. Nurmagomedov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lee fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Nurmagomedov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Lee comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nurmagomedov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lee swinging wildly here. #T1#
Lee staying out of range there.
Lee is looking to land body kicks.
Lee avoids the body shot from Nurmagomedov.
It seemed like Lee was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nurmagomedov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lee was well out of range. Poor timing from Nurmagomedov.
Lee lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Lee catches Nurmagomedov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nurmagomedov avoids the body shot from Lee.
Jimmy Lee is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Lee misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nurmagomedov.
Lee misses with a hook
and Nurmagomedov counters with a two punch combo.
Nurmagomedov throws a hook to the side of Lee's head but Lee sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nurmagomedov misses with an uppercut. Lee saw that one coming.
It seemed like Lee was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nurmagomedov moves away.
A punch lands to the side of Lee 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nurmagomedov misses with a body shot.
Nurmagomedov looks to land a right hand but Lee moved out of range.
Lee defending well as Nurmagomedov loads up on a big left hand. #T3#
Lee misses with a low kick as Nurmagomedov jumps back.
Nurmagomedov moves forwards but Lee connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nurmagomedov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Khabib Nurmagomedov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Lee.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lee looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T4#
Nurmagomedov shoots in looking for a takedown but Lee manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Nurmagomedov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Lee takes a swing at Nurmagomedov's ribcage but misses.
Nurmagomedov moves out of range of the body kick from Lee.
Lee throws a nice looking combination but Nurmagomedov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lee fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Nurmagomedov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Lee scores with a push kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nurmagomedov misses with a few strikes there.
Nurmagomedov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 46:49
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 46:49
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimmy Lee!
Jimmy Lee is the new welterweight champion!
Jimmy Lee decided to call for a title shot in his post fight interview, which was very strange given the fact this fight was for a title and he's already the champion. I guess that's what getting punched in the head does for you.

Event: SMASH: Chaos vs Nurmagomedov
Date: Nov 19, 2022

#R1#
Nurmagomedov throws a shot from downtown. Chaos moves away and avoids it.
Horrible takedown attempt by Nurmagomedov or perhaps it was just good defense by Chaos, which made it look bad.
Chaos dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nurmagomedov closes the distance looking to clinch #TD#
and Chaos counters with a single leg into guard. Nurmagomedov didn't expect that.
Chaos won't allow Nurmagomedov to sweep him here.
Chaos working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagomedov keeping moving, preventing Chaos from controlling successfully.
Chaos has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Chaos stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nurmagomedov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chaos throws a big right hand that misses. #T1#
Nurmagomedov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Chaos trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Nurmagomedov manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Chaos is trying to control the position but Nurmagomedov postures up.
Chaos looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nurmagomedov wants to control from the top but Chaos keeps moving.
Nurmagomedov slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nurmagomedov won't allow Chaos to sweep him here. #SUB#
Chaos throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T2#
Nurmagomedov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB#
Nurmagomedov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Chaos has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nurmagomedov has managed to get both his arms back between Chaos's legs - danger averted.
Chaos can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Nurmagomedov controls the pace.#SUB#
Chaos is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Chaos looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Nurmagomedov sitting in guard, not really doing much. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Chaos takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nurmagomedov misses the shot to the body.
Chaos half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Nurmagomedov throws a body shot but no joy.
Chaos looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nurmagomedov throws a looping overhand right but Chaos ducks down to avoid it.
A slow jab from Nurmagomedov misses its intended target.
Nurmagomedov lands a slapping body shot. #TD#
Chaos closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

Nurmagomedov throws Chaos to one side and escapes!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chaos uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nurmagomedov.
Chaos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov shoots in for a takedown but Chaos shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#T4##TD2#
Nurmagomedov gets a takedown into half guard.
Nurmagomedov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Still in half guard, Nurmagomedov seems content to control.
Nurmagomedov trying to control from half guard but Chaos is working away.
Chaos tries to roll over but Nurmagomedov keeps him under control.#SUB#
Chaos looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nurmagomedov throwing shots but Chaos is blocking nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Khabib Nurmagomedov dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Chaos ducks under a wild hook from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov throws a looping overhand right but Chaos ducks down to avoid it. #CL2#
Nurmagomedov moves into range and clinches up with Chaos.
Nurmagomedov digs a right hand underneath Chaos's ribcage. Chaos let out a lung full of air as it connected.#TD2#
Nurmagomedov has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Chaos is trying to keep an underhook but Nurmagomedov manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Nurmagomedov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nurmagomedov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Chaos trying to get back to full guard but Nurmagomedov takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Nurmagomedov looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Nurmagomedov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
A nice elbow there by Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov looking to control but Chaos is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Chaos is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #T1#
Nurmagomedov controlling his opponent.
Chaos regains half guard.
Chaos on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Nurmagomedov prevents Chaos from improving his position.
Nurmagomedov trying to control the pace. #SUB#
Chaos looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2#
Chaos is pressing down on Nurmagomedov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Nurmagomedov lands a couple of digs.
Nurmagomedov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Chaos is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nurmagomedov defends well.
Nurmagomedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Chaos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nurmagomedov showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Chaos is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T3#
Chaos tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nurmagomedov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Nurmagomedov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Chaos looking for a sweep. Not yet Chaos, not yet. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Chaos throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nurmagomedov's waist but Nurmagomedov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Chaos off to one side.
Chaos avoids a punch combination nicely.
Some wild striking there from Nurmagomedov. #T4##TD#
Chaos shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Chaos was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Chaos in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Chaos wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nurmagomedov keeps working.
Chaos postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Chaos cracks Nurmagomedov with a big right hand but Nurmagomedov just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Chaos sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Nurmagomedov is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Chaos working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chaos misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
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 sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Chaos is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Khabib Nurmagomedov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3##TD2#
Nurmagomedov shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Chaos is trying to defend but Nurmagomedov finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Chaos tries to get to full guard but Nurmagomedov has control of the leg.
Chaos gets full guard.
Chaos looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nurmagomedov is one step ahead there.
Chaos keeping moving, preventing Nurmagomedov from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagomedov might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Chaos haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T1#
Nurmagomedov controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Chaos has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nurmagomedov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Nurmagomedov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Chaos looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Nurmagomedov puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Nurmagomedov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Chaos wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Chaos is working hard here to advance position.
Nurmagomedov passes to side control.
Nurmagomedov landing a few strikes.
Nurmagomedov trying to control the position but Chaos is working away.
Nurmagomedov controlling the position.
Chaos sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T3#
Nurmagomedov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Chaos wants to improve his position but Nurmagomedov is controlling well.
Nurmagomedov is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Nurmagomedov trying to control from half guard but Chaos is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chaos is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Chaos looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nurmagomedov trying to control from half guard but Chaos is working away. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Still in half guard, Nurmagomedov seems content to control.
Nurmagomedov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Chaos with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Nurmagomedov sitting and controlling from the half guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jab, jab by Nurmagomedov - just one landing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sloppy strikes from Nurmagomedov. Those never looked like landing.
Nurmagomedov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chaos was well out of range. Poor timing from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov doesn't manage to clinch there - Chaos circles away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Khabib Nurmagomedov really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R4#
A big left from Nurmagomedov misses.
Nurmagomedov darts in trying to clinch#TD#
so Chaos counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Nurmagomedov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Khabib Nurmagomedov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Chaos looking to pass the guard.
Nurmagomedov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chaos trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nurmagomedov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Chaos.
Nurmagomedov looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T1#
Chaos pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nurmagomedov is keeping the position for now.
Chaos loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Chaos throws an elbow that misses. Nurmagomedov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Chaos's guard. Nice move by Nurmagomedov!#REVB##SUB#
Chaos is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Chaos has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nurmagomedov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Nurmagomedov showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T2##SUB#
Chaos looking for subs off his back but Nurmagomedov has passed one foot through into half guard.
Chaos is trying to get back to full guard.
Nurmagomedov wants to take a breather but Chaos is having none of it. #T3#
Chaos wants to sweep but Nurmagomedov has passed to side control!#SUB2#
Nurmagomedov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Chaos has escaped the position, nice work there.
Nurmagomedov scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Chaos to see if he's OK.
Nurmagomedov is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Chaos's shoulder. That is not cool.
Chaos manages to work his way to half guard, despite Nurmagomedov's best efforts.#SUB#
Chaos is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nurmagomedov pulls his head out easily.
Chaos is trying to get back to full guard.
Chaos makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Chaos.#T4#
Nurmagomedov trying to control but Chaos is working from the bottom.
Nurmagomedov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Nurmagomedov passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Chaos tries to buck Nurmagomedov off but Nurmagomedov is having none of it.
Chaos on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nurmagomedov moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Nurmagomedov trying to control the position but Chaos is working away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Max Chaos will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R5#
Nurmagomedov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Chaos doesn't seem bothered though.
Chaos slips a straight right by Nurmagomedov.#TD2#
Nurmagomedov throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Chaos tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Nurmagomedov is in Chaos's guard.
Nurmagomedov is in close to Chaos's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Nurmagomedov wants to control from the top but Chaos keeps moving.
Nurmagomedov controlling from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1##SUB#
Chaos throws his legs up looking for a submission but Nurmagomedov uses it to pass to side control.
Nurmagomedov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chaos keeps working.
Nurmagomedov is chipping away with strikes.
Chaos is being controlled here.
Chaos tries to buck Nurmagomedov off but Nurmagomedov is having none of it.
Nurmagomedov scoring with punches and elbows.
Chaos is not content to let Nurmagomedov control the position. #SUB2#
Nurmagomedov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Chaos, who protects the arm well.
Max Chaos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Nurmagomedov happy to just control the position for now.
Chaos manages to get back to half guard.
Chaos is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Nurmagomedov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Nurmagomedov's back!
Chaos avoiding Nurmagomedov 's attempts to control his hands. #SUB#
Chaos is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Nurmagomedov is defending well though. Chaos let's go of the attempt for now.
Nurmagomedov covering up well under a barage of strikes. #T3##SUB#
Nurmagomedov is in a bad position with Chaos working for a choke. Nurmagomedov manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment.
Nurmagomedov stopping the sweep attempt from Chaos.
Nurmagomedov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Nurmagomedov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Nurmagomedov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Chaos wants to sweep here but Nurmagomedov controlling him for the moment.
Chaos working a defensive guard here. #T4#
Nurmagomedov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Chaos looking for a guillotine here but Nurmagomedov defends easily.
Nurmagomedov postures up.
Nurmagomedov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nurmagomedov stopping the sweep attempt from Chaos.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 46:50
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 46:50
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 46:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Khabib Nurmagomedov!
Khabib Nurmagomedov is the new welterweight champion!
After the fight, Khabib Nurmagomedov was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: SMASH: Kowal vs Selvatico
Date: Oct 23, 2022

#R1##TD#
Nurmagomedov fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Jomoney to the ground. Nurmagomedov is now in Jomoney's guard.
Jomoney 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.
Jomoney working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nurmagomedov.
Jomoney manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nurmagomedov manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Jomoney throws a strike but Nurmagomedov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Nurmagomedov stopping the sweep attempt from Jomoney.
Nurmagomedov works over Jomoney with some ground and pound from 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.
Nurmagomedov trying to control but Jomoney is working from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jomoney can do anything to dispel that myth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jomoney avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nurmagomedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Jomoney is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nurmagomedov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Nurmagomedov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Nurmagomedov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Nurmagomedov wants to control from the top but Jomoney keeps moving.
Nurmagomedov looking to sit in guard and control but Jomoney gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nurmagomedov is on top in guard. #REVR#
Nurmagomedov throwing strikes from guard but Jomoney blocks nicely.
Nurmagomedov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Nurmagomedov throwing strikes but missing. #T2#
Jomoney not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nurmagomedov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Nurmagomedov is looking to work some ground and pound but Jomoney has wrist control.
Nurmagomedov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Jomoney's guard.
Jomoney gets back to full guard.
Nurmagomedov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nurmagomedov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Nurmagomedov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Nurmagomedov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nurmagomedov is working Jomoney over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T3#
Jomoney looking for a sweep. Not yet Jomoney, not yet.
Nurmagomedov tries to free his leg and advance position but Jomoney is retaining full guard.
Nurmagomedov landing with the ground and pound.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nurmagomedov is looking to work some ground and pound but Jomoney has wrist control.
Jomoney utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Nurmagomedov throwing strikes from guard but Jomoney blocks nicely.
Nurmagomedov slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Nurmagomedov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
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. #T4#
Jomoney regains half guard, as Nurmagomedov was trying to land strikes.
Jomoney is looking for a sweep. Nurmagomedov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nurmagomedov working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Nurmagomedov throwing shots but Jomoney is blocking nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jomoney preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Nurmagomedov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jomoney knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Khabib Nurmagomedov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Nurmagomedov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jomoney moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jomoney takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jomoney takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jomoney looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nurmagomedov just misses with a punch to the body.
Jomoney lands with a cross.
Jomoney ducks under a wild hook from Nurmagomedov.
Jomoney looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jomoney tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nurmagomedov was well out of range. Poor timing from Jomoney.
Nurmagomedov fails with the takedown#TD2#
and Jomoney counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Jomoney looking to sit in guard and control but Nurmagomedov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jomoney looking to control.
Jomoney pulls Nurmagomedov in to control the position.
Nurmagomedov postures up in Jomoney's guard and throws a big left but Jomoney blocks it.
Nurmagomedov preventing the sweep. #T1#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Nurmagomedov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Nurmagomedov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Nurmagomedov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Nurmagomedov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Nurmagomedov postures up and lands a big shot to Jomoney's brow.
Nurmagomedov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nurmagomedov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Nurmagomedov scoring with some ground and pound.
Nurmagomedov lands a couple of elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Nurmagomedov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Jomoney tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nurmagomedov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jomoney can do to turn this around?
Nurmagomedov throwing strikes but missing.
Nurmagomedov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Nurmagomedov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Khabib Nurmagomedov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Nurmagomedov drops back looking for a leg! Jomoney is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jomoney manages to kick Nurmagomedov off! Nurmagomedov jumps back into Jomoney's guard.
Nurmagomedov trying to control but Jomoney is working from the bottom. #T3#
Nurmagomedov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Nurmagomedov throws a big right hand that misses.
Nurmagomedov slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nurmagomedov lands a slapping body shot.
Khabib Nurmagomedov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jomoney takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jomoney misses with a straight left.
Nurmagomedov takes a swing at Jomoney's ribcage but misses. #T4#
Jomoney throws a right hand that Nurmagomedov ducks under and follows up with a left that Nurmagomedov also avoids with ease.
Nurmagomedov throws a lazy right hand but Jomoney sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nurmagomedov scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Jomoney's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Jomoney duly obliges. #CUT2#It looks like Khabib Nurmagomedov has been cut.#CL#
Nurmagomedov clinches with his opponent.
Nurmagomedov can't get the takedown.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nurmagomedov stalling against the cage.
Nurmagomedov is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Jomoney blocking some punches.
Jomoney tries to score a body lock takedown but Nurmagomedov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#BC#
Nurmagomedov breaks the clinch.
Nurmagomedov is looking to wear down Jomoney with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Nurmagomedov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jomoney swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nurmagomedov misses the shot to the body.
Nurmagomedov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nurmagomedov lands a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Khabib Nurmagomedov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Khabib Nurmagomedov's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Jomoney slips a straight right by Nurmagomedov.
Despite the aggression on Jomoney's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#TD2#
Jomoney closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Jomoney not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jomoney missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Jomoney connects with a nice short shot to Nurmagomedov's temple.
Jomoney misses with a head shot. Nurmagomedov uses the momentum to regain guard.
Jomoney working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jomoney postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jomoney wants to control from the top but Nurmagomedov keeps moving.
Jomoney working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T1#
Jomoney looking to sit in guard and control but Nurmagomedov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Jomoney is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jomoney manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nurmagomedov manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Jomoney missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nurmagomedov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nurmagomedov controlling Jomoney's posture. #T2#
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.
Jomoney landing with the ground and pound.
Jomoney scoring with some ground and pound.
Jomoney throws a strike but Nurmagomedov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Jomoney controlling Nurmagomedov's posture.
Jomoney is trying to keep Nurmagomedov in close.
Nurmagomedov with a nice head shot there.#T3#
Nurmagomedov content to stall in guard here.
Nurmagomedov wants to control from the top but Jomoney keeps moving.
Jomoney has momentary wrist control but Nurmagomedov slips an elbow through the middle.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nurmagomedov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jomoney swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nurmagomedov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Nurmagomedov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jomoney with a hook.
Ivan Jomoney has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nurmagomedov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A looping hook to the body misses from Nurmagomedov. Jomoney does a little dance to reset his feet.#TD#
Jomoney gets caught flat footed, as Nurmagomedov shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Jomoney pulls Nurmagomedov in close to his closed guard and prevents Nurmagomedov from doing any damage or advancing position.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Khabib Nurmagomedov.
Well Nurmagomedov has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: SMASH: Lomax vs Choke 3
Date: Oct 01, 2022

#R1#
Nurmagomedov throws a body shot but no joy.
Borgia ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nurmagomedov moves away.
Borgia needs to keep his hands up - Nurmagomedov had a free shot at his head there.
Nurmagomedov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Borgia misses with a jab to the body
and Nurmagomedov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Borgia as Nurmagomedov shoots in.
A jab from Nurmagomedov does it's job there.
Borgia waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov moves out of range of the strikes.
Nurmagomedov throws a body punch but Borgia moves out of range.
Borgia throws a lazy right hand but Nurmagomedov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nurmagomedov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Borgia jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A big right from Nurmagomedov misses.
Borgia attempts a counter takedown but Nurmagomedov avoids it well and moves away.
Nurmagomedov cracks Borgia with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nurmagomedov shoots in for a takedown but Borgia shows good takedown defense.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nurmagomedov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nurmagomedov lands a nice hook to Borgia's body. Borgia takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Borgia misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Borgia misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov throws a counter combo.
Nurmagomedov scores with a jab to the head.
Borgia avoids the body shot from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov moves out of range as Borgia strikes.
Borgia throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And Nurmagomedov tries to counter it with a takedown but Borgia pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Nurmagomedov drops his hands momentarily and Borgia takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nurmagomedov swings for the body but Borgia moves out of range.
We've been informed that Nurmagomedov has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Borgia throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nurmagomedov is looking to clinch.
Nurmagomedov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Borgia moves away.
Borgia lands with an overhand left.
Borgia closes the distance and clinches up with Nurmagomedov, looking for a takedown. Borgia pushes Nurmagomedov against the cage but Nurmagomedov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#TD2#
Nurmagomedov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Nurmagomedov lands in his opponent's guard.
Nurmagomedov throws a big right hand that misses.
Nurmagomedov with a nice head shot there.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nurmagomedov throwing strikes from guard but Borgia blocks nicely. #SUB#
Nurmagomedov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Nurmagomedov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nurmagomedov scoring with some ground and pound.
Nurmagomedov content to stall in guard here.
Nurmagomedov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SUB#
Borgia working for a triangle but Nurmagomedov defends it easily. #T3#
Borgia is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nurmagomedov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Nurmagomedov looking to pass the guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Nurmagomedov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nurmagomedov stopping the sweep attempt from Borgia.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Borgia misses with a wild body shot.
Nurmagomedov is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Borgia rather than just go for the knockout.
Nurmagomedov misses with a body shot.
Borgia ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nurmagomedov moves away.
Nurmagomedov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Borgia doesn't seem bothered though.
Borgia fails with the takedown.
Nurmagomedov doesn't manage to clinch there - Borgia circles away.
A slow jab from Nurmagomedov misses its intended target.
Nurmagomedov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Borgia sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nurmagomedov somewhat.
Cesare Borgia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khabib Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov throws a big shot that misses.
It looked like Borgia was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Nurmagomedov.#TD2#
Nurmagomedov shoots in and bounces Borgia off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Borgia wants to hit a sweep here but Nurmagomedov passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Borgia there!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Khabib Nurmagomedov dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Nurmagomedov defending well as Borgia loads up on a big left hand. #TD#
Borgia drives through with a takedown into Nurmagomedov's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Borgia wants to control from the top but Nurmagomedov keeps moving.
Nurmagomedov is trying to keep Borgia in close.
Borgia seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Nurmagomedov keeping moving, preventing Borgia from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Borgia working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Nurmagomedov's head.
Borgia trying to control but Nurmagomedov is working from the bottom. #T1#
Borgia is really struggling to control Nurmagomedov but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Borgia looking to pass the guard.
Nurmagomedov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Borgia looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Borgia wants to control the position but Nurmagomedov says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Borgia trying to control from the bottom.
Nurmagomedov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Khabib Nurmagomedov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Borgia is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
Nurmagomedov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Nurmagomedov controlling the action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nice strikes from Nurmagomedov there.
Borgia manages to get to full guard.
Nurmagomedov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Nurmagomedov scoring with punches to the head and body. #T3#
Borgia keeping moving, preventing Nurmagomedov from controlling successfully.
Borgia wants to sweep but no luck.
Borgia looking to control.
Nurmagomedov tries to free his leg and advance position but Borgia is retaining full guard.
Nurmagomedov lands a couple of digs.
Borgia looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nurmagomedov is one step ahead there.
Nurmagomedov stands up over Borgia, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Nurmagomedov tries to free his leg and advance position but Borgia is retaining full guard.
Nurmagomedov throws a big elbow that misses. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Nurmagomedov connects with a body shot.#TD#
Borgia throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Nurmagomedov was covering up waiting for the punch and Borgia finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Nurmagomedov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Borgia manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Nurmagomedov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Nurmagomedov won't allow Borgia to sweep him here.
Nurmagomedov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Borgia wants to sweep here but Nurmagomedov controlling him for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nurmagomedov seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Borgia is trying to control the position but Nurmagomedov postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Khabib Nurmagomedov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Borgia gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Borgia ducks under a wild hook from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov looks to throw the jab but Borgia is out of range.
Nurmagomedov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Khabib Nurmagomedov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nurmagomedov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nurmagomedov tries to clinch up but Borgia circles away and keeps his distance.
Nurmagomedov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nurmagomedov lands a nice shot to the body. #TD2#
Nurmagomedov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Nurmagomedov lands in his opponent's guard.
Nurmagomedov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Borgia has his hands on Nurmagomedov's head, controlling the position.
Borgia tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Nurmagomedov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Borgia is trying to keep Nurmagomedov in close. #SUB#
Nurmagomedov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Borgia has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nurmagomedov has managed to get both his arms back between Borgia's legs - danger averted.
Borgia bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nurmagomedov's guard. #REVR#
Borgia throws a strike but Nurmagomedov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SUB#
Borgia throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Nurmagomedov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Borgia looking for a sweep. Not yet Borgia, not yet. #T2#
Nurmagomedov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Nurmagomedov postures up.
Borgia 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.#SUB#
Nurmagomedov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Borgia tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
Borgia is working hard here to advance position.
Nurmagomedov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Nurmagomedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Borgia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nurmagomedov scoring with some ground and pound.
Cesare Borgia has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Borgia not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Borgia 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.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nurmagomedov avoids the body shot from Borgia.
A left lands for Nurmagomedov.
Borgia stuffs the takedown attempt from Nurmagomedov. Nurmagomedov gets slowly back to his feet. #TD2#
Nurmagomedov drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
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. #T4#
Borgia tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Borgia manages to work his way to half guard, despite Nurmagomedov's best efforts.
Nurmagomedov controlling the pace.
Borgia misses with some strikes from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nurmagomedov wants to pass to mount but Borgia is defending the position.
Nurmagomedov slows the pace down in half guard.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 27:30
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: SMASH: Floyd vs Babinski
Date: Sep 11, 2022

#R1#
Sirakanian steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nurmagomedov.
Sirakanian appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Sirakanian catches Nurmagomedov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nurmagomedov jabs Sirakanian right on the nose. Sirakanian blinks but takes it well.#CUT2#It looks like Narek Sirakanian has been cut.
Sirakanian on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nurmagomedov swings widly with a right hand
and Sirakanian counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sirakanian takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Sirakanian lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Nurmagomedov throws a sloppy body shot
and Sirakanian connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sirakanian thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nurmagomedov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sirakanian's head backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sirakanian steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing? #T1#
Sirakanian throws a push kick but Nurmagomedov slaps the foot to one side.
Sirakanian scores with a jab.
Nurmagomedov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Narek Sirakanian is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sirakanian throws the left hand but Nurmagomedov avoids the punch easily.
Nurmagomedov misses with a hook
and Sirakanian counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nurmagomedov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sirakanian throws out the jab.
A little jabbing left from Nurmagomedov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sirakanian has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Italian Job in the buildup to the fight.
Nurmagomedov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sirakanian.
Sirakanian lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sirakanian throws out a loose jab but Nurmagomedov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nurmagomedov lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Sirakanian takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We've been informed that Nurmagomedov has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.#T2#
Nurmagomedov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sirakanian cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sirakanian misses with a straight right.
Nurmagomedov moves out of range as Sirakanian strikes.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Nurmagomedov.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sirakanian throws a lazy right hand but Nurmagomedov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nurmagomedov is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Sirakanian with a body shot.#CL#
Sirakanian clinches with his opponent.
Sirakanian goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sirakanian tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nurmagomedov's elbow.
Sirakanian lands with a left to the head.
Nurmagomedov tries to throw a body punch but Sirakanian avoids it by throwing Nurmagomedov back against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Sirakanian.
Nurmagomedov is working Sirakanian over against the cage.
Nurmagomedov is trying to pull guard but Sirakanian has him pressed against the cage.
Nurmagomedov lands a shot to the body.
Sirakanian misses with a punch on the inside. #T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sirakanian.
Sirakanian misses with a body punch.
Sirakanian tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Nurmagomedov breaks the clinch.
A jab from Sirakanian misses. #CL#
Sirakanian moves into the clinch.
Sirakanian can't find room to land a body shot as Nurmagomedov controls the action. #TD2#
Nurmagomedov drags the fight down to the ground.
Nurmagomedov trying to control the position.
Sirakanian has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Nurmagomedov is adopting a defensive guard.
Nurmagomedov wants to sweep but no luck. #T4##SU#
Sirakanian stands up from Nurmagomedov's guard - Sirakanian perhaps looking for a knockout.
Sirakanian moves out of range of the strikes.
Nurmagomedov ducks under a wild hook from Sirakanian.
Nurmagomedov is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Sirakanian with a body shot.
Sirakanian takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #CUT2#Narek Sirakanian's cut is getting worse.
Sirakanian throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sirakanian is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Sirakanian connects with a good right hand that stumbles Nurmagomedov. Nurmagomedov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nurmagomedov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Narek Sirakanian dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Narek Sirakanian's cut.
That's time! Sirakanian's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
A lazy left from Sirakanian finds it's target.
Sirakanian misses with a hook
and Nurmagomedov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sirakanian waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Narek Sirakanian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nurmagomedov displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Sirakanian scores with a nice head shot.
Sirakanian misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nurmagomedov! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sirakanian tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nurmagomedov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nurmagomedov 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.
A big right from Sirakanian misses.
Sirakanian throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nice uppercut lands for Nurmagomedov. That snapped Sirakanian's head back. #T1#
Sirakanian scores with a push kick.
Nurmagomedov misses with a body shot.
Nurmagomedov blocks a jab.
Nurmagomedov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nurmagomedov misses with a body shot.
Sirakanian lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Nurmagomedov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sirakanian looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Nurmagomedov connects with a looping right hand. #CUT2#Narek Sirakanian's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Sirakanian connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Sirakanian uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nurmagomedov.
Sirakanian lands with a hook. Nurmagomedov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T2#
Nurmagomedov misses with a shot to the body
and Sirakanian counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sirakanian throws a head kick that half lands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sirakanian misses with a right hand
and Nurmagomedov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Sirakanian scores with a jab to the head.
Sirakanian looks to land a left hand but Nurmagomedov moved out of range nicely.
Nurmagomedov connects with a right hand. Sirakanian shakes it off.
Nurmagomedov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A head kick by Sirakanian misses
and Nurmagomedov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#KD2#
Nurmagomedov sends Sirakanian crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Nurmagomedov is motioning to the referee to let Sirakanian up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#Sirakanian is rocked!
A punch combination from Nurmagomedov misses.
Oh Sirakanian is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T3#
Nurmagomedov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sirakanian seems to have got his legs back now.
Nurmagomedov misses with a takedown attempt
and Sirakanian counters with a nice uppercut.
Sirakanian pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Left hook, right uppercut from Nurmagomedov. #CUT2#Jeez, Narek Sirakanian's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Khabib Nurmagomedov!
A victorious Khabib Nurmagomedov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: SMASH: Perkele vs Cole
Date: Sep 03, 2022

#R1#
Borgia looks to land a right hand but Nurmagomedov moved out of range.
Nurmagomedov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Borgia was well out of range. Poor timing from Nurmagomedov.
Cesare Borgia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nurmagomedov looks to land a combination but Borgia avoids it well.
Nurmagomedov avoids the body shot from Borgia.
Nurmagomedov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nurmagomedov closes the distance but Borgia moves to the side
letting Borgia counter with a right hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nurmagomedov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Borgia cracks Nurmagomedov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Borgia.
Borgia tries to score with some ground and pound. Nurmagomedov controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Borgia looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Nurmagomedov is avoiding damage well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nurmagomedov dodges the ground and pound from Borgia.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Borgia taking a breather here.
Borgia trying to control the position but Nurmagomedov is working away. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Borgia taking a breather here.
Borgia connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Nurmagomedov some visible discomfort.
Nurmagomedov is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Nurmagomedov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Borgia stalling.
Borgia throws a strike but Nurmagomedov avoids it easily and moves to full guard.#T3#
Borgia throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nurmagomedov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Borgia stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nurmagomedov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Borgia throws an elbow that misses. Nurmagomedov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Borgia's guard. Nice move by Nurmagomedov!#REVR#
Borgia wants to sweep but no luck.
Borgia has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Nurmagomedov has passed into side control.
Nurmagomedov advances nicely into full mount.
Borgia is trying desperately to improve position.#T4#
Nurmagomedov tries to control but Borgia wriggling away.
Borgia is desperately trying to improve his position but Nurmagomedov has a good base and remains in mount.
Nurmagomedov content just to control the position here.
Borgia regains half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Borgia is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Nurmagomedov jumps into side control!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cesare Borgia dominated that round.
That's time! Nurmagomedov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Borgia takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Borgia looks for a takedown but Nurmagomedov sprawls well.
Borgia swings for the body but Nurmagomedov moves out of range.
Nurmagomedov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Borgia paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nurmagomedov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nurmagomedov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Borgia uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov tries to clinch up but Borgia circles away and keeps his distance.
Borgia slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Nurmagomedov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Borgia misses.
A quick step to the side and Nurmagomedov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nurmagomedov looks to score with a jab to the body but Borgia is just out of range.
Nurmagomedov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nurmagomedov is looking to wear down Borgia with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Borgia misses with a looping left.
Nurmagomedov appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Nurmagomedov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Borgia manages to avoid it.
Borgia is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T1#
Nurmagomedov lands a right hook to the body. #TD2#
Nurmagomedov gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Nurmagomedov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Borgia controls from within his opponent's guard.
Nurmagomedov trying to control the position here.
Borgia throws a strike but Nurmagomedov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##T2#
Borgia looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Borgia bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nurmagomedov's guard. #REVB#
Nurmagomedov is trying to control the position but Borgia postures up.
Borgia in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Borgia postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Nurmagomedov wants to sweep but no luck.
Borgia pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nurmagomedov is keeping the position for now.
Borgia controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T3#
Borgia is continuing to stall.
Borgia wants to pass the guard but Nurmagomedov is keeping the position.
Nurmagomedov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nurmagomedov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Borgia looking to control.
Borgia keeping full guard, as Nurmagomedov tries to pass.
Our spies down at at Takeda Clan Gym inform us that Borgia has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Borgia looking for a sweep. Not yet Borgia, not yet. #SUB2#
Borgia has an active guard here but Nurmagomedov has managed to pass into half guard.
Nurmagomedov stalling.
Cesare Borgia has got the better of the ground game so far.
Borgia is looking for a sweep. Nurmagomedov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Khabib Nurmagomedov will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Borgia shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Nurmagomedov pinned against the cage. Nurmagomedov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #TD2#
Borgia closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Nurmagomedov quickly recovers to half guard.
Borgia throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Borgia is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Nurmagomedov!
Borgia controlling the position easily from mount.
Borgia thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Borgia raining down hammerfists from mount.#T1#
Nurmagomedov tries to hold on but Borgia pushes him away.
Borgia throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Nurmagomedov because Borgia loaded up on that one.
Nurmagomedov can't escape the position.
Nurmagomedov is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at 3Band MMA, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Borgia avoids the attempt from Nurmagomedov to control.
Borgia wants to control but instead Nurmagomedov manages to regain half guard.
Nurmagomedov has hold of Borgia's hands but Borgia slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Borgia trying to control from Nurmagomedov's half guard. Nurmagomedov has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Borgia looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Borgia trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T2#
Borgia forces his way into half guard.
Well, if Borgia is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Nurmagomedov manages to get to full guard.
Nurmagomedov is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T3#
Borgia won't allow Nurmagomedov to sweep him here.
Nurmagomedov is working hard here to advance position.
Borgia tries to free his leg and advance position but Nurmagomedov is retaining full guard.
Borgia in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nurmagomedov keeping full guard, as Borgia tries to pass. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Borgia moves out of range as Nurmagomedov strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nurmagomedov. Borgia does a little dance to reset his feet.
A swing and a miss from Borgia.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Nurmagomedov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Borgia defends it nicely.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is winning the standup battle so far.
Borgia lands with a nice body punch.
Borgia lands with a good body shot.
Borgia has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nurmagomedov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Borgia stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nurmagomedov defending well as Borgia loads up on a big left hand.
Nurmagomedov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Borgia misses with a wild body shot.
Borgia misses with a body shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nurmagomedov catches Borgia with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nurmagomedov moves out of range as Borgia strikes.
Nurmagomedov misses with a body shot.
Borgia is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Nurmagomedov with a body shot.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:30

