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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Magomed Nurmagomedov (ranked 1899 p4p, 1415 weight class) and Evgeniy Yurchon (ranked 208 p4p, 167 weight class). Evgeniy Yurchon will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Magomed Nurmagomedov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Evgeniy Yurchon!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Richard Clark and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circle momentarily. Yurchon darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
It looks like Magomed Nurmagomedov has been cut.
Yurchon misses with a double jab
and Nurmagomedov counters with a shoot takedown. Yurchon fights it but they end up in guard.
Nurmagomedov forces his way into half guard.
Nurmagomedov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Yurchon knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Yurchon looks like he's trying to stand up.
Nurmagomedov is nestled in close to Yurchon, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagomedov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Yurchon does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Nurmagomedov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Yurchon 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.
Yurchon wants to get back to his feet.
Nurmagomedov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Yurchon is just riding it out for now. Nurmagomedov eventually gives up the hold.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Yurchon defends it well.
Nurmagomedov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Yurchon's head.
Nurmagomedov tries to pass to full mount but Yurchon defends it.
Yurchon is refusing to be controlled, as Nurmagomedov sits in half guard.
Nurmagomedov is working for a kimura but Yurchon is defending it quite comfortably.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Nurmagomedov seems to be working for a kimura but Yurchon defends the submission attempt.
Yurchon is refusing to be controlled, as Nurmagomedov sits in half guard.
Nurmagomedov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Yurchon has managed to free his arm - good work.
Nurmagomedov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov is looking to take a break and control but Yurchon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Yurchon tries to kick Nurmagomedov off but Nurmagomedov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Nurmagomedov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Nurmagomedov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nurmagomedov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Yurchon's head.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nurmagomedov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Yurchon knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Nurmagomedov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Nurmagomedov is working for a kimura but Yurchon is defending it quite comfortably.
Yurchon is looking to escape.
Nurmagomedov looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Nurmagomedov working the head and body with strikes.
Yurchon is refusing to be controlled, as Nurmagomedov sits in half guard.
Nurmagomedov seems to be working for a kimura but Yurchon defends the submission attempt.
Nurmagomedov throwing shots but Yurchon is blocking nicely.
Nurmagomedov works his foot free and advances to mount.
Yurchon 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nurmagomedov with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Nurmagomedov fails to take his opponent's back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Magomed Nurmagomedov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Magomed Nurmagomedov's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Yurchon misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nurmagomedov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Yurchon misses with a hook.
Nurmagomedov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Nurmagomedov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Yurchon.
Yurchon dips to his left and cracks Nurmagomedov with an uppercut!
Horrible takedown attempt by Nurmagomedov or perhaps it was just good defense by Yurchon, which made it look bad.
Yurchon smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yurchon throws a right hand that misses
and Nurmagomedov counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Nurmagomedov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Nurmagomedov won't allow Yurchon to get back to his feet.
Yurchon has momentary wrist control but Nurmagomedov slips an elbow through the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yurchon is wriggling around but Nurmagomedov manages to pass to half guard.
Nurmagomedov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Yurchon sees it coming and defends easily.
Nurmagomedov is keen to just control but Yurchon is a slippery customer.
Yurchon tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Nurmagomedov manages to move to mount!
Nurmagomedov won't let Yurchon get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Nurmagomedov pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Yurchon is trying to stand.
Nurmagomedov wants to control the pace but Yurchon is squirming around nicely.
Nurmagomedov in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Yurchon manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Yurchon is not content to let Nurmagomedov control the position.
Nurmagomedov is trying to get an arm triangle but Yurchon is defending well.
Nurmagomedov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Nurmagomedov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Yurchon is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yurchon is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Nurmagomedov is controlling him well.
Yurchon taking punishment in the form of punches.
Magomed Nurmagomedov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nurmagomedov works to advance to full mount. Yurchon defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Nurmagomedov is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Yurchon has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Yurchon!
Yurchon wanted to stand there but Nurmagomedov had control of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Yurchon is aware though and is defending well.
Nurmagomedov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Nurmagomedov is really struggling to control Yurchon but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Nurmagomedov has a closed guard, preventing Yurchon from standing up.
Nurmagomedov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Yurchon 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. Yurchon is looking to defend but Nurmagomedov has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Yurchon! Nurmagomedov pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Yurchon taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Magomed Nurmagomedov!
Magomed Nurmagomedov is the new middleweight champion!
Magomed Nurmagomedov took some time post fight to say the following; 'Alhamdulillah. This belt is for Dagestan, my family, and my team. From the mountain mats to the WOVA cage, this has been my dream. Much respect to my opponent—he’s a warrior. But tonight, I showed who I am. Champion now, but far from finished. This is just the beginning.'.
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