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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Khabib Nurmagomedov (ranked 4580 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mitchell Sherwood (ranked 6507 p4p, 0 weight class). Sherwood has a niggling injury. He would have liked to come in 100% fit but that's not always possible. Khabib Nurmagomedov could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Mitchell Sherwood's chin.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Khabib Nurmagomedov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mitchell Sherwood!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Summer Carpenter and Ben Watson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sherwood gets caught napping as Nurmagomedov dives in and scores a takedown. Sherwood manages to retain guard.
Nurmagomedov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Nurmagomedov's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Nurmagomedov pushes down on Sherwood's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Nurmagomedov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Nurmagomedov in particular looking to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sherwood knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nurmagomedov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Nurmagomedov is working for a submission of some sort.
Sherwood trying to control from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Nurmagomedov wants to stand up but Sherwood has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Nurmagomedov is working for a kimura but Sherwood is defending it quite comfortably.
Nurmagomedov is controlling the pace.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nurmagomedov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sherwood has managed to free his arm - good work.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Sherwood is looking to improve his position.
Nurmagomedov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Nurmagomedov tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Sherwood.
Nurmagomedov is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Sherwood moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Sherwood looks winded!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Nurmagomedov lands a couple of elbows.
Nurmagomedov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Nurmagomedov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Khabib Nurmagomedov dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Nurmagomedov gets the takedown into side control.
Nurmagomedov controlling the position.
Sherwood prevents Nurmagomedov from improving position.
Nurmagomedov tries for a kimura but Sherwood is defending well.
Nurmagomedov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sherwood can do to turn this around?
Sherwood tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagomedov wants to stand but Sherwood has his arm trapped.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Sherwood's shoulder. That is not cool.
Nurmagomedov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Sherwood has escaped the position, nice work there.
Sherwood can't do much from the bottom here.
Sherwood is breathing heavily.
Sherwood is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Nurmagomedov off and has taken his back!
Nurmagomedov really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Sherwood doesn't have the hooks in and Nurmagomedov manages to turn into his guard.
Nurmagomedov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov is looking to stand up but Sherwood won't let him.
Sherwood trying to control the position.
Nurmagomedov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Nurmagomedov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Nurmagomedov wants to stand but Sherwood has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Nurmagomedov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Nurmagomedov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Sherwood for as long as he can get away with.
Nurmagomedov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Nurmagomedov controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nurmagomedov closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nurmagomedov remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Nurmagomedov tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Khabib Nurmagomedov dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Nurmagomedov throws a push kick but Sherwood slaps the foot to one side.
Nurmagomedov fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Sherwood to the ground. Nurmagomedov is now in Sherwood's guard.
Nurmagomedov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Nurmagomedov postures up.
Nurmagomedov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagomedov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Nurmagomedov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Sherwood takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov wants to stand but Sherwood has his arm trapped.
Sherwood gets back to half guard.
Khabib Nurmagomedov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nurmagomedov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Sherwood looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nurmagomedov is controlling the pace.
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.
Nice strikes from Nurmagomedov there.
Nurmagomedov sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Sherwood is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nurmagomedov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sherwood circles away quickly and effectively.
Nurmagomedov misses with a low kick.
Nurmagomedov closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Nurmagomedov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Nurmagomedov is thwarting Sherwood's attempts to control the position.
Nurmagomedov trying to control the pace.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Nurmagomedov connects with a nice short shot to Sherwood's temple.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov controlling the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nurmagomedov seems to be working for a kimura but Sherwood defends the submission attempt.
Sherwood wants to control but Nurmagomedov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nurmagomedov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Mitchell Sherwood has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Khabib Nurmagomedov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
And that's the end of the fight!
Khabib Nurmagomedov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Nurmagomedov has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Khabib Nurmagomedov!
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hype
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FIGHT
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