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

Event: SMASH: Kowalkiewicz vs Borgia
Date: Aug 13, 2022

#R1#
Baker looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jeff Baker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Baker lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Baker throws a series of punches but Nurmagomedov moves out of range.
Nurmagomedov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CUT#It looks like Khabib Nurmagomedov has been cut.
Good work by Nurmagomedov as he checks the leg kick.
Nurmagomedov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Baker throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Nurmagomedov counters with a one-two to the body.
Baker lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nurmagomedov ducks under a wild hook from Baker.
Baker throws a head kick but Nurmagomedov moves out of range.
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 paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Baker throws a left and a right that both miss
and Nurmagomedov counters with a nice uppercut.
Nurmagomedov throws a right hand that Baker ducks under and follows up with a left that Baker also avoids with ease.
Nurmagomedov swats away the attempt to clinch by Baker.#T1#
Nurmagomedov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Baker circles away.
Nurmagomedov misses with a wild body shot.
Nurmagomedov ducks under a wild hook from Baker.
Nurmagomedov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Baker misses the target.
Baker throws a hook but Nurmagomedov blocks it.
Baker misses with the combination.
Baker throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Nurmagomedov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The fight stays on the outside here - Baker looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T2#
Baker lands an overhand right.
Baker throws a right hand that misses
and Nurmagomedov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Baker thinking.
Nurmagomedov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Baker.
Nurmagomedov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Baker misses with a combination
and Nurmagomedov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Baker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nurmagomedov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Baker scores with a jab. Nurmagomedov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A jab from Nurmagomedov misses.
Baker throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nurmagomedov. #T3#
Good exchange - Baker coming out on top.
Baker thuds his shin into the meat of Nurmagomedov's side.
A lazy body kick from Baker
and Nurmagomedov counters with a straight right hand.
Nurmagomedov takes one to the side of the head.
Baker swings widly with a right hand
and Nurmagomedov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nurmagomedov ducks under a wild hook from Baker.
Nurmagomedov misses with a double jab.
Baker throws a hook to the side of Nurmagomedov's head but Nurmagomedov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A little jabbing left from Nurmagomedov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Baker doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Baker, as that shot connected.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Baker misses with the combination. #T4#
Nurmagomedov shoots and misses
and Nurmagomedov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jeff Baker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khabib Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov scores with a nice strike.
Baker throws a sloppy head kick #TD2#
and Nurmagomedov counters with a nice double leg into side control. Baker won't be happy with that.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Nurmagomedov creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Nurmagomedov trying to control the action but Baker is working from the bottom.
Nurmagomedov working the body and head with strikes.
Nurmagomedov controlling the position.
Baker is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Baker is trying to control Nurmagomedov's posture but Nurmagomedov avoids it.
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 Jeff Baker will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Khabib Nurmagomedov's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Baker cracks Nurmagomedov with a good jab.
Baker moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A combination from Nurmagomedov does no damage.
Nurmagomedov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Baker.
Baker wants to clinch up but Nurmagomedov keeps it at a distance.
A little jabbing left from Nurmagomedov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Baker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nurmagomedov.
Baker went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Baker throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nurmagomedov slips a straight right by Baker.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagomedov moves out of range of the leg kick from Baker.
Nurmagomedov throws a looping overhand right but Baker ducks down to avoid it.
Baker throws a big counter combination but Nurmagomedov scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Nurmagomedov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Baker defending well as Nurmagomedov loads up on a big left hand. #T1#
Baker bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Nurmagomedov's head.
Baker will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Baker throws a right and a left that Nurmagomedov avoids nicely.
Nurmagomedov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Baker tries to clinch up.
Baker throws an overhand right that lands on Nurmagomedov's shoulder, as Nurmagomedov tries to avoid the shot.
Baker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A little jabbing left from Nurmagomedov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Baker is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov throws out a counter right but Baker avoids it with no problem.
Baker misses with a leg kick
and Nurmagomedov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Baker takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Baker throws a good cross that connects. #T2#
Baker blocks a jab.
Nurmagomedov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters circle momentarily. Baker darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Baker throws a lazy uppercut
and Nurmagomedov counters with a left to the body.
Nurmagomedov catches Baker with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CL#
Baker gets a clinch.
I was talking to Baker's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Baker using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Nurmagomedov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Baker trying to land knees to the body. #BC2#
Nurmagomedov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Baker lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Baker tries to bum rush Nurmagomedov with a series of wild strikes but Nurmagomedov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A big right from Baker misses. #T3#
Nurmagomedov throws an overhand right that lands on Baker's shoulder, as Baker tries to avoid the shot.
Nurmagomedov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Baker thows a left - swing and a miss!
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nurmagomedov! But no joy.
Nurmagomedov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Baker jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Baker wants to clinch but Nurmagomedov slips to the side
and Nurmagomedov counters with a stiff right hand.
Baker slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nurmagomedov moves out of range as Baker strikes.
Jeff Baker is winning the standup battle so far.
Baker throws a leg kick that is checked
and Nurmagomedov counters with a straight right hand.
Nurmagomedov shoots in looking for a takedown. Baker tries to sprawl out of it but Nurmagomedov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Baker manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T4#
Nurmagomedov loads up on a big right hand but Baker slips the punch.
A lazy left from Nurmagomedov finds it's target.
Nurmagomedov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Some wild striking there from Baker.
Nurmagomedov is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Baker with a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab from Nurmagomedov misses.
Nurmagomedov works Baker's body with a nice hook.
A head kick misses from Baker.
Nurmagomedov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Nurmagomedov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Baker manages to avoid it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Baker, as that shot connected.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jeff Baker dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Khabib Nurmagomedov's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Baker stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Baker slips a jab from Nurmagomedov.
Baker appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Baker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nurmagomedov.
Baker was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nurmagomedov throws a body punch but Baker moves out of range.
Baker misses with a combination #TD2#
and Nurmagomedov counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Nurmagomedov is nestled in close to Baker, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Nurmagomedov wants to pass the guard but Baker is defending well.
Baker wants to control but Nurmagomedov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagomedov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Baker tries to roll over but Nurmagomedov keeps him under control.
Nurmagomedov is pressing down on Baker's thigh, looking to free his foot. Baker is holding on for now. #T1#
Baker is looking for a sweep. Nurmagomedov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nurmagomedov working over Baker with some ground and pound. Baker looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Nurmagomedov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Nurmagomedov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Nurmagomedov is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Baker keeping control of the position.
Baker wants to control but Nurmagomedov is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Nurmagomedov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Baker has managed to free his arm - good work.
Nurmagomedov working over Baker with some ground and pound. Baker looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Baker wants to control but Nurmagomedov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Baker tries to get to full guard but Nurmagomedov has control of the leg.
Baker is looking to control Nurmagomedov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Baker avoid being mounted?
Nurmagomedov is looking to take a break and control but Baker is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Baker gets off balance looking for a body kick
letting Nurmagomedov counter with a right hand.
Baker misses with a combination
and Nurmagomedov counters with a nice body shot.
Baker takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Baker tries to clinch there but Nurmagomedov circles away. #T3#
Baker throws an off balance right hand
and Nurmagomedov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Baker uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Nurmagomedov has time to react.
Baker misses with a looping right.
Nurmagomedov is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Nurmagomedov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Baker's hands.
Baker with a jab.
Khabib Nurmagomedov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nurmagomedov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The fighters circling - Baker throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nurmagomedov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Baker tries to clinch there but Nurmagomedov circles away.
Nurmagomedov feints the counter takedown.
Baker keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T4#
Nurmagomedov throws a jab when Baker was well out of range.
Nurmagomedov connects with a crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Baker gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Baker with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Baker working aggressively here.
Baker throws a knee to the head but misses.
Baker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Baker scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nurmagomedov is trying to pull guard but Baker has him pressed against the cage.
Baker misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Baker fails to land.
Nurmagomedov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Baker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nurmagomedov takes a knee right on the jaw!

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Khabib Nurmagomedov.
I think Baker 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeff Baker!
Our winner, Jeff Baker, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: SMASH: Chaos vs Nti
Date: Jul 22, 2022

#R1#
Nurmagomedov moves away from the strike by Edmonds.
Edmonds with a hook.
Nurmagomedov misses with a lunging right hand
and Edmonds counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nurmagomedov. Edmonds does a little dance to reset his feet.
Edmonds lands with a good body shot.
Nurmagomedov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #CL2#
Nurmagomedov has closed the distance and engaged Edmonds in a clinch. #BC2#
Nurmagomedov manages to break the clinch.
Edmonds fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nurmagomedov lands a nice hook to Edmonds's body. Edmonds takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Edmonds connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Nurmagomedov's hands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters circling - Edmonds throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've been hearing reports that Edmonds has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Nurmagomedov misses with a body shot.
Edmonds feints and then cracks Nurmagomedov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nurmagomedov down.
We've been informed that Nurmagomedov has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.#T1#
Edmonds swings for the body but Nurmagomedov moves out of range.
Edmonds slips under a jab.
Nurmagomedov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nurmagomedov is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Edmonds.
Edmonds lands a lovely overhand right.
Edmonds works the jab nicely.
Edmonds lands a really nice looking cross but Nurmagomedov seems unphased.
John Edmonds seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A bone on bone clash there as Nurmagomedov blocks the leg kick.
Nurmagomedov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
An attempted straight right counter from Edmonds misses the target.
Nurmagomedov walks into a left hand.
Edmonds is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Edmonds throws a poor cross that misses
and Nurmagomedov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nurmagomedov lands a slapping body shot.
A swing and a miss from Edmonds.#T2#
Edmonds throws a body shot but no joy.
The fighters circling - Edmonds throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nurmagomedov misses with an uppercut. #KD2#
Nurmagomedov lands a left and a right that send Edmonds crashing to the mat, dazed. Nurmagomedov thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#CUT2#It looks like John Edmonds has been cut.
Jab, jab by Edmonds - just one landing.
Edmonds connects with a crisp jab.
Edmonds misses with a double jab
and Nurmagomedov counters with a straight right hand.#ROC2#Edmonds is rocked!
Nice uppercut lands for Edmonds. That snapped Nurmagomedov's head back.
Edmonds scores with a jab to the head.
Edmonds rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nurmagomedov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nurmagomedov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#KD2#
Nurmagomedov lands a big uppercut and Edmonds crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Edmonds looks OK. Nurmagomedov waves Edmonds back to his feet!
Oh Edmonds is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nurmagomedov moves out of range as Edmonds strikes.#T3#
Edmonds is starting to get sloppy and is letting his hands down. Nurmagomedov just took advantage and landed a stinging jab. Oh! Now a right hook, right on the button! Edmonds has gone limp and this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Khabib Nurmagomedov!
During a confident post fight interview, Khabib Nurmagomedov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: SYN 909 Pawlik vs. Duvernay
Date: Jun 25, 2022

#R1#
Serronen thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Nurmagomedov if he has to take too many more of those.
Nurmagomedov misses with a takedown attempt
and Serronen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#It looks like Khabib Nurmagomedov has been cut.
Nurmagomedov avoids a kick to the body.
Serronen throws a low kick, looking for Nurmagomedov's leg but Nurmagomedov calmly moves out of range. #KD#
Serronen lands a big uppercut and Nurmagomedov crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Nurmagomedov looks OK. Serronen waves Nurmagomedov back to his feet!#ROC#Nurmagomedov is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A lazy body kick from Serronen
and Nurmagomedov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Serronen has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Serronen tries a head kick but it misses.
A nice side step and Nurmagomedov releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Nurmagomedov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Serronen.
Nurmagomedov checks the leg kick nicely there.
Serronen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Serronen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A big right from Serronen misses.
Despite the aggression on Nurmagomedov's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A slapping body kick lands there for Serronen.
Aku Serronen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Serronen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Serronen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nurmagomedov.
It looked like Serronen was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov throws a right hand that Serronen ducks under and follows up with a left that Serronen also avoids with ease.
Nurmagomedov moves out of range of the strikes.
Serronen throws a head kick but Nurmagomedov moves out of range.
Nurmagomedov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Serronen.
Nurmagomedov throws out a counter right but Serronen avoids it with no problem.
Nurmagomedov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nurmagomedov closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Serronen throws a chopping leg kick but Nurmagomedov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Nurmagomedov misses with a hook to the body
and Serronen counters with a nice uppercut.
Serronen scores with a decent looking hook.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nurmagomedov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Serronen counters with a nice body shot.
Serronen with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Nurmagomedov to score with a decent uppercut.
Serronen lands a jab.
Serronen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A low kick from Serronen misses
and Nurmagomedov counters with a left and a right that stings Serronen.
Serronen misses with a head kick.
Nurmagomedov swings for the body but Serronen moves out of range.
Nurmagomedov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Serronen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Serronen is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#KD#
Serronen lands a big uppercut and Nurmagomedov crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Nurmagomedov looks OK. Serronen waves Nurmagomedov back to his feet!
Nurmagomedov is still on wobbly legs! Can Serronen finish him?
A big right from Serronen misses. #T3##KD#
Serronen sends Nurmagomedov crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Serronen is motioning to the referee to let Nurmagomedov up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Nurmagomedov lands a right hook to the body.
Nurmagomedov cracks Serronen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Serronen avoids the body shot from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov moves out of range of the body kick.
Nurmagomedov seems to have recovered his senses.#TD2#
Nurmagomedov gets the takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nurmagomedov is trying to ground and pound but Serronen uses the momentary lack of control by Nurmagomedov to regain half guard.
Serronen desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Serronen trying to hold on to Nurmagomedov's head to control him but Nurmagomedov postures up. #T4#
Nurmagomedov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Nurmagomedov with the ground and pound but Serronen uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Serronen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nurmagomedov is one step ahead there.
Nurmagomedov throwing strikes from guard but Serronen blocks nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nurmagomedov is fighting to break Serronen's control of his arms but Serronen is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Nurmagomedov wants to control from the top but Serronen keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aku Serronen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Khabib Nurmagomedov's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Nurmagomedov jabs at Serronen's body.
A leg kick checked by Nurmagomedov.
A bone on bone clash there as Nurmagomedov blocks the leg kick.
Serronen with the inside leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Serronen.
Serronen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nurmagomedov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Serronen throws a good cross that connects.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagomedov moves forwards but Serronen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Serronen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nurmagomedov manages to avoid it.
Serronen does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Nurmagomedov misses with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#T1#
Nurmagomedov lands with a right hand.
Nurmagomedov swinging wildly here.
Serronen appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A leg kick checked by Nurmagomedov.
A punch lands to the side of Serronen 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Serronen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A nice side step and Nurmagomedov releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Serronen scores with a jab to the jaw.#CUT#That has opened up Khabib Nurmagomedov's cut even more.
Nurmagomedov slips under a jab.
Nurmagomedov misses with an uppercut. Serronen saw that one coming.
A swing and a miss from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T2#
Serronen thuds his right hand into Nurmagomedov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A head kick misses from Serronen.
As Serronen backs off Nurmagomedov throws a huge counter combo but Serronen manages to avoid it all.
Nurmagomedov throws a jab but it's blocked by Serronen.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nurmagomedov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Serronen.
Serronen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nurmagomedov can do to turn this around?
Nurmagomedov avoids the head kick by Serronen.
Nurmagomedov throws a right hand that Serronen ducks under and follows up with a left that Serronen also avoids with ease.
Nurmagomedov misses the jab.#CL2#
Nurmagomedov closes the distance and pushes Serronen back into the cage.
Serronen throws a punch but it's blocked by Nurmagomedov.
Serronen swings away with an uppercut that misses. #TD2#
Nurmagomedov ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Nurmagomedov no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #T3#
Serronen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nurmagomedov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nurmagomedov has his hands on Serronen's head, controlling the position.
Serronen trying to control but Nurmagomedov is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Serronen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Nurmagomedov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Serronen tries to free his leg and advance position but Nurmagomedov is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Nurmagomedov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Serronen misses with a straight left.
Nurmagomedov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Serronen takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Serronen misses the shot to the body.
Nurmagomedov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nurmagomedov looks to score with a jab to the body but Serronen is just out of range.
Serronen is looking to counter punch.
Decent striking displayed by Serronen there.
Aku Serronen is winning the standup battle so far.
Nurmagomedov looks for a takedown but Serronen sprawls well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Aku Serronen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Khabib Nurmagomedov's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Serronen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Serronen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nurmagomedov misses with a hook.
Nice straight punches there by Serronen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Serronen.
Serronen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Nurmagomedov's sensitive parts.
Serronen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nurmagomedov.
A big left from Nurmagomedov misses.
Serronen looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagomedov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nurmagomedov scores with a nice strike.
Serronen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nurmagomedov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T1#
Serronen lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Serronen avoids the body shot from Nurmagomedov.
A combination from Nurmagomedov does no damage.
Serronen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nurmagomedov feints the counter takedown.
Nurmagomedov slips under a jab.
Nurmagomedov throws out a counter right but Serronen avoids it with no problem.
A nice leg kick from Serronen, right into the meat of the thigh.
Serronen walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Serronen connects with a solid leg kick.
Good exchange - Serronen coming out on top.
Serronen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Nurmagomedov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Serronen throws a head kick that misses
and Serronen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Serronen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Serronen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Serronen working aggressively here.
Serronen working aggressively here.
Nurmagomedov blocks an uppercut.
Serronen is working Nurmagomedov over against the cage.
Nurmagomedov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Serronen can't find room to land a body shot as Nurmagomedov controls the action.
Serronen prevents Nurmagomedov from breaking the clinch.
Nurmagomedov blocks a body shot from Serronen.
Serronen misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
Serronen lands a body punch in the clinch.
Serronen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nurmagomedov tries to throw a body punch but Serronen avoids it by throwing Nurmagomedov back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov wants to break free but Serronen has control.
Nurmagomedov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Serronen misses with a body punch.
Serronen has a couple of punches blocked by Nurmagomedov.
Khabib Nurmagomedov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Serronen swings wildly with an uppercut but Nurmagomedov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nurmagomedov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Serronen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Serronen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Serronen working aggressively here.
Nurmagomedov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nurmagomedov trying to stall but Serronen improves his position. #T4#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Serronen.
Serronen misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Serronen fails to land.
Serronen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nurmagomedov backwards.
Nurmagomedov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Serronen blocks an uppercut.
Serronen blocks a body shot from Nurmagomedov.
A short right from Serronen on the inside.
Nurmagomedov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Serronen walks away with a smile on his face. Nurmagomedov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Aku Serronen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nurmagomedov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nurmagomedov displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Serronen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Serronen misses with a looping left.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: SYN 903 Gustafsson vs. Sonni
Date: Jun 05, 2022

#R1#
Nurmagomedov takes one to the side of the head.
Rishkinov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nurmagomedov.
A big left from Rishkinov misses.
Rishkinov scoring well with a low kick there.
Nurmagomedov avoids a kick to the body.
Nurmagomedov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nurmagomedov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rishkinov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Rishkinov ducks under a wild hook from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#TD2#
Rishkinov tries to sprawl but Nurmagomedov drives through with a takedown into half guard.
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 controlling the action here.
Rishkinov trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Nurmagomedov manages to pass to mount!
Nurmagomedov pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Rishkinov is trying desperately to improve position.#T1#
Rishkinov wants to hold on but Nurmagomedov pushes him away.
Nurmagomedov lands a heavy elbow.
Nurmagomedov punishing his opponent with strikes.
Rishkinov is desperately trying to improve his position but Nurmagomedov has a good base and remains in mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nurmagomedov trying to control but Rishkinov is having none of it.
Rishkinov is in all sorts of trouble here.
Nurmagomedov postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Rishkinov looks a forlorn figure. #CUT2#It looks like Serhey Rishkinov has been cut.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rishkinov working to try and regain half guard.
Nurmagomedov looking to control but Rishkinov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T2#
Rishkinov sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Nurmagomedov trying to control the action but Rishkinov is working from the bottom.
Rishkinov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rishkinov has hold of Nurmagomedov's hands but Nurmagomedov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Rishkinov is not content to let Nurmagomedov control the position.
Nurmagomedov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Rishkinov is trying to maintain the position but Nurmagomedov is very close to passing his half guard.
Nurmagomedov prevents Rishkinov from improving his position.#SUB#
Rishkinov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3#
Rishkinov gets full guard.
Nurmagomedov lands a couple of digs.
Nurmagomedov connects with a couple of short punches.
Rishkinov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nurmagomedov wants to control from the top but Rishkinov keeps moving.
Rishkinov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nurmagomedov's guard. #REVR#
Rishkinov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Rishkinov postures up in Nurmagomedov's guard and throws a big left but Nurmagomedov blocks it.
Nurmagomedov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rishkinov is one step ahead there.
Rishkinov postures up in Nurmagomedov's guard and throws a big left but Nurmagomedov blocks it. #T4#
Nurmagomedov trying to control the position here.
Nurmagomedov wants to sweep here but Rishkinov controlling him for the moment.
Rishkinov looking to pass the guard.
Rishkinov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rishkinov throwing strikes but missing.
Rishkinov is pushing down on Nurmagomedov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Nurmagomedov is fighting to maintain full guard but Rishkinov has managed to sneak the leg through.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Khabib Nurmagomedov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Serhey Rishkinov's cut.
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 lands with a nice body punch.
Rishkinov throws a shot from downtown. Nurmagomedov moves away and avoids it.
Rishkinov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nurmagomedov leaves Rishkinov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Rishkinov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nurmagomedov scores with a hook to the body. Rishkinov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nurmagomedov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rishkinov attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Rishkinov swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Nurmagomedov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#TD#
Rishkinov gets a double leg takedown into Nurmagomedov's guard.
Nurmagomedov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rishkinov trying to control but Nurmagomedov is working from the bottom.
Rishkinov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rishkinov trying to control but Nurmagomedov is working from the bottom. #T1#
Nurmagomedov has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Rishkinov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nurmagomedov keeping moving, preventing Rishkinov from controlling successfully.
Nurmagomedov pulls Rishkinov in close to his closed guard and prevents Rishkinov from doing any damage or advancing position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Rishkinov with a nice calf kick.
Serhey Rishkinov is winning the standup battle so far.
Rishkinov is looking to land body kicks.
Nurmagomedov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#CUT2#Serhey Rishkinov's cut is getting worse.
Nurmagomedov lands with a shot to the body.
Rishkinov moves out of range as Nurmagomedov strikes.#T2#
Rishkinov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Rishkinov shoots in but Nurmagomedov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Rishkinov throws a body shot but no joy.
Nurmagomedov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nurmagomedov blocks a leg kick.
Rishkinov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #TD#
Rishkinov fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Nurmagomedov sprawls well initially but Rishkinov persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Rishkinov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Nurmagomedov controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Rishkinov thows a huge punch but Nurmagomedov dodges it nicely.
Rishkinov with the ground and pound but Nurmagomedov uses the opportunity to regain guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rishkinov is looking to advance position but Nurmagomedov has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Khabib Nurmagomedov has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
Rishkinov is squirming around, avoiding Nurmagomedov's attempts to control the action.
Nurmagomedov might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Rishkinov haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Nurmagomedov lands a couple of good shots and Rishkinov has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Rishkinov is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Nurmagomedov controlling the position well here. Rishkinov rolled but Nurmagomedov kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Rishkinov is trying to break free. #T4#
Rishkinov is trapped and Nurmagomedov is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Nurmagomedov throwing damaging strikes from the back! Rishkinov could be in trouble here! #SUB2#
Nurmagomedov looking for the RNC.
Nurmagomedov doesn't have the hooks in and Rishkinov manages to turn into his guard.
Rishkinov trying to control but Nurmagomedov is working from the bottom.
Nurmagomedov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rishkinov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rishkinov throws an elbow that misses. Nurmagomedov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Rishkinov's guard. Nice move by Nurmagomedov!#REVB#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rishkinov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rishkinov trying to control the position.
Nurmagomedov trying to control but Rishkinov is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Khabib Nurmagomedov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Serhey Rishkinov's cut.
That's time! Rishkinov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Nurmagomedov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Rishkinov tries for a takedown but Nurmagomedov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Rishkinov slips under a jab from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Rishkinov shoots in but Nurmagomedov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nurmagomedov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nurmagomedov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nurmagomedov moves out of range of the body kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rishkinov.
A low kick lands for Rishkinov.
Serhey Rishkinov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rishkinov thumps Nurmagomedov with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rishkinov works the jab nicely.
Nurmagomedov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rishkinov manages to avoid it.
Nurmagomedov is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Rishkinov rather than just go for the knockout.
Rishkinov misses with a body punch
and Nurmagomedov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice defenses there by Rishkinov.
Rishkinov tries to counter with a takedown but Nurmagomedov is quick to defend against it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nurmagomedov lands a slapping body shot.
Rishkinov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T1##TD2#
Nurmagomedov shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Nurmagomedov was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Rishkinov is trying to get back to half guard.
Rishkinov is trying to control Nurmagomedov's posture but Nurmagomedov avoids it.
Rishkinov is looking to regain half guard here but Nurmagomedov keeps moving and retains side control.
Nurmagomedov staying calm.
Rishkinov takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Rishkinov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Serhey Rishkinov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Nurmagomedov cracks Rishkinov with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Rishkinov tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Nurmagomedov easily slips into full mount!
Nurmagomedov postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Rishkinov looks a forlorn figure. #ROC2#Rishkinov is rocked!
Nurmagomedov unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Rishkinov wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Nurmagomedov celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Khabib Nurmagomedov!
An out of breath Khabib Nurmagomedov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Serhey Rishkinov spoke after the fight, saying 'I didn't stick to the game plan. I played his game and lost . I'll be back '.

Event: SYN 894 Williams vs. Kidd
Date: May 01, 2022

#R1#
Peterson scores with a decent looking hook.
Peterson takes a swing at Nurmagomedov's ribcage but misses.
Peterson shoots in but no luck this time.
A little jabbing left from Nurmagomedov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nurmagomedov throws a looping overhand right but Peterson ducks down to avoid it. #TD#
Peterson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Nurmagomedov keeping full guard, as Peterson tries to pass.
Peterson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Peterson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've been hearing that Peterson has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Nurmagomedov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Peterson's guard. #REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagomedov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Peterson is controlling Nurmagomedov's posture.#T1#
Nurmagomedov won't allow Peterson to sweep him here.
Peterson throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Peterson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Nurmagomedov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Peterson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Peterson 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Peterson misses with a wild body shot.
Nurmagomedov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Peterson defends it well.
Dylan Peterson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Peterson misses with a hook
and Nurmagomedov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Peterson throws a big shot that misses.
A little jabbing left from Nurmagomedov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Peterson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nurmagomedov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Peterson defends it well.
Peterson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T3#
Nurmagomedov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nurmagomedov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nurmagomedov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Peterson shoots for a takedown but Nurmagomedov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Nurmagomedov misses.
Peterson moves away from the strike by Nurmagomedov.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Peterson.
A little jabbing left from Nurmagomedov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dylan Peterson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Peterson ducks under a wild hook from Nurmagomedov.
A big left from Peterson misses.
Nurmagomedov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Peterson.
Nurmagomedov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Peterson.
A nice side step and Nurmagomedov releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Peterson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Nurmagomedov in his tracks.
Peterson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Peterson misses with a body shot. #T4#
Nurmagomedov drops his hands momentarily and Peterson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Peterson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nurmagomedov's waist but Nurmagomedov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Peterson off to one side.
Nurmagomedov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nurmagomedov throws a hook but Peterson avoids it easily.#TD#
Peterson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Nurmagomedov tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Peterson is in Nurmagomedov's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Peterson throwing strikes from guard but Nurmagomedov blocks nicely.
Nurmagomedov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Peterson.
Peterson is looking to work some ground and pound but Nurmagomedov has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Peterson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Peterson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Peterson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dylan Peterson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
No luck for Peterson with that takedown attempt.
Nurmagomedov throws a body shot but no joy.
A jab lands there for Peterson.
The fighters circling - Peterson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nurmagomedov throws a counter combo.
Peterson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Nurmagomedov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nurmagomedov ducks under a wild hook from Peterson.
Nurmagomedov defending well as Peterson loads up on a big left hand.
Nurmagomedov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peterson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Peterson connects with a body shot.
Peterson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The fighters circling - Peterson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nurmagomedov! But no joy.
Peterson missing with a left hand there. Nurmagomedov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T1#
Peterson connects with a crisp jab.
Nurmagomedov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nurmagomedov looks to land a left hand but Peterson moved out of range nicely.#CL#
Peterson clinches up against the cage.
Peterson misses with a punch to the body.
Peterson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Peterson scores with a shot to the side of Nurmagomedov's head.
Peterson scores with a shoulder strike.
Nurmagomedov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Peterson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#BC2#
Nurmagomedov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Peterson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nurmagomedov.
Peterson shoots in looking for a takedown but Nurmagomedov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Peterson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#T2#
Nurmagomedov throws a jab when Peterson was well out of range.
Peterson scores with a punch to the head.
Peterson swings for the body but Nurmagomedov moves out of range.
Nurmagomedov lands a head shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nurmagomedov lands a jab to the nose.
Peterson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #KD2#
and Nurmagomedov counters with a series of strikes that sends Peterson to the canvas! Nurmagomedov follows down into guard, looking to finish the fight!
Nurmagomedov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Nurmagomedov preventing the sweep.
Nurmagomedov wants to control from the top but Peterson keeps moving. #T3#
Peterson 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.
Peterson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Peterson tries to free his leg and advance position but Nurmagomedov is retaining full guard.
Nurmagomedov keeping moving, preventing Peterson from controlling successfully.
Peterson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Peterson throwing strikes but missing.
Peterson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nurmagomedov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Peterson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Peterson scoring with some ground and pound.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Nurmagomedov holds on and takes a little breather.
Peterson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nurmagomedov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Peterson throws a big right hand that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dylan Peterson dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Nurmagomedov throws a lazy uppercut #TD#
and Peterson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Peterson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Nurmagomedov's head.
Nurmagomedov is looking to control Peterson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Nurmagomedov avoid being mounted?
Peterson is looking to stall here but Nurmagomedov recovers full guard.
Peterson throws a big elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peterson throws a strike but Nurmagomedov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Peterson trying to keep a closed guard but Nurmagomedov is proving a slippery customer.
Nurmagomedov stopping the sweep attempt from Peterson.#T1#
Nurmagomedov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Nurmagomedov wants to control from the top but Peterson keeps moving.
Nurmagomedov preventing the sweep.
Peterson has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Nurmagomedov has passed into side control.
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.
Nurmagomedov tries to advance to mount but can't. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Peterson regains half guard.
Peterson is looking to improve his position.
Peterson is controlling Nurmagomedov's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Dylan Peterson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Peterson wants to improve his position but Nurmagomedov is controlling well.
Nurmagomedov is controlling the pace. #T3#
Peterson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Khabib Nurmagomedov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Peterson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Dylan Peterson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Peterson throws a jab but it's blocked by Nurmagomedov.
Nice shot lands for Peterson.#TD#
Peterson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Nurmagomedov was covering up waiting for the punch and Peterson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Peterson wants to control from the top but Nurmagomedov keeps moving. #T4#
Peterson's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Nurmagomedov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Peterson defends it easily.
Peterson content to stall in guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
Dylan Peterson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Peterson 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: WCF 109: Khabib vs Shabazz
Date: Jan 29, 2022

