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I used the Fight Engine of the game "World of Mixed Martial Arts 5" to simulate this match-up (for fun). Decided to share it with u guys.
The simulation actually had Tony gassing out in the fifth and Khabib taking over, simply because Tony kept such a crazy pace over the first few rounds to hold Khabib back.
Also, according to the simulation both guys can't make weight. <45>
Hope you guys enjoyed this glimpse into the not so distant future, this will be a great fight.
<-- results
Result:
Rd 5 - 00:00) All three judges have given 48-47.
(Rd 5 - 00:00) The winner, by unanimous decision, is Tony 'El Cucuy' Ferguson!
(Rd 5 - 00:00) Official Result: Tony 'El Cucuy' Ferguson defeats Khabib 'The Eagle' Nurmagomedov (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 5). The fight was rated as being Great.
FULL FIGHT REPORT:
(Rd 1 - 05:00) We start with a touch of gloves.
(Rd 1 - 04:53) Tony comes in with a flurry of five quick punches, landing three of them, and then hits Khabib with a straight right.
(Rd 1 - 04:26) Tony hits a left hand, but Khabib avoids a big right.
(Rd 1 - 04:03) Khabib appeared to be going to try and get in close, but Tony took the initiative first.
(Rd 1 - 04:03) Attacking with a quick flurry, Tony lands three punches but misses with a low kick.
(Rd 1 - 03:38) Tony lands one of five quick punches but Khabib evades a big right punch.
(Rd 1 - 03:10) Tony lands five of five quick punches and then hits Khabib with a leg kick.
(Rd 1 - 02:34) A jab lands from Tony, but the following kick to the body is poor and allows Khabib to catch it!
(Rd 1 - 02:22) Holding the leg, Khabib tries for a takedown.
(Rd 1 - 02:22) Khabib gets the takedown! Tony pulls guard.
(Rd 1 - 02:12) Khabib is trying to pass guard.
(Rd 1 - 02:12) He passes guard, but Tony was ready and immediately starts to scramble.
(Rd 1 - 02:00) Tony spots an opportunity and moves quickly to try and secure one of his opponent's legs.
(Rd 1 - 02:00) Khabib avoids the threat of a leg lock and ends up in half guard.
(Rd 1 - 02:00) That was a big error from Tony, going for the leg has ended up handing the advantage to his opponent.
(Rd 1 - 01:37) Khabib throws a few right hands as he takes a moment to plan ahead.
(Rd 1 - 01:19) Tony attempts to get some separation in order to try to stand, but can't.
(Rd 1 - 01:07) Khabib throws a few strikes, but is clearly slowing things down so that he can catch his breath.
(Rd 1 - 00:48) Khabib blocks Tony as he tries a sweep from half guard.
(Rd 1 - 00:20) Khabib unloads with some right hands, but Tony deals with them comfortably.
(Rd 1 - 00:08) Tony tries to sweep Khabib but can't do it.
(Rd 1 - 00:00) Round one is brought to an end as time runs out.
(Rd 1 - 00:00) I'd say that was definitely 10-9 in favour of Tony.
(Rd 2 - 05:00) There's the bell and round number two begins!
(Rd 2 - 04:51) Stepping in, Tony lands three quick punches and then catches Khabib with a right hook.
(Rd 2 - 04:28) Attacking with a quick flurry, Tony lands three of three punches and then scores with a right cross.
(Rd 2 - 04:28) There is now a noticeable gash above the hairline of Khabib where a strike must have cut him.
(Rd 2 - 04:02) Khabib isn't rushing in, worried about potentially getting hit if he gets close enough to grapple.
(Rd 2 - 04:02) Showing good hand speed, Tony lands a flurry of three punches and then lands a right hand.
(Rd 2 - 03:38) Two left hands land from Tony, but finds nothing but air with a big right.
(Rd 2 - 03:22) Tony connects with two left jabs, but finds nothing but air with a big right.
(Rd 2 - 03:02) Stepping in, Tony lands three quick punches but doesn't hit the leg kick follow-up.
(Rd 2 - 02:39) A flurry of three punches from Tony see them all connect but doesn't hit the leg kick follow-up.
(Rd 2 - 02:23) We are now at the halfway point of the round.
(Rd 2 - 02:10) Tony lands three of three quick punches and then hits Khabib with a right to the side of the ribs.
