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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Khabib Nurmagomedov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keith Stone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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156 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
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177 cm
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154 lbs
6 - 4 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Good chin |
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Decent wrestler
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Khabib Nurmagomedov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Keith Stone!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Ivan Kurochkin and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stone is looking to clinch but Nurmagomedov is avoiding it.
Stone jabs Nurmagomedov right on the nose. Nurmagomedov blinks but takes it well.
Stone fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Nurmagomedov is out of range.
Stone's corner calls for a 1-2. Stone obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Stone lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nurmagomedov circles away quickly and effectively.
Stone misses with a hook.
Nurmagomedov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Stone as he avoids it easily.
Stone throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nurmagomedov blocks a head kick by Stone.
Stone misses with a low kick.
Nurmagomedov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Stone is looking to score with low kicks.
Nurmagomedov looks for a takedown but Stone sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stone throws a jab when Nurmagomedov was well out of range.
Nurmagomedov is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Stone.
Stone scores with a one two! Nurmagomedov had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stone getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stone looks to score with a jab to the body but Nurmagomedov is just out of range.
Nurmagomedov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Stone misses with an uppercut.
Nurmagomedov checks a leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Stone. Those never looked like landing.
Stone thows a leg kick but Nurmagomedov checks it
and Nurmagomedov counters with a takedown into side control.
Nurmagomedov landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Stone avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Nurmagomedov.
Stone struggling a bit here.
Stone is working to avoid the ground and pound but Nurmagomedov connects with a decent elbow.
Stone is looking for a sweep.
Stone sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Nurmagomedov wants to control but Stone is keeping him busy.
Stone wants to control but Nurmagomedov is keeping busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Nurmagomedov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nurmagomedov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Stone doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Stone is looking for a sweep. Nurmagomedov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Stone looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nurmagomedov in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Stone tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Nurmagomedov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). 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.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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