#R1#
El Shabazz swings for the body but Nurmagomedov moves out of range.
Nurmagomedov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from El Shabazz.
Nurmagomedov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
El Shabazz lands a really nice looking cross but Nurmagomedov seems unphased.
El Shabazz scores with a leg kick.
El Shabazz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nurmagomedov throwing a counter right hand but El Shabazz manages to avoid it.
Nurmagomedov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from El Shabazz.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from El Shabazz! But no joy.
Nurmagomedov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
El Shabazz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nurmagomedov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from El Shabazz! But no joy.
Nurmagomedov moves out of range of the strikes.
El Shabazz throws a leg kick but Nurmagomedov moved away.
Nurmagomedov moves out of range of the strikes.
El Shabazz misses with a straight right.
Nurmagomedov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
El Shabazz comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
El Shabazz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nurmagomedov.#CL2#
El Shabazz forces Nurmagomedov back against the cage and clinches.
The referee calls for Nurmagomedov to work.
El Shabazz tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #T1#
El Shabazz is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nurmagomedov is defending well for now.
El Shabazz misses with a knee strike.
El Shabazz misses with a body punch.
Nurmagomedov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC#
Nurmagomedov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
El Shabazz looks to land a combination but Nurmagomedov avoids it well.
Nurmagomedov shoots in for a takedown but El Shabazz shows good takedown defense.
El Shabazz scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nurmagomedov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nurmagomedov avoids the body shot from El Shabazz.
El Shabazz works the jab nicely.
Nurmagomedov shoots in looking for a takedown but El Shabazz manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Nurmagomedov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
El Shabazz scores with the left hand. Nurmagomedov knows he should have avoided that one.
El Shabazz misses with a straight left.
Nurmagomedov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
El Shabazz thuds a left hand into Nurmagomedov's body.
Nurmagomedov swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T2#
El Shabazz misses with a body shot.
Nurmagomedov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD#
Nurmagomedov shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Nurmagomedov was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Nurmagomedov connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused El Shabazz some visible discomfort.
The ground and pound from Nurmagomedov seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Nurmagomedov postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
El Shabazz regains half guard, as Nurmagomedov was trying to land strikes.
El Shabazz avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov is thwarting El Shabazz's attempts to control the position.
El Shabazz is trying is best to control the position here. #T3#
Nurmagomedov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Nurmagomedov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. El Shabazz defending well though. #SUB#
Nurmagomedov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, El Shabazz has managed to free his arm - good work.
Nurmagomedov wants to take a breather but El Shabazz is having none of it.
El Shabazz avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov trying to control from half guard but El Shabazz is working away. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
El Shabazz is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nurmagomedov trying to pass the guard but El Shabazz defending well.
El Shabazz blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
El Shabazz felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Nurmagomedov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Nurmagomedov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Malik El Shabazz will probably get the nod.
That's time! Nurmagomedov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
El Shabazz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nurmagomedov shoots in for a double leg but El Shabazz sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nurmagomedov is looking to wear down El Shabazz with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Nurmagomedov works El Shabazz's body with a nice hook.
El Shabazz tries to score with a low kick but Nurmagomedov moves his leg out of the way.
El Shabazz swings for the body but Nurmagomedov moves out of range.
El Shabazz misses with the combination.
It looked like Nurmagomedov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nice defenses there by Nurmagomedov.
El Shabazz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
El Shabazz misses with a hook. Nurmagomedov ducked under it nicely.
El Shabazz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
El Shabazz doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Nurmagomedov just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagomedov fails to land the takedown.
Nurmagomedov throws a right and a left that both miss.
El Shabazz throws a predictable looking body shot
and Nurmagomedov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nurmagomedov lands the left hand.
El Shabazz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nurmagomedov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nurmagomedov appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T1#
Nurmagomedov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from El Shabazz.
El Shabazz throws an overhand right that lands on Nurmagomedov's shoulder, as Nurmagomedov tries to avoid the shot.
Nurmagomedov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from El Shabazz.
Malik El Shabazz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
El Shabazz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nurmagomedov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Malik El Shabazz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nurmagomedov misses with a body shot.
Nurmagomedov throws a lazy right hand but El Shabazz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nurmagomedov looks to land a combination but El Shabazz avoids it well.
Nurmagomedov scores with a decent looking hook.
El Shabazz throws a lazy right hand but Nurmagomedov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
El Shabazz misses with a series of wild punches.
El Shabazz scores with a jab.
Nurmagomedov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
El Shabazz misses the shot to the body.
Nurmagomedov misses with a straight right.
El Shabazz missing with a left hand there. Nurmagomedov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nurmagomedov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as El Shabazz throws out the jab.
Nurmagomedov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T2#
El Shabazz fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Nurmagomedov is out of range.
Nurmagomedov misses with a looping left.
Nurmagomedov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but El Shabazz was well out of range. Poor timing from Nurmagomedov.
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 looping left.
Nurmagomedov misses with a body shot.
Nurmagomedov takes a swing at El Shabazz's ribcage but misses.
A little jabbing left from El Shabazz on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nurmagomedov just misses with a punch to the body.
El Shabazz misses with a looping right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nurmagomedov. El Shabazz does a little dance to reset his feet.
El Shabazz is looking for the big counter here.
El Shabazz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A slow jab from El Shabazz misses its intended target.
El Shabazz throws a hook but Nurmagomedov blocks it.
El Shabazz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nurmagomedov.
El Shabazz is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
El Shabazz jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nurmagomedov throws a right hand that El Shabazz ducks under and follows up with a left that El Shabazz also avoids with ease.
Nurmagomedov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nurmagomedov misses with a body shot. #T3##TD#
Nurmagomedov gets a takedown into half guard.
Nurmagomedov wants to lay and pray for a moment but El Shabazz keeps working.
Khabib Nurmagomedov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
El Shabazz moves into full guard.
Nurmagomedov looking to sit in guard and control but El Shabazz gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
El Shabazz stopping the sweep attempt from Nurmagomedov.#T4#
El Shabazz tries to free his leg and advance position but Nurmagomedov is retaining full guard.
El Shabazz passes Nurmagomedov's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
El Shabazz with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
El Shabazz is thwarting Nurmagomedov's attempts to control the position.
Nurmagomedov manages to get to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Malik El Shabazz will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Nurmagomedov.
El Shabazz throws out a loose jab but Nurmagomedov uses good head movement to avoid it.
El Shabazz scores with a crisp jab that stopped Nurmagomedov in his tracks.
Nurmagomedov blocks a jab.
El Shabazz fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but El Shabazz manages to avoid it.
El Shabazz scores with a jab.
El Shabazz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nurmagomedov was well out of range. Poor timing from El Shabazz.
El Shabazz throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nurmagomedov counters with a nice uppercut.
El Shabazz misses with a hook
and Nurmagomedov counters with a stiff right hand.
El Shabazz throws the left hand but Nurmagomedov avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagomedov takes a swing at El Shabazz's ribcage but misses.
A slow jab from Nurmagomedov misses its intended target.
Nurmagomedov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but El Shabazz manages to avoid it.
It seemed like El Shabazz was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nurmagomedov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but El Shabazz defends well and Nurmagomedov ends up having to push El Shabazz into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from El Shabazz! But no joy.
Nurmagomedov blocking some punches. #T1#
El Shabazz throws a knee to the head but misses.
Nurmagomedov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
El Shabazz lands a knee to the head.
El Shabazz blocking some punches.
El Shabazz misses with a knee to the head.
El Shabazz tries to land a knee to the head but Nurmagomedov blocks with his arms.
Nurmagomedov misses with a hook from the clinch.
El Shabazz misses with a hook to the ribs.
El Shabazz with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Khabib Nurmagomedov has been cut.
Nurmagomedov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Nurmagomedov misses with a body punch.
Stalling in the clinch from Nurmagomedov. #T2#
El Shabazz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nurmagomedov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
El Shabazz landing knees to the head.
Nurmagomedov can't find room to land a body shot as El Shabazz controls the action.
Nurmagomedov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
El Shabazz throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Nurmagomedov blocks it with crossed arms.
A short body shot lands from El Shabazz as the two fighters clinch.
El Shabazz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
El Shabazz misses with a knee to the head.
El Shabazz tries to land a knee to the head but Nurmagomedov blocks with his arms. #BC2#
El Shabazz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nurmagomedov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nurmagomedov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick. #T3#
Nurmagomedov misses the jab.
El Shabazz misses with a body shot.
Nurmagomedov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nurmagomedov lands with a straight right. El Shabazz didn't see that one coming.
Nurmagomedov misses with an uppercut.
El Shabazz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nurmagomedov was well out of range. Poor timing from El Shabazz.
It looked like Nurmagomedov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from El Shabazz.
El Shabazz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
El Shabazz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nurmagomedov throws a body shot but no joy.
El Shabazz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nurmagomedov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Nurmagomedov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nurmagomedov closes the distance and clinches up with El Shabazz, looking for a takedown. Nurmagomedov pushes El Shabazz against the cage but El Shabazz circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Khabib Nurmagomedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
El Shabazz misses with a looping right.
El Shabazz throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T4#
El Shabazz misses with a wild combination.
El Shabazz lands with a hook. Nurmagomedov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nurmagomedov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
This has been an exciting period of action!
El Shabazz stuns Nurmagomedov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
El Shabazz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
El Shabazz throws out a loose jab but Nurmagomedov uses good head movement to avoid it.
El Shabazz looks to land a right hand but Nurmagomedov moved out of range.
Nurmagomedov throws a hook but El Shabazz blocks it.
Nurmagomedov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
El Shabazz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nurmagomedov throws out a loose jab but El Shabazz uses good head movement to avoid it.
It seemed like El Shabazz was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nurmagomedov looks to score with a jab to the body but El Shabazz is just out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from El Shabazz. Nurmagomedov does a little dance to reset his feet.
El Shabazz lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nurmagomedov looks for a takedown but El Shabazz sprawls well.
Nice defenses there by Nurmagomedov.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Malik El Shabazz really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Khabib Nurmagomedov's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4#
El Shabazz throws a low kick but it's checked well by Nurmagomedov.
Malik El Shabazz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nurmagomedov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
El Shabazz misses with a looping right.
An attempted straight right counter from Nurmagomedov misses the target.
Nurmagomedov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nurmagomedov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but El Shabazz moves away.
Nurmagomedov misses with a looping right.
El Shabazz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
El Shabazz misses with a hook.
Nurmagomedov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
El Shabazz jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
El Shabazz throws a big shot that misses.
Nurmagomedov punishes El Shabazz's body with a nice straight punch.
El Shabazz swings away with a leg kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagomedov misses with an uppercut.
Nurmagomedov jabs at El Shabazz's body.
El Shabazz 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.
El Shabazz misses the shot to the body.
El Shabazz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
El Shabazz throws an overhand right that lands on Nurmagomedov's shoulder, as Nurmagomedov tries to avoid the shot. #T1#
Nurmagomedov misses with a hook. El Shabazz ducked under it nicely.
El Shabazz lands a nice leg kick that just misses Nurmagomedov's sensitive parts.
Nurmagomedov thows a left - swing and a miss!
El Shabazz slips under a jab.
El Shabazz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nurmagomedov.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts El Shabazz, as that shot connected.
Nurmagomedov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
El Shabazz throws out a counter right but Nurmagomedov avoids it with no problem.
Nurmagomedov throws a big shot that misses.
Nurmagomedov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Some wild striking there from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov misses with a wild body shot.
Nurmagomedov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nurmagomedov connects with a nice looking jab.
El Shabazz with a nice cross.
El Shabazz ducks right into an uppercut from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T2#
The fighters circling - El Shabazz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nurmagomedov misses with a wild combination.
Nurmagomedov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from El Shabazz.
El Shabazz paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
El Shabazz scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nurmagomedov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
El Shabazz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nurmagomedov.
El Shabazz cracks Nurmagomedov with a good jab.
Nurmagomedov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Nurmagomedov checks a leg kick.
Nurmagomedov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but El Shabazz was well out of range. Poor timing from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov cracks El Shabazz with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nurmagomedov missing with a left hand there. El Shabazz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nurmagomedov looks to throw the jab but El Shabazz is out of range.
A low kick lands for El Shabazz.
Donk. Nurmagomedov catches El Shabazz right on the button with a cross.#T3#
A left lands for El Shabazz.#TD#
Nurmagomedov shoots in and gets a takedown into El Shabazz's guard.
Nurmagomedov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Nurmagomedov throws an elbow that misses. El Shabazz uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Nurmagomedov's guard. Nice move by El Shabazz!#REVB#
El Shabazz is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
El Shabazz must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T4#
Nurmagomedov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. El Shabazz manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Nurmagomedov throwing strikes from guard but El Shabazz blocks nicely.
Nurmagomedov trying to control but El Shabazz is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Khabib Nurmagomedov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Khabib Nurmagomedov's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R5#
Nurmagomedov looks to score with a jab to the body but El Shabazz is just out of range.
A little jabbing left from El Shabazz on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nurmagomedov misses with a straight right.
El Shabazz's jab looks to have found its range, popping Nurmagomedov under the eye.
El Shabazz swings for the body but Nurmagomedov moves out of range.
El Shabazz attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
El Shabazz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nurmagomedov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nurmagomedov moves out of range of the strikes.
Nurmagomedov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as El Shabazz throws out the jab.
El Shabazz lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nurmagomedov circles away quickly and effectively.
El Shabazz lands with a nice body punch.
El Shabazz connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nurmagomedov looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
El Shabazz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
El Shabazz staying out of range there.
Nurmagomedov misses with the combination.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from El Shabazz! But no joy.
Nurmagomedov looks to throw the jab but El Shabazz is out of range.
Nurmagomedov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T1#
El Shabazz misses with a series of wild punches.
El Shabazz thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nurmagomedov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says El Shabazz as he avoids it easily.
El Shabazz wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
El Shabazz takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nurmagomedov looks to score with a jab to the body but El Shabazz is just out of range.
Nurmagomedov misses with a wild body shot.
Nurmagomedov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from El Shabazz.
El Shabazz fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Nurmagomedov on the side of the head.
Nurmagomedov has a takedown stuffed.
Nurmagomedov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
El Shabazz flicks out a counter leg kick but Nurmagomedov steps away.
El Shabazz throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Nurmagomedov on the side of the head.
El Shabazz with a hook.
Nurmagomedov misses with a body shot. #T2#
No luck for Nurmagomedov with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Khabib Nurmagomedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
El Shabazz looks to land a combination but Nurmagomedov avoids it well.
El Shabazz cracks Nurmagomedov with an open hand slap.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nurmagomedov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from El Shabazz.
El Shabazz misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nurmagomedov throws a combination. El Shabazz tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Nice body punch from Nurmagomedov.
El Shabazz blocks a jab.
Nurmagomedov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from El Shabazz.
El Shabazz throws a body shot but no joy.
Sloppy strikes from El Shabazz. Those never looked like landing.
Nurmagomedov lands a two punch combo.
El Shabazz misses with a looping left.
A looping hook to the body misses from El Shabazz. Nurmagomedov does a little dance to reset his feet.
A quick step to the side and Nurmagomedov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nurmagomedov misses with a looping right.#T3#
Nurmagomedov throws an off balance right hand
and El Shabazz counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nurmagomedov. El Shabazz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nurmagomedov ducks under a wild hook from El Shabazz.
El Shabazz looks to throw the jab but Nurmagomedov is out of range.
Nurmagomedov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but El Shabazz moves away.
El Shabazz throws a jab but it's blocked by Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov tries to counter with a takedown but El Shabazz is quick to defend against it.
Nurmagomedov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
El Shabazz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nurmagomedov.
Khabib Nurmagomedov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
El Shabazz misses the jab.
Nurmagomedov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
El Shabazz bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Nurmagomedov's head backwards.
El Shabazz fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Nurmagomedov on the side of the head.
El Shabazz chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nurmagomedov misses with a wild body shot.
Nurmagomedov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nurmagomedov misses the shot to the body. #T4#
Nurmagomedov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL2#
El Shabazz has taken the fight to the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC2#
El Shabazz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
El Shabazz thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nurmagomedov misses with an uppercut. El Shabazz saw that one coming.
El Shabazz lands with an uppercut that bounces Nurmagomedov off the cage and back into range.
El Shabazz scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
El Shabazz throws a leg kick which misses Nurmagomedov's front leg but catches the back leg as Nurmagomedov tries to avoid it.
Nurmagomedov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nurmagomedov misses the shot to the body.
Nurmagomedov tries to bum rush El Shabazz with a series of wild strikes but El Shabazz uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nurmagomedov shoots for a takedown but El Shabazz saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
El Shabazz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nurmagomedov.
A little jabbing left from El Shabazz on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Malik El Shabazz is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Nurmagomedov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nurmagomedov takes a jab right on the kisser.
A jab from El Shabazz finds it's way through Nurmagomedov's defenses.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 46:49
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 48:47
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Malik El Shabazz!
Malik El Shabazz is the new welterweight champion!
A less than humble Malik El Shabazz misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: WCF WNF 86: Khabib vs Woo
Date: Dec 29, 2021

#R1#
Ji Woo lands a high kick! #CUT2#It looks like Khabib Nurmagomedov has been cut.
Nurmagomedov scores with a sloppy right hand. Ji Woo should have avoided that one.
Nurmagomedov goes for a double leg but Ji Woo avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ji Woo continues to drive forward.#BC2#
Ji Woo breaks the clinch.
Bong Ji Woo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ji Woo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nurmagomedov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ji Woo counters with a head kick from the bowels of hell that crumples Nurmagomedov! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Bong Ji Woo!
Bong Ji Woo is the new lightweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Bong Ji Woo thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: WCF 100: Anderson vs Khabib
Date: Nov 27, 2021

#R1#
Nurmagomedov slips a jab from Anderson.
Anderson lands an overhand right.
Anderson looks to land a right hand but Nurmagomedov moved out of range.
Nurmagomedov moves out of range of the strikes.
Nurmagomedov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nurmagomedov defending well as Anderson loads up on a big left hand.
Nurmagomedov throws out a counter right but Anderson avoids it with no problem.
Anderson misses the jab.
Nurmagomedov ducks right into an uppercut from Anderson.
Nurmagomedov with a body punch. A glancing blow. #TD2#
Nurmagomedov decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Anderson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Nurmagomedov lands with a punch from half guard.
Nurmagomedov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Nurmagomedov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T1#
Anderson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Anderson controlling the position.
Anderson keeping moving, preventing Nurmagomedov from controlling successfully.
Nurmagomedov is working Anderson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Anderson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nurmagomedov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nurmagomedov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Nurmagomedov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nurmagomedov postures up in Anderson's guard and throws a big left but Anderson blocks it.
Nurmagomedov throws a big elbow that misses. #T2#
Anderson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nurmagomedov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Nurmagomedov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nurmagomedov throws a big right hand that misses.
Anderson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Anderson tries to get out of the position.
Anderson keeping moving, preventing Nurmagomedov from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Anderson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nurmagomedov lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Nurmagomedov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Anderson. Anderson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#TD2#
Nurmagomedov fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Anderson to the ground. Nurmagomedov is now in Anderson's guard.
Nurmagomedov throws a big right hand that misses.
Anderson is controlling Nurmagomedov's posture.
Nurmagomedov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T3#
Nurmagomedov wants to control from the top but Anderson keeps moving.
Nurmagomedov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Anderson pulls Nurmagomedov in close to his closed guard and prevents Nurmagomedov from doing any damage or advancing position.
Nurmagomedov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Anderson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Nurmagomedov stuns Anderson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Anderson dodges the punch combination from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov just misses with a punch to the body.
Anderson lands a nice shot that snaps Nurmagomedov's head back. #T4#
Anderson throws a shot from downtown. Nurmagomedov moves away and avoids it.
Nurmagomedov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nurmagomedov throws a big shot that misses.
Anderson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nurmagomedov counters with a two punch combo.
Anderson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Anderson lands with a cross.
Anderson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Horrible takedown attempt by Nurmagomedov or perhaps it was just good defense by Anderson, which made it look bad.
Anderson throws a shot from downtown. Nurmagomedov moves away and avoids it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab from Anderson misses.
Nurmagomedov moves out of range of the strikes.
Anderson missing with a left hand there. Nurmagomedov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Anderson walks into a stiff left hand from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov misses the shot to the body.
Nice shot by Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov lands a right hook to the body. #TD2#
Anderson gets caught napping as Nurmagomedov dives in and scores a takedown. Anderson manages to retain guard.
Nurmagomedov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Anderson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Khabib Nurmagomedov dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Nurmagomedov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nurmagomedov swings for the body but Anderson moves out of range.
Anderson misses with a hook
and Nurmagomedov counters with a right hand to the body.
Nurmagomedov is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Anderson rather than just go for the knockout.
Anderson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice uppercut there from Anderson.#CUT#It looks like Khabib Nurmagomedov has been cut.
Ryan Anderson is winning the standup battle so far.
Anderson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#ROC#Nurmagomedov is rocked!
Nurmagomedov cracks a nice hook into Anderson's ribs.
Anderson misses with a right hand
enabling Nurmagomedov to counter with a crisp jab.
Anderson just misses with a punch to the body.
Nurmagomedov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Nice shot lands for Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov closes the distance and lands a one-two.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nurmagomedov blocks a head kick by Anderson.
Nurmagomedov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nurmagomedov misses with a two punch combination.
Anderson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A jab from Anderson misses.
Nurmagomedov lands a jab.
Anderson throws a hook but Nurmagomedov blocks it.#T1#
Nice shot lands for Nurmagomedov.
Anderson misses with an uppercut. Nurmagomedov saw that one coming.
Nurmagomedov jabs at Anderson's body.
Anderson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nurmagomedov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Anderson was well out of range. Poor timing from Nurmagomedov.
Anderson throws a shot from downtown. Nurmagomedov moves away and avoids it.
Anderson throws out a loose jab but Nurmagomedov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nurmagomedov blocks a jab.
Nurmagomedov slips a jab from Anderson.
Nurmagomedov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Anderson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Anderson missing with a left hand there. Nurmagomedov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nurmagomedov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nurmagomedov just misses with a punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nurmagomedov. Anderson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nurmagomedov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ryan Anderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Anderson throws a big shot that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nurmagomedov! But no joy.
Anderson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nurmagomedov.#T2#
Anderson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Anderson throws out a loose jab but Nurmagomedov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Anderson misses with a straight left.
Anderson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Anderson throws a hook but Nurmagomedov blocks it.
Anderson misses with a right hand
and Nurmagomedov counters with a stiff right hand.
Anderson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Nurmagomedov's hands.
Anderson misses with a looping right.
Nurmagomedov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nurmagomedov is still on wobbly legs! Can Anderson finish him?
Nurmagomedov throws a shot to the body.
Nurmagomedov throws a shot to the body. #KD#
Anderson drops Nurmagomedov with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Nurmagomedov looks back up at him and smiles so Anderson waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Anderson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nurmagomedov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nurmagomedov slips under a jab.
Nurmagomedov punishes Anderson's body with a nice straight punch.
Anderson takes a swing at Nurmagomedov's ribcage but misses. #T3#
A telegraphed right hand from Anderson misses the target.
Nurmagomedov seems to have recovered his senses.#TD2#
Anderson gets caught napping as Nurmagomedov dives in and scores a takedown. Anderson manages to retain guard.
Anderson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov cracks Anderson with a solid left hand.
Nurmagomedov cracks Anderson with a solid left hand.
Anderson is trying to keep Nurmagomedov in close.
Nurmagomedov is pushing down on Anderson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Anderson is fighting to maintain full guard but Nurmagomedov has managed to sneak the leg through.
Nurmagomedov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Nurmagomedov is looking to advance position but Anderson won't allow it.
Anderson wants to control but Nurmagomedov is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T4#
Nurmagomedov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Nurmagomedov wants to pass the guard but Anderson is defending well.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Nurmagomedov connects with a nice short shot to Anderson's temple.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Nurmagomedov in particular looking to stall.
Khabib Nurmagomedov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Anderson is not content to let Nurmagomedov control the position.
Nurmagomedov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Anderson trying to control from the bottom.
Anderson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Khabib Nurmagomedov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Khabib Nurmagomedov's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
Anderson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Anderson loads up on a big right hand but Nurmagomedov slips the punch.
Anderson clobbers Nurmagomedov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nurmagomedov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Anderson misses with an uppercut. Nurmagomedov saw that one coming.
A little jabbing left from Nurmagomedov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Anderson misses with a looping left.
Anderson misses with a looping left.
Nurmagomedov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Anderson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nurmagomedov.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nurmagomedov. Anderson does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little feinted left hand from Anderson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nurmagomedov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Anderson was well out of range. Poor timing from Nurmagomedov.
An attempted straight right counter from Anderson misses the target.
No luck for Nurmagomedov with that takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nurmagomedov.
Anderson throws a hook but Nurmagomedov avoids it easily.
The crowd cheers as Nurmagomedov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Anderson doesn't seem phased though.
Anderson throws a jab when Nurmagomedov was well out of range.
A little jabbing left from Nurmagomedov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nurmagomedov blocks a head kick by Anderson. #T1#
Nurmagomedov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Anderson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nurmagomedov misses with a body shot.
Anderson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Anderson misses the jab.#TD2#
Nurmagomedov is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Anderson's half guard.
Nurmagomedov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Anderson defending well though.
Anderson is trying to maintain the position but Nurmagomedov is very close to passing his half guard.
Anderson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nurmagomedov.
Anderson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nurmagomedov on the ground.
Nurmagomedov drops an elbow to the side of Anderson's head.
Nurmagomedov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T2#
Nurmagomedov is nestled in close to Anderson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Anderson has his hands clasped together around Nurmagomedov's back. He's all about the action.
Nurmagomedov throws a strike but Anderson avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Nurmagomedov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Anderson is trying to keep Nurmagomedov in close.
Anderson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
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 makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Nurmagomedov.#T3##SUB2#
Nurmagomedov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Anderson is aware though and is defending well.
Nurmagomedov has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Anderson has passed into side control.
Nurmagomedov tries to bench press Anderson off him but Anderson keeps the position.
Nurmagomedov sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Nurmagomedov looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Anderson pushes past his half guard into mount!
Nurmagomedov is in all sorts of trouble here.
Anderson avoids the attempt from Nurmagomedov to control.
Nurmagomedov slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T4#
Nurmagomedov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Anderson is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Nurmagomedov looking for submissions off his back.
Nurmagomedov wants to control but Anderson is keeping busy. #SUB2#
Nurmagomedov actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Nurmagomedov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Anderson pulls his head out easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Khabib Nurmagomedov just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Khabib Nurmagomedov's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R4#
Anderson throws a looping overhand right but Nurmagomedov ducks down to avoid it.
Nurmagomedov scores with a nice strike.
Nurmagomedov lands a nice shot to the body.
Anderson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nurmagomedov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice body punch from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Anderson misses with a straight left.
A nice side step and Nurmagomedov releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Nurmagomedov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Anderson looks to land a right hand but Nurmagomedov moved out of range.
Nurmagomedov digs a good body shot into Anderson's ribs.
Anderson throws a looping overhand right but Nurmagomedov ducks down to avoid it.
Nurmagomedov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Anderson.
Anderson scores with a sloppy right hand. Nurmagomedov should have avoided that one.
Anderson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nurmagomedov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nurmagomedov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Nurmagomedov there as he acknowledges the shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#TD2#
Anderson gets caught napping as Nurmagomedov dives in and scores a takedown. Anderson manages to retain guard.
Nurmagomedov chips away with some ground and pound.
Nurmagomedov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T1#
Nurmagomedov lands a couple of elbows.
Nurmagomedov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Anderson keeping moving, preventing Nurmagomedov from controlling successfully.
Anderson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov landing with the ground and pound.
Nurmagomedov seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Anderson working a defensive guard here. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Nurmagomedov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Nurmagomedov is in close to Anderson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Anderson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nurmagomedov wants to pass the guard but Anderson is keeping the position.
Nurmagomedov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nurmagomedov works over Anderson with some ground and pound from guard.
Nurmagomedov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nurmagomedov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T3#
Nurmagomedov's corner is telling him to maintain position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Good exchange - Anderson coming out on top.
Nurmagomedov misses with a jab to the body
and Nurmagomedov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nurmagomedov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Anderson misses with a right hand
and Nurmagomedov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nurmagomedov slips under a jab.
Nurmagomedov just misses with a punch to the body.
Anderson looks to throw the jab but Nurmagomedov is out of range.
Nurmagomedov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nurmagomedov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nurmagomedov throws a shot from downtown. Anderson moves away and avoids it.#TD2#
Nurmagomedov shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Nurmagomedov showed some decent athleticism there. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nurmagomedov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Anderson controlling the position for now.
Anderson wants to control but Nurmagomedov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Nurmagomedov trying to control from half guard but Anderson is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nurmagomedov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nurmagomedov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Khabib Nurmagomedov dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Khabib Nurmagomedov's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R5##TD2#
Nurmagomedov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Nurmagomedov lands in his opponent's guard.
Anderson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Nurmagomedov controls the pace.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nurmagomedov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nurmagomedov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Nurmagomedov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagomedov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Anderson is trying to hold Nurmagomedov in close to prevent damage but Nurmagomedov has managed to pass into half guard.
Nurmagomedov is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Anderson! #T1#
Anderson is working to get back to half guard.
Nurmagomedov with the ground and pound from mount.
Nurmagomedov in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Nurmagomedov lands a heavy elbow.
Nurmagomedov postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Anderson looks a forlorn figure.
Nurmagomedov with the ground and pound from mount.
Nurmagomedov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Anderson is looking to escape.
Nurmagomedov lands a nice shot to the head.
Ryan Anderson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Nurmagomedov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Anderson is looking to escape.
Anderson wants to control but Nurmagomedov is having none of it.
Nurmagomedov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Anderson taking shots to the head. #T3#
Nurmagomedov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Nurmagomedov is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Anderson can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Anderson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Nurmagomedov controlling the pace for now.
Anderson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Nurmagomedov controlling the position easily from mount.
Nurmagomedov is continuing to stall.#T4#
Nurmagomedov prevents Anderson from getting the reversal.
Nurmagomedov controlling his opponent.
Nurmagomedov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
More stalling from Nurmagomedov.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 44:50
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 45:49
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 44:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Khabib Nurmagomedov!
Khabib Nurmagomedov is the new lightweight champion!
A very excited looking Khabib Nurmagomedov rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: WCF 97: Wallace vs Riker
Date: Nov 06, 2021