(Rd 2 - 01:55) Khabib looks like he wants to grapple but the threat of getting hit is keeping him from rushing in.
(Rd 2 - 01:55) A flurry of five punches from Tony see them all connect and then lands a right hand.
(Rd 2 - 01:35) Khabib appeared to be going to try and get in close, but Tony took the initiative first.
(Rd 2 - 01:35) Tony can't hit a set-up left jab, but then hits a nice straight right.
(Rd 2 - 01:26) Tony looks confident, shortening the range as he looks to strike.
(Rd 2 - 01:26) Khabib looked like he was going to step in and grapple, but Tony simply took the initiative first.
(Rd 2 - 01:26) Tony lands a flurry of five quick punches and then scores with a right cross.
(Rd 2 - 01:03) The referee calls for a pause, he wants to check the cut on Khabib.
(Rd 2 - 01:03) The doctor seems happy that the cut isn't going to be an issue.
(Rd 2 - 01:03) The fight will be restarted in the center!
(Rd 2 - 01:03) Tony is still moving well, but he is definitely breathing a little deeper now.
(Rd 2 - 00:58) We have one minute of the round remaining.
(Rd 2 - 00:58) Tony fails to find a home for his jab, but then catches Khabib with a right hook.
(Rd 2 - 00:43) Khabib looks like he wants to grapple but the threat of getting hit is keeping him from rushing in.
(Rd 2 - 00:43) Tony fails to find a home for his jab, but then hits a nice straight right.
(Rd 2 - 00:43) The gash on the forehead of Khabib has been re-opened by a strike.
(Rd 2 - 00:34) Tony can't hit a set-up left jab, but then hits a nice straight right.
(Rd 2 - 00:16) Attacking with a quick flurry, Tony lands one of three punches and then catches Khabib with a right hook.
(Rd 2 - 00:00) Time expires and we come to the end of round two.
(Rd 2 - 00:00) That round goes to Tony, 10-9 on my card.
(Rd 2 - 00:00) My scorecard now has Tony up 20-18.
(Rd 2 - 00:00) The cut man goes to work between rounds trying to patch up Khabib.
(Rd 3 - 05:00) Round three begins!
(Rd 3 - 04:49) Khabib looks like he wants to grapple but the threat of getting hit is keeping him from rushing in.
(Rd 3 - 04:49) Tony moves in behind four quick punches, three of them finding a home, but Khabib dodges the leg kick that follows.
(Rd 3 - 04:18) A flurry of four punches from Tony see four of them land and then scores with a right cross.
(Rd 3 - 03:56) A quick flurry of punches from Tony sees three of four hit home but finds nothing but air with a big right.
(Rd 3 - 03:21) Tony moves in closer, ready to attack.
(Rd 3 - 03:21) Attacking with intent, Tony scores with two out of a flurry of three punches but misses with a vicious right hand.
(Rd 3 - 02:55) Stepping in, Tony lands three quick punches and then catches Khabib with a right hook.
(Rd 3 - 02:28) We pass the halfway mark of this round.
(Rd 3 - 02:28) A flurry of five punches from Tony see three of them land and then hits Khabib with a straight right.
(Rd 3 - 01:59) Tony connects with two left hands and then catches Khabib with a right hook.
(Rd 3 - 01:44) Tony hits two left jabs and then scores with a right cross.
(Rd 3 - 01:36) Khabib appears to be feeling a little fatigue, his hands are starting to lower just a fraction.
(Rd 3 - 01:26) Tony closes in on Khabib, looking to unleash some strikes.
(Rd 3 - 01:26) Attacking with intent, Tony scores with three out of a flurry of five punches and then hits Khabib with a straight right.
(Rd 3 - 01:02) Tony can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then scores with a right cross.
(Rd 3 - 00:59) We're into the final minute of the round.
(Rd 3 - 00:51) Tony moves in on Khabib, preparing to throw.
(Rd 3 - 00:51) Khabib may have been aiming to get in close, but Tony aggressively took the initiative.
(Rd 3 - 00:51) Tony fails to find a home for his jab, but then lands a right hand.
(Rd 3 - 00:36) Tony lands a left jab, but a big right head kick is wide of the mark.
(Rd 3 - 00:10) Tony comes in fast with three quick punches, landing three of them, and then hits a nice straight right.
