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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Khabib Nurmagomedov (ranked 1324 p4p, 3049 weight class) and Sachi Keikain (ranked 129 p4p, 268 weight class). Nurmagomedov comes to the ring accompanied by Зима-мама. Sachi Keikain is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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Good wrestler
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Khabib Nurmagomedov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 1, fighting out of London, Sachi Keikain!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Shirou Masuda and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nurmagomedov scores with the left hand. Keikain knows he should have avoided that one.
Nurmagomedov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nurmagomedov misses with a hook.
Keikain displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nurmagomedov throws out the jab.
Keikain throws a head kick but Nurmagomedov moves out of range.
Keikain waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov blocks a jab.
Keikain is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nurmagomedov.
Keikain pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nurmagomedov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Keikain.
A swing and a miss from Nurmagomedov.
Keikain is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keikain throws a shot from downtown. Nurmagomedov moves away and avoids it.
Keikain waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov misses with an uppercut. Keikain saw that one coming.
Keikain throws a fast counter high kick but Nurmagomedov manages to duck under it in time.
Nurmagomedov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Keikain counters with a head kick.
Nurmagomedov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keikain tries a head kick but it misses.
Nurmagomedov lands a nice shot to the body.
Nurmagomedov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Keikain defends it nicely.
Nurmagomedov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Keikain sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nurmagomedov misses with a hook
and Keikain counters with a body kick.
Nurmagomedov throws a body shot but no joy.
Keikain looks to land a body kick but Nurmagomedov moved away.
Nurmagomedov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Keikain sprawls and moves away.
Nurmagomedov misses the body punch
and Keikain cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice defenses there by Keikain.
Keikain tries to counter with a clinch but Nurmagomedov shakes him off and moves away.
Nurmagomedov misses with a wild body shot.
Nurmagomedov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Keikain momentarily.
Sachi Keikain is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keikain throws a combination that misses
and Nurmagomedov counters with a stiff right hand.
Nurmagomedov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Keikain misses with a body shot.
A jab from Nurmagomedov misses.
Keikain defending well as Nurmagomedov loads up on a big left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nurmagomedov missing with a left hand there. Keikain was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Keikain throws a fast counter high kick but Nurmagomedov manages to duck under it in time.
Keikain lands the left hand.
Keikain's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Nurmagomedov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Keikain scrambles back to his feet.
Nurmagomedov drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nurmagomedov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Keikain keeping full guard, as Nurmagomedov tries to pass.
Nurmagomedov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov stops Keikain from standing up.
Keikain utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Nurmagomedov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Nurmagomedov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Nurmagomedov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nurmagomedov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Keikain manages to avoid it.
Nurmagomedov lands with a nice body punch.
Nurmagomedov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov swings widly with a right hand
and Keikain counters with a nice kick to the body.
Nurmagomedov walks into a stiff left hand from Keikain.
Keikain uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The fighters circling - Nurmagomedov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A countering left hand to the body from Keikain misses.
Nurmagomedov shoots in for a double leg but Keikain sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nurmagomedov misses with a hook to the body
enabling Keikain to counter with a crisp jab.
Nurmagomedov misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Keikain counters with a head kick.
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!
Keikain connects with a body shot that sends Nurmagomedov's belly button to the back.
Keikain avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nurmagomedov looks to score with a jab to the body but Keikain is just out of range.
Keikain shapes to counter with a head kick.
Nurmagomedov slips under a jab from Keikain.
Nurmagomedov lands with a nice body punch.
Khabib Nurmagomedov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Keikain makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Nurmagomedov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Keikain counters with a left and a right that stings Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov has his takedown stuffed
and Keikain counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Khabib Nurmagomedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Keikain ducks under a wild hook from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov misses with an uppercut
and Keikain counters with a nice leg kick.
Nurmagomedov misses with an uppercut
and Keikain counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nurmagomedov shoots in for a double leg but Keikain sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nurmagomedov darts in looking for a takedown but Keikain gets double underhooks and turns Nurmagomedov into the ropes.
Nurmagomedov gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nurmagomedov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Nurmagomedov thows a huge punch but Keikain dodges it nicely.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Keikain is trying to stand back up but Nurmagomedov is controlling him
Nurmagomedov trying to control from half guard but Keikain is working away.
Nurmagomedov wants to pass to mount but Keikain is defending the position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Keikain wants to get back to his feet.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Keikain looks to score with a jab to the body but Nurmagomedov is just out of range.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov looks to score with a jab to the body but Keikain is just out of range.
Nurmagomedov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Keikain counters with a nice low kick that buckles Nurmagomedov's knee momentarily.
Nurmagomedov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Keikain punishes Nurmagomedov's body with a nice straight punch.
Nurmagomedov digs a good hook to Keikain's body.
Nurmagomedov misses with a right hand
and Keikain counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A jab lands there for Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov throws a shot from downtown. Keikain moves away and avoids it.
A head kick misses from Keikain.
Nurmagomedov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Keikain's waist but Keikain gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nurmagomedov off to one side.
Keikain moves forwards but Nurmagomedov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nurmagomedov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Keikain throws a hook but Nurmagomedov blocks it.
Nurmagomedov takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Keikain throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Nurmagomedov's head.
Nurmagomedov loads up on a big right hand but Keikain slips the punch.
Nurmagomedov lands a slapping body shot.
Keikain slips under a jab.
Keikain looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Keikain bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nurmagomedov misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Keikain counters with a nice body kick.
Keikain avoids the body shot from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Keikain sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nurmagomedov somewhat.
Nurmagomedov scores with a nice right hand.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nurmagomedov lands with an overhand left.
Keikain moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Nurmagomedov tries for a takedown but Keikain circles away easily
and Keikain counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nurmagomedov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Keikain.
Nurmagomedov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Keikain counters with a nice leg kick.
Keikain throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nurmagomedov jabs Keikain right on the nose. Keikain blinks but takes it well.
Nurmagomedov is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Nurmagomedov throws a poor cross that misses
and Keikain counters with a nice body kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sachi Keikain.
I think Keikain 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight for Sachi Keikain!
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight for Sachi Keikain!
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight for Khabib Nurmagomedov!
Sachi Keikain wins by split decision!
After winning the bout, Sachi Keikain thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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