#R1#
Nurmagomedov tries to close the distance and clinch but Archer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Archer throws a sloppy body shot
and Nurmagomedov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Archer avoids the body shot from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nurmagomedov looks to score with a jab to the body but Archer is just out of range.
Archer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Archer cracks a nice hook into Nurmagomedov's ribs.
Archer throws a body punch but Nurmagomedov moves out of range.
Archer misses with a hook. Nurmagomedov ducked under it nicely.
Archer misses with a hook. Nurmagomedov ducked under it nicely.
Nurmagomedov misses with a body punch
and Archer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Nurmagomedov, as that shot connected.
Archer takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nurmagomedov throws a hook but Archer blocks it.
Archer doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Archer takes a swing at Nurmagomedov's ribcage but misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Archer throws a sloppy body shot
and Nurmagomedov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nurmagomedov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#T1#
Nurmagomedov slips a jab and a cross from Archer.
Nurmagomedov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nurmagomedov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Archer throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nurmagomedov is looking to wear down Archer with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Nurmagomedov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Archer.
Archer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nurmagomedov appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#CL#
Nurmagomedov clinches.
Archer misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Archer manages to break the clinch.
Nurmagomedov fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Khabib Nurmagomedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nurmagomedov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nurmagomedov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Archer was well out of range. Poor timing from Nurmagomedov.
Archer swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nurmagomedov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T2#
Nurmagomedov throws a body punch but Archer moves out of range.
Nurmagomedov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Archer manages to avoid it.
Nurmagomedov avoids the body shot from Archer.
Nurmagomedov defending well as Archer loads up on a big left hand. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Archer enables Nurmagomedov to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Archer manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Archer is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Nurmagomedov is controlling him.
Nurmagomedov wants to control from the top but Archer keeps moving.
Nurmagomedov passes into half guard.
Ground and pound from Nurmagomedov. #T3#
Nurmagomedov working over Archer with some ground and pound. Archer looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Nurmagomedov wants to take a breather but Archer is having none of it.
Archer pushes Nurmagomedov off looking to stand but Nurmagomedov dives back in and keeps control.
Nurmagomedov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB#
Nurmagomedov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Archer defends it well.
Nurmagomedov with the ground and pound but Archer uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Nurmagomedov throws a big elbow that misses.
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 scoring with punches to the head and body.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Nurmagomedov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Nurmagomedov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Nurmagomedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Archer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nurmagomedov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Archer works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nurmagomedov stands and throws Archer's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Nurmagomedov misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Nurmagomedov postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Archer is pushing Nurmagomedov's head away, looking to escape. Nurmagomedov manages to hold on to the position though.#SUB#
Nurmagomedov is trying to get an arm triangle but Archer is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Khabib Nurmagomedov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Nurmagomedov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Archer moves away.
Nurmagomedov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Archer manages to avoid it.
Decent striking displayed by Archer there.
Nurmagomedov stuns Archer with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nurmagomedov shoots in looking for a takedown but Archer manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Nurmagomedov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nurmagomedov scores with a three punch combo!
Archer staying out of range there.
Nurmagomedov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Archer can do to turn this around?
Nurmagomedov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nurmagomedov moves out of range as Archer strikes.
Nurmagomedov was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Nurmagomedov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
No luck for Nurmagomedov with that takedown attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Archer! But no joy.
Archer works Nurmagomedov's body with a nice hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sloppy strikes from Nurmagomedov. Those never looked like landing.
Archer appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nurmagomedov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Archer connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Nurmagomedov scrambles back to his feet.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Archer. Nurmagomedov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nurmagomedov moves out of range of the strikes.
Good leg kick by Archer.
Archer looks to score with a jab to the body but Nurmagomedov is just out of range.
Nurmagomedov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Archer was well out of range. Poor timing from Nurmagomedov.
Jonathan Archer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Archer misses with a body shot.
Archer misses with a lunging right hand
and Archer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Archer throws a big shot that misses.
Nurmagomedov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nurmagomedov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Archer.
Nurmagomedov misses the shot to the body.
Archer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nurmagomedov.
Archer throws a looping overhand right but Nurmagomedov ducks down to avoid it.
Nurmagomedov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Archer throws a shot from downtown. Nurmagomedov moves away and avoids it.
A quick step to the side and Nurmagomedov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T2#
Archer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nurmagomedov moves away.
Nurmagomedov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Archer.
A jab lands there for Archer.
Archer misses with a lunging right hand
and Nurmagomedov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nurmagomedov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Archer.
Nurmagomedov throws a body shot but no joy.
Nurmagomedov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Archer misses with a two punch combination. #CL#
Nurmagomedov has Archer up against the cage in a clinch.
Archer blocks a body shot from Nurmagomedov.
Archer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nurmagomedov is looking to control Archer's arms but Archer gets an underhook and turns him. Now Nurmagomedov has his back to the cage. #BC2#
Archer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nurmagomedov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Archer looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Archer misses the jab.#T3#
Nurmagomedov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Archer scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#TD#
Archer gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Nurmagomedov to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Archer avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Khabib Nurmagomedov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nurmagomedov throwing strikes but missing.
Nurmagomedov wants to control from the top but Archer keeps moving.
Nurmagomedov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T4#
Nurmagomedov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nurmagomedov trying to control but Archer is working from the bottom.
Nurmagomedov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Archer can't keep his opponent in guard - Nurmagomedov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Nurmagomedov is controlling the pace.
Archer blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nurmagomedov.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jonathan Archer will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
Archer lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Archer.#CUT2#It looks like Khabib Nurmagomedov has been cut.
A combination from Archer does no damage.
A telegraphed right hand from Archer misses the target.
Archer shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A swing and a miss from Archer.
Archer lands a nice looking body shot.
Nurmagomedov scores with a shot to the body.
Archer throws a sloppy body shot
and Nurmagomedov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nurmagomedov throws a big shot that misses.
Nurmagomedov looks to score with a jab to the body but Archer is just out of range.
Archer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov connects with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Archer digs a good body shot into Nurmagomedov's ribs.
Nurmagomedov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nurmagomedov throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Archer keeps the fight on the outside.
Nurmagomedov drops his hands momentarily and Archer takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Jonathan Archer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nurmagomedov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Archer is fending him off so far but Nurmagomedov persists. Nope, Archer circles away and we're back to standing.
Archer avoids the body shot from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Archer moves away.
A telegraphed right hand from Nurmagomedov misses the target.
The fighters circling - Archer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Archer stuffs the takedown.
Nurmagomedov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Archer.
Archer throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Nurmagomedov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Archer scores with a punch to the head.
Nurmagomedov slips a jab from Archer.
Archer takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nurmagomedov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Archer has time to react.#T2#
Nurmagomedov misses with the combination.
Nurmagomedov misses the shot to the body.
Nurmagomedov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Archer.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nurmagomedov connects with a jab.
Nurmagomedov jabs Archer right on the nose. Archer blinks but takes it well.
Archer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Archer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov cracks Archer with a good jab.
Archer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Archer misses with a straight left.
Archer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nurmagomedov.
Archer just misses with a punch to the body.
Archer avoids a punch combination nicely. #T3#
The fighters circling - Nurmagomedov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Archer keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #CL#
Archer tries to keep at a distance but Nurmagomedov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Archer lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Archer working hard to break the clinch.
Archer lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nurmagomedov.
Archer lands a body shot.
Nurmagomedov blocking some punches.
Nurmagomedov throws a punch but it's blocked by Archer.
Archer blocks a body shot from Nurmagomedov.
Archer lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nurmagomedov misses with some punches.
A right hand to the body from Archer.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nurmagomedov has a couple of punches blocked by Archer. #T4##BC2#
Archer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nurmagomedov swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Archer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Archer misses with a hook
and Nurmagomedov counters with a left and a right that stings Archer.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nurmagomedov digs a good body shot into Archer's ribs.
A decent looking cross lands there for Archer.
Archer tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Nurmagomedov is able to avoid easily.
Archer takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Archer connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Archer avoids the body shot from Nurmagomedov.
Archer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nurmagomedov.
Archer scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nurmagomedov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Donk. Archer catches Nurmagomedov right on the button with a cross.
Nurmagomedov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Jonathan Archer just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Khabib Nurmagomedov's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4#
Archer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nurmagomedov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Archer misses the shot to the body.
Archer lunges at Nurmagomedov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Nurmagomedov's hand.
Nurmagomedov connects with a looping right hand.
Archer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nurmagomedov moves away.
Nurmagomedov clobbers Archer with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nurmagomedov punishes Archer's body with a nice straight punch.
Nurmagomedov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nurmagomedov swings for the body but Archer moves out of range.
Archer lands a head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Archer misses with a looping right.
Nurmagomedov fails with a takedown attempt.
Archer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1#
Nurmagomedov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Archers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Archer throws out a loose jab but Nurmagomedov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Archer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Archer throws a jab when Nurmagomedov was well out of range.
Nurmagomedov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nurmagomedov ducks right into an uppercut from Archer.
Archer has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Nurmagomedov finds it's way round the side to connect with Archer's head.
Nurmagomedov takes one to the side of the head.
Nurmagomedov misses with a looping left.
Archer looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nurmagomedov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Archer manages to avoid it.
Nurmagomedov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Archer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nurmagomedov misses with a straight left.
Archer connects with a jab.#T2#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Nurmagomedov.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nurmagomedov doesn't manage to clinch there - Archer circles away.
Archer walks into a stiff left hand from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#TD#
Nurmagomedov closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

Archer 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. #BC2#
Archer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nurmagomedov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Archer throws a jab but it's blocked by Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Nurmagomedov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Archer manages to avoid it.
A slow jab from Nurmagomedov misses its intended target.
Archer is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Nurmagomedov.#T3#
Nurmagomedov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Archer.
Archer slips a jab and a cross from Nurmagomedov.
Archer has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nurmagomedov lands with a cross.
Archer ducks under a wild hook from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov misses the jab.
Archer misses the shot to the body.
Nurmagomedov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nurmagomedov. Archer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Archer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nurmagomedov tries to clinch up.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Archer! But no joy.
Nurmagomedov with a jab.
Nurmagomedov misses the shot to the body.
Nurmagomedov walks into a straight right hand from Archer.
Archer misses with a lunging right hand #TD#
and Nurmagomedov counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Archer! #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Archer managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Nurmagomedov.
Archer prevents Nurmagomedov from moving into mount.
Archer is working to avoid the ground and pound but Nurmagomedov connects with a decent elbow.
Archer is pushing Nurmagomedov's head away, looking to escape. Nurmagomedov manages to hold on to the position though.
Nurmagomedov controlling from side mount.
Nurmagomedov throws an elbow but Archer slips to the side and avoids it well.
Nurmagomedov throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Nurmagomedov in side control lands a decent elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Khabib Nurmagomedov had his way with Jonathan Archer in that round.
The cut man is working on Khabib Nurmagomedov's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
A low kick from Archer is predictable there
and Nurmagomedov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Archer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nurmagomedov.#CL#
Nurmagomedov drives through and clinches with Archer against the cage.
Nurmagomedov presses Archer against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nurmagomedov takes a shot to the head.
Archer lands a nice uppercut.
Nurmagomedov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nurmagomedov effectively controlling the action here.
Nurmagomedov tries to work over Archer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stalling in the clinch from Nurmagomedov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagomedov tries to work over Archer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Khabib Nurmagomedov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Nurmagomedov taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Archer throws a head punch that misses.
Archer lands with a short shot to the head.
Nurmagomedov misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Nurmagomedov tries to throw a body punch but Archer avoids it by throwing Nurmagomedov back against the cage. #BC#
Nurmagomedov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Horrible takedown attempt by Nurmagomedov or perhaps it was just good defense by Archer, which made it look bad.
Nurmagomedov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nurmagomedov throws a body punch but Archer moves out of range.
Nurmagomedov walks into a stiff left hand from Archer.
Nurmagomedov misses with a body shot.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Nurmagomedov is defended easily by Archer.
Nurmagomedov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T2#
Archer is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nurmagomedov scores with a hook to the body. Archer takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Archer fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Nurmagomedov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nurmagomedov staying out of range there.
Archer misses with a double jab.
Archer moves out of range as Nurmagomedov strikes.
Nurmagomedov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Archers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice takedown defense from Archer. No joy for Nurmagomedov on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Khabib Nurmagomedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nurmagomedov misses with a wild body shot.
Nurmagomedov connects with a right hand. Archer shakes it off.
Nurmagomedov scores with a decent looking hook.
Archer avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Archer avoids a punch combination nicely. #T3#
Archer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Archer.
Nurmagomedov throws out a powerful jab.
Nurmagomedov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Archer in his tracks. #TD#
Nurmagomedov shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Nurmagomedov showed some decent athleticism there.
Archer blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nurmagomedov.
Archer is trying to stand back up but Nurmagomedov is controlling him
Nurmagomedov thows a huge punch but Archer dodges it nicely.
Archer keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T4##ES2#
Archer kicks off Nurmagomedov and gets to his feet.
Archer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nurmagomedov manages to avoid it.
Nurmagomedov misses the jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Archer throws a hook to the side of Nurmagomedov's head but Nurmagomedov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Archer throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nurmagomedov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Archer circles away quickly and effectively.
Archer lands a jab to the head.
Archer digs a good body shot into Nurmagomedov's ribs.
Archer doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nurmagomedov slips under a jab.
Nurmagomedov misses with a two punch combination.
Archer misses with a body shot.
Nurmagomedov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Archer moves away.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Khabib Nurmagomedov.
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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 49:46
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 49:47
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 48:47

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

Event: WCF WNF 76: Khabib vs Borgia
Date: Oct 20, 2021

#R1#
Nurmagomedov swings for the body but Borgia moves out of range.
Borgia throws a body shot but no joy.
Nurmagomedov goes for a double leg but Borgia avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Borgia continues to drive forward.
Nice body punch from Nurmagomedov - that landed with a thud.
Borgia is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Nurmagomedov pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Nurmagomedov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nurmagomedov tries to work over Borgia's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Borgia has Nurmagomedov pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Nurmagomedov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Nurmagomedov can't find room to land a body shot as Borgia controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice left hand lands by Nurmagomedov.
Borgia blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Borgia is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Nurmagomedov pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Khabib Nurmagomedov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cesare Borgia.#TD2#
Borgia has Nurmagomedov pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Borgia pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Nurmagomedov tumbling to the mat - Borgia dives into Nurmagomedov's guard.
Nurmagomedov looking for a sweep. Not yet Nurmagomedov, not yet. #T1#
Borgia working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Borgia loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Borgia works over Nurmagomedov with some ground and pound from guard.
Borgia cracks Nurmagomedov with a solid left hand.
Borgia controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Borgia postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Borgia accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Borgia wants to control from the top but Nurmagomedov keeps moving.
Nurmagomedov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Borgia.
Nurmagomedov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T2#
Borgia trying to control but Nurmagomedov is working from the bottom.
Borgia lands a couple of elbows.
Borgia with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Borgia throws a strike but Nurmagomedov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##SUB2#
Borgia working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nurmagomedov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nurmagomedov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Borgia holds on and takes a little breather.
Borgia being controlled here, momentarily. #T3#
Nurmagomedov's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#SUB2#
Borgia looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Borgia looking to control. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Borgia looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Borgia is looking to sweep but instead, Nurmagomedov has passed into half guard.
Borgia trying to hold on to Nurmagomedov's head to control him but Nurmagomedov postures up.
Borgia is trying to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nurmagomedov controlling the action here.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nurmagomedov throws a body shot but no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Cesare Borgia will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Borgia cracks Nurmagomedov with an open hand slap.
Nurmagomedov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nurmagomedov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nurmagomedov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Borgia tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Nurmagomedov's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Nurmagomedov duly obliges.
Borgia lands a right hook to the body.
Borgia throws an off balance right hand
and Nurmagomedov counters with a stiff right hand.
Borgia missing with a left hand there. Nurmagomedov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nurmagomedov throws a body punch but Borgia moves out of range.
Borgia takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nurmagomedov throws a shot from downtown. Borgia moves away and avoids it.
Nurmagomedov just misses with a punch to the body.
Borgia throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Nurmagomedov on the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nurmagomedov misses with a hook.#T1#
Borgia tests Nurmagomedov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Borgia lands a glancing blow to the side of Nurmagomedov's head.#TD#
Nurmagomedov closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Borgia to the mat! Borgia manages to get full guard.
Borgia is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Borgia throwing shots but Nurmagomedov is blocking nicely.
Borgia throws a strike but Nurmagomedov avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Borgia throws a strike but Nurmagomedov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Borgia keeping full guard, as Nurmagomedov tries to pass.
Nurmagomedov won't allow Borgia to sweep him here. #T2#
Nurmagomedov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Borgia wants to control but Nurmagomedov passes easily into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nurmagomedov controlling the action here.#T3#
Borgia wants to improve his position but Nurmagomedov is controlling well.
Nurmagomedov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Borgia wants to improve his position but Nurmagomedov is controlling well. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Nurmagomedov is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Nurmagomedov moves into full mount! Borgia won't be happy about that!
Borgia is trying to escape the mount.
Khabib Nurmagomedov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nurmagomedov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Khabib Nurmagomedov dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
Nurmagomedov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nurmagomedov scores with a jab.
Borgia shoots in looking for a takedown but Nurmagomedov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Borgia's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Borgia uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nurmagomedov.
Borgia takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Borgia lands a glancing blow to the side of Nurmagomedov's head.
Nurmagomedov throws a series of punches but Borgia avoids them all with ease.
Borgia appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nurmagomedov digs a good body shot into Borgia's ribs.
Nurmagomedov throws the left hand but Borgia avoids the punch easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Borgia! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab lands there for Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov misses with a few strikes there.
Borgia misses with a looping left.
Khabib Nurmagomedov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Nurmagomedov closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #T1#
Nurmagomedov prevents Borgia from improving his position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Further stalling from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov tries to pass to full mount but Borgia defends it.
Nurmagomedov prevents Borgia from improving his position.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Borgia wants to control but Nurmagomedov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Borgia felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Nurmagomedov trying to control the pace. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is winning the standup battle so far.
Borgia swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Borgia shoots in for a double leg but Nurmagomedov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nurmagomedov tries to counter by clinching up but Borgia breaks away and moves out of range.
Nurmagomedov is looking to wear down Borgia with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Borgia keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Borgia throws a right hand that misses
and Nurmagomedov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Borgia thinking.
Nurmagomedov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Borgia can do to turn this around?
Borgia looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Borgia shoots in but no luck this time.
Khabib Nurmagomedov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cesare Borgia.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nurmagomedov. Borgia does a little dance to reset his feet.
Borgia looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T3#
Nurmagomedov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Borgia paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nurmagomedov lands with an uppercut that bounces Borgia off the cage and back into range.
Nurmagomedov throws a looping overhand right but Borgia ducks down to avoid it.
Nurmagomedov swings for the body but Borgia moves out of range.
Borgia looks like he wants to counter punch here.#TD#
Nurmagomedov looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Borgia!
Borgia is looking for a sweep.
Borgia is not content to let Nurmagomedov control the position.
Borgia is trying to work for a sweep but Nurmagomedov has mounted him!#T4#
Nurmagomedov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Nurmagomedov is stinking the place up with his stalling.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Borgia can't escape the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Khabib Nurmagomedov clearly takes that round.
That's time! Nurmagomedov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4#
Nurmagomedov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nurmagomedov misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Borgia counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nurmagomedov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A left and a right from Nurmagomedov both land. Nice combination.
Nurmagomedov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Borgia.
Borgia misses with a body shot.
A counter left hand to the body from Nurmagomedov misses its target.
Borgia missing with a left hand there. Nurmagomedov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Borgia throws a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagomedov jabs Borgia to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Borgia ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nurmagomedov moves away.
Nurmagomedov lands with a good body shot.
Nurmagomedov throws a lazy uppercut #TD2#
and Borgia decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Nurmagomedov's guard.#T1#
Borgia loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Borgia trying to control but Nurmagomedov is working from the bottom.
Borgia with a flurry of punches that miss.
Borgia trying to control but Nurmagomedov is working from the bottom.
Borgia loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Nurmagomedov lands a nice hook to Borgia's body. Borgia takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Borgia throws an overhand right that lands on Nurmagomedov's shoulder, as Nurmagomedov tries to avoid the shot.
Borgia keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nurmagomedov throws a looping overhand right but Borgia ducks down to avoid it.
Nurmagomedov cracks Borgia with a good jab.
Nurmagomedov misses with a body shot.
Nurmagomedov misses the shot to the body.
Borgia doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A left lands for Borgia.
The fighters circling - Nurmagomedov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Borgia swings widly with a right hand
and Nurmagomedov counters with a nice uppercut.
Borgia scores with a nice head shot.#T3#
Nurmagomedov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nurmagomedov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nurmagomedov swings for the body but Borgia moves out of range.
Borgia ducks under a wild hook from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov punishes Borgia's body with a nice straight punch.
Borgia fails with a takedown attempt.
Nurmagomedov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T4#
Nurmagomedov misses with a body shot.
A nice side step and Borgia releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Nurmagomedov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Borgia doesn't seem bothered though.
Borgia throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nurmagomedov appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Borgia cracks Nurmagomedov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A swing and a miss from Nurmagomedov.
Jab from Nurmagomedov.
Borgia with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Nurmagomedov to score with a decent uppercut.
Borgia lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nurmagomedov shoots for a takedown but Borgia saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nurmagomedov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nurmagomedov takes a swing at Borgia's ribcage but misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Khabib Nurmagomedov had his way with Cesare Borgia in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R5#
Nurmagomedov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Borgia connects with a looping right hand.
Nurmagomedov throws a body punch but Borgia moves out of range.
Borgia uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Borgia looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nurmagomedov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Borgia manages to avoid it.
Nurmagomedov takes a swing at Borgia's ribcage but misses.
Nurmagomedov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Borgia's head backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Borgia scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

Nurmagomedov throws Borgia to one side and escapes!
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 hard body shot but it just misses.
It seemed like Borgia was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nurmagomedov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Borgia moves away.
Borgia is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T1#
Nurmagomedov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nurmagomedov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Borgia was well out of range. Poor timing from Nurmagomedov.
Borgia drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Nurmagomedov defends it well.
Borgia avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And Borgia tries to counter it with a takedown but Nurmagomedov pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Nurmagomedov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nurmagomedov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Borgia lands a really nice looking cross but Nurmagomedov seems unphased.
Nurmagomedov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nurmagomedov tries to clinch up.
Nurmagomedov misses with a body shot.
Nurmagomedov tries to bum rush Borgia with a series of wild strikes but Borgia uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Borgia tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Borgia swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
It looked like Nurmagomedov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Borgia.#T2#
Nurmagomedov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Borgia misses with a hook.
Borgia fails with the takedown.
Borgia uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov loads up on a big right hand but Borgia slips the punch.
Nurmagomedov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Borgia.
Nurmagomedov moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nurmagomedov throws a predictable looking body shot
and Borgia counters with a stiff right hand.
Borgia throws a lazy right hand but Nurmagomedov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nurmagomedov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Nurmagomedov lands with a good body shot.#T3#
Nurmagomedov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Borgia circles away from the clinch attempt#TD2#
and Borgia counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Cesare Borgia has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nurmagomedov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Borgia is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Nurmagomedov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Nurmagomedov's back!
Khabib Nurmagomedov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nurmagomedov covering up well and avoiding damage.
Borgia trying to control.
Borgia scores with punches from the back. #T4#
Nurmagomedov covering up well and avoiding damage. #SUB2#
Borgia patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nurmagomedov just trying to survive but Borgia is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #SUB2#
Borgia looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Nurmagomedov is controlling Borgia 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard.
Nurmagomedov advances position into side control!

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 49:46
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 49:46
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Khabib Nurmagomedov!
Khabib Nurmagomedov retains his welterweight title!
Our winner, Khabib Nurmagomedov, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: WCF 90: Escalante vs Khabib
Date: Sep 18, 2021

#R1#
Nurmagomedov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Escalante was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Escalante staying out of range there.
Escalante scores with a hook.#CUT#It looks like Khabib Nurmagomedov has been cut.
Nurmagomedov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Escalante.
Escalante fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Nurmagomedov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nurmagomedov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Escalante manages to avoid it.
Escalante fires out a quick counter leg kick but Nurmagomedov just manages to avoid it.
Nurmagomedov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Escalante.
Nurmagomedov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nurmagomedov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nurmagomedov scores with a shot to the body.
Escalante throws a lazy uppercut
and Nurmagomedov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sloppy strikes from Nurmagomedov. Those never looked like landing.
Nurmagomedov walks into a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nurmagomedov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Escalante.
Nurmagomedov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
Nurmagomedov lands a right hook to the body.
Escalante misses the shot to the body.
Escalante keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Escalante misses with a head kick.
Escalante wants to land a leg kick but Nurmagomedov is out of range.
Nurmagomedov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nurmagomedov slips under a jab from Escalante.
Escalante swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Escalante misses with a looping right.
Nurmagomedov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nurmagomedov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Escalante sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nurmagomedov scores with a hook to the body. Escalante takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Escalante bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Nurmagomedov's head.
Nice straight punches there by Nurmagomedov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Nurmagomedov.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Escalante takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Escalante jabs at Nurmagomedov's body.
Escalante takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T2#
Escalante lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Escalante takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Escalante scores with a three punch combo!
Nurmagomedov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Escalante's head backwards.
Escalante throws out a loose jab but Nurmagomedov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nurmagomedov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Escalante.
Nurmagomedov dives in for a single leg takedown but Escalante sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Vicente Escalante has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khabib Nurmagomedov.
Escalante throws a big shot that misses.
Nurmagomedov throws a lazy right hand but Escalante sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Escalante throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Nurmagomedov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Escalante throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nurmagomedov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nurmagomedov works Escalante's body with a nice hook.
Vicente Escalante is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Escalante ducks under a wild hook from Nurmagomedov.#T3#
Nurmagomedov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Escalante swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nurmagomedov lands a body shot.
Escalante defending well as Nurmagomedov loads up on a big left hand.
Nurmagomedov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Escalante manages to avoid it.
Escalante throws a solid leg kick but Nurmagomedov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Escalante.
Nurmagomedov scores with a hook to the body. Escalante takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Escalante changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nurmagomedov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Nurmagomedov throws a lazy right hand but Escalante sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Escalante misses the shot to the body.
Nurmagomedov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Nurmagomedov fails with a takedown attempt.
Escalante gets cracked there but stands up to it. #T4#
Escalante avoids the body shot from Nurmagomedov.
Escalante tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nurmagomedov was well out of range. Poor timing from Escalante.
Escalante keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
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.
Nurmagomedov slips a straight right by Escalante.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A good leg kick by Escalante.
Nurmagomedov avoids the body shot from Escalante.
Nice sprawl there from Escalante as Nurmagomedov shoots in.
Escalante tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nurmagomedov fails to land the takedown.
Nurmagomedov swings for the body but Escalante moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Escalante misses with a hook.
Nurmagomedov throws out a counter right but Escalante avoids it with no problem.
Escalante throws a nice inside leg kick.
Escalante takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Escalante tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nurmagomedov was well out of range. Poor timing from Escalante.
Nurmagomedov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vicente Escalante dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Khabib Nurmagomedov's cut.
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 slips a jab and a cross from Escalante.
Nurmagomedov moves out of range as Escalante strikes.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Nurmagomedov might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Escalante has got the better of the exchanges.
Nurmagomedov connects with a body shot that sends Escalante's belly button to the back.
Nurmagomedov throws a lazy right hand but Escalante sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Escalante loads up on a big right hand but Nurmagomedov slips the punch.
Nurmagomedov throws a shot to the body.
Nurmagomedov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've been told by Escalante's head coaches at Brooklyn Mixed Martial Arts that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Escalante defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov lands a nice looking body shot.
Escalante is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nurmagomedov.
Escalante 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.
Escalante misses the shot to the body.
Nurmagomedov ducks under a wild hook from Escalante.
Escalante ducks right into an uppercut from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov closes the distance and lands a one-two.
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!
Escalante scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nurmagomedov takes a swing at Escalante's ribcage but misses.
Vicente Escalante is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Nurmagomedov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Escalante counters with an outside leg kick.
Nurmagomedov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nurmagomedov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nurmagomedov throws a right hand that Escalante ducks under and follows up with a left that Escalante also avoids with ease.
Escalante scoring well with a low kick there.
Escalante lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nurmagomedov circles away quickly and effectively.
Nurmagomedov misses with a wild combination.
Nurmagomedov lands with a nice body punch.
Escalante keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Escalante moves out of range as Nurmagomedov strikes.
Nurmagomedov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Escalante moves away.
Escalante avoids the body shot from Nurmagomedov.
Escalante appears to be looking for a big counter.
Nurmagomedov misses with a hook. Escalante ducked under it nicely.
Escalante lands an overhand right.#T2#
A good leg kick by Escalante.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Escalante moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nurmagomedov swings for the body but Escalante moves out of range.
Nurmagomedov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Escalante throws out a loose jab but Nurmagomedov uses good head movement to avoid it.
A jab from Escalante misses.
Nurmagomedov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Escalante moves away.
A low kick lands for Escalante.
Escalante throws a low kick but Nurmagomedov moves out of range easily.
Escalante waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nurmagomedov.
Escalante avoids the body shot from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nurmagomedov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Escalante as he avoids it easily.
Nurmagomedov lands a nice shot to the body.
Nurmagomedov looks to score with a jab to the body but Escalante is just out of range.
Nurmagomedov on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T3#
Nurmagomedov dips to his left and cracks Escalante with an uppercut!
Nurmagomedov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Escalante.
Nurmagomedov lands a nice shot to the body.
Escalante throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nurmagomedov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Escalante.
Nurmagomedov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nurmagomedov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Nurmagomedov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Escalante uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nurmagomedov.
The crowd cheers as Escalante lands an impressive looking overhand right. Nurmagomedov doesn't seem phased though.#CUT#That has opened up Khabib Nurmagomedov's cut even more.
Nurmagomedov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Escalante was well out of range. Poor timing from Nurmagomedov.
It looked like Escalante was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov scores with a jab. Escalante acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A decent looking cross lands there for Escalante.
Escalante takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Escalante slips a straight right by Nurmagomedov.
A chopping leg kick lands by Escalante.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Escalante misses with a head kick. #T4#
Nurmagomedov takes one to the side of the head.
A big left from Escalante misses.
Escalante takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nurmagomedov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Vicente Escalante has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khabib Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov shoots in looking for a takedown. Escalante tries to sprawl out of it but Nurmagomedov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Escalante manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Escalante throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That kick from Escalante tenderised Nurmagomedov's leg. Nurmagomedov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Escalante lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nurmagomedov circles away quickly and effectively.
No joy there for Nurmagomedov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nice body punch from Nurmagomedov.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Escalante avoids the body shot from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Khabib Nurmagomedov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Khabib Nurmagomedov's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
Escalante throws a hook but Nurmagomedov blocks it.
Nurmagomedov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nurmagomedov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nurmagomedov is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Escalante rather than just go for the knockout.
Nice uppercut lands for Escalante. That snapped Nurmagomedov's head back.
Escalante takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Escalante looks to land a left hand but Nurmagomedov moved out of range nicely.
Nurmagomedov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Escalante throws out a loose jab but Nurmagomedov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Escalante walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Escalante throws a body shot but no joy.
Escalante uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nurmagomedov.
Escalante tries a low kick but Nurmagomedov avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escalante tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nurmagomedov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Nurmagomedov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nurmagomedov throws a body punch but Escalante moves out of range.
Escalante thows a leg kick but Nurmagomedov checks it
and Nurmagomedov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Jab, jab by Nurmagomedov - just one landing.
Escalante lands a lovely overhand right.
Escalante ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Escalante keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Escalante.
Escalante throws the left hand but Nurmagomedov avoids the punch easily.
Nurmagomedov scores with a hook to the body. Escalante takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A jab from Escalante finds it's way through Nurmagomedov's defenses.
Nurmagomedov misses with a few strikes there.
Escalante throws a hook but Nurmagomedov avoids it easily.
Escalante dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nurmagomedov. That did some damage!
Nurmagomedov checks a low kick from Escalante.
Escalante sizes up Nurmagomedov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
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!
No joy there for Nurmagomedov, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #KD#
Escalante lands a left and a right that send Nurmagomedov crashing to the mat, dazed. Escalante thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Nurmagomedov is rocked!#T2#
Nurmagomedov throws a hook but Escalante blocks it.
Nurmagomedov is still on wobbly legs! Can Escalante finish him?
Escalante throws a leg kick but Nurmagomedov moved away.
A slow jab from Escalante misses its intended target.
Nurmagomedov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nurmagomedov checks the leg kick.
Nurmagomedov moves away from the strike by Escalante.
Nurmagomedov seems to have recovered his senses.
Escalante misses with a hook. Nurmagomedov ducked under it nicely.
Escalante throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Escalante misses the shot to the body. #TD2#
Nurmagomedov feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.