(Rd 3 - 00:00) Time expires and we come to the end of round three.
(Rd 3 - 00:00) I have to give that round to Tony, but only a 10-9.
(Rd 3 - 00:00) Even if he wins all the remaining rounds, I'm not sure Khabib will be able to take the victory without a finish.
(Rd 4 - 05:00) We are back underway!
(Rd 4 - 04:51) A quick flurry of five punches from Tony sees all of them hit home and then hits Khabib with a straight right.
(Rd 4 - 04:21) Tony can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then hits a nice straight right.
(Rd 4 - 03:57) Tony comes in with a flurry of three quick punches, landing all of them, but Khabib avoids a big right.
(Rd 4 - 03:33) Tony comes in with a flurry of four quick punches, landing two of them, but finds nothing but air with a big right.
(Rd 4 - 03:01) Both fighters seem to have the same idea and come together in a clinch.
(Rd 4 - 03:01) Khabib works his way to a dominant position.
(Rd 4 - 02:51) Khabib attempts to pick Tony up for a slam.
(Rd 4 - 02:51) Khabib gets it! Khabib gets side control.
(Rd 4 - 02:36) Khabib pounds away and Tony struggles to deal with them.
(Rd 4 - 02:16) Stuck under side control, Tony takes a knee to the ribs.
(Rd 4 - 02:01) Khabib pounds away on Tony, but few of the shots lands clean.
(Rd 4 - 01:41) Tony tries to pull guard on Khabib but doesn't get anywhere with the attempt.
(Rd 4 - 01:25) Khabib attempts to move to mount.
(Rd 4 - 01:25) Tony desperately tries to fight the mount, and they find themselves scrambling for position.
(Rd 4 - 01:11) The scramble sees Tony up first, only to be grabbed and wrestled up against the cage almost immediately.
(Rd 4 - 00:58) We move into the final sixty seconds of this round.
(Rd 4 - 00:58) Khabib looks to try and maintain control via his wrestling skills, but Tony works enough space that he can pull clear and circle out.
(Rd 4 - 00:37) The fighters get in close and clinch.
(Rd 4 - 00:37) Khabib is the aggressor.
(Rd 4 - 00:29) Khabib is trying to push Tony so that his back is up against the cage.
(Rd 4 - 00:29) Tony ends up backed against the cage.
(Rd 4 - 00:15) Unable to get free, Tony is smothered up against the cage.
(Rd 4 - 00:15) Occasional short punches are all that happen for the rest of the round as the two fighters continue to be pressed up tight against the cage.
(Rd 4 - 00:00) Round four is brought to an end as time runs out.
(Rd 4 - 00:00) That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Khabib.
(Rd 4 - 00:00) With one round left, Khabib realistically needs to stop his opponent in order to win.
(Rd 5 - 05:00) There's the bell for the start of the final round!
(Rd 5 - 04:50) Khabib had looked like he was angling to grapple, but couldn't take the initiative.
(Rd 5 - 04:50) Attacking with a quick flurry, Tony lands four punches but Khabib catches the low kick that it set up!
(Rd 5 - 04:31) Tony hops on one foot, trying to balance. Khabib tries for a takedown attempt.
(Rd 5 - 04:31) Tony cannot stop the takedown and gives up side control.
(Rd 5 - 04:31) Tony hasn't stopped a single takedown yet.
(Rd 5 - 04:21) Khabib pounds away on Tony but doesn't do much damage.
(Rd 5 - 04:02) Khabib blocks an attempted sweep.
(Rd 5 - 03:46) Khabib fires away with punches, but Tony deals with them fairly well.
(Rd 5 - 03:34) Khabib blocks an attempt to pull guard.
(Rd 5 - 03:16) Stuck under side control, Tony takes a knee to the ribs.
(Rd 5 - 03:02) Khabib hits a knee strike to the ribs.
(Rd 5 - 02:49) Khabib fires away with right hands, but Tony doesn't take much damage.
(Rd 5 - 02:37) Khabib blocks an attempted sweep.
(Rd 5 - 02:22) We move into the second half of this round.
(Rd 5 - 02:22) Stuck under side control, Tony takes a knee to the ribs.
(Rd 5 - 02:08) Khabib fires away with punches, but Tony doesn't take any undue damage.
