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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Steph Curry (ranked 1306 p4p, 173 weight class) and Khalib Nuragomidova (ranked 1612 p4p, 205 weight class). Curry's entrance music is Metallica - Enter Sandman. A fine choice. 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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Good wrestling
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Steph Curry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Khalib Nuragomidova!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Curry misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nuragomidova unleashes a big counter combination but Curry bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Curry digs a good body shot into Nuragomidova's ribs.
Nuragomidova shoots in but no luck this time.
Nuragomidova throws a lazy uppercut
and Curry counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Khalib Nuragomidova seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slow jab from Curry misses its intended target.
Nuragomidova throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Curry was covering up waiting for the punch and Nuragomidova finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Curry 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.
Nuragomidova looking to sit in guard and control but Curry gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Curry passes into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nuragomidova is trying to maintain the position but Curry is very close to passing his half guard.
Nuragomidova looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nuragomidova is looking to improve his position.
Nuragomidova pushes Curry off looking to stand but Curry dives back in and keeps control.
Nuragomidova has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Curry is working away from the top position though.
Nuragomidova is looking to improve his position.
Nuragomidova trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Curry manages to pass to mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Nuragomidova is in all sorts of trouble here.
Curry looking to control and managing it successfully.
Nuragomidova tries to reverse the position but Curry maintains control.
Nuragomidova is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Curry controlling from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nuragomidova is in all sorts of trouble here.
Curry avoids the attempt from Nuragomidova to control.
Nuragomidova is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Curry blocks Nuragomidova's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Nuragomidova can't escape the position.
Nuragomidova is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Curry content just to control the position here.
Nuragomidova is looking to improve his position but Curry isn't that keen on the idea.
Curry controlling his opponent.
Nuragomidova swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nuragomidova tries to lock up and control but Curry gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Curry content just to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steph Curry 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.
Nice body punch from Curry.
Curry lunges at Nuragomidova with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Nuragomidova's hand.
It looks like Khalib Nuragomidova has been cut.
Nuragomidova steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Curry.
Curry looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And Nuragomidova tries to counter it with a takedown but Curry pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Nuragomidova closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Curry misses with a hook to the ribs.
Curry is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Curry displaying some good clinch control by pressing Nuragomidova up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nuragomidova has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Curry after a bit of a struggle.
Nuragomidova swings wildly with an uppercut but Curry uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nuragomidova can't get the takedown.
Steph Curry has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khalib Nuragomidova.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Nuragomidova.
Curry lands an uppercut.
Curry tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nuragomidova's elbow.
Nuragomidova blocking some punches.
Curry misses with some punches.
Curry tries a body shot but Nuragomidova blocks it.
Curry throws a punch but it's blocked by Nuragomidova.
Nuragomidova struggles to land a body shot inside as Curry controls his hands.
Nuragomidova lands an uppercut.
Curry lands a left hand.
Curry lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nuragomidova blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nuragomidova misses with a hook from the clinch.
Curry misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nuragomidova drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Curry gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Curry taking a breather.
Curry tries to throw a body punch but Nuragomidova avoids it by throwing Curry back against the cage.
Nuragomidova wants to break the clinch but can't.
Curry throws a head punch that misses.
Nuragomidova breaks the clinch.
Curry lands a jab to Nuragomidova's midsection.
Curry slips a jab and a cross from Nuragomidova.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Curry misses with a looping right.
Nuragomidova is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Curry with a body shot.
Nuragomidova scores with a jab to the jaw.
Curry misses with a straight right.
Nuragomidova now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nuragomidova wants to clinch up but Curry keeps it at a distance.
Curry appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A nice combination there by Curry.
Curry circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nuragomidova throws a left and a right that both miss
and Curry counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Curry is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nuragomidova can do to turn this around?
Nuragomidova throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Curry's waist but Curry gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nuragomidova off to one side.
Khalib Nuragomidova is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nuragomidova throws a body shot but no joy.
Curry ducks under a wild hook from Nuragomidova.
Curry jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Curry is pawing at Nuragomidova, trying to feel the distance before throwing out a cross that crashes into Nuragomidova's nose. Nuragomidova is badly hurt! Curry pounces, throwing wild strikes as both fighters end up on the ground! Nuragomidova tries desperately to hold on but Curry is relentless in his assault! As Nuragomidova receives an ever increasing number of unanswered strikes the referee pulls Curry away and this one is in the books!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Steph Curry!
Steph Curry 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.
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hype
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