Escalante kicks Nurmagomedov off and gets to his feet.
Escalante with a hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Escalante misses the target.
Nurmagomedov misses with a double jab.
Escalante has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Nurmagomedov finds it's way round the side to connect with Escalante's head.
Nurmagomedov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Nurmagomedov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T3#
A slapping leg kick lands for Escalante.
Escalante gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Nurmagomedov.
Escalante looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nurmagomedov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nurmagomedov scores with a shot to the body.
Nurmagomedov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nurmagomedov misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Escalante counters with a nice uppercut.
Escalante throws a hook but Nurmagomedov avoids it easily.
Nurmagomedov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nurmagomedov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A jab from Nurmagomedov finds it's way through Escalante's defenses.
Escalante throws a body punch but Nurmagomedov moves out of range.
Escalante throws out a loose jab but Nurmagomedov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Escalante misses with a leg kick.
Nurmagomedov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nurmagomedov jabs at Escalante's body.#T4#
Nurmagomedov lands a jab to Escalante's midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nurmagomedov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Escalante has time to react.
Nurmagomedov digs a good hook to Escalante's body.
Nurmagomedov lands a jab to Escalante's midsection.
Nurmagomedov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Escalante lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nurmagomedov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Escalante throws a quick inside leg kick.
A left lands for Escalante.
Nurmagomedov punishes Escalante's body with a nice straight punch.
Nurmagomedov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Escalante.
You can see that Nurmagomedov has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Nurmagomedov misses the shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nurmagomedov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Escalante swivels and escapes.
Escalante on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nurmagomedov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Escalante.
A nice side step and Nurmagomedov releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Vicente Escalante did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Khabib Nurmagomedov's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R4#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Nurmagomedov is defended easily by Escalante.#TD2#
Nurmagomedov shoots in and bounces Escalante off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Nurmagomedov wants to control from the top but Escalante keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escalante keeping full guard, as Nurmagomedov tries to pass.
Nurmagomedov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Escalante's head.#T1#
Escalante keeping moving, preventing Nurmagomedov from controlling successfully.
Escalante utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Nurmagomedov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Nurmagomedov tries to free his leg and advance position but Escalante is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nurmagomedov misses with an uppercut.
Escalante comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nurmagomedov shoots in but no luck this time.
Good work by Nurmagomedov as he checks the leg kick.
A slow jab from Escalante misses its intended target.
Nurmagomedov swings away with a body shot that misses
and Escalante counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A telegraphed right hand from Nurmagomedov misses the target. #T2#
Escalante misses with an uppercut. Nurmagomedov saw that one coming.
Escalante is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nurmagomedov.
Escalante dodges the punch combination from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov lands a really nice looking cross but Escalante seems unphased.
Good shot there by Nurmagomedov.#TD2#
Nurmagomedov changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Escalante looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Nurmagomedov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Escalante has escaped the position, nice work there.
I wouldn't like to be where Escalante is right now.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T3#
The strikes coming from Nurmagomedov are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Escalante parries the strikes from Nurmagomedov easily there. Nurmagomedov is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Escalante to escape.
Nurmagomedov in side control lands a decent elbow.
Nurmagomedov sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Escalante is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Khabib Nurmagomedov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Check out the look on Nurmagomedov's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Nurmagomedov throws a strike aimed at the side of Escalante's head but Escalante avoids it well.
Nurmagomedov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nurmagomedov cracks Escalante with a big elbow.
Escalante defending against the ground and pound. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Nurmagomedov is putting a hurting on Escalante here, landing some big shots from side control.
Nurmagomedov tries to score with some ground and pound. Escalante controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Escalante trying to control but Nurmagomedov flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Nurmagomedov scores with punches from the back.
Nurmagomedov struggling to land strikes to the head as Escalante covers up.
Nurmagomedov tries to keep control of the position but Escalante is staying busy.
Our spies down at at 3Band MMA inform us that Nurmagomedov has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Well, with Nurmagomedov on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Escalante is tapping out... Can he escape the position?#SUB2#
Nurmagomedov tightening his grip on Escalante, looking for the choke.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Escalante defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Nurmagomedov's arms.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Khabib Nurmagomedov dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Khabib Nurmagomedov's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R5#
Escalante throws a one two combo.
Nurmagomedov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Escalante circles away quickly and effectively.
Escalante on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Escalante pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nurmagomedov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Escalante.
Escalante throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nurmagomedov moves away from the strike by Escalante.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escalante will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Good standup being displayed there by Nurmagomedov as he connects with a hook.
Nurmagomedov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Escalante.
Nurmagomedov misses the body punch
and Escalante makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nurmagomedov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Escalante sprawls well. Escalante wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Nurmagomedov gets slowly back to his feet.#T1#
Nurmagomedov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Escalante misses with a left hand
and Nurmagomedov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Escalante connects with a high kick.
Escalante misses with a right hand
and Escalante takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nurmagomedov throws a body punch but Escalante moves out of range.
Nurmagomedov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#TD2#
Nurmagomedov closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Escalante is refusing to be controlled, as Nurmagomedov sits in half guard.
Nurmagomedov throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Escalante to regain full guard. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#ES#
Escalante has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Nurmagomedov is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Escalante blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Escalante fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Escalante breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nurmagomedov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And Nurmagomedov tries to counter it with a takedown but Escalante pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Escalante connects with a leg kick.
Escalante is looking to score with low kicks.
Nurmagomedov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Escalante takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Escalante throws a right and a left that Nurmagomedov avoids nicely.
A nice leg kick from Escalante, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nurmagomedov throws a body shot but no joy.
Escalante was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nurmagomedov lands a body shot.
Escalante on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T3#
Nurmagomedov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#TD2#
Nurmagomedov scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

Escalante explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
A big right from Escalante misses.
Nurmagomedov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nurmagomedov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nurmagomedov looks to land a combination but Escalante avoids it well.
Nurmagomedov avoids the head kick by Escalante.
Escalante keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Escalante was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Escalante tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nurmagomedov was well out of range. Poor timing from Escalante.
Escalante slips under a jab.
Escalante lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Escalante throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nurmagomedov. Escalante does a little dance to reset his feet.
A swing and a miss from Escalante.#T4#
Escalante connects with a body shot.
Nurmagomedov fails with a takedown attempt.
Nurmagomedov slips under a jab from Escalante.
Nurmagomedov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Escalante tries to score with a low kick but Nurmagomedov moves his leg out of the way.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nurmagomedov! But no joy.
Nurmagomedov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Escalante drops his hands momentarily and Nurmagomedov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Escalante throws out a loose jab but Nurmagomedov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Escalante stuffs the takedown.
Vicente Escalante has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khabib Nurmagomedov.
Escalante thows a leg kick but Nurmagomedov checks it #TD2#
so Nurmagomedov counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nurmagomedov wants to control from the top but Escalante keeps moving.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vicente Escalante showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Escalante 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 49:47
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 49:47
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vicente Escalante!
Vicente Escalante retains his middleweight title!
Vicente Escalante really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Brooklyn Apothecary logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: WCF 86: Khabib vs Bender
Date: Aug 21, 2021

#R1#
Mein Armbach throws a body punch but Nurmagomedov moves out of range.
Nurmagomedov scores with a jab to the body.
Nurmagomedov swings for the body but Mein Armbach moves out of range.
Mein Armbach changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nurmagomedov misses with a hook. Mein Armbach ducked under it nicely.
Nurmagomedov scores with a body shot.
Nurmagomedov scores with a body shot.
Nice shot lands for Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mein Armbach was well out of range. Poor timing from Nurmagomedov.#TD#
Nurmagomedov drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nurmagomedov advances nicely into full mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nurmagomedov content just to control the position here. #T1#
Nurmagomedov's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Mein Armbach gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Mein Armbach actively working from the bottom here.
Mein Armbach moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Mein Armbach looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Nurmagomedov has picked Mein Armbach up and slammed him! Mein Armbach can't keep hold of the triangle and Nurmagomedov manages to pass to side control!
Mein Armbach tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T2#
Mein Armbach looks to move to half guard but instead Nurmagomedov has passed into mount! Damn!
Nurmagomedov controlling from mount.
Mein Armbach is looking to improve his position but Nurmagomedov isn't that keen on the idea.
Nurmagomedov controlling the position easily from mount. #T3#
Mein Armbach keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Nurmagomedov controlling the position easily from mount.
We've been hearing good reports from Nurmagomedov's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Mein Armbach is in all sorts of trouble here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Nurmagomedov looking to control and managing it successfully.
Mein Armbach is trying to escape the mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nurmagomedov looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Khabib Nurmagomedov dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Nurmagomedov stuns Mein Armbach with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nurmagomedov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL#
Nurmagomedov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Nurmagomedov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Nurmagomedov tries to work over Mein Armbach's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nurmagomedov lands a body shot.
Nurmagomedov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mein Armbach has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Nurmagomedov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Nurmagomedov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mein Armbach can do to turn this around?
Mein Armbach misses with a knee strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Nurmagomedov manages to break the clinch.
We've been informed that Mein Armbach has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Nurmagomedov lands a body shot.
Nice jab there from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov shoots for a takedown but Mein Armbach saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#T1#
Nurmagomedov misses with a hook. Mein Armbach ducked under it nicely.
Mein Armbach is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Mein Armbach scores with a jab.
Mein Armbach lands a lovely overhand right.
Nurmagomedov swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Mein Armbach to counter with a crisp jab. #TD2#
Mein Armbach shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Nurmagomedov manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Nurmagomedov wants to sweep but no luck.
Khabib Nurmagomedov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nurmagomedov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mein Armbach trying to control the position from guard on top but Nurmagomedov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nurmagomedov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mein Armbach won't allow Nurmagomedov to sweep him here. #T2#
Mein Armbach postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Nurmagomedov keeping full guard, as Mein Armbach tries to pass.
Mein Armbach looking to sit in guard and control but Nurmagomedov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nurmagomedov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Nurmagomedov stopping the sweep attempt from Mein Armbach.#T3##SU#
Nurmagomedov stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Mein Armbach uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mein Armbach throws out a counter right but Nurmagomedov avoids it with no problem.
Nurmagomedov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mein Armbach tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Nurmagomedov moves out of range of the strikes.
Nurmagomedov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mein Armbach defends it nicely.
Mein Armbach is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Nurmagomedov with a body shot.
The crowd cheers as Nurmagomedov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mein Armbach doesn't seem phased though.#T4#
Mein Armbach misses with an uppercut
enabling Nurmagomedov to counter with a crisp jab.
Mein Armbach lands a jab to the nose.
Mein Armbach takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Mein Armbach avoids the body shot from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov moves into range and connects with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nurmagomedov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mein Armbach stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mein Armbach lands with a cross.
Mein Armbach avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mein Armbach swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nurmagomedov tries to bum rush Mein Armbach with a series of wild strikes but Mein Armbach uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The crowd cheers as Mein Armbach lands an impressive looking overhand right. Nurmagomedov doesn't seem phased though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Khabib Nurmagomedov dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3##TD#
Nurmagomedov drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Nurmagomedov tries to free his leg and advance position but Mein Armbach is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Mein Armbach throws his legs up looking for a submission but Nurmagomedov uses it to pass to side control.
Nurmagomedov trying to control the position but Mein Armbach is working away.
Nurmagomedov working away.
Mein Armbach is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagomedov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mein Armbach keeps working.
Mein Armbach struggling a bit here.#T1#
Mein Armbach tries to bench press Nurmagomedov off him but Nurmagomedov keeps the position.
Mein Armbach tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Nurmagomedov presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Mein Armbach really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Mein Armbach keeps trying to improve his position.#T2#
Mein Armbach tries to hold on but Nurmagomedov pushes him away.
Nurmagomedov controlling his opponent.
Mein Armbach tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mein Armbach is still trying to improve position.
Nurmagomedov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Mein Armbach tries to hold on but Nurmagomedov pushes him away. #T3#
Mein Armbach is looking to get to half guard.
Mein Armbach regains half guard.
Nurmagomedov trying to control the pace.
Mein Armbach wants to improve his position but Nurmagomedov is controlling well. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mein Armbach is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Nurmagomedov jumps into side control!
Mein Armbach looks to move to half guard but instead Nurmagomedov has passed into mount! Damn!
Mein Armbach sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Nurmagomedov slows the pace down in half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mein Armbach manages to get to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Khabib Nurmagomedov clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R4#
Mein Armbach throws a jab but it's blocked by Nurmagomedov.
Mein Armbach ducks under a wild hook from Nurmagomedov.
Mein Armbach with the counter takedown but Nurmagomedov avoids it easily.#CL#
Nurmagomedov clinches.
Nurmagomedov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mein Armbach is trying to pull guard but Nurmagomedov has him pressed against the cage.
Nurmagomedov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mein Armbach fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A right hand to the body from Mein Armbach.
Nurmagomedov tries to work over Mein Armbach's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nurmagomedov tries to work over Mein Armbach's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nurmagomedov blocks a body shot from Mein Armbach.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Nurmagomedov as Mein Armbach tries to tie him up.
Mein Armbach has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Nurmagomedov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Khabib Nurmagomedov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bender Mein Armbach.
Nurmagomedov tries to work over Mein Armbach's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mein Armbach jumps guard but Nurmagomedov stands there with Mein Armbach around his waist. Mein Armbach gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #T1#
Mein Armbach throws an elbow that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nurmagomedov.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mein Armbach.
Nurmagomedov tries a body shot but Mein Armbach blocks it.
Nurmagomedov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nurmagomedov misses with a body punch.
Nurmagomedov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mein Armbach misses with a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Nurmagomedov scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC#
Nurmagomedov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Nurmagomedov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Nurmagomedov blocks an uppercut.
Mein Armbach slows down the pace here.
The referee calls for Mein Armbach to work.
Mein Armbach continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.#T2#
Nurmagomedov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mein Armbach goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nurmagomedov slows down the pace here.
Mein Armbach misses with a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mein Armbach backwards.
Mein Armbach blocking some punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mein Armbach trying to control the position but instead, Nurmagomedov has worked for underhooks and has pushed Mein Armbach into the cage.
Mein Armbach prevents a body shot from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov blocks an uppercut.
Nurmagomedov swings wildly with an uppercut but Mein Armbach uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Nurmagomedov breaks from the clinch. #T3#
Nurmagomedov tries to bum rush Mein Armbach with a series of wild strikes but Mein Armbach uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Good shot there by Nurmagomedov.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is winning the standup battle so far.
Nurmagomedov looks to score with a jab to the body but Mein Armbach is just out of range.
Nurmagomedov lands a nice looking body shot.
Mein Armbach 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 misses with a looping left.
Nurmagomedov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nurmagomedov misses with a takedown attempt
letting Mein Armbach counter with a right hand.
Nurmagomedov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A punch combination from Mein Armbach misses.
A quick step to the side and Nurmagomedov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nurmagomedov is looking to wear down Mein Armbach with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Mein Armbach keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nurmagomedov pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T4#
Nurmagomedov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mein Armbach sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice shot by Nurmagomedov.
Mein Armbach avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #TD#
Nurmagomedov throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Mein Armbach tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Nurmagomedov is in Mein Armbach's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mein Armbach wants to sweep here but Nurmagomedov controlling him for the moment.
Mein Armbach wants to improve his position but instead Nurmagomedov has moved into half guard.
Mein Armbach wants to get back to full guard.
Mein Armbach gets full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Khabib Nurmagomedov had his way with Bender Mein Armbach in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R5#
Nurmagomedov goes for a double leg but Mein Armbach avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mein Armbach continues to drive forward.
Nice body punch from Mein Armbach.
Mein Armbach throws an elbow but it misses. #TD2#
Mein Armbach ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Mein Armbach no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Nurmagomedov is stalling in the full guard.
Mein Armbach is looking to sweep but instead, Nurmagomedov has passed into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mein Armbach wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
Nurmagomedov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mein Armbach knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Mein Armbach wants to get back to full guard.
Nurmagomedov slows the pace down in half guard.
Mein Armbach wants to control the action here but instead Nurmagomedov manages to pass to full mount! #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Nurmagomedov avoids the attempt from Mein Armbach to control.
Nurmagomedov controlling his opponent.
Nurmagomedov prevents Mein Armbach from getting the reversal.
Mein Armbach tries to hold on but Nurmagomedov postures up.
Mein Armbach is working to get back to half guard. #T3#
Mein Armbach slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Mein Armbach looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mein Armbach gets back to full guard.
Nurmagomedov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mein Armbach 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.
Mein Armbach working a defensive guard here.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mein Armbach looking for a sweep. Not yet Mein Armbach, not yet. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Bender Mein Armbach has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nurmagomedov misses with a jab, cross combination.
A little jabbing left from Mein Armbach on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nurmagomedov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mein Armbach is fending him off so far but Nurmagomedov persists. Nope, Mein Armbach circles away and we're back to standing.
Nurmagomedov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mein Armbach's head.#TD#
Nurmagomedov gets the takedown into side control.
Mein Armbach tries to bench press Nurmagomedov off him but Nurmagomedov keeps the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nurmagomedov gets to mount! Mein Armbach was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Mein Armbach tries to reverse the position but Nurmagomedov maintains control.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 50:45
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 50:45
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Khabib Nurmagomedov!
Khabib Nurmagomedov retains his welterweight title!
Khabib Nurmagomedov tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: WCF 81: Feet vs Khabib
Date: Jul 17, 2021

#R1#
Nurmagomedov throws a predictable looking body shot #KD#
and Feet counters with a crisp one two that drops Nurmagomedov! Feet thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Nurmagomedov to his feet! Nurmagomedov is in big trouble!#ROC#Nurmagomedov is rocked!#TD2#
Nurmagomedov changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Feet looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Feet bucks up and tries to throw Nurmagomedov off but instead Nurmagomedov has got his back!
Feet rolls, trying to escape but Nurmagomedov keeps control of the position.
Nurmagomedov has Feet flattened out and is raining down punches.
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 is trying to control but Feet is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Feet sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Feet tries to get to full guard but Nurmagomedov has control of the leg.
Nurmagomedov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Feet keeps working.
Feet is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Hare of the Dog Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Nurmagomedov working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #T1#
Nurmagomedov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Nurmagomedov working over Feet with some ground and pound. Feet looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Nurmagomedov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Feet defending well though.
Feet moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Feet wants to get back to his feet but Nurmagomedov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Nurmagomedov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Nurmagomedov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Nurmagomedov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nurmagomedov distracts Feet with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB#
Nurmagomedov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Feet has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nurmagomedov has managed to get both his arms back between Feet's legs - danger averted.
Nurmagomedov postures up in Feet's guard and throws a big left but Feet blocks it. #T2#
Feet looking for a sweep. Not yet Feet, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nurmagomedov with a nice head shot there.#SUB#
Feet throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Nurmagomedov with a nice head shot there.
Feet lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Nurmagomedov keeping moving, preventing Feet from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Feet drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Nurmagomedov manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Feet has Nurmagomedov in his guard.#REVB#
Nurmagomedov passes Feet's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T3#
Nurmagomedov is looking to take a break and control but Feet is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nurmagomedov sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Nurmagomedov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Feet makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Feet.
Nurmagomedov postures up and lands a big shot to Feet's brow.
Feet is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Nurmagomedov landing some decent shots from guard.
Nurmagomedov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Feet looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Feet is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Nurmagomedov won't allow Feet to sweep him here.
Nurmagomedov scoring with some ground and pound.
Feet looking to control.
Nurmagomedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Feet is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Feet looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Nurmagomedov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Khabib Nurmagomedov dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Nurmagomedov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Feet looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Feet throws a lazy uppercut
and Nurmagomedov counters with a nice body shot.
Nurmagomedov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Feet counters with a leg kick.
Nurmagomedov throws an overhand right that lands on Feet's shoulder, as Feet tries to avoid the shot.
Nurmagomedov swings away with a body shot that misses
and Feet counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nurmagomedov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Feet uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nurmagomedov.
Khabib Nurmagomedov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Nurmagomedov shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Feet's guard.
Feet 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 has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#REVR#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Feet avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nurmagomedov.
Feet tries to roll over but Nurmagomedov keeps him under control.#T1#
Feet is trying to stand up here but Nurmagomedov is controlling him well.
Feet tries to roll over but Nurmagomedov keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nurmagomedov lands strikes from half guard.
Feet trying to control but Nurmagomedov postures up.
Nurmagomedov trying to control the action but Feet is working from the bottom.
Nurmagomedov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Feet is looking to improve his position.
Nurmagomedov winds up and cracks Feet with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Feet flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Feet is refusing to be controlled, as Nurmagomedov sits in half guard.
Feet wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Nurmagomedov is looking for a kimura but Feet is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Nurmagomedov to get the leverage. #SUB#
Feet looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nurmagomedov lands with a punch from half guard. #T3#
Nurmagomedov trying to control from half guard but Feet is working away.
Feet has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nurmagomedov is working away from the top position though.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nurmagomedov misses the shot to the body.
Feet with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Nurmagomedov to score with a decent uppercut.
Nurmagomedov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nurmagomedov misses with an uppercut.
Nurmagomedov swings for the body but Feet moves out of range.
A shot to the liver by Nurmagomedov. Beautiful body shot.
Nurmagomedov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nurmagomedov lands with a good body shot.
Nurmagomedov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T4##TD2#
Nurmagomedov shoots in and bounces Feet off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Feet lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Feet stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nurmagomedov swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Feet is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Nurmagomedov is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Nurmagomedov has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB##SUB#
Feet isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Nurmagomedov stacks Feet on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Nurmagomedov!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Khabib Nurmagomedov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
The fight stays on the outside here - Feet looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Feet jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Feet finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Nurmagomedov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Feet counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nurmagomedov swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Feet counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Khabib Nurmagomedov has been cut.
Nurmagomedov just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Feet wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nurmagomedov stalks Feet and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Feet's face. Feet staggers backwards, shaken.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagomedov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Feet misses with a looping left.#TD2#
Nurmagomedov shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Feet napping and manages to drive through into side control!
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!
Feet is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Nurmagomedov wants to control but Feet is keeping him busy.
Nurmagomedov scoring with punches from side control.
Feet gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Feet manages to get to full guard. #SUB#
Feet working for submissions but it's allowed Nurmagomedov to get to half guard.
Feet is looking to improve his position.
Nurmagomedov is thwarting Feet's attempts to control the position.#T2#
Nurmagomedov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Nurmagomedov working over Feet with some ground and pound. Feet looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Feet is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nurmagomedov trying to control from half guard but Feet is working away.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Feet on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Feet has hold of Nurmagomedov's hands but Nurmagomedov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T3#
Still in half guard, Nurmagomedov seems content to control.
Nurmagomedov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Feet tries to roll over but Nurmagomedov keeps him under control.
Nurmagomedov is keen to just control but Feet is a slippery customer.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Feet works his way to full guard. Good work.
Nurmagomedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Feet is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Feet is on top in guard. #REVR#
Feet wants to control from the top but Nurmagomedov keeps moving.
Feet tries to free his leg and advance position but Nurmagomedov is retaining full guard. #T4#
Nurmagomedov looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Feet looking to pass the guard.
Nurmagomedov has control of Feet's left arm, preventing Feet from doing any damage.
Feet loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Feet trying to control the position from guard on top but Nurmagomedov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Sloppy strikes from Nurmagomedov. Those never looked like landing.
Nurmagomedov thows a left - swing and a miss!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Khabib Nurmagomedov just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Khabib Nurmagomedov's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R4#
Nurmagomedov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Feet looks to land a right hand but Nurmagomedov moved out of range.
Nurmagomedov throws a big shot that misses.
Nurmagomedov misses with a looping left.
Nurmagomedov is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Feet rather than just go for the knockout.
Some wild striking there from Nurmagomedov.
An attempted straight right counter from Feet misses the target.
Nurmagomedov misses with a straight left.
Nurmagomedov stuns Feet with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Feet takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nurmagomedov misses with a double jab
and Feet counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T1#
A jab from Feet finds it's way through Nurmagomedov's defenses. #CL#
Feet closes the distance and clinches.
Feet lands a left hand.
Feet misses with a punch to the body.
Feet lands a nice shot to the body.
Nurmagomedov is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Feet lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Feet misses with a body punch.
Nurmagomedov blocking some punches.
Feet doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nurmagomedov blocks an uppercut.
Feet swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Feet.
Feet throws a punch but it's blocked by Nurmagomedov. #T2#
Nurmagomedov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Feet struggles to land a body shot inside as Nurmagomedov controls his hands.
Feet doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Feet lands a shoulder strike.
Feet swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Feet is pressed up against the cage. Nurmagomedov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Feet down to the mat. Feet avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Nurmagomedov throws a right hand that misses
and Feet counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nurmagomedov misses with a body shot.
Nurmagomedov jabs at Feet's body.
Nurmagomedov throws a body punch but Feet moves out of range.
Nurmagomedov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Feet moves away.
Feet moves away from the strike by Nurmagomedov. #T3#
Feet uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nurmagomedov.
Feet walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Nurmagomedov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Nurmagomedov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Feet manages to avoid it.
Feet stuffs the takedown attempt from Nurmagomedov. Nurmagomedov gets slowly back to his feet.
Feet closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Feet avoids a punch combination nicely.
Feet throwing a counter right hand but Nurmagomedov manages to avoid it.
Nurmagomedov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Feet stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T4#
Nurmagomedov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Seemah Feet has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khabib Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Feet looks to throw the jab but Nurmagomedov is out of range.
Nurmagomedov takes a swing at Feet's ribcage but misses.
Feet was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Nurmagomedov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nurmagomedov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Feet.
Nurmagomedov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nurmagomedov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Feet was well out of range. Poor timing from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Khabib Nurmagomedov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Khabib Nurmagomedov's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R5#
Nurmagomedov misses with a body shot
and Feet counters with a head kick.
Feet takes a swing at Nurmagomedov's ribcage but misses.
Feet slaps away a takedown attempt from Nurmagomedov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nurmagomedov looks to throw the jab but Feet is out of range.
The fighters circling - Nurmagomedov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nurmagomedov checks the leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagomedov misses with a body punch
and Feet counters with a nice low kick that buckles Nurmagomedov's knee momentarily.
Nurmagomedov throws a body shot but no joy.
Feet throws a quick counter kick to the body but Nurmagomedov avoids it.
Nurmagomedov misses with a lunging right hand
and Feet counters with a left to the body.
Feet just misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Feet jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Feet connects with an inside leg kick.
Nurmagomedov just misses with a punch to the body.
Nurmagomedov just misses with a punch to the body.
Feet appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Feet on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nurmagomedov looks to throw the jab but Feet is out of range.
Seemah Feet is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Some wild striking there from Nurmagomedov.
Feet swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nurmagomedov connects with a single shot there.
Seemah Feet has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Nurmagomedov misses with a hook.
Feet takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Feet takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#CL#
Feet instigates a clinch.
A short body shot lands from Feet as the two fighters clinch.
Nurmagomedov is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Feet throws a punch but it's blocked by Nurmagomedov.
Feet misses with a punch to the body.
Feet doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Feet tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Feet gets through Nurmagomedov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Feet.
Feet lands a hook that snaps the head of Nurmagomedov backwards.
A bit of stalling here from Feet. #T3#
Nurmagomedov works on Feet's body with a couple of short punches.
Feet throws a punch but it's blocked by Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov misses with a body punch.
Feet lands with a short shot to the head.
Feet struggles to land a body shot inside as Nurmagomedov controls his hands.
Feet presses Nurmagomedov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Feet misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nurmagomedov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Seemah Feet has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short body shot lands from Feet as the two fighters clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Feet.
Feet misses with the head strike.
Feet swings wildly with an uppercut but Nurmagomedov uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4##BC#
Feet breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nurmagomedov misses with a body shot. #CL#
Feet forces Nurmagomedov back against the cage and clinches.
Feet misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Feet.
Feet pushes Nurmagomedov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Feet softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Feet swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Feet scores with a nice hook to the head.
Feet scores with a hook to the body.
Nurmagomedov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 46:49
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 46:49
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 47:49

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

Event: WCF WNF 59: Camara vs Denovan
Date: Jun 23, 2021

#R1#
Nurmagomedov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A quick step to the side and Nurmagomedov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A telegraphed right hand from Nurmagomedov misses the target.
A swing and a miss from Archer.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Archer enables Nurmagomedov to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Archer manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Nurmagomedov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nurmagomedov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Nurmagomedov is in close to Archer's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Nurmagomedov looking to sit in guard and control but Archer gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Nurmagomedov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Archer is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Archer wants to get up but he can't break Nurmagomedov's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T1#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nurmagomedov is on top in guard. #REVR#
Nurmagomedov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Nurmagomedov postures up in Archer's guard and throws a big left but Archer blocks it.
Nurmagomedov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nurmagomedov scoring with some ground and pound.
Nurmagomedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Archer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nurmagomedov is looking to work some ground and pound but Archer has wrist control.#T2#
Nurmagomedov looking to sit in guard and control but Archer gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Archer tries to stand but Nurmagomedov is controlling from the bottom.
Nurmagomedov has his hands on Archer's head, controlling the position.
Archer won't allow Nurmagomedov to sweep him here. #T3#
Nurmagomedov wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Nurmagomedov looking for a sweep. Not yet Nurmagomedov, not yet.
Nurmagomedov has a closed guard, preventing Archer from standing up. #SU2#
Archer stands up from Nurmagomedov's guard - Archer perhaps looking for a knockout.
Archer moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Archer throws a right hand that Nurmagomedov ducks under and follows up with a left that Nurmagomedov also avoids with ease.
Nurmagomedov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Archer darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nurmagomedov misses with a body shot.
Archer needs to keep his hands up - Nurmagomedov had a free shot at his head there.
Archer thuds his right hand into Nurmagomedov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Archer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nurmagomedov moves away.
Nurmagomedov misses with a wild body shot.
Archer looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A jab from Archer misses.
Archer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov with a jab.
Nurmagomedov scores with a body shot.
Archer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Archer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nurmagomedov manages to avoid it.
Nurmagomedov appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Nurmagomedov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Archer misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Nurmagomedov counters with a nice uppercut.
Nurmagomedov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Archer avoids the body shot from Nurmagomedov.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Khabib Nurmagomedov dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Nurmagomedov throws a body punch but Archer moves out of range.
Archer misses with a body shot.
Nurmagomedov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nurmagomedov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Archer is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Nurmagomedov rather than just go for the knockout.
Nurmagomedov lands a really nice looking cross but Archer seems unphased.
Archer gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Archer dodges the punch combination from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Archer can do to turn this around?
Archer connects with a body shot that sends Nurmagomedov's belly button to the back.
Archer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Archer! But no joy.
Archer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagomedov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Archer.
Archer misses with a shot to the body
and Nurmagomedov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Archer thinking.
Nurmagomedov throws a series of punches but Archer moves out of range.
Archer takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nurmagomedov slips a jab from Archer.
Nurmagomedov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T1#
Archer moves out of range as Nurmagomedov strikes.
Archer throws a big shot that misses.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is winning the standup battle so far.
Archer throws a hook but Nurmagomedov blocks it.
Archer throws out a loose jab but Nurmagomedov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Archer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nurmagomedov manages to avoid it.
Archer throws a leg kick
and Nurmagomedov counters with a straight right hand.
Nurmagomedov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nurmagomedov connects with a crisp jab. #TD#
Nurmagomedov looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Archer!
Nurmagomedov throws a strike aimed at the side of Archer's head but Archer avoids it well.
Archer takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Archer is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Nurmagomedov working the ground and pound.
Archer wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Nurmagomedov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Archer keeps working.
Nurmagomedov working the ground and pound.
Nurmagomedov wants to control but Archer is keeping him busy.
Khabib Nurmagomedov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nurmagomedov looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Archer is avoiding damage well. #T3#
Nurmagomedov working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards. #ROC#Archer is rocked!
Archer seems a little lost for a moment, as Nurmagomedov dominates the positioning.
Archer is still in real trouble! Can Nurmagomedov finish him?
Archer is not content to let Nurmagomedov control the position.
Archer seems to have recovered his senses.
Archer tries to escape but Nurmagomedov is in control.
Nurmagomedov lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Archer is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Nurmagomedov asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Nurmagomedov with the ground and pound but Archer regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
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.#T4#
Nurmagomedov throwing shots but Archer is blocking nicely.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Nurmagomedov lands a nice short elbow.
Nurmagomedov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nurmagomedov winds up and cracks Archer with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Nurmagomedov working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Nurmagomedov is looking to take a break and control but Archer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ground and pound from Nurmagomedov.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Khabib Nurmagomedov dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Archer ducks under a wild hook from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Archer but Archer pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Archer throws a low kick but it's checked well by Nurmagomedov.
Archer lands a jab to the nose.#CUT2#It looks like Khabib Nurmagomedov has been cut.
Nurmagomedov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Archer's waist but Archer gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nurmagomedov off to one side.
Archer connects with the punch.
Archer missing with a left hand there. Nurmagomedov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Archer lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Archer defending well as Nurmagomedov loads up on a big left hand.
Khabib Nurmagomedov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nurmagomedov looks to land a left hand but Archer moved out of range nicely.
Nurmagomedov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Khabib Nurmagomedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Danga de danga de dang - Nurmagomedov scores with a four punch combination!
Archer on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Archer throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Archer's jab looks to have found its range, popping Nurmagomedov under the eye.
Nurmagomedov misses with a looping left.
Nurmagomedov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nurmagomedov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Archer.
Archer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
As Archer looks to move away, Nurmagomedov throws a big counter combo but Archer just gets out of the way.
Archer lands a lovely overhand right.
Archer lands a really nice looking cross but Nurmagomedov seems unphased.
Nurmagomedov misses with a left hand
and Archer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nurmagomedov lands a right hook to the body.
Nurmagomedov takes a swing at Archer's ribcage but misses.
Archer takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Archer walks into a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nurmagomedov throws a right and a left that Archer avoids nicely.
Nurmagomedov throws a right hand that misses #KD2#
and Archer counters with a leg kick then a big left hand that sends Nurmagomedov down! Archer is looking to finish but Nurmagomedov is intelligently defending himself. #ROC2#Nurmagomedov is rocked!
Archer must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Archer is looking to stand up but Nurmagomedov won't let him.
Jonathan Archer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Oh Nurmagomedov is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#T2#
Archer stopping the sweep attempt from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov has a closed guard, preventing Archer from standing up.
Nurmagomedov seems to have got his legs back now.
Nurmagomedov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Archer tries to stand but Nurmagomedov is controlling from the bottom.
Nurmagomedov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Archer is one step ahead there.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#T3#
Archer is looking to work some ground and pound but Nurmagomedov has wrist control.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nurmagomedov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Archer connects with a single shot there.
Nurmagomedov shoots in but Archer avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nurmagomedov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Archer was well out of range. Poor timing from Nurmagomedov.
Archer misses with a hook.
Nurmagomedov throws an overhand right that lands on Archer's shoulder, as Archer tries to avoid the shot.
Archer moves out of range as Nurmagomedov strikes.#T4#
Archer throws a right and a left that Nurmagomedov avoids nicely.
Nurmagomedov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nurmagomedov moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Nurmagomedov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Archer turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#TD#
Nurmagomedov throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Archer tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Nurmagomedov is in Archer's guard.