(Rd 5 - 01:56) Tony tries to sweep Khabib but can't.
(Rd 5 - 01:37) Khabib pounds away, but Tony calmly deals with them.
(Rd 5 - 01:23) Tony tries to sweep Khabib but can't.
(Rd 5 - 01:09) The lack of progress forces the referee to stand the fighters back up.
(Rd 5 - 01:09) Khabib is still moving well, but he is definitely breathing a little deeper now.
(Rd 5 - 00:59) We have one minute of the round remaining.
(Rd 5 - 00:59) Tony throws a quick punch but doesn't land.
(Rd 5 - 00:54) Khabib is able to grab Tony.
(Rd 5 - 00:47) From the grapple, Khabib tries to pick Tony up on his shoulder for a slam.
(Rd 5 - 00:47) Tony has no answers, he gets lifted up and planted down! Khabib ends up in half guard.
(Rd 5 - 00:36) Khabib unloads with some right hands, but Tony deals with them comfortably.
(Rd 5 - 00:20) Tony attempts to get some separation in order to try to stand, but can't.
(Rd 5 - 00:08) Khabib fires away with punches, but Tony doesn't take any undue damage.
(Rd 5 - 00:00) Time runs out and that's the end of the fight.
(Rd 5 - 00:00) That round goes to Khabib, 10-9 on my card.
(Rd 5 - 00:00) The official scores are being reported now.
(Rd 5 - 00:00) All three judges have given 48-47.
(Rd 5 - 00:00) The winner, by unanimous decision, is Tony 'El Cucuy' Ferguson!
(Rd 5 - 00:00) Official Result: Tony 'El Cucuy' Ferguson defeats Khabib 'The Eagle' Nurmagomedov (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 5). The fight was rated as being Great.
Result:
Rd 5 - 00:00) All three judges have given 48-47.
(Rd 5 - 00:00) The winner, by unanimous decision, is Tony 'El Cucuy' Ferguson!
(Rd 5 - 00:00) Official Result: Tony 'El Cucuy' Ferguson defeats Khabib 'The Eagle' Nurmagomedov (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 5). The fight was rated as being Great.
FULL FIGHT REPORT:
(Rd 1 - 05:00) We start with a touch of gloves.
(Rd 1 - 04:53) Tony comes in with a flurry of five quick punches, landing three of them, and then hits Khabib with a straight right.
(Rd 1 - 04:26) Tony hits a left hand, but Khabib avoids a big right.
(Rd 1 - 04:03) Khabib appeared to be going to try and get in close, but Tony took the initiative first.
(Rd 1 - 04:03) Attacking with a quick flurry, Tony lands three punches but misses with a low kick.
(Rd 1 - 03:38) Tony lands one of five quick punches but Khabib evades a big right punch.
(Rd 1 - 03:10) Tony lands five of five quick punches and then hits Khabib with a leg kick.
(Rd 1 - 02:34) A jab lands from Tony, but the following kick to the body is poor and allows Khabib to catch it!
(Rd 1 - 02:22) Holding the leg, Khabib tries for a takedown.
(Rd 1 - 02:22) Khabib gets the takedown! Tony pulls guard.
(Rd 1 - 02:12) Khabib is trying to pass guard.
(Rd 1 - 02:12) He passes guard, but Tony was ready and immediately starts to scramble.
(Rd 1 - 02:00) Tony spots an opportunity and moves quickly to try and secure one of his opponent's legs.
(Rd 1 - 02:00) Khabib avoids the threat of a leg lock and ends up in half guard.
(Rd 1 - 02:00) That was a big error from Tony, going for the leg has ended up handing the advantage to his opponent.
(Rd 1 - 01:37) Khabib throws a few right hands as he takes a moment to plan ahead.
(Rd 1 - 01:19) Tony attempts to get some separation in order to try to stand, but can't.
(Rd 1 - 01:07) Khabib throws a few strikes, but is clearly slowing things down so that he can catch his breath.
(Rd 1 - 00:48) Khabib blocks Tony as he tries a sweep from half guard.
(Rd 1 - 00:20) Khabib unloads with some right hands, but Tony deals with them comfortably.
(Rd 1 - 00:08) Tony tries to sweep Khabib but can't do it.
(Rd 1 - 00:00) Round one is brought to an end as time runs out.
