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UFC On FX Results: Khabib Nurmagomedov Submits Kamal Shalorus In Strong UFC Debut Peformance

The fifth fight of the night at UFC on FX is Kamal Shalorus vs. Habib Nurmagomedov. This is a lightweight bout, meaning 155 pounds. This bout is airing on FUEL TV. The referee in charge of the action is Mario Yamasaki.

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ROUND 1 - Both fighters open orthodox. Now Nurmagomedov briefly lands a takedown, but Shalorus stands and they clinch. Now they back out and reset to striking position. Shalorus switching stances now as he throws a head kick. Left hook by Shalorus. Shalorus doing all the pressuring here, but so far hasn't landed anything significant. Hard inside leg kick from Shalorus now. Now a hard shot to the middle from Shalorus but he eats a huge punch after stopping a takedown. Nurmagomedov is taking a beating now trying to hang on. The Russian moves to side control and is briefly on Shalorus' back before Shalrous goes to his back. Sharlorus stands. Nurmagomedov looks winded as the round expires.

MMA Nation scores this round 10-9 Nurmagomedov.

ROUND 2 - Hard inside leg kick from Shalorus to start the frame. Shalorus stuffs a shot, but Nurmagomedov hits a re-shot and puts Shalorus on his back. Shalorus works from his back before the referee stands them up. This happens again with the Russian getting the takedown, working on top and getting stood up after perceived inactivity. Diving lead uppercuts and a right hand from Nurmagomedov to end the round.

MMA Nation scores this round 10-9 Nurmagomedov.

ROUND 3 - Diving lead uppercut from the Russian, but it misses. Shalorus shoots, but is stuffed. Nurmagomedov hits a single leg takedown and tries a guillotine. Nurmagomedov moves to mount and Shalorus turns. As he does, the Russian locks up a rear naked choke from the near point of Shalorus' hip. Shalorus still taps.

Official results: Khabib Nurmagomedov defeats Kamal Shalorus by submission (rear naked choke) at 2:08 of round 3.

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Khabib Nurmagomedov defeats Kamal Shalorus by submission (rear naked choke) at 2:08 of round 3.
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