Archer has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Nurmagomedov is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Archer swings wildly with an uppercut but Nurmagomedov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Archer misses with the head strike.
Nurmagomedov wants to stall.
Archer misses with some punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jonathan Archer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Khabib Nurmagomedov!
A victorious Khabib Nurmagomedov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: WCF WNF55:Camorra v Anderson 3
Date: May 26, 2021

#R1#
Spite walks into a left hand. #CL#
Spite gets tackled into the cage by Nurmagomedov. Nurmagomedov maintains the clinch.
Nurmagomedov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nurmagomedov has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Nurmagomedov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Spite tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nurmagomedov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Spites head.
Nurmagomedov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nurmagomedov leaning against his opponent.
Spite tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Nurmagomedov just stands there and leans against the cage.
Nurmagomedov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Spite or not.
Nurmagomedov misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Come on Nurmagomedov - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Nurmagomedov tries a body shot but Spite blocks it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nurmagomedov.
Nice body punch from Nurmagomedov. #T1#
A right handed body shot lands from Nurmagomedov.
Spite tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A right handed body shot lands from Nurmagomedov.
Spite tries to stall but Nurmagomedov uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Nurmagomedov digs a right hand into Spite's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Spite's gas tank.
Spite misses with a punch to the body.
Spite being controlled against the cage.
Spite struggles to land a body shot inside as Nurmagomedov controls his hands.
Spite blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Nurmagomedov fails to land.
Nurmagomedov lands a nice uppercut.
Nurmagomedov is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Nurmagomedov goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T2#
Nurmagomedov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Spites head.
Spite blocking some punches.
Nurmagomedov has Spite pushed against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Nurmagomedov fails to land.
Nurmagomedov tries to work over Spite's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nurmagomedov throws a punch but it's blocked by Spite.
Nurmagomedov stalling against the cage.
Nurmagomedov throws a head punch that misses.
Spite blocking some punches.
Spite blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nurmagomedov is stalling here.
The referee calls for Nurmagomedov to work. #T3#
Spite tries to pull guard but Nurmagomedov forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Khabib Nurmagomedov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nicky Spite.
Nurmagomedov tries to work over Spite's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Spite is trying to stall.
Nurmagomedov misses with a punch to the body. #TD2#
Spite jumps into guard, dragging Nurmagomedov to the mat. #SUB2#
Spite throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Nurmagomedov escapes and throws Spite's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Nurmagomedov taking a breather here.
Spite tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T4#
Spite is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Nurmagomedov off and has taken his back!#SUB2#
Spite is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Nurmagomedov defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Nurmagomedov trying to control but not successfully. #SUB2#
Spite has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nurmagomedov tries to break free.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Khabib Nurmagomedov dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Nurmagomedov leaves Spite with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nurmagomedov digs a good hook to Spite's body. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Nurmagomedov enables Spite to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Nurmagomedov manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Spite stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nurmagomedov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nurmagomedov seems keen to control Spite's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spite trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Nurmagomedov manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR##SUB2#
Spite has an active guard here but Nurmagomedov has managed to pass into half guard. #T1#
Nurmagomedov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Nurmagomedov passes to full mount!
Spite is looking to improve his position but Nurmagomedov isn't that keen on the idea.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Spite is still trying to improve position.
Nurmagomedov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Spite is looking to improve his position but Nurmagomedov isn't that keen on the idea.
Spite wants to hold on but Nurmagomedov pushes him away.
Nicky Spite has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nurmagomedov controlling from the full mount.
Spite felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Nurmagomedov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Spite can do to turn this around?#T3#
Nurmagomedov prevents Spite from getting the reversal.
Nurmagomedov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Spite working to try and regain half guard.
Spite bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Nurmagomedov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Spite is looking to improve his position. #T4#
Nurmagomedov passes into side control, despite Spite's attempt to control the position.
Spite is trying to improve his position.
Nurmagomedov is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Spite tries to buck Nurmagomedov off but Nurmagomedov is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nurmagomedov staying calm.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Khabib Nurmagomedov dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Spite. #KD#
Nurmagomedov drops Spite with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Spite looks back up at him and smiles so Nurmagomedov waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC#Spite is rocked!
Nurmagomedov measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Spite! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Khabib Nurmagomedov!
After winning the bout, Khabib Nurmagomedov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: WCF 70: Garcia vs Nail
Date: May 01, 2021

#R1#
Nurmagomedov shoots in for a takedown but Feet shows good takedown defense.
Feet appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Feet slips a jab and a cross from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Feet momentarily. #TD#
Feet gets caught flat footed, as Nurmagomedov shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Feet is looking to stand up but Nurmagomedov isn't so interested in that idea.
Feet controls Nurmagomedov momentarily but Nurmagomedov frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nurmagomedov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Feet looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Feet tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Feet is trying to keep Nurmagomedov in close.
Feet tries to strike from the bottom.
Feet manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nurmagomedov manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Feet trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Feet accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
I've been told that Feet has been drilling his wrestling of late, which has already helped him take this fight to the mat. Let's see how much of an impact it has on the outcome of the ground game.
Nurmagomedov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Nurmagomedov holds on and takes a little breather.
Feet works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Feet is looking to stall here but Nurmagomedov recovers full guard.
Feet wants to get up but he can't break Nurmagomedov's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Feet trying to control but Nurmagomedov is working from the bottom. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Feet looking to sit in guard and control but Nurmagomedov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Nurmagomedov working some strikes from top position.
Feet tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Feet is trying to control the position but Nurmagomedov postures up. #SUB2#
Nurmagomedov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Feet has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nurmagomedov has managed to get both his arms back between Feet's legs - danger averted.
Feet is trying to keep Nurmagomedov in close.
Nurmagomedov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Nurmagomedov lands a couple of digs.
Nurmagomedov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Feet is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T3#
Nurmagomedov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Nurmagomedov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Nurmagomedov works over Feet with some ground and pound from guard.
Nurmagomedov is in close to Feet's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Feet keeping moving, preventing Nurmagomedov from controlling successfully.
Nurmagomedov working some strikes from top position.#SUB2#
Nurmagomedov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Feet has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nurmagomedov has managed to get both his arms back between Feet's legs - danger averted.
Nurmagomedov trying to control but Feet is working from the bottom. #T4##SUB2#
Feet is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Nurmagomedov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Feet wants to stand up but Nurmagomedov is controlling him.
Feet bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nurmagomedov's guard. #REVB#
Feet controls from within his opponent's guard.
Feet looking to sit in guard and control but Nurmagomedov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nurmagomedov cracks Feet with a solid left hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Khabib Nurmagomedov dominated that round.
That's time! Nurmagomedov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Feet throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Nurmagomedov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nurmagomedov misses with a hook
and Feet counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#It looks like Khabib Nurmagomedov has been cut.
Nurmagomedov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nurmagomedov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Feet can do to turn this around?
Feet throws a body shot but no joy.
Feet scores with a head kick.
Nurmagomedov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Feet swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nurmagomedov shoots for a double leg takedown but Feet sprawls well. He's pushed Nurmagomedov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Feet looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nurmagomedov tries for a takedown but Feet circles away easily
and Feet counters with an outside leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Khabib Nurmagomedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Feet takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A left lands for Nurmagomedov.
Khabib Nurmagomedov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Feet scores with a head kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nurmagomedov doesn't succeed with the takedown#KD2#
and Feet counters with a crisp right hand that drops Nurmagomedov! Feet lets Nurmagomedov back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#Nurmagomedov is rocked!#T1#
Nurmagomedov misses with a wild body shot.
Nurmagomedov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Feet.
Feet is trying to counter with his kicks.
Feet moves away from the strike by Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov throws a body shot but no joy.
Feet is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Feet throws a nice outside leg kick.
Feet looks to score with a jab to the body but Nurmagomedov is just out of range.
Nurmagomedov closes the distance and clinches up with Feet, looking for a takedown. Nurmagomedov pushes Feet against the cage but Feet circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Feet now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Nurmagomedov throws a big shot that misses.
Feet slips under a jab.
Feet fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nurmagomedov manages to avoid it.
Nurmagomedov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T2#
Nurmagomedov misses with a two punch combination.
Nurmagomedov scores with a jab to the body.
Nurmagomedov stuns Feet with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Nurmagomedov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov misses with a body shot.
Feet wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nurmagomedov shoots for a double leg takedown but Feet sprawls well. He's pushed Nurmagomedov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
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 takes a swing at Feet's ribcage but misses.
Nurmagomedov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nurmagomedov shoots in and drives through. Feet sprawls well.
Nurmagomedov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Feet! But no joy.
Feet tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T3#
Nurmagomedov throws a looping overhand right but Feet ducks down to avoid it.
Feet looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Feet tests Nurmagomedov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Nurmagomedov, as that shot connected.
Feet takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nurmagomedov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#TD#
Nurmagomedov shoots in and bounces Feet off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Nurmagomedov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#SUB2#
Feet is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nurmagomedov is aware though and is defending well.
Feet trying to control the position. #T4#
Nurmagomedov working some strikes from top position.
Nurmagomedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Feet is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nurmagomedov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nurmagomedov wants to control from the top but Feet keeps moving.
Feet utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Nurmagomedov stopping the sweep attempt from Feet.
Nurmagomedov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Nurmagomedov postures up and lands a big shot to Feet's brow.
Feet bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nurmagomedov's guard. #REVB##SU2#
Feet stands up and waves to Nurmagomedov to follow him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Seemah Feet will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Khabib Nurmagomedov's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Feet chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The fighters circling - Nurmagomedov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Feet walks into a left hand.
Nurmagomedov stuns Feet with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Nurmagomedov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The fighters circling - Nurmagomedov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A nice side step and Feet releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Feet takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nurmagomedov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Feet.
Feet lands a jab to Nurmagomedov's midsection.#T1#
Feet connects with a body shot that sends Nurmagomedov's belly button to the back.
Nurmagomedov misses with an uppercut. Feet saw that one coming.
Feet throws a low kick but Nurmagomedov avoids it.#TD#
Nurmagomedov feints and as Feet raises his hands in defense, Nurmagomedov changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Feet working a defensive guard here. #SUB2#
Nurmagomedov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Feet not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've been hearing that Nurmagomedov has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Nurmagomedov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T2#
Nurmagomedov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB2#
Feet throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Nurmagomedov looking to pass the guard.
Nurmagomedov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Feet works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Feet controlling the position.
Nurmagomedov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Nurmagomedov with a nice head shot there.#SUB2#
Feet working for a triangle but Nurmagomedov defends it easily.
Nurmagomedov is working Feet over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T3#
Nurmagomedov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Nurmagomedov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Nurmagomedov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Nurmagomedov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Nurmagomedov working some strikes from top position.#SUB2#
Feet has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Nurmagomedov should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Feet has tightened it up now! Nurmagomedov should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Seemah Feet!
Seemah Feet seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: WCF 66: Road vs Khabib
Date: Apr 03, 2021

#R1#
Road takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Road avoids the body shot from Nurmagomedov. #TD2#
Nurmagomedov drives through with a takedown into guard.
Nurmagomedov stopping the sweep attempt from Road.
Nurmagomedov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Nurmagomedov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Road looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Nurmagomedov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagomedov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nurmagomedov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nurmagomedov postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Road wants to sweep here but Nurmagomedov controlling him for the moment.
Nurmagomedov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nurmagomedov trying to control but Road is working from the bottom.
Nurmagomedov throwing strikes but missing.
Nurmagomedov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nurmagomedov lands a nice shot that snaps Road's head back.
Khabib Nurmagomedov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nurmagomedov throws a shot to the body. #T2#
Road connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CUT#It looks like Khabib Nurmagomedov has been cut.
Road displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov works the jab nicely.
No luck for Nurmagomedov with that takedown attempt.
Nurmagomedov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Road at a distance.
A slapping leg kick lands for Road.
Nurmagomedov lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Road digs a good hook to Nurmagomedov's body.
Nurmagomedov digs a good body shot into Road's ribs.
Road fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Nurmagomedov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nurmagomedov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nurmagomedov is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Road rather than just go for the knockout.#T3##TD#
Road closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Nurmagomedov did well to prevent Road getting side control.
Road wants to control but Nurmagomedov is keeping him busy.
Nurmagomedov trying to hold on to Road's head to control him but Road postures up.
Road not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Nurmagomedov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Road is working away from the top position though.
Road trying to control the action but Nurmagomedov is working from the bottom.
Nurmagomedov works his way to full guard. Good work.#T4#
Road is working Nurmagomedov over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Road throws an elbow that misses. Nurmagomedov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Road's guard. Nice move by Nurmagomedov!#REVB#
Nurmagomedov is working Road over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB#
Road has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nurmagomedov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Road utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB#
Nurmagomedov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Road has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nurmagomedov has managed to get both his arms back between Road's legs - danger averted.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Khabib Nurmagomedov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Khabib Nurmagomedov's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Road avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nurmagomedov shoots for a double leg takedown but Road sprawls well. He's pushed Nurmagomedov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nurmagomedov misses with a hook
and Road counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nurmagomedov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nurmagomedov throws a series of strikes that have Road backpedaling.
Nurmagomedov scores with a jab to the body.
Nurmagomedov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Road throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Road throws a hook to the side of Nurmagomedov's head but Nurmagomedov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nurmagomedov throws a poor cross that misses
and Road counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Nurmagomedov thinking.
Nurmagomedov misses with a takedown attempt
and Road counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Raate Road has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khabib Nurmagomedov.
This has been an exciting period of action!
That kick from Road tenderised Nurmagomedov's leg. Nurmagomedov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Road keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
A slow jab from Road misses its intended target.
Road with a jab.
Nurmagomedov throws a shot to the body.
Nurmagomedov throws a right hand that Road ducks under and follows up with a left that Road also avoids with ease.
Road works Nurmagomedov's body with a nice hook.
Nurmagomedov misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Road counters with a series of strikes. Nurmagomedov will be more careful next time no doubt.
Road's corner calls for a 1-2. Road obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CL#
Road moves into range and clinches up with Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov blocking some punches.
Road throws a head punch that misses.
Nurmagomedov blocking some punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Road fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nurmagomedov misses with a body punch. #T2#
Nurmagomedov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Road.
Road has Nurmagomedov pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Nurmagomedov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Nurmagomedov blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Road's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nurmagomedov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nurmagomedov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nurmagomedov misses with a wild body shot.
Road on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nurmagomedov. Road does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3#
Nurmagomedov throws a sloppy body shot
and Road counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Khabib Nurmagomedov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nurmagomedov shoots for a double leg takedown but Road sprawls well. He's pushed Nurmagomedov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Road stuffs the takedown attempt from Nurmagomedov. Nurmagomedov gets slowly back to his feet.
Nurmagomedov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Nurmagomedov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Road uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nurmagomedov.#TD#
Road changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Nurmagomedov looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Nurmagomedov is trying to control Road's posture but Road avoids it.
Road throwing shots but missing, from side control.
We've been hearing that Road has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Road is chipping away with strikes. #T4#
Road wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nurmagomedov keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nurmagomedov regains half guard, as Road was trying to land strikes.
Nurmagomedov gets back to full 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.
Road looking to sit in guard and control but Nurmagomedov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Raate Road dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Khabib Nurmagomedov's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
Nurmagomedov throws a looping overhand right but Road ducks down to avoid it.
Nurmagomedov misses with a left hand
and Road counters with a nice leg kick.
Nurmagomedov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Road.
Nurmagomedov looks to score with a jab to the body but Road is just out of range.
Road swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Road defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Nurmagomedov.
Road looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Road misses with a looping right.
Nurmagomedov thuds his right hand into Road's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nurmagomedov blocks a jab.
Road wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Road throws a looping overhand right but Nurmagomedov ducks down to avoid it.
Road pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Road moves out of range as Nurmagomedov strikes.#T1#
Nurmagomedov misses with a straight right.
Road was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Nurmagomedov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nurmagomedov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Road connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Nurmagomedov scrambles back to his feet.
Nurmagomedov takes a swing at Road's ribcage but misses.
Nurmagomedov shoots in looking for a takedown but Road manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Nurmagomedov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A slow jab from Nurmagomedov misses its intended target.
Nurmagomedov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Road moves away.
Nurmagomedov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nurmagomedov missing with a left hand there. Road was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Road lunges at Nurmagomedov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Nurmagomedov's hand.
Nurmagomedov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Road throws a head kick that misses.
Nurmagomedov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T2#
A jab from Nurmagomedov misses.
Road tries to score with a low kick but Nurmagomedov moves his leg out of the way.
Nurmagomedov moves out of range of the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Road has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Road there as he acknowledges the shot.
Road takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Road uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nurmagomedov.
A little feinted left hand from Road on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nurmagomedov throws a body shot but no joy.
Road throws a leg kick but Nurmagomedov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Nurmagomedov fails with the takedown.
Raate Road has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khabib Nurmagomedov.
Road slaps away a takedown attempt from Nurmagomedov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Road throws the left hand but Nurmagomedov avoids the punch easily.#T3#
No luck for Nurmagomedov with that takedown attempt.
Nurmagomedov shoots in for a takedown but Road shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nurmagomedov loads up on a big right hand but Road slips the punch.
Road swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nurmagomedov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Road counters with a right hand to the body.
Nurmagomedov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#TD#
Road scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Nurmagomedov is refusing to be controlled, as Road sits in half guard.
Road is nestled in close to Nurmagomedov, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T4#
Road not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Nurmagomedov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Road.
Road looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Nurmagomedov with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Raate Road overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Road missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Road trying to control the pace.
Nurmagomedov on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Raate Road clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Khabib Nurmagomedov's cut.
That's time! Road's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4#
Road bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Road with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Nurmagomedov to score with a decent uppercut.
Nurmagomedov misses with a body shot
and Road counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Road misses with an uppercut.
Nurmagomedov lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Nurmagomedov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nurmagomedov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #TD#
Road throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Nurmagomedov was covering up waiting for the punch and Road finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Road loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagomedov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nurmagomedov looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Road in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nurmagomedov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Road postures up in Nurmagomedov's guard and throws a big left but Nurmagomedov blocks it.
Nurmagomedov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nurmagomedov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Road stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Road wants it to stay on the feet.
Road lands a really nice looking cross but Nurmagomedov seems unphased.
Nurmagomedov just misses with a punch to the body.
Nurmagomedov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nurmagomedov misses with a takedown attempt
and Road cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
Nurmagomedov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Road.
Nurmagomedov is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Nurmagomedov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Road.
Nurmagomedov lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Nurmagomedov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nurmagomedov needs to keep his hands up - Road had a free shot at his head there.
Nurmagomedov misses with an uppercut.
Nurmagomedov misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Road feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Nurmagomedovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Nurmagomedov fails with a takedown attempt.
Raate Road has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khabib Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov lands a head shot.#T3#
Nurmagomedov lands a jab to the nose.
Nurmagomedov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Road is fending him off so far but Nurmagomedov persists. Nope, Road circles away and we're back to standing.
A little feinted left hand from Road on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Road throws the left hand but Nurmagomedov avoids the punch easily.
Nurmagomedov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Road throws a head kick that misses.
Nurmagomedov misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Road wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Road swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Road lands a nice leg kick that just misses Nurmagomedov's sensitive parts.
Nurmagomedov swings away with a body shot that misses
and Road counters with a series of strikes. Nurmagomedov will be more careful next time no doubt. #TD2#
Road tries to sprawl but Nurmagomedov drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nurmagomedov is controlling the pace.
Let's hope that Nurmagomedov has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T4#
Road is trying to get back to full guard.
Nurmagomedov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Nurmagomedov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB#
Road looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nurmagomedov is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Raate Road had his way with Khabib Nurmagomedov in that round.
The cut man is working on Khabib Nurmagomedov's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Nurmagomedov connects with a body shot that sends Road's belly button to the back.
Nurmagomedov lands a right hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Road misses the target.
Nurmagomedov walks into a straight right hand from Road.
Road lands a nice shot that snaps Nurmagomedov's head back.
Road takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Road misses with a wild body shot.
Road misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagomedov shoots in but Road avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nurmagomedov looks to land a combination but Road avoids it well.
Nurmagomedov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T1#
Road is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A big left from Road misses.
Nurmagomedov takes a swing at Road's ribcage but misses.
Road looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Nurmagomedov moves away from the strike by Road.
Nurmagomedov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Road looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Road on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Road uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nurmagomedov.
Road takes one on the button.
Road fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Nurmagomedov is out of range.
The fighters circling - Road throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nurmagomedov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nurmagomedov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Road scores with a nice right hand. #T2#
Road attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Nurmagomedov keeps the fight on the outside.
Road shoots for a double leg takedown but Nurmagomedov sprawls well. He's pushed Road's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nurmagomedov! But no joy.
Nurmagomedov misses with an uppercut.
Nurmagomedov misses with a wild body shot.
Road looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nurmagomedov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Road's hands.
Nurmagomedov misses with a looping left.
Nurmagomedov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nurmagomedov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Road manages to avoid it.
Nurmagomedov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nurmagomedov catches Road with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Road bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nurmagomedov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T3#
Road looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nurmagomedov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Road at a distance.
Nurmagomedov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Road was well out of range. Poor timing from Nurmagomedov.
Road dodges the punch combination from Nurmagomedov.
Road goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Nurmagomedov loads up on a big right hand but Road slips the punch.
Khabib Nurmagomedov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nurmagomedov connects with a body shot that sends Road's belly button to the back.
Nurmagomedov misses with a body shot.
Nurmagomedov swings away with a body shot that misses
and Road counters with an outside leg kick.
Road scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut! #T4#
A good leg kick by Road.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Road lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Road uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nurmagomedov.
Road seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Road bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Road went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Road throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nurmagomedov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Road defends it well.
Nurmagomedov jabs Road to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nurmagomedov punishes Road's body with a nice straight punch.
Nurmagomedov misses with a takedown attempt
and Road cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nurmagomedov is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Nurmagomedov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Road lands a really nice looking cross but Nurmagomedov seems unphased.
Nurmagomedov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Road counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nurmagomedov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Raate Road.
Well Road 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 49:46
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 49:46
Judge James Glass scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Raate Road!
Raate Road retains his welterweight title!
Raate Road decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: WCF 60: Khabib vs Bader
Date: Feb 20, 2021

#R1#
Bader connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Nurmagomedov's hands.#CUT2#It looks like Khabib Nurmagomedov has been cut.
Nurmagomedov has been working on his boxing with his coaches at 3Band MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Nurmagomedov moves out of range of the strikes.
Nurmagomedov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nurmagomedov misses with a body shot.
Bader staying out of range there.
Bader catches Nurmagomedov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#TD#
Nurmagomedov scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Nurmagomedov misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Nurmagomedov landing a few strikes.
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!
Bader is pushing Nurmagomedov's head away, looking to escape. Nurmagomedov manages to hold on to the position though.
Nurmagomedov is putting a hurting on Bader here, landing some big shots from side control.
Nurmagomedov lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bader can do anything to dispel that myth.
You can see the frustration on Bader's face as Nurmagomedov controls the position.
Nurmagomedov working the body and head with strikes. #ES2#
Bader explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! #TD#
Nurmagomedov bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Nurmagomedov scoring with punches and elbows. #T1#
Bader wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Bader is working to avoid the ground and pound but Nurmagomedov connects with a decent elbow.
Nurmagomedov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bader keeps working.
Nurmagomedov is putting a hurting on Bader here, landing some big shots from side control. #ROC#Bader is rocked!
Bader is working to avoid the ground and pound but Nurmagomedov connects with a decent elbow.
Bader is still in real trouble! Can Nurmagomedov finish him?
Nurmagomedov scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Bader is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Nurmagomedov can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Khabib Nurmagomedov!
Khabib Nurmagomedov retains his lightweight title!
A very excited looking Khabib Nurmagomedov made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: WCF 56: Khabib vs Turban
Date: Jan 23, 2021

#R1#
Nurmagomedov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Turban counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Turban looks to score with a jab to the body but Nurmagomedov is just out of range.
Nurmagomedov is looking to counter punch.
Nurmagomedov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Turban moves away.
Nurmagomedov thuds his right hand into Turban's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Turban tries to clinch up but Nurmagomedov circles away and keeps his distance.
Nurmagomedov swings and misses with a hook to the body. #TD#
Nurmagomedov shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Turban is trying to stand back up but Nurmagomedov is controlling him
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagomedov working over Turban with some ground and pound. Turban looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Nurmagomedov is keen to just control but Turban is a slippery customer.#T1#
Nurmagomedov drops an elbow to the side of Turban's head.
Nurmagomedov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Turban with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Turban avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nurmagomedov.
Turban trying to control from the bottom.
Nurmagomedov prevents Turban from standing back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Turban taking some punishment here, with Nurmagomedov in his half guard.
Nurmagomedov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Turban 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 throwing shots but Turban is blocking nicely.
Turban blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nurmagomedov. #SUB#
Nurmagomedov seems to be looking for submissions.
Nurmagomedov wants to take a breather but Turban is having none of it. #T2#
Nurmagomedov working the head and body with strikes.
Nurmagomedov lands strikes from half guard.#ROC#Turban is rocked!
Nurmagomedov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Turban keeps working.
Turban is still in real trouble! Can Nurmagomedov finish him?
Nurmagomedov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Turban seems to have recovered his senses.
Nurmagomedov is trying to control. Turban wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Nurmagomedov working Turban over with strikes.
Nurmagomedov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Turban wants to control but Nurmagomedov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Nurmagomedov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Turban tries to kick Nurmagomedov off but Nurmagomedov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T3#
Turban avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov throwing shots but Turban is blocking nicely.
Turban tries to get to full guard but Nurmagomedov has control of the leg.
Nurmagomedov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Turban knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Nurmagomedov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Nurmagomedov working Turban over with strikes.
Nurmagomedov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Turban's head.
Nurmagomedov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Nurmagomedov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Turban tries to get to full guard but Nurmagomedov has control of the leg. #T4#
Turban is staying active underneath Nurmagomedov, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #ES2#
Turban kicks off Nurmagomedov and gets to his feet.
Turban ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nurmagomedov moves away.
Nurmagomedov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Good exchange - Nurmagomedov coming out on top.
Nurmagomedov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Turban.
Nurmagomedov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Khabib Nurmagomedov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nurmagomedov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Turban looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nurmagomedov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Turban.
Turban misses with a hook #TD#
and Nurmagomedov counters with a shoot takedown. Turban fights it but they end up in guard.
Turban is looking to sweep but instead, Nurmagomedov has passed into half guard.
Nurmagomedov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Turban defending well though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Khabib Nurmagomedov dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Nurmagomedov looks to land a combination but Turban avoids it well.
Turban lands with an overhand left.
Turban throws a jab when Nurmagomedov was well out of range.
Turban avoids the body shot from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov shoots in looking for a takedown but Turban manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Nurmagomedov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
It seemed like Turban was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Turban misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nurmagomedov. #TD#
Nurmagomedov drives through with a takedown into Turban's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Turban keeping moving, preventing Nurmagomedov from controlling successfully.
Nurmagomedov postures up in Turban's guard and throws a big left but Turban blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turban is pulling down on Nurmagomedov's head. It's preventing any offense from Nurmagomedov, at least for the moment.
Khabib Nurmagomedov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nurmagomedov trying to control but Turban is working from the bottom. #T1#
Turban pulls Nurmagomedov in close to prevent any damage.
Turban keeping full guard, as Nurmagomedov tries to pass.
Turban controlling the position.
Nurmagomedov trying to control but Turban is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nurmagomedov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A countering left hand to the body from Turban misses.
Turban lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CUT2#It looks like Khabib Nurmagomedov has been cut.#CL#
Nurmagomedov clinches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nurmagomedov.
Turban doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T2#
Turban is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Nurmagomedov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Turban backwards.
Turban prevents a body shot from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Turban is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Khabib Nurmagomedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Turban misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Turban is trying to maintain a safe position but Nurmagomedov gets an underhook and turns Turban into the cage.
Nurmagomedov blocks an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Turban.
A nice left hand lands by Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov throws a punch but it's blocked by Turban.
Turban tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nurmagomedov's elbow.
Nurmagomedov wants a takedown but no success here.
Nurmagomedov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Turban can do to turn this around?
Turban lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nurmagomedov throws a punch but it's blocked by Turban.
Nurmagomedov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Nurmagomedov - that landed with a thud.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #T3##BC#
Nurmagomedov manages to break the clinch.
Nurmagomedov scores with a jab.
Nurmagomedov shoots in for a double leg but Turban sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nurmagomedov connects with a body shot.
Turban ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#TD#
Nurmagomedov drives through with a takedown into Turban's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Turban has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Nurmagomedov throws a big elbow that misses.
Nurmagomedov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T4#
Turban is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nurmagomedov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Nurmagomedov chips away with some ground and pound.
Nurmagomedov throwing strikes from guard but Turban blocks nicely.
Turban is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Nurmagomedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Turban is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
Turban wants to stand up but Nurmagomedov is controlling him.
Nurmagomedov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Khabib Nurmagomedov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Khabib Nurmagomedov's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
Nurmagomedov misses the shot to the body.
Nurmagomedov is looking to wear down Turban with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Turban misses with a hook. Nurmagomedov ducked under it nicely.
Nurmagomedov throws a right and a left that Turban avoids nicely.
Turban swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Turban throws a body shot but no joy. #TD#
Nurmagomedov looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Turban trying to control the position here.
Turban 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagomedov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Nurmagomedov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T1#
Turban utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Turban can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Nurmagomedov controls the pace.
Nurmagomedov with a nice head shot there.
Turban 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.
Turban is trying to stand back up but Nurmagomedov is controlling him
Turban is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Turban wants to control but Nurmagomedov is keeping busy.
Nurmagomedov slips a nice elbow through Turban's hands, connecting with Turban's forehead.#T2#
Nurmagomedov is trying to control the action in half guard but Turban is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Nurmagomedov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nurmagomedov winds up and cracks Turban with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Nurmagomedov is looking to take a break and control but Turban is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Turban wants to get back to his feet.
Turban is not content to let Nurmagomedov control the position.
Nurmagomedov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Turban is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Nurmagomedov scores with a couple of nice shots.#T3#
Nurmagomedov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Nurmagomedov is trying to control. Turban wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Turban wants to get back to his feet.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#ES2#
Turban 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.
Turban working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Turban fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Turban.
Nurmagomedov blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Turban breaks the clinch. #T4#
Nurmagomedov throws out a loose jab but Turban uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nurmagomedov misses with a body shot.
Nurmagomedov scores with a one two! Turban had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Nurmagomedov swings for the body but Turban moves out of range.
Turban dodges the punch combination from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Turban momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Turban wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nurmagomedov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Turban looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Turban slips under a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Khabib Nurmagomedov clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Khabib Nurmagomedov's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R4#
Turban throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD#
and Nurmagomedov counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov is standing up over Turban. Turban looks to escape but Nurmagomedov dives into side control. #REVB##SUB#
Nurmagomedov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Turban knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Nurmagomedov working the ground and pound but Turban is defending the strikes.
Turban is trying to work for a sweep but Nurmagomedov has mounted him!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagomedov cracks Turban with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Turban 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 1:56 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Khabib Nurmagomedov!
Khabib Nurmagomedov retains his lightweight title!
Khabib Nurmagomedov was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: WCF 50: Khabib vs Turunen
Date: Dec 12, 2020