(Rd 1 - 00:00) I'd say that was definitely 10-9 in favour of Tony.
(Rd 2 - 05:00) There's the bell and round number two begins!
(Rd 2 - 04:51) Stepping in, Tony lands three quick punches and then catches Khabib with a right hook.
(Rd 2 - 04:28) Attacking with a quick flurry, Tony lands three of three punches and then scores with a right cross.
(Rd 2 - 04:28) There is now a noticeable gash above the hairline of Khabib where a strike must have cut him.
(Rd 2 - 04:02) Khabib isn't rushing in, worried about potentially getting hit if he gets close enough to grapple.
(Rd 2 - 04:02) Showing good hand speed, Tony lands a flurry of three punches and then lands a right hand.
(Rd 2 - 03:38) Two left hands land from Tony, but finds nothing but air with a big right.
(Rd 2 - 03:22) Tony connects with two left jabs, but finds nothing but air with a big right.
(Rd 2 - 03:02) Stepping in, Tony lands three quick punches but doesn't hit the leg kick follow-up.
(Rd 2 - 02:39) A flurry of three punches from Tony see them all connect but doesn't hit the leg kick follow-up.
(Rd 2 - 02:23) We are now at the halfway point of the round.
(Rd 2 - 02:10) Tony lands three of three quick punches and then hits Khabib with a right to the side of the ribs.
(Rd 2 - 01:55) Khabib looks like he wants to grapple but the threat of getting hit is keeping him from rushing in.
(Rd 2 - 01:55) A flurry of five punches from Tony see them all connect and then lands a right hand.
(Rd 2 - 01:35) Khabib appeared to be going to try and get in close, but Tony took the initiative first.
(Rd 2 - 01:35) Tony can't hit a set-up left jab, but then hits a nice straight right.
(Rd 2 - 01:26) Tony looks confident, shortening the range as he looks to strike.
(Rd 2 - 01:26) Khabib looked like he was going to step in and grapple, but Tony simply took the initiative first.
(Rd 2 - 01:26) Tony lands a flurry of five quick punches and then scores with a right cross.
(Rd 2 - 01:03) The referee calls for a pause, he wants to check the cut on Khabib.
(Rd 2 - 01:03) The doctor seems happy that the cut isn't going to be an issue.
(Rd 2 - 01:03) The fight will be restarted in the center!
(Rd 2 - 01:03) Tony is still moving well, but he is definitely breathing a little deeper now.
(Rd 2 - 00:58) We have one minute of the round remaining.
(Rd 2 - 00:58) Tony fails to find a home for his jab, but then catches Khabib with a right hook.
(Rd 2 - 00:43) Khabib looks like he wants to grapple but the threat of getting hit is keeping him from rushing in.
(Rd 2 - 00:43) Tony fails to find a home for his jab, but then hits a nice straight right.
(Rd 2 - 00:43) The gash on the forehead of Khabib has been re-opened by a strike.
(Rd 2 - 00:34) Tony can't hit a set-up left jab, but then hits a nice straight right.
(Rd 2 - 00:16) Attacking with a quick flurry, Tony lands one of three punches and then catches Khabib with a right hook.
(Rd 2 - 00:00) Time expires and we come to the end of round two.
(Rd 2 - 00:00) That round goes to Tony, 10-9 on my card.
(Rd 2 - 00:00) My scorecard now has Tony up 20-18.
(Rd 2 - 00:00) The cut man goes to work between rounds trying to patch up Khabib.
(Rd 3 - 05:00) Round three begins!
(Rd 3 - 04:49) Khabib looks like he wants to grapple but the threat of getting hit is keeping him from rushing in.
(Rd 3 - 04:49) Tony moves in behind four quick punches, three of them finding a home, but Khabib dodges the leg kick that follows.
(Rd 3 - 04:18) A flurry of four punches from Tony see four of them land and then scores with a right cross.
(Rd 3 - 03:56) A quick flurry of punches from Tony sees three of four hit home but finds nothing but air with a big right.
(Rd 3 - 03:21) Tony moves in closer, ready to attack.
(Rd 3 - 03:21) Attacking with intent, Tony scores with two out of a flurry of three punches but misses with a vicious right hand.
(Rd 3 - 02:55) Stepping in, Tony lands three quick punches and then catches Khabib with a right hook.
