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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between King James (ranked 2709 p4p, 25922 weight class) and Peter Nurmagomedov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, King James!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Peter Nurmagomedov!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Robert Twigg and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nurmagomedov blocks a head kick by James.
James sets himself, and Nurmagomedov steps forward looking for the clinch! James avoids it this time.
Nurmagomedov fails with a takedown attempt.
Nurmagomedov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
James throws a quick counter kick to the body but Nurmagomedov avoids it.
Nurmagomedov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before James can pounce on him.
Nurmagomedov tries to clinch up
and James finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Nurmagomedov clinches.
Nurmagomedov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite James's efforts to push away.
James is trying to break the clinch but Nurmagomedov is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nurmagomedov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts James as he jumps to the side.
James lands a nice looking body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nurmagomedov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before James can pounce on him.
James lands with a straight right. Nurmagomedov didn't see that one coming.
James clobbers Nurmagomedov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
James attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
James connects with a high kick.
James finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A nice leg kick lands there from James.
Nurmagomedov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
James breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
James with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nurmagomedov takes a jab right on the kisser.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nurmagomedov looks for a takedown but James sprawls well.
King James has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Nurmagomedov.
A punch combination from Nurmagomedov misses.
Nurmagomedov misses with a hook. James ducked under it nicely.
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?
James has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Roosters Coop in the buildup to the fight.
King James is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
James delivers a nice body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
James with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
An inside leg kick lands from James.
James throws a low kick but Nurmagomedov avoids it.
James is looking to score with low kicks.
James really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
James tries a head kick but it misses.
King James seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nurmagomedov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with James, pushing him back against the cage.
James is trying to break the clinch but Nurmagomedov has him pressed against the cage.
Nurmagomedov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite James's efforts to push away.
James is pushing Nurmagomedov up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
James misses with a punch on the inside.
Nurmagomedov tries to break the clinch but James is controlling the position.
James misses with the head strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov working aggressively here.
Nurmagomedov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nurmagomedov goes for a takedown attempt but James pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Nurmagomedov shoots in for a takedown but James shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A solid leg kick lands there for James.
An inside leg kick lands from James.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A shot in the inside from James.
James breaks the clinch.
James scores with a decent looking hook.
Nurmagomedov tries to score a power double leg takedown but James sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nurmagomedov somewhat.
James attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Nurmagomedov moves out of range of the body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James throws a nice outside leg kick.
A solid body kick from James.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
James stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
James connects with a solid leg kick.
James dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nurmagomedov. That did some damage!
Nice takedown defense from James. No joy for Nurmagomedov on that attempt.
Nurmagomedov checks the leg kick nicely there.
Nurmagomedov tries to counter by closing the distance.
Good standup being displayed there by James as he connects with a hook.
Nurmagomedov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nurmagomedov has a takedown stuffed.
James looks to land a body kick but Nurmagomedov moved away.
James paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
James scores with a leg kick.
Nurmagomedov tries to move into range but James moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
James connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nurmagomedov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
James is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Nurmagomedov fails in his attempt to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
King James 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.
James feints and then cracks Nurmagomedov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nurmagomedov down.
James lands a really nice looking cross but Nurmagomedov seems unphased.
King James is winning the standup battle so far.
James 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.
James dodges the punch combination from Nurmagomedov.
James scores with a push kick.
James throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nurmagomedov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from James.
James fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nurmagomedov tries to clinch but James is having none of it.
James finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
James sets himself, and Nurmagomedov steps forward looking for the clinch! James avoids it this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
James connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Nurmagomedov's hands.
Nurmagomedov moves into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nurmagomedov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Decent striking displayed by James there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov tries to bum rush James with a series of wild strikes but James uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nice sprawl there from James as Nurmagomedov shoots in.
Nurmagomedov is looking to clinch.
James chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nurmagomedov is looking to clinch but James is avoiding it.
James throws a leg kick but Nurmagomedov sees it coming and moves out of range.
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?
A nice leg kick from Nurmagomedov, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nurmagomedov doesn't manage to clinch there - James circles away.