#R1#
Turunen blocks a jab.
Nurmagomedov fails with the takedown
and Turunen counters with a right hand to the body.
Nurmagomedov misses with a body punch
letting Turunen counter with a right hand.
Nurmagomedov fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice body punch from Nurmagomedov.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Turunen has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Khabib Nurmagomedov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Turunen digs a good body shot into Nurmagomedov's ribs.
Nurmagomedov throws a series of punches but Turunen avoids them all with ease.
Nurmagomedov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Turunen was well out of range. Poor timing from Nurmagomedov.
A little jabbing left from Turunen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nurmagomedov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagomedov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nurmagomedov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nurmagomedov misses with a wild body shot.
Nurmagomedov stuns Turunen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Turunen leaves Nurmagomedov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Khabib Nurmagomedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1##TD2#
Turunen shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Turunen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nurmagomedov defending well though.
Nurmagomedov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Nurmagomedov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Turunen is looking to improve his position. #T2#
Nurmagomedov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Turunen is trying to control but can't.
Turunen trying to get back to full guard but Nurmagomedov takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Nurmagomedov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Nurmagomedov looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Turunen is desperately trying to improve his position but Nurmagomedov has a good base and remains in mount.
Nurmagomedov unloading with bombs!
Turunen is bucking up trying to escape but Nurmagomedov cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Nurmagomedov unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Turunen wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Nurmagomedov celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Khabib Nurmagomedov!
Khabib Nurmagomedov retains his lightweight title!
An out of breath Khabib Nurmagomedov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: WCF 46: Khabib vs Gracie
Date: Nov 14, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A shot to the body from Nurmagomedov misses #TD2#
and Gracie counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Gracie.
Nurmagomedov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gracie is one step ahead there.
Gracie controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Nurmagomedov is trying to control the position but Gracie postures up.
Nurmagomedov keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T1#
Gracie wants to control from the top but Nurmagomedov keeps moving.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nurmagomedov cracks Gracie with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nurmagomedov lands a jab to Gracie's midsection.
Nurmagomedov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gracie circles away quickly and effectively.#TD2#
Nurmagomedov gets caught napping as Gracie dives in and scores a takedown. Nurmagomedov manages to retain guard.
Gracie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
Nurmagomedov keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Gracie looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nurmagomedov is keeping the position for now.
Gracie preventing the sweep.
Gracie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gracie advances to half guard.
Gracie trying to mount his opponent but Nurmagomedov defends it. #SUB2#
Gracie is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Nurmagomedov has managed to free his arm - good work.
We've been hearing good reports from Nurmagomedov's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T3#
Gracie is keen to just control but Nurmagomedov is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Gracie is trying to work for a kimura but Nurmagomedov is defending well.
Nurmagomedov is trying to get back to full guard.
Nurmagomedov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gracie's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gracie's back!
Nurmagomedov is hanging on to Gracie's back as he tries to escape.
I would not like to be Gracie right now. #T4#
Gracie tries to roll but Nurmagomedov sticks to his back.
Nurmagomedov has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Gracie's body.
Gracie tries to escape but Nurmagomedov has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie keeps trying to improve his position.
Nurmagomedov biding his time, controlling Gracie.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Khabib Nurmagomedov will probably get the nod.
That's time! Nurmagomedov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Nurmagomedov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gracie.
Nurmagomedov was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Nurmagomedov throws a body shot but no joy. #TD#
Nurmagomedov shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Nurmagomedov showed some decent athleticism there.
Gracie is looking for a sweep. Nurmagomedov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nurmagomedov is working away from the top position though.#T1#
Nurmagomedov wants to pass to mount but Gracie is defending the position.
Nurmagomedov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Gracie is looking to improve his position.
Gracie has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nurmagomedov is working away from the top position though.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Nurmagomedov works Gracie's body with a nice hook.
Gracie misses with a right hand
and Nurmagomedov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nurmagomedov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gracie manages to avoid it.
And Gracie tries to counter it with a takedown but Nurmagomedov pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Nurmagomedov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gracie looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nurmagomedov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gracie is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Gracie keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gracie with the counter takedown but Nurmagomedov avoids it easily.
The crowd cheers as Gracie lands an impressive looking overhand right. Nurmagomedov doesn't seem phased though.
Gracie uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nurmagomedov.
Gracie changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nurmagomedov just misses with a punch to the body.
Nurmagomedov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And Gracie tries to counter it with a takedown but Nurmagomedov pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T3#
Nurmagomedov misses with a wild combination.
Nurmagomedov throws a right and a left that Gracie avoids nicely.
And Gracie tries to counter it with a takedown but Nurmagomedov pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Nurmagomedov throws a jab when Gracie was well out of range.
Nurmagomedov missing with a left hand there. Gracie was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gracie uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov darts in looking for a takedown but Gracie gets double underhooks and turns Nurmagomedov into the cage.
Gracie feints the counter takedown.
Nurmagomedov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gracie can do to turn this around?
Nurmagomedov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gracie tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Gracie dives in for a single leg takedown but Nurmagomedov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Nurmagomedov wants to clinch up but Gracie keeps it at a distance.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Gracie enables Nurmagomedov to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Gracie manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#T4#
Gracie wants to control the position but Nurmagomedov says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Gracie holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Nurmagomedov prevents Gracie from improving his position.#SUB2#
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.
Nurmagomedov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gracie manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Khabib Nurmagomedov dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3#
Gracie swats away the attempt to clinch by Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov misses with a straight right.
And Gracie tries to counter it with a takedown but Nurmagomedov pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Nurmagomedov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gracie takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nurmagomedov looks to land a right hand but Gracie moved out of range.
Gracie drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Nurmagomedov defends it well.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
Nurmagomedov closes the distance and clinches.
Nurmagomedov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagomedov misses with a punch to the body.
Nurmagomedov tries to throw a body punch but Gracie avoids it by throwing Nurmagomedov back against the cage.
Gracie tries to pull guard but Nurmagomedov holds him up against the cage and eventually Gracie drops back down to his feet. #T1#
Nurmagomedov lands with a right to the head.
Nurmagomedov can't find room to land a body shot as Gracie controls the action.
Gracie blocking some punches.
Gracie tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Nurmagomedov smiles and moves away.
Nurmagomedov looks to land a right hand but Gracie moved out of range.
Gracie dodges the punch combination from Nurmagomedov.
A swing and a miss from Nurmagomedov.
Gracie is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Gracie moves out of range of the strikes.
Gracie tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Nurmagomedov lands a glancing blow to the side of Gracie's head.#T2#
Gracie slips a straight right by Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov looks to score with a jab to the body but Gracie is just out of range.
Nurmagomedov misses with a body punch #TD2#
and Gracie counters with a single leg into guard. Nurmagomedov didn't expect that.
Nurmagomedov keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Nurmagomedov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nurmagomedov has Gracie pulled in close to control his posture.
Gracie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Nurmagomedov is adopting a defensive guard.
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nurmagomedov swivels though and keeps the full guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nurmagomedov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#TD2#
Gracie closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Nurmagomedov quickly recovers to half guard.
Nurmagomedov is trying to get back to full guard.#T4##SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Nurmagomedov defends it well.
Gracie uses his free foot to push down on Nurmagomedov's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Nurmagomedov. #SUB2#
Gracie has hold of Nurmagomedov's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Nurmagomedov manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Gracie fails to advance to Nurmagomedov's back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nurmagomedov is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Khabib Nurmagomedov clearly takes that round.
That's time! Nurmagomedov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4#
Nurmagomedov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gracie sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nurmagomedov scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Gracie shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Nurmagomedov defends it nicely.
Nurmagomedov throws a body punch but Gracie moves out of range.
Gracie changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nurmagomedov misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagomedov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gracie scores with a body shot.
Gracie ducks under a wild hook from Nurmagomedov.
Gracie tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A swing and a miss from Nurmagomedov.#T1#
Nurmagomedov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nurmagomedov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nurmagomedov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And Gracie tries to counter it with a takedown but Nurmagomedov pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Gracie avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gracie drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Nurmagomedov defends it well.
Gracie on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nurmagomedov lands with an uppercut that bounces Gracie off the cage and back into range.
Nurmagomedov throws a jab but it's blocked by Gracie.
Gracie tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Nurmagomedov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And Gracie tries to counter it with a takedown but Nurmagomedov pushes his down on his head and steps out.#TD#
Nurmagomedov looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Gracie!
Gracie 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. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gracie is trying to work for a sweep but Nurmagomedov has mounted him!
Gracie is desperately trying to improve his position but Nurmagomedov has a good base and remains in mount.
Nurmagomedov controlling the pace for now.
Gracie tries to hold on but Nurmagomedov pushes him away. #T3#
Nurmagomedov controlling from mount.
Gracie manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Gracie is looking to control Nurmagomedov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gracie avoid being mounted?
Nurmagomedov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Gracie is not content to let Nurmagomedov control the position.
Gracie wants to control but Nurmagomedov is keeping busy. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nurmagomedov doesn't manage to clinch there - Gracie circles away.
Gracie is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Gracie tries to score a power double leg takedown but Nurmagomedov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gracie somewhat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Khabib Nurmagomedov had his way with Kron Gracie in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R5#
Nurmagomedov moves in looking to clinch but Gracie pushes him off.
Nurmagomedov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gracie was well out of range. Poor timing from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nurmagomedov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nurmagomedov slaps away a takedown attempt from Gracie, before circling back to the center of the mat.#CL#
Nurmagomedov gets a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagomedov struggles to land a body shot inside as Gracie controls his hands.
Nurmagomedov pushes Gracie back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nurmagomedov swings wildly with an uppercut but Gracie uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Nurmagomedov lands with a left to the head.
Nurmagomedov throws a head punch that misses.
Gracie tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Nurmagomedov just stands there and leans against the cage.
Nurmagomedov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nurmagomedov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nurmagomedov misses with some punches.
Gracie's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gracie is trying to pull guard but Nurmagomedov has him pressed against the cage.
Khabib Nurmagomedov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kron Gracie.
Gracie tries to pull guard but Nurmagomedov holds him up against the cage and eventually Gracie drops back down to his feet. #T2#
Nurmagomedov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nurmagomedov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gracie blocks an uppercut.
Nurmagomedov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nurmagomedov lands a body punch.
Gracie is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Gracie blocks a body shot from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nurmagomedov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gracie jumps guard but Nurmagomedov stands there with Gracie around his waist. Gracie gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Nurmagomedov misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T3#
Nurmagomedov lands with a short shot to the head.
Gracie tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Nurmagomedov smiles and moves away. #CL#
Nurmagomedov rushes Gracie and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Nurmagomedov can't find room to land a body shot as Gracie controls the action.
Nurmagomedov tries a body shot but Gracie blocks it.
Nurmagomedov tries to throw a body punch but Gracie avoids it by throwing Nurmagomedov back against the cage.
Nurmagomedov misses with a punch on the inside. #T4#
Nurmagomedov throws a head punch that misses.
Nurmagomedov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gracie's elbow.
Gracie fails to pull guard.
Nurmagomedov throws a punch but it's blocked by Gracie.
Nurmagomedov lands an uppercut.
Gracie prevents a body shot from Nurmagomedov.
Gracie jumps guard but Nurmagomedov turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Nurmagomedov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nurmagomedov lands with a right to the head.
Kron Gracie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nurmagomedov lands a nice uppercut.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 50:44
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 50:44
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 50:44

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Khabib Nurmagomedov!
Khabib Nurmagomedov retains his lightweight title!
A relieved looking Khabib Nurmagomedov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: WCF 42: Nurmagomedov vs Mulder
Date: Oct 10, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mulder bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mulder feints the counter takedown.
Nurmagomedov slaps away a takedown attempt from Mulder, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nurmagomedov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mulder manages to avoid it.
Nurmagomedov slips under a jab from Mulder.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Mulder has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Nurmagomedov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nurmagomedov has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Nurmagomedov lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Mulder backs up against the cage. #CUT#It looks like Niek Mulder has been cut.#TD#
Nurmagomedov is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Mulder's half guard.
Mulder tries to roll over but Nurmagomedov keeps him under control.
Nurmagomedov is trying to control. Mulder wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Nurmagomedov trying to pass the guard but Mulder defending well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Mulder manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Nurmagomedov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Nurmagomedov passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T1#
Mulder is trying to improve his position.
Nurmagomedov in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
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.
Mulder is looking to reverse the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mulder keeps trying to improve his position.
Mulder struggling a bit here.
Nurmagomedov controlling the position. #T2#
Mulder 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 is chipping away with strikes.
Mulder on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #CUT#That has opened up Niek Mulder's cut even more.
Mulder tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mulder takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Mulder tries to buck Nurmagomedov off but Nurmagomedov is having none of it.
Nurmagomedov throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Nurmagomedov working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards. #CUT#The cut above Niek Mulder's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Nurmagomedov wants to control but Mulder is keeping him busy.
Mulder gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T3#
Mulder is trying to stand back up but Nurmagomedov is controlling him
Mulder tries to roll over but Nurmagomedov keeps him under control.
Nurmagomedov stalling.
Mulder has hold of Nurmagomedov's hands but Nurmagomedov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Nurmagomedov is looking to take a break and control but Mulder is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mulder is looking for a sweep. Nurmagomedov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mulder wants to control but Nurmagomedov is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB2#
Mulder actively working from the bottom here.
Nurmagomedov slips a nice elbow through Mulder's hands, connecting with Mulder's forehead.
Nurmagomedov is nestled in close to Mulder, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#CUT#Niek Mulder's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Khabib Nurmagomedov!
Khabib Nurmagomedov retains his lightweight title!
A very excited looking Khabib Nurmagomedov made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: WCF 37: Nurmagomedov vs OBrien
Date: Sep 05, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
O Brien throws a right and a left that Nurmagomedov avoids nicely.
O Brien throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nurmagomedov jabs O Brien right on the nose. O Brien blinks but takes it well.
O Brien defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Nurmagomedov.
O Brien swings for the body but Nurmagomedov moves out of range.
Nurmagomedov shoots for a double leg takedown but O Brien sprawls well. He's pushed Nurmagomedov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nurmagomedov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but O Brien manages to avoid it.
O Brien misses with a shot to the body
and Nurmagomedov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nurmagomedov looks to score with a jab to the body but O Brien is just out of range.
Nurmagomedov avoids a punch combination nicely.
It looked like Nurmagomedov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from O Brien.
Nurmagomedov moves away from the strike by O Brien.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Brien lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nurmagomedov circles away quickly and effectively.
A big left from O Brien misses.
Nurmagomedov looks to score with a jab to the body but O Brien is just out of range.
Nurmagomedov misses with a wild body shot.
Nurmagomedov needs to keep his hands up - O Brien had a free shot at his head there.#T1#
O Brien scores with a crisp jab that stopped Nurmagomedov in his tracks.
Nurmagomedov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nurmagomedov lands with a right hand.
Nurmagomedov blocks a jab.
Nurmagomedov throws a big counter combination but O Brien scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#TD#
Nurmagomedov darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Nurmagomedov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Nurmagomedov throwing shots but O Brien is blocking nicely.
Nurmagomedov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks O Brien with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Nurmagomedov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed O Brien's head.
O Brien slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
O Brien has momentary wrist control but Nurmagomedov slips an elbow through the middle.#T2#
Nurmagomedov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nurmagomedov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB2#
O Brien is looking for a triangle here but Nurmagomedov uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
O Brien tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
O Brien tries to reverse the position but Nurmagomedov maintains control.
O Brien felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Nurmagomedov with good strikes from the mount here!
Nurmagomedov putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!#ROC#O Brien is rocked!
O Brien tries to hold on but Nurmagomedov pushes him away. #SUB#
Nurmagomedov is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. O Brien can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
O Brien tries to reverse the position but Nurmagomedov maintains control.#T3#
Nurmagomedov cracks O Brien with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
O Brien tries to get back to half guard but can't.
O Brien takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
O Brien is still in real trouble! Can Nurmagomedov finish him?#CUT#It looks like Miles O Brien has been cut.
Nurmagomedov cracks O Brien with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Khabib Nurmagomedov!
Khabib Nurmagomedov retains his lightweight title!
Khabib Nurmagomedov was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: WCF 33: Rua vs Archer
Date: Aug 08, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nurmagomedov throws a lazy right hand but Takamura sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Takamura throws a hook but Nurmagomedov blocks it.
Takamura throws a body shot but no joy.
The fighters circling - Takamura throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Takamura scores with a hook to the body. Nurmagomedov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A cross from Takamura lands.
Nurmagomedov misses with a wild body shot.
Nurmagomedov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Takamura throws out the jab.
We've been hearing reports that Nurmagomedov has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Nurmagomedov lands with a good body shot.
Takamura lands a jab to the head.
Nurmagomedov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Takamura.
Takamura looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Takamura takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Takamura misses with a low kick.
Takamura scores with a nice body kick.
Takamura loads up on a big right hand but Nurmagomedov slips the punch.
Nurmagomedov was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Takamura chopping away at his opponent's legs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Takamura - that will leave a mark!
Nurmagomedov moves out of range of the leg kick from Takamura.
Nurmagomedov was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Takamura throws a hook to the side of Nurmagomedov's head but Nurmagomedov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nurmagomedov throws a body punch but Takamura moves out of range. #T1#
Nice defenses there by Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov shoots in but Takamura avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Takamura misses with a body shot
and Nurmagomedov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Takamura throws a low kick but Nurmagomedov avoids it.
Takeshi Takamura is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Takamura throws out a powerful jab.
Nurmagomedov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Takamura to score with a decent uppercut.
Takamura tries to score with a low kick but Nurmagomedov moves his leg out of the way.
Nurmagomedov fails with a takedown attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Takamura. Nurmagomedov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nurmagomedov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nurmagomedov slips a straight right by Takamura.
Nurmagomedov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Takamura.
Takamura slips under a jab from Nurmagomedov.
Takamura finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Takamura jabs Nurmagomedov right on the nose. Nurmagomedov blinks but takes it well.#TD#
Takamura gets caught flat footed, as Nurmagomedov shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nurmagomedov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Nurmagomedov stops Takamura from standing up.
Takamura keeping moving, preventing Nurmagomedov from controlling successfully.
Nurmagomedov stops Takamura from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nurmagomedov seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Takamura is looking to stand up but Nurmagomedov isn't so interested in that idea. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Takamura works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Takamura attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Nurmagomedov tries for a takedown but Takamura sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Khabib Nurmagomedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Takamura moves out of range as Nurmagomedov strikes.
Nurmagomedov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Takamura misses with a hook. Nurmagomedov ducked under it nicely.
Nurmagomedov moves out of range as Takamura throws a body kick.
Takamura with a jab.
Nurmagomedov loads up on a big right hand but Takamura slips the punch.
Nurmagomedov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Takamura is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Nurmagomedov had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Takamura tries to land a front kick but Nurmagomedov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Takamura digs a good hook to Nurmagomedov's body.
Nurmagomedov misses with a takedown attempt - Takamura sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Takamura ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Takamura throws a jab but it's blocked by Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov misses with an uppercut. Takamura saw that one coming.
Nice uppercut lands for Takamura. That snapped Nurmagomedov's head back.
Nurmagomedov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Takamura has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Takamura there as he acknowledges the shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Takamura scores with a body shot. #T4#
Nurmagomedov misses the shot to the body.
Nurmagomedov misses with a hook. Takamura ducked under it nicely.
Nurmagomedov goes for a double leg but Takamura avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Takamura continues to drive forward.
Nurmagomedov misses the body punch
and Takamura counters with a straight right hand.
Takamura throws a body shot but no joy.
Nurmagomedov works Takamura's body with a nice hook.
Takamura throws a low kick, looking for Nurmagomedov's leg but Nurmagomedov calmly moves out of range. #TD#
Nurmagomedov feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#ES2#
Takamura pushes Nurmagomedov off and gets back to his feet.
Takamura waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov tries to bum rush Takamura with a series of wild strikes but Takamura uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Takamura takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nurmagomedov swings for the body but Takamura moves out of range.
Takamura swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Nurmagomedov.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Takamura misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nurmagomedov on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Nurmagomedov throws a shot from downtown. Takamura moves away and avoids it.
Nurmagomedov throws a hook to the side of Takamura's head but Takamura sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Takeshi Takamura dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2##TD#
Takamura gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Nurmagomedov stops Takamura from standing up.
Nurmagomedov wants to control from the top but Takamura keeps moving.
Takamura wants to get back to his feet but Nurmagomedov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Nurmagomedov wants to control from the top but Takamura keeps moving.
Nurmagomedov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Takamura's head.
Takamura is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Nurmagomedov dives into side control.
Nurmagomedov in side control lands a decent elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takamura wants to get back to his feet.
Nurmagomedov trying to control the position but Takamura is working away.
Nurmagomedov scores with punches from side control.
Takamura wants to get back to his feet but Nurmagomedov drags him back down.#T1#
Nurmagomedov creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nurmagomedov trying to control the action but Takamura is working from the bottom.
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.
Takamura tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Nurmagomedov lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
A big strike lands for Nurmagomedov! That's really hurt Takamura and he's turned his back - Nurmagomedov keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Nurmagomedov jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Khabib Nurmagomedov!
Khabib Nurmagomedov is the new lightweight champion!
A very excited looking Khabib Nurmagomedov made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: TWGC 30 (155lbs, D1): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Jul 10, 2020

178 cm
29 yrs
170 lbs

181 cm
39 yrs
158 lbs

Nurmagomedov

Lee

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Khabib Nurmagomedov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 5 losses; Morrison Lee!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Hirohito Nitta and Yuuki Gou.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Lee shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Lee was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Nurmagomedov (0) vs (4) Lee
Lee trying to control the action but Nurmagomedov is working from the bottom.
Nurmagomedov sneaks back into half guard.
Nurmagomedov is refusing to be controlled, as Lee sits in half guard.
Lee works his way into full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Nurmagomedov (0) vs (7) Lee
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee controlling from mount. #T1#
Lee trying to control but Nurmagomedov is having none of it.
Lee prevents Nurmagomedov from getting the reversal.
Lee controlling his opponent.
Nurmagomedov is wriggling around trying to escape. #T2#
Nurmagomedov manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lee has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Nurmagomedov (0) vs (10) Lee
Nurmagomedov is working to get back to half guard.
Lee trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T3#
Lee takes Nurmagomedov's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Nurmagomedov is in trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Nurmagomedov (0) vs (13) Lee
Well, with Lee on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Nurmagomedov is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Lee trying to control momentarily. #SUB2#
Nurmagomedov defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
You can see the frustration on Nurmagomedov's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later. #T4##SUB2#
Nurmagomedov is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Lee is riding his opponent, not letting Nurmagomedov buck him off.
Nurmagomedov wants to escape the position.
Lee struggling to keep hold of the position. #T5#
Nurmagomedov breaks Lee's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nurmagomedov (2) vs (13) Lee
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lee can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Nurmagomedov controls the pace.#SUB2#
Lee looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Nurmagomedov passes into half guard.
Lee trying to control here.
Lee is looking for a sweep. Nurmagomedov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T6#
Lee keeps trying to improve his position.
Lee trying to control but Nurmagomedov postures up.
Nurmagomedov controlling the action here.#T7#
Lee moves into full guard. #SUB2#
Lee escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nurmagomedov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Nurmagomedov sitting in guard here, content to control. #T8#
Nurmagomedov postures up.
Nurmagomedov preventing the sweep.
Lee keeping full guard, as Nurmagomedov tries to pass.
Lee looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nurmagomedov stays in close to Lee's body and controls the position.
Lee looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T9#
Nurmagomedov looking to pass the guard.
Nurmagomedov trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom.
Lee looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nurmagomedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lee can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Nurmagomedov controls the pace.
Nurmagomedov's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T10#
Nurmagomedov trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Lee manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nurmagomedov (2) vs (15) Lee
Lee wants to control from the top but Nurmagomedov keeps moving.
Nurmagomedov is adopting a defensive guard.
Lee seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Lee wants to control from the top but Nurmagomedov keeps moving. #T11#
Lee stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nurmagomedov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lee is still trying to improve position.
Lee sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Nurmagomedov keeping moving, preventing Lee from controlling successfully. #T12#
Lee stays in close to Nurmagomedov's body and controls the position.
Nurmagomedov pulls Lee in close to prevent any damage.
Nurmagomedov keeping moving, preventing Lee from controlling successfully.
Lee content to stall in guard here. #T13#
Nurmagomedov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lee works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Lee is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Nurmagomedov!
Score +3 for passing guard: Nurmagomedov (2) vs (18) Lee
Lee fails to take his opponent's back.
Lee prevents Nurmagomedov from getting the reversal.#SUB2#
Lee looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Lee controlling the pace for now. #T14#
Lee is trying to control here but Nurmagomedov has managed to regain half guard.
Nurmagomedov is trying to maintain the position but Lee is very close to passing his half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nurmagomedov wants to get back to full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lee wins on points by 18 to 2.
A victorious Morrison Lee thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: TWGC 30 (155lbs, D1): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jul 09, 2020

178 cm
29 yrs
170 lbs

175 cm
36 yrs
167 lbs

Nurmagomedov

Cosades

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Khabib Nurmagomedov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Caius Cosades!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Hirohito Nitta.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Nurmagomedov tries to clinch but Cosades moves out of range. #CL#
Nurmagomedov has closed the distance and engaged Cosades in a clinch.
Nurmagomedov tries for a takedown but Cosades manages to get underhooks.
Cosades is looking for a takedown.#TD2#
Cosades gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Nurmagomedov (0) vs (2) Cosades
Cosades is pressing down on Nurmagomedov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Nurmagomedov is holding on for now.
Nurmagomedov trying to control from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Cosades is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Nurmagomedov has managed to free his arm - good work.
Cosades seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Nurmagomedov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T1#
Cosades prevents Nurmagomedov from improving his position.
Nurmagomedov controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Nurmagomedov is trying to maintain the position but Cosades is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Cosades is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #T2##SUB2#
Cosades is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Nurmagomedov sees it coming and defends easily.
Cosades content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Cosades moves into full mount! Nurmagomedov won't be happy about that!
Score +3 for passing guard: Nurmagomedov (0) vs (5) Cosades
Nurmagomedov wants to control but Cosades is having none of it.#SUB2#
Cosades wants to finish this one by submission but Nurmagomedov is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Cosades. #T3#
Nurmagomedov is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Cosades controlling his opponent.
Cosades trying to control but Nurmagomedov is having none of it. #SUB2#
Cosades goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Nurmagomedov turns into him and now he's in Cosades's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nurmagomedov (2) vs (5) Cosades#T4#
Nurmagomedov won't allow Cosades to sweep him here.
Cosades has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Nurmagomedov has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Nurmagomedov (5) vs (5) Cosades
Nurmagomedov tries to move to mount but Cosades blocks the move with his legs.
Cosades is looking to reverse the position.
Cosades has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Nurmagomedov controls the position.
Cosades sneaks back into half guard.
Cosades tries to roll over but Nurmagomedov keeps him under control.#T5#
Cosades works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Cosades is looking for a triangle but Nurmagomedov pushes his legs off easily.
Nurmagomedov tries to free his leg and advance position but Cosades is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Cosades is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Cosades is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cosades looking to control. #T6#
Cosades is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#SUB2#
Cosades working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nurmagomedov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nurmagomedov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Cosades trying to keep a closed guard but Nurmagomedov is proving a slippery customer.
Cosades wants to improve his position but instead Nurmagomedov has moved into half guard.
Cosades gets full guard.
Cosades wants to sweep but no luck.
Nurmagomedov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cosades looking for a sweep. Not yet Cosades, not yet.
Nurmagomedov controlling from the top position.
Cosades 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.#T7##SUB2#
Cosades throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Cosades looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Nurmagomedov passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Nurmagomedov (8) vs (5) Cosades
Cosades is looking to regain half guard here but Nurmagomedov keeps moving and retains side control.
Nurmagomedov gets to mount! Cosades was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Nurmagomedov (10) vs (5) Cosades
Nurmagomedov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T8#
Cosades is wriggling around trying to escape.
Nurmagomedov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Cosades gets back to half guard.
Cosades is looking to control Nurmagomedov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cosades avoid being mounted?
Nurmagomedov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cosades does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Cosades is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T9#
Cosades gets back to full guard.
Cosades has Nurmagomedov pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB2#
Cosades throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cosades is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nurmagomedov stopping the sweep attempt from Cosades.#SUB2#
Cosades looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Nurmagomedov passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Nurmagomedov (13) vs (5) Cosades#T10#
Cosades is looking to reverse the position.
Cosades regains half guard.
Nurmagomedov is controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Cosades looking for submissions off his back.#T11#
Cosades is looking to improve his position.
Nurmagomedov works his way into full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Nurmagomedov (16) vs (5) Cosades
Cosades gets back to half guard.
Cosades wants to get back to full guard.
Nurmagomedov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Cosades trying to hold on to Nurmagomedov's head to control him but Nurmagomedov postures up. #T12#
Cosades keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Cosades is looking for a sweep. Nurmagomedov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cosades is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Cosades wants to sweep but Nurmagomedov has passed to side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Nurmagomedov (19) vs (5) Cosades
Cosades is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Nurmagomedov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cosades keeps working. #T13#
Cosades 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.
You can see the frustration on Cosades's face as Nurmagomedov controls the position.
Cosades tries to buck Nurmagomedov off but Nurmagomedov is having none of it.
Nurmagomedov content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Cosades can't do much from the bottom here.
Nurmagomedov slows the pace down. #T14#
Cosades is looking for a sweep.
Nurmagomedov is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Cosades will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Cosades is looking to reverse the position.
Cosades trying his best to control but Nurmagomedov has mounted him.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Nurmagomedov (21) vs (5) Cosades
Nurmagomedov controlling the pace for now.
Cosades can't escape the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nurmagomedov fails to move to back control.
Cosades is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nurmagomedov takes the fight on points by 21 to 5.
Khabib Nurmagomedov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: HFC 21 - Khabib x Butcher
Date: May 30, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice cross by Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov misses with a few strikes there.
Nurmagomedov just misses with a punch to the body. #CL2#
Butcher rushes Nurmagomedov and presses him up against the cage.
We've been hearing reports that Nurmagomedov has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Butcher stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#TD2#
Butcher decides to pull guard.
Nurmagomedov wants to control from the top but Butcher keeps moving.
Butcher pulls Nurmagomedov in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Butcher avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nurmagomedov cracks Butcher with a solid left hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Nurmagomedov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Butcher lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Nurmagomedov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Butcher not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
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.
Butcher pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nurmagomedov is keeping the position for now.
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.#T2#
Nurmagomedov managing to control the position.
Nurmagomedov looking for a sweep. Not yet Nurmagomedov, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Butcher looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Let's hope that Butcher has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Nurmagomedov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nurmagomedov. Butcher does a little dance to reset his feet.
Butcher shoots and misses #TD#
and Nurmagomedov decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Butcher's guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Butcher looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Butcher avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Butcher pulls Nurmagomedov in close to his closed guard and prevents Nurmagomedov from doing any damage or advancing position.
Nurmagomedov wants to control from the top but Butcher keeps moving. #T4#
Butcher avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nurmagomedov content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Nurmagomedov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Butcher has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nurmagomedov has managed to get both his arms back between Butcher's legs - danger averted.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nurmagomedov throws a strike but Butcher rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Nurmagomedov looking for a sweep. Not yet Nurmagomedov, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Khabib Nurmagomedov dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Nurmagomedov lands a slapping body shot.
Nurmagomedov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Butcher can do to turn this around?
Nurmagomedov throws a good cross that connects.
Butcher stuffs the takedown.#TD#
Nurmagomedov closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Butcher to the mat! Butcher manages to get full guard.
Nurmagomedov trying to control but Butcher is working from the bottom.
Nurmagomedov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nurmagomedov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Butcher works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nurmagomedov throws a big elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagomedov being controlled here momentarily.
Nurmagomedov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Butcher swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Nurmagomedov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nurmagomedov tries to free his leg and advance position but Butcher is retaining full guard.
Nurmagomedov postures up in Butcher's guard and throws a big left but Butcher blocks it.
Nurmagomedov is looking to work some ground and pound but Butcher has wrist control.
Nurmagomedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Butcher is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Nurmagomedov moves out of range as Butcher strikes.
Nurmagomedov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nurmagomedov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Butcher throws out the jab.
Butcher closes this distance looking for a takedown but Nurmagomedov circles away.
Nurmagomedov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Butcher waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nurmagomedov.
Butcher wants to clinch.#T2#
Nurmagomedov throws a hook to the side of Butcher's head but Butcher sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nurmagomedov sets himself, and Butcher steps forward looking for the clinch! Nurmagomedov avoids it this time.
Butcher closes this distance looking for a takedown but Nurmagomedov circles away.
Butcher swings for the body but Nurmagomedov moves out of range.
Nurmagomedov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Butcher as he avoids it easily. #TD#
Nurmagomedov darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Nurmagomedov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Butcher is trying to get back to full guard.
Nurmagomedov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nurmagomedov working the head and body with strikes. #T3#
Nurmagomedov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Butcher with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Nurmagomedov lands with a punch from half guard.
Butcher keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Nurmagomedov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Butcher is not content to let Nurmagomedov control the position.
Nurmagomedov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Nurmagomedov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Butcher's head.
Nurmagomedov thows a huge punch but Butcher dodges it nicely.
Nurmagomedov trying to mount his opponent but Butcher defends it.
Butcher blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nurmagomedov. #T4#
Butcher blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov thows a huge punch but Butcher dodges it nicely.
Nurmagomedov throwing shots but Butcher is blocking nicely.
Nurmagomedov trying to control from half guard but Butcher is working away.
Butcher blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Butcher has hold of Nurmagomedov's hands but Nurmagomedov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Khabib Nurmagomedov dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
Butcher fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nurmagomedov's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Nurmagomedov duly obliges.
Nurmagomedov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nurmagomedov misses with a looping left.#CL2#
Butcher moves into the clinch.
Nurmagomedov blocking some punches.
Nurmagomedov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Nurmagomedov blocks an uppercut.
Butcher working aggressively here.
Nurmagomedov has Butcher pressed against the cage.
Nurmagomedov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Butcher is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Butcher blocks a body shot from Nurmagomedov.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Nurmagomedov misses with the head strike.
Butcher goes for a takedown in the clinch but Nurmagomedov prevents it.
Butcher swings wildly with an uppercut but Nurmagomedov uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Butcher as Nurmagomedov tries to tie him up.
Nurmagomedov takes a shot to the head.
Nurmagomedov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Butcher tries to throw a body punch but Nurmagomedov avoids it by throwing Butcher back against the cage.
Butcher blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #TD2#
Butcher jumps guard and drags Nurmagomedov to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Nurmagomedov throwing strikes from guard but Butcher blocks nicely.
Butcher avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nurmagomedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Butcher is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Butcher seems keen to control Nurmagomedov's posture.#T2#
Butcher working a defensive guard here.
Nurmagomedov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nurmagomedov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nurmagomedov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nurmagomedov working some strikes from top position.
Nurmagomedov is looking to work some ground and pound but Butcher has wrist control.
Nurmagomedov throwing strikes but missing.
Butcher trying to control the position. #T3#
Nurmagomedov with a flurry of punches that miss. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD#
Nurmagomedov is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Butcher's half guard.
Nurmagomedov throwing shots but Butcher is blocking nicely.
Nurmagomedov with the ground and pound but Butcher uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Butcher has momentary wrist control but Nurmagomedov slips an elbow through the middle.
Nurmagomedov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Butcher's head.
Nurmagomedov wants to control from the top but Butcher keeps moving.
Nurmagomedov is looking to pass into half guard but Butcher pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Butcher is in guard.#REVB##T4#
Butcher won't allow Nurmagomedov to sweep him here.
Butcher missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Butcher trying to control the position from guard on top but Nurmagomedov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Butcher controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Khabib Nurmagomedov clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R4#
Nurmagomedov stalks Butcher and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Butcher's face. Butcher staggers backwards, shaken.#CUT#It looks like Conor Butcher has been cut.
Butcher connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Nurmagomedov momentarily.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is winning the standup battle so far.
Butcher shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Nurmagomedov sprawls well. Nurmagomedov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Butcher gets slowly back to his feet.
Butcher fails with the takedown
and Nurmagomedov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Butcher shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Nurmagomedov defends it nicely.
Khabib Nurmagomedov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Conor Butcher.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagomedov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Butcher manages to avoid it.
Butcher keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Butcher wants to counter the offense by Nurmagomedov and move into the clinch position.
Nurmagomedov lands a jab to Butcher's midsection.
Nurmagomedov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #TD#
Nurmagomedov gets a double leg takedown into Butcher's guard.#T1#
Butcher can't keep his opponent in guard - Nurmagomedov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Butcher is trying to get back to full guard.
Nurmagomedov is trying to control. Butcher wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Nurmagomedov is thwarting Butcher's attempts to control the position.
Butcher has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Nurmagomedov winds up and cracks Butcher with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Nurmagomedov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Butcher's head.
Nurmagomedov is stalling here. Butcher 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 Butcher has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. #T2#
Nurmagomedov tries to bench press Butcher off him but Butcher keeps the position.
Nurmagomedov is trying to escape the position but Butcher is controlling the position.
Nurmagomedov wants to control but Butcher postures up.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Nurmagomedov tries to buck Butcher off but Butcher is having none of it.#T3#
Butcher tries to move to mount but Nurmagomedov blocks the move with his legs.
Butcher controls the position from side control.
Nurmagomedov is trying to control Butcher's posture but Butcher avoids it.
Nurmagomedov tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Butcher trying to control the action but Nurmagomedov is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nurmagomedov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Butcher fails in his attempt to clinch.
Butcher throws the left hand but Nurmagomedov avoids the punch easily.#CL2#
Butcher gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A short uppercut from Butcher.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
Butcher has hold of one of Nurmagomedov's legs. Nurmagomedov is fighting the takedown attempt but Butcher gets the trip and lands the takedown into 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.
Butcher throws a big elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Khabib Nurmagomedov had his way with Conor Butcher in that round.
The cut man is working on Conor Butcher's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R5#
Nurmagomedov closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Butcher moves forwards but Nurmagomedov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nice takedown defense from Butcher. No joy for Nurmagomedov on that attempt.
Butcher fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nurmagomedov just misses with a punch to the body.
Butcher closes the distance and clinches up with Nurmagomedov, looking for a takedown. Butcher pushes Nurmagomedov against the cage but Nurmagomedov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Butcher. Nurmagomedov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Butcher takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#TD2#
Butcher shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Nurmagomedov seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Butcher controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Butcher is continuing to stall.#T1#
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Butcher won't allow Nurmagomedov to sweep him here.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Conor Butcher has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Butcher trying to control the position from guard on top but Nurmagomedov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Butcher fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nurmagomedov throws a body shot but no joy.
Nurmagomedov swings and misses with a hook to the body. #TD2#
Butcher drives through with a takedown into Nurmagomedov's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Nurmagomedov has control of Butcher's left arm, preventing Butcher from doing any damage.
Butcher trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Nurmagomedov wants to improve his position but instead Butcher has moved into half guard.
Khabib Nurmagomedov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nurmagomedov holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Butcher is thwarting Nurmagomedov's attempts to control the position.
Butcher controlling the action here.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Butcher stalling away here and it's allowed Nurmagomedov to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Nurmagomedov is looking to sweep but instead, Butcher has passed into half guard.
Nurmagomedov won't allow Butcher to pass to mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nurmagomedov controlling the position well. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Conor Butcher.
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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 49:46
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 49:46
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 49:46

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

Event: HFC KO 3 - Carvaleho x Aki
Date: May 08, 2020

#R1#
Carvaleho uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Aki.
A shot to the liver by Carvaleho. Beautiful body shot.
Carvaleho uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Aki.
Carvaleho tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Aki manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Aki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Carvaleho seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Carvaleho misses with a looping right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Aki. Carvaleho does a little dance to reset his feet.
Carvaleho shoots in but no luck this time.
Carvaleho throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Aki doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Carvaleho throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aki throws a lazy uppercut #TD#
so Carvaleho counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Carvaleho pushes down on Aki's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Aki is controlling Carvaleho's trapped leg to prevent Carvaleho from advancing to side control.#T1#
Carvaleho trying to control from Aki's half guard. Aki has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Carvaleho trying to control but Aki is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carvaleho wants to pass the guard but Aki is keeping the position.
Carvaleho trying to control but Aki is working from the bottom.
Aki managing to control the position.
Aki keeping full guard, as Carvaleho tries to pass. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Aki pulls Carvaleho in close to his closed guard and prevents Carvaleho from doing any damage or advancing position.
Carvaleho tries to free his leg and advance position but Aki is retaining full guard.
Aki is adopting a defensive guard.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Carvaleho tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Aki was well out of range. Poor timing from Carvaleho.
Carvaleho misses the jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Aki. Carvaleho does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3#
Aki throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Carvaleho's waist but Carvaleho gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Aki off to one side.
The fighters circle momentarily. Aki darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Carvaleho keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Aki ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Aki misses with a takedown attempt - Carvaleho sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Carvaleho avoids the body shot from Aki.
Aki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Carvaleho manages to avoid it.
Aki lands a nice looking body shot.
Aki misses with a looping left.
Carvaleho defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Aki.
Jose Carvaleho has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Purple Aki.
Carvaleho looks to throw the jab but Aki is out of range.
Aki misses with a takedown attempt #TD#
so Carvaleho counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #ES2#
Aki has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Carvaleho off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD#
Carvaleho is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Aki's half guard.
Aki has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#SUB#
Carvaleho is trying to work for a kimura but Aki is defending well. #SUB#
Carvaleho is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB#
Carvaleho is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Carvaleho wants to control but Aki is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jose Carvaleho dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
A combination from Aki does no damage.
Aki swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Carvaleho.
Horrible takedown attempt by Carvaleho or perhaps it was just good defense by Aki, which made it look bad.
Aki swings and misses with a shot to the body#TD#
and Carvaleho counters with a single leg into guard. Aki didn't expect that.
Carvaleho slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Jose Carvaleho overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Carvaleho working away.#SUB#
Carvaleho is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Aki has escaped the position, nice work there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Carvaleho is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Aki has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Carvaleho is trying to get an arm triangle but Aki is defending well. #T1##SUB#
Carvaleho looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Aki controls the position for a moment.#SUB#
Carvaleho is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Aki has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Carvaleho working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Aki gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Aki tries to get to full guard but Carvaleho has control of the leg.
Carvaleho trying to control the action but Aki is working from the bottom.
Aki wants to get back to full guard.
Carvaleho trying to control from half guard but Aki is working away. #T3##SUB#
Carvaleho is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Carvaleho is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Aki defends it well.
Carvaleho seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Aki does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Carvaleho is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Aki still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Aki has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Carvaleho manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Aki is keen to just control but Carvaleho is a slippery customer.
Carvaleho is trying to get back to full guard.#T4##SUB#
Carvaleho looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Carvaleho looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Aki pushes past his half guard into mount!
Carvaleho working to try and regain half guard.
Aki breaks from Carvaleho's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Carvaleho tries to lock up and control but Aki gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Carvaleho is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Aki is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Carvaleho is looking to get to half guard.
Aki cracks Carvaleho with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Aki content just to control the position here.
Carvaleho wants to hold on but Aki pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Purple Aki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
Aki misses the shot to the body.
A big left from Carvaleho misses.
Carvaleho misses with a looping left.
Aki looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Aki is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Carvaleho rather than just go for the knockout.
Aki lands a nice looking body shot.
Aki shoots in looking for a takedown but Carvaleho manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Aki's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Carvaleho drops down looking for a counter takedown but Aki sprawls and moves away.
Aki misses the shot to the body.
Aki lands with a good body shot.#TD2#
Aki shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Carvaleho is trying to control but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aki drops an elbow to the side of Carvaleho's head.
Carvaleho is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
Aki winds up and cracks Carvaleho with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Carvaleho has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Aki is working away from the top position though.
Aki is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Carvaleho trying to hold on to Aki's head to control him but Aki postures up.
Aki drops an elbow to the side of Carvaleho's head.
Aki sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Carvaleho trying to control from the bottom.
Carvaleho tries to get to full guard but Aki has control of the leg. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Carvaleho is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Aki pulls his head out easily.
Aki looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Carvaleho with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Nice strikes from Aki there.
Carvaleho taking some punishment here, with Aki in his half guard.
Aki drops an elbow to the side of Carvaleho's head.
Aki scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Carvaleho regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Carvaleho looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Aki lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Aki is working Carvaleho over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Aki with a nice head shot there.#ROC2#
Carvaleho is rocked!#T3#
Aki wants to control from the top but Carvaleho keeps moving.
Aki makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Carvaleho keeping moving, preventing Aki from controlling successfully.
Aki is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB#
Carvaleho has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Aki can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Aki got a little sloppy there for a moment and Carvaleho has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Aki has managed to get both his arms back between Carvaleho's legs - danger averted.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB#
Carvaleho is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Aki is aware though and is defending well.
Carvaleho 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.
Aki cracks Carvaleho with a solid left hand.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Aki lands a couple of digs.
Aki is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Aki lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Aki works over Carvaleho with some ground and pound from guard.
Carvaleho looking to hit a scissor sweep but Aki is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Carvaleho is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Aki is aware though and is defending well.
Aki is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Aki 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.
Aki works over Carvaleho with some ground and pound from guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Carvaleho is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Aki is aware though and is defending well.
Aki keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Carvaleho's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Purple Aki really dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4#
Aki shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Carvaleho but Carvaleho pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Carvaleho changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Carvaleho connects with a looping right hand.
Aki throws a right and a left that both miss.
Carvaleho avoids the body shot from Aki.
Aki throws a body punch but Carvaleho moves out of range.
Aki lands a nice shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aki dives in for a single leg takedown but Carvaleho sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Aki's jab looks to have found its range, popping Carvaleho under the eye.
Aki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aki has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Aki stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T1#
Aki goes for a double leg but Carvaleho avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Carvaleho continues to drive forward.
Jose Carvaleho has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Purple Aki.
Aki shoots for a takedown but Carvaleho saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Carvaleho changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Aki has a takedown stuffed.
Aki is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Jab, jab by Aki - just one landing.
Carvaleho tries to clinch there but Aki circles away.
A big right from Aki misses.
Carvaleho ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Carvaleho tries to counter with a takedown but Aki is quick to defend against it.
Aki shoots in but Carvaleho avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Aki feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Carvalehos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T2#
Aki darts in looking for a takedown but Carvaleho gets double underhooks and turns Aki into the cage.
Carvaleho tries to counter with a takedown but Aki is quick to defend against it.
Aki shoots in but Carvaleho avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Carvaleho defending well as Aki loads up on a big left hand.
Carvaleho looks to score with a jab to the body but Aki is just out of range.
Carvaleho darts in looking for a takedown but Aki gets double underhooks and turns Carvaleho into the cage.
Aki throws a counter combo.
Aki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Carvaleho.
Purple Aki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Carvaleho. Aki does a little dance to reset his feet.
A punch lands to the side of Carvaleho 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Aki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Carvaleho was well out of range. Poor timing from Aki.#T3#
Aki misses with a two punch combination.
Carvaleho takes a swing at Aki's ribcage but misses.
Aki darts in looking for a takedown but Carvaleho gets double underhooks and turns Aki into the cage.
Carvaleho attempts a counter takedown but Aki avoids it well and moves away.
Aki just misses with a punch to the body.
Carvaleho tests Aki's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Aki throws a body punch but Carvaleho moves out of range. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Carvaleho enables Aki to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Carvaleho manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB#
Carvaleho looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Carvaleho keeping moving, preventing Aki from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Carvaleho is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Aki defends well.#T4#
Aki scoring with some ground and pound.
Aki is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB#
Carvaleho isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Aki stacks Carvaleho on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Aki!
Carvaleho takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Carvaleho tries to get back to half guard but can't.
You can see the frustration on Carvaleho's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Carvaleho is looking to reverse the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Purple Aki dominated that fourth round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R5#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Aki is defended easily by Carvaleho.
Carvaleho getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Aki misses with a few strikes there.
Aki lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Carvaleho.
Aki swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Aki scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T1#
Carvaleho dives in for a single leg takedown but Aki sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD2#
Aki looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Aki prevents Carvaleho from improving his position.
Carvaleho works his way to full guard. Good work.
Carvaleho wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Aki is now in half guard.
Aki drops an elbow to the side of Carvaleho's head.
Carvaleho is controlling Aki's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Carvaleho is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Carvaleho is trying to control but can't. #T2#
Aki lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB#
Carvaleho is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Aki pulls his head out easily.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Carvaleho is looking for a sweep. Aki is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ground and pound from Aki.
Aki working the head and body with strikes.
Aki slips a nice elbow through Carvaleho's hands, connecting with Carvaleho's forehead.
Aki working Carvaleho over with strikes.
Carvaleho trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Aki lands a big elbow.
Oh Carvaleho is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#T3#
Carvaleho is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Carvaleho seems to have got his legs back now.
Aki postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Carvaleho looks a forlorn figure.
Carvaleho is looking to improve his position but Aki isn't that keen on the idea.
Aki lands a couple of good shots and Carvaleho has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Carvaleho trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Aki lands a series of strikes from the back and Carvaleho goes limp! The ref jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Purple Aki!
Purple Aki is the new lightweight champion!
A relieved looking Purple Aki thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: HFC 4/20 - Barbosa vs West
Date: Apr 20, 2020

#R1#
Aki misses with a wild body shot.
Aki tries to clinch but O Donnelly is having none of it.
Aki's hands are dropping dangerously low here and O Donnelly connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Aki scrambles back to his feet.
Aki is looking to clinch. #TD#
Aki shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches O Donnelly napping and manages to drive through into side control!
O Donnelly can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Aki tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Aki working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #SUB#
Aki has worked his way into a potential kimura here. O Donnelly is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Aki yanks on the arm and O Donnelly is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Aki.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Purple Aki!
A determined Purple Aki didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!

Event: HFC Friday the 13th
Date: Mar 13, 2020

#R1#
Alvik throws a jab but it's blocked by Aki.
Aki tries for a takedown but Alvik sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Aki moves forwards but Alvik connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nice sprawl there from Alvik as Aki shoots in.
Alvik feints a counter leg kick.
Aki avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#TD#
Aki is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Alvik's half guard.#SUB#
Aki is trying to work for a kimura but Alvik is defending well.
Aki sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Alvik defending well though.
Aki thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Alvik's head.
Alvik is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#T1#
Aki throws a strike but Alvik avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alvik working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Aki.
Aki stopping the sweep attempt from Alvik.
Aki in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Aki missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Aki throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Aki stands up over Alvik, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Alvik avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Aki throwing strikes from guard but Alvik blocks nicely.
Aki landing with the ground and pound.
Alvik looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
Aki not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Aki accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Aki 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.
Aki with a flurry of punches that miss.
Aki throws a big elbow that misses.
Aki wants to control from the top but Alvik keeps moving.
Alvik avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Aki postures up in Alvik's guard and throws a big left but Alvik blocks it.
Aki stands up over Alvik, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB#
Aki is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T3#
Alvik keeping full guard, as Aki tries to pass.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Aki's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Aki's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Aki throws a big right hand that misses.
Aki missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Alvik avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Alvik has momentary wrist control but Aki slips an elbow through the middle.
Aki with a flurry of punches that miss.
Aki trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T4#
Aki missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Aki tries to free his leg and advance position but Alvik is retaining full guard.
Aki with a flurry of punches that miss.
Aki lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Aki chips away with some ground and pound.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Alvik can do anything to dispel that myth.
Aki throws a big right hand that misses.
Aki throwing strikes from guard but Alvik blocks nicely.
Aki lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Aki landing with the ground and pound.
Aki throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Alvik works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Purple Aki 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#
Aki has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CUT2#
It looks like Purple Aki has been cut.
Alvik misses with an uppercut #TD#
so Aki counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Aki slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Aki is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Alvik can do to turn this around?
Aki landing with the ground and pound.
Aki wants to pass the guard but Alvik is keeping the position.
Aki is working hard here to advance position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvik avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aki with a nice head shot there.
Aki lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T1#
Aki wants to control from the top but Alvik keeps moving.
Aki lands a couple of elbows.
Aki landing with the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Aki accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Aki is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Aki wants to pass the guard but Alvik is keeping the position.
Aki postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Aki throws a big elbow that misses.
Aki trying to control but Alvik is working from the bottom. #T2#
Aki lands a couple of elbows.
Alvik avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Aki landing some decent shots from guard.
Aki works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Aki throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Aki thows a huge punch but Alvik dodges it nicely.
Aki thows a huge punch but Alvik dodges it nicely.
Aki misses with a head shot. Alvik uses the momentum to regain guard.
Alvik wants to sweep but no luck.
Alvik really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Aki. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T3#
Aki advances to half guard.
Aki wants to lay and pray for a moment but Alvik keeps working.
Aki not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Aki working Alvik over with strikes. #SUB#
Aki is looking for a kimura but Alvik is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Aki to get the leverage.
Aki moves nicely into side control.
Aki trying to control the position but Alvik is working away.
Aki works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#T4#
Aki misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Aki creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Aki cracks Alvik with a big right hand but Alvik just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Aki is chipping away with strikes. #ROC#
Alvik is rocked!
An elbow from Aki crashes against the mat.
Alvik is still in real trouble! Can Aki finish him?
Alvik takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Purple Aki overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Aki throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Alvik seems to have recovered his senses.
Aki is working Alvik over with some ground and pound from side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aki misses with the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Purple Aki dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Purple Aki's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Aki shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Alvik pinned against the cage. Alvik gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Alvik doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Aki shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Alvik but Alvik pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Alvik lands a nice looking body shot.
Alvik throws the left hand but Aki avoids the punch easily.
Aki changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Rolf Elvis Alvik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvik misses with a left hand #TD#
and Aki counters with a nice double leg into side control. Alvik won't be happy with that.
Alvik avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Aki.
Alvik avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Aki. #T1#
Alvik managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Aki.
Aki throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Alvik defending against the ground and pound.
Alvik taking a bit of punishment here - Aki scoring with strikes.
Aki fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Aki lands a nice forearm strike. #SUB#
Aki tries for a kimura but Alvik is defending well.
Alvik is not content to let Aki control the position.
Rolf Elvis Alvik has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Aki moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #SUB#
Aki wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Alvik, who protects the arm well.
Alvik felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Aki scoring with punches and elbows.
Aki works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#T3#
Aki is chipping away with strikes.
Aki scoring with punches from side control.
Alvik dodges the ground and pound from Aki.
Aki lands a huge shot from side control! Alvik is out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Purple Aki!
Purple Aki really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Voodoo Nutrition logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: SMASH: South vs Rilski
Date: Feb 01, 2020

#R1#
Aki misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Aki takes one on the button.#CUT2#
It looks like Purple Aki has been cut.
Aki darts in looking for a takedown but Cole gets double underhooks and turns Aki into the cage.
And Cole tries to counter it with a takedown but Aki pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Aki is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cole sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Purple Aki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aki displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cole throws out the jab.
Cole misses with a right hand #TD#
and Aki counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Cole is looking to stand back up but Aki counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Cole. #REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aki seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T1#
Aki trying to control the pace.
Aki throwing shots but Cole is blocking nicely.
Aki wants to free his trapped foot but Cole is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Aki passes the guard and advances to mount!
Aki looking to control and managing it successfully.
Aki cracks Cole with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena. #T2#
Aki controlling his opponent.
Aki looking to finish with strikes here!
Aki controlling his opponent.
Aki lands a big elbow.
Oooh a big shot lands for Aki! Cole is out! The ref dives in to save him from more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Purple Aki!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Purple Aki made sure he mentioned Voodoo Nutrition, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: SMASH: Donnelly vs Aki
Date: Dec 14, 2019

#R1#
O Donnelly keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Aki walks into a jab.
O Donnelly paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Aki shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with O Donnelly but O Donnelly pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Aki shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as O Donnelly sprawls well. O Donnelly wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Aki gets slowly back to his feet.
Shay O Donnelly has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Purple Aki.
O Donnelly is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#KD#
Oooooh!!! O Donnelly has knocked Aki down with a huge combo! O Donnelly steps away and waves a wobbly Aki back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#
Aki is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Purple Aki has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#KD#
O Donnelly drops Aki with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Aki looks back up at him and smiles so O Donnelly waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Aki is still on wobbly legs! Can O Donnelly finish him?
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
O Donnelly lands a brutal uppercut that launches Aki off his feet! Aki tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Shay O Donnelly!
Shay O Donnelly retains his lightweight title!
Shay O Donnelly made sure to mention his sponsor, Urban Fighter in his post fight interview.

Event: SMASH: Donnelly vs White
Date: Nov 23, 2019

#R1##TD2#
Aki darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Darzins pushes Aki off looking to stand but Aki dives back in and keeps control.
Aki scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Aki is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Aki seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Darzins won't allow Aki to pass to mount.
Darzins really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Aki is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Aki looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Aki lands a nice short elbow.#ROC2#
Darzins is rocked!
Darzins keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T1##SUB2#
Aki seems to be looking for submissions.
Aki has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Aki is controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Aki is looking for a kimura but Darzins is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Aki to get the leverage.
Aki stalling.
Aki seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB2#
Aki is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Aki content to control rather than advance.
Aki has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Team Alpha Female . Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#T2#
Aki takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Darzins is looking to improve his position.
Aki with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Darzins is trying to maintain the position but Aki is very close to passing his half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Aki in particular looking to stall.
Aki lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB2#
Aki is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Darzins is just riding it out for now. Aki eventually gives up the hold. #T3#
Nice strikes from Aki there.
Aki slips a nice elbow through Darzins's hands, connecting with Darzins's forehead.
Darzins works his way to full guard. Good work.
Aki stands up over Darzins, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB#
Darzins looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Aki sitting in guard here, content to control.
Aki stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Darzins swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Aki advances to half guard.
Well, if Aki is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait. #SUB2#
Aki seems to be looking for submissions. #T4#
Aki is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Aki working the head and body with strikes.
Aki controlling the action here.
Aki is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Aki controlling his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Darzins is in a horrible position here. Aki smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aki scoring with strikes but Darzins is staying in there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Purple Aki dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Aki closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Darzins's guard.
Darzins keeping full guard, as Aki tries to pass.
Aki stopping the sweep attempt from Darzins.#SUB#
Aki got a little sloppy there for a moment and Darzins has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Aki has managed to get both his arms back between Darzins's legs - danger averted.
Aki not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Aki pushes down on Darzins's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Aki content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Darzins misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Aki lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB2#
Aki is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Darzins defends it well. #T1#
Aki controlling the pace.
Aki looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Aki connects with a nice short shot to Darzins's temple.
Aki performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Darzins tries to kick Aki off but Aki keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB2#
Aki is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB2#
Aki is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Darzins has managed to free his arm - good work. #T2#
Aki slows the pace down in half guard.
Aki working over Darzins with some ground and pound. Darzins looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Darzins has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Aki is working away from the top position though.
Aki scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Aki winds up and cracks Darzins with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Aki wants to pass to mount but Darzins is defending the position.
Aki works his way into side control. #T3#
Darzins taking punishment in the form of punches.
Oh Darzins is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Aki controlling the position.
Darzins seems to have got his legs back now.
Aki is working Darzins over with some ground and pound from side control.
Aki staying calm.
Aki advances to mount.
Aki working Darzins over with strikes here.
Aki sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T4#
Aki lands a couple of good shots and Darzins has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Aki lands a series of strikes from the back and Darzins goes limp! The ref jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Purple Aki!
Purple Aki got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'

Event: SMASH: Un vs Setebrava
Date: Nov 16, 2019

#R1#
Akishev tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #TD2#
Akishev tries to sprawl but Aki drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Akishev has hold of Aki's hands but Aki slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Aki controlling the action here.
Aki working over Akishev with some ground and pound. Akishev looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Akishev pushes Aki off looking to stand but Aki dives back in and keeps control.
Aki has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Aki looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Aki lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aki working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #SUB2#
Akishev is defending against the submission attempts here by Aki.
Aki lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T1#
Aki perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Akishev knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Aki on the ground.
Aki is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Aki takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Aki fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Aki landing shots from mount.
Akishev is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Aki content just to control the position here.
Aki landing punches.
Aki content just to control the position here.
Aki unloading with bombs!
Aki breaks from Akishev's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Aki controlling from the full mount.
The referee warns Akishev that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Aki controlling the pace for now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Let's hope that Aki has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T2#
Aki in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Aki dominating with strikes here.
Aki takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Aki with good strikes from the mount here!#ROC2#
Akishev is rocked!
Aki is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Akishev can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Oh Akishev is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB2#
Aki throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Akishev has his hands clasped together but Aki breaks the hold and Akishev is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Aki!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Purple Aki!
After the fight, Purple Aki was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: SMASH: Askishev vs Harrison
Date: Nov 09, 2019

#R1#
Aki shoots in looking for a takedown. Olanyian tries to sprawl out of it but Aki keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Olanyian manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #TD2#
Aki shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Olanyian is looking to escape.
Olanyian definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Aki winds up and cracks Olanyian with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Aki lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Aki wants to lay and pray for a moment but Olanyian keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aki scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Aki working over Olanyian with some ground and pound. Olanyian looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T1#
Olanyian on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Aki working over Olanyian with some ground and pound. Olanyian looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Aki tries to pass the half guard into mount. Olanyian knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Olanyian wants to get back to his feet.
Aki winds up and cracks Olanyian with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Aki uses his free foot to push down on Olanyian's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Olanyian.
Aki fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Olanyian is breathing heavily.
Aki landing strikes from the mount.
Aki is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Aki looking to finish Olanyian with some ground and pound. This is bad for Olanyian!
Olanyian is bucking up trying to escape but Aki cracks him with another couple of good strikes.#ROC2#
Olanyian is rocked!
Aki with the ground and pound from mount.
Oh Olanyian is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aki raining down shots from the mount!
Aki loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Olanyian scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Aki land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Aki stands and salutes the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Purple Aki!

Event: UnderGround 1
Date: Sep 07, 2019

#R1#
Pent is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pent tries a head kick but it misses. #TD2#
Aki gets a double leg takedown into Pent's guard.
Aki sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Aki landing some decent shots from guard.
Pent keeping full guard, as Aki tries to pass.
Aki is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Aki works a leg free and moves into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aki is looking to pass Pent's guard but actually Pent recovers to full guard.
Aki is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Pent trying to keep a closed guard but Aki is proving a slippery customer. #T1#
Aki not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Aki makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Aki passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Aki is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Pent will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Aki landing a few strikes.
Aki lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Pent down.
Pent knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Aki on the ground.
Aki has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Pent!
Aki has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Aki is landing with some decent strikes but Pent is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aki controlling from the full mount.
Aki lands a couple of nice shots there from mount. #T2#
Aki raining down shots from the mount!
Aki fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there! #ROC2#
Pent is rocked!
Aki connects with a bit shot that sees Pent covering up! More strikes from Aki and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Aki is our winner by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Purple Aki!

Event: KOTC 8 McCartney VS Adams 2
Date: Aug 17, 2019

#R1#
Great fails with the takedown.#TD#
Aki darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Great kicks off Aki and gets to his feet. #TD#
Aki manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Great on his heels. He'll look to pass Great's guard now, I'm sure.#SU#
Aki stands up from Great's guard - Aki perhaps looking for a knockout.
Great is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD#
Aki decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Great makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Great.
Great is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1##SU#
Aki gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Great shoots in looking for a takedown. Aki tries to sprawl out of it but Great keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Aki manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #TD#
Aki fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Great sprawls well initially but Aki persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SU#
Aki stands up and beckons Great to join him on the feet.
Great fails with a takedown attempt.
Aki attempts a counter takedown but Great avoids it well and moves away.
Purple Aki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Welvin Great.#T2##TD#
Aki gets a takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Great makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Great is trying hard to land a takedown here. Aki sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #TD#
Aki shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Great is trying to defend but Aki finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SU#
Aki postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Great to stand up.
Aki stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Aki wants it to stay on the feet.
Great looks winded!
Aki displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Great. #T3#
Nice sprawl there from Aki as Great shoots in.
Great shoots for a takedown but Aki saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD#
Aki gets a double leg takedown into Great's guard.#SU#
Aki gets to his feet. Great looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #TD#
Aki feints and as Great raises his hands in defense, Aki changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#SU#
Aki stands and steps away. Great gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Great shoots in for a takedown but Aki shows good takedown defense.
Aki feinted with a counter takedown.#TD#
Aki shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Great napping and manages to drive through into side control!#SU#
Aki decides to stand up, so the ref orders Great to his feet. #TD#
Aki throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Great was covering up waiting for the punch and Aki finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SU#
Aki decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #T4##TD#
Aki shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Aki showed some decent athleticism there.
Great is trying to control but can't. #SU#
Aki decides to return to a standing position. #TD#
Aki shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Aki showed some decent athleticism there. #SU#
Aki stands up out of the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Purple Aki dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2##TD#
Aki fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Great to the ground. Aki is now in Great's guard.#SU#
Aki gets to his feet - Great follows without any prompting. #TD#
Aki throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Great was covering up waiting for the punch and Aki finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SU#
Aki stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Great shoots in for a double leg but Aki sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD#
Aki shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Great's guard.#SU#
Aki gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Great fails to land the takedown.#TD#
Aki feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#T1##SU#
Aki gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Great is breathing heavily.#TD#
Aki changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Great looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#SU#
Aki stands up and we're back to a striking position. #TD#
Aki closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Great quickly recovers to half guard.#SU#
Aki stands up and beckons Great to join him on the feet. #TD#
Aki closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Aki lands in his opponent's guard.
Purple Aki overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SU#
Aki gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Aki is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Great can do to turn this around?#TD#
Aki feints and as Great raises his hands in defense, Aki changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#T2##SU#
Aki gets to his feet - Great follows without any prompting. #TD#
Aki shoots in and gets a takedown into Great's guard.#SU#
Aki gets to his feet. Great looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Nice sprawl there from Aki as Great shoots in.
Purple Aki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Welvin Great.#TD#
Aki gets the takedown into side control. #SU#
Aki stands up and beckons Great to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Aki looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#SU#
Great is working an open guard so Aki takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
No luck for Great with that takedown attempt. #T3##TD#
Aki closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #SU#
Aki has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Purple Aki is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Aki closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Aki lands in his opponent's guard.#SU#
Aki stands up and waves to Great to follow him. #TD#
Aki changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Great looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SU#
Aki stands up and beckons Great to his feet. #TD#
Aki fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Great sprawls well initially but Aki persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SU#
Aki stands up from half guard. #TD#
Aki closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Great to the mat! Great manages to get full guard. #SU#
Aki stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Great shoots in looking for a takedown but Aki manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Great's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Aki tries to counter with a takedown but Great is quick to defend against it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD#
Great tries to sprawl but Aki drives through with a takedown into half guard.#SU#
Aki decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up. #TD#
Aki drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Purple Aki dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Aki closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Aki lands in his opponent's guard.#SU#
Aki stands up from guard. Let's bang! #TD#
Aki shoots in and gets a takedown into Great's guard.#SU#
Aki stands up and waves to Great to follow him. #TD#
Aki is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Great's half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SU#
Aki stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being. #T1##TD#
Aki fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Great to the ground. Aki is now in Great's guard.
Great is looking to stand back up but Aki counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Great. #REVB##SU#
Aki stands up out of the half guard. #TD#
Aki darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#SU#
Aki decides to stand and escape the position.
Great tries to score a power double leg takedown but Aki sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Great somewhat.#T2##TD#
Aki gets a takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Great makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD#
Aki shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Great manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#ES2#
Great pushes Aki off and scrambles back to his feet. #TD#
Aki scores with a takedown into Great's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3##SU#
Aki decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Aki slaps away a takedown attempt from Great, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Aki half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#TD#
Aki looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SU#
Aki decides to stand up. #TD#
Aki looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#SU#
Aki decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Great, up you get! #T4#
Great shoots in for a double leg but Aki sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Purple Aki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Welvin Great.
Great shoots in looking for a takedown but Aki manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Great's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD#
Aki gets a takedown into half guard.
Great wants to get back to full guard.#SU#
Aki gets to his feet - back to striking we go! #TD#
Aki shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Welvin Great has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SU#
Aki gets to his feet. Great looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Purple Aki.
Well Aki 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Purple Aki!

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