Nurmagomedov lands a head kick. James smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
James is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nurmagomedov tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and James counters with a solid body kick.
James scores with a kick to the body.
Nurmagomedov takes one to the chin there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
James lands with an uppercut that bounces Nurmagomedov off the cage and back into range.
Jab from James.
James connects with a solid leg kick.
Nurmagomedov has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from James.
Nurmagomedov steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from James. That one must have hurt.
Nurmagomedov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
James connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nurmagomedov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
James throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Nice shot by James.
James moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Nurmagomedov doesn't manage to clinch there - James circles away.
James chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A head kick from James lands but Nurmagomedov takes it in his stride.
James lands a leg kick that knocks Nurmagomedov off balance momentarily.
James lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nurmagomedov moves into range and clinches up with James.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov blocking some punches.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Nurmagomedov putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has James in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
James misses with a punch on the inside.
Nurmagomedov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with James's elbow.
Nurmagomedov throws a head punch that misses.
James manages to break the clinch.
Nurmagomedov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from James.
Nurmagomedov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
James's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
James scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nurmagomedov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Nurmagomedov shoots in for a takedown but James shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
James misses with a leg kick
and Nurmagomedov counters with a single leg into guard. James didn't expect that.
James pushes Nurmagomedov off and scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Peter Nurmagomedov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A nice leg kick lands there from James.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James throws a nice outside leg kick.
A low kick lands for James.
James gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Nurmagomedov to score an easy takedown into full guard.
James pulls Nurmagomedov in close to his closed guard and prevents Nurmagomedov from doing any damage or advancing position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
James manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nurmagomedov manages to get himself to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
King James dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
James scores with a punch to the head.
James on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
James scores with a kick to the body.
James connects with a leg kick.
Nurmagomedov takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Nurmagomedov tries to clinch up but James circles away and keeps his distance.
James throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nurmagomedov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. James defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James 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 checks a leg kick.
And Nurmagomedov tries to counter it with a takedown but James pushes his down on his head and steps out.
James tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Nurmagomedov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but James avoids it really well and circles away.
James lands a nice leg kick that just misses Nurmagomedov's sensitive parts.
Jab by James.
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.
A nice inside leg kick there by James. That's going to slow Nurmagomedov down.
James connects with a good right hand that stumbles Nurmagomedov. Nurmagomedov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nurmagomedov tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice body kick from James.
Nurmagomedov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
King James has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov wants to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Nurmagomedov dives in and grabs James's left leg, looking for a takedown. James pushes down on Nurmagomedov's head and hops out.
Nurmagomedov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but James swivels and escapes.
James appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Nurmagomedov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A nice leg kick from James, right into the meat of the thigh.
James is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nurmagomedov can do to turn this around?
An inside leg kick lands from James.
Nurmagomedov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nurmagomedov tries to bum rush James with a series of wild strikes but James uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nurmagomedov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
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.
James connects with a looping right hand.
James pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
James getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
James connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Nurmagomedov momentarily.
James throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James lands with a kick to the ribs.
King James is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
James lets loose with a powerful body kick. Nurmagomedov will feel that in the morning.
Crunch! James slams his shin into Nurmagomedov's torso.
James keeps the fight on the outside.
James sizes up Nurmagomedov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
James 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.
James lands with a slapping head kick.
Nurmagomedov shoots for a double leg takedown but James sprawls well. He's pushed Nurmagomedov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
James with a jab.
Nurmagomedov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
James throws a low kick but it's checked well by Nurmagomedov.
James ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
James scoring well with a low kick there.
Nurmagomedov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A slapping leg kick lands for James.
Nurmagomedov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but James paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James moves out of range of the strikes.
Nurmagomedov lands with a slapping head kick.
A head kick from James lands but Nurmagomedov takes it in his stride.
A slapping leg kick lands for James.
James turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
James throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
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?
James stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nurmagomedov moves into the clinch.
James missing with knees to the body.
Nurmagomedov throws an elbow but it misses.
Nurmagomedov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
James keeps control of Nurmagomedov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Peter Nurmagomedov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nurmagomedov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from James.
And that's the end of the fight!
King James showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for James, 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... King James!
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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