(Rd 3 - 02:28) We pass the halfway mark of this round.
(Rd 3 - 02:28) A flurry of five punches from Tony see three of them land and then hits Khabib with a straight right.
(Rd 3 - 01:59) Tony connects with two left hands and then catches Khabib with a right hook.
(Rd 3 - 01:44) Tony hits two left jabs and then scores with a right cross.
(Rd 3 - 01:36) Khabib appears to be feeling a little fatigue, his hands are starting to lower just a fraction.
(Rd 3 - 01:26) Tony closes in on Khabib, looking to unleash some strikes.
(Rd 3 - 01:26) Attacking with intent, Tony scores with three out of a flurry of five punches and then hits Khabib with a straight right.
(Rd 3 - 01:02) Tony can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then scores with a right cross.
(Rd 3 - 00:59) We're into the final minute of the round.
(Rd 3 - 00:51) Tony moves in on Khabib, preparing to throw.
(Rd 3 - 00:51) Khabib may have been aiming to get in close, but Tony aggressively took the initiative.
(Rd 3 - 00:51) Tony fails to find a home for his jab, but then lands a right hand.
(Rd 3 - 00:36) Tony lands a left jab, but a big right head kick is wide of the mark.
(Rd 3 - 00:10) Tony comes in fast with three quick punches, landing three of them, and then hits a nice straight right.
(Rd 3 - 00:00) Time expires and we come to the end of round three.
(Rd 3 - 00:00) I have to give that round to Tony, but only a 10-9.
(Rd 3 - 00:00) Even if he wins all the remaining rounds, I'm not sure Khabib will be able to take the victory without a finish.
(Rd 4 - 05:00) We are back underway!
(Rd 4 - 04:51) A quick flurry of five punches from Tony sees all of them hit home and then hits Khabib with a straight right.
(Rd 4 - 04:21) Tony can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then hits a nice straight right.
(Rd 4 - 03:57) Tony comes in with a flurry of three quick punches, landing all of them, but Khabib avoids a big right.
(Rd 4 - 03:33) Tony comes in with a flurry of four quick punches, landing two of them, but finds nothing but air with a big right.
(Rd 4 - 03:01) Both fighters seem to have the same idea and come together in a clinch.
(Rd 4 - 03:01) Khabib works his way to a dominant position.
(Rd 4 - 02:51) Khabib attempts to pick Tony up for a slam.
(Rd 4 - 02:51) Khabib gets it! Khabib gets side control.
(Rd 4 - 02:36) Khabib pounds away and Tony struggles to deal with them.
(Rd 4 - 02:16) Stuck under side control, Tony takes a knee to the ribs.
(Rd 4 - 02:01) Khabib pounds away on Tony, but few of the shots lands clean.
(Rd 4 - 01:41) Tony tries to pull guard on Khabib but doesn't get anywhere with the attempt.
(Rd 4 - 01:25) Khabib attempts to move to mount.
(Rd 4 - 01:25) Tony desperately tries to fight the mount, and they find themselves scrambling for position.
(Rd 4 - 01:11) The scramble sees Tony up first, only to be grabbed and wrestled up against the cage almost immediately.
(Rd 4 - 00:58) We move into the final sixty seconds of this round.
(Rd 4 - 00:58) Khabib looks to try and maintain control via his wrestling skills, but Tony works enough space that he can pull clear and circle out.
(Rd 4 - 00:37) The fighters get in close and clinch.
(Rd 4 - 00:37) Khabib is the aggressor.
(Rd 4 - 00:29) Khabib is trying to push Tony so that his back is up against the cage.
(Rd 4 - 00:29) Tony ends up backed against the cage.
(Rd 4 - 00:15) Unable to get free, Tony is smothered up against the cage.
(Rd 4 - 00:15) Occasional short punches are all that happen for the rest of the round as the two fighters continue to be pressed up tight against the cage.
(Rd 4 - 00:00) Round four is brought to an end as time runs out.
(Rd 4 - 00:00) That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Khabib.
(Rd 4 - 00:00) With one round left, Khabib realistically needs to stop his opponent in order to win.
(Rd 5 - 05:00) There's the bell for the start of the final round!
(Rd 5 - 04:50) Khabib had looked like he was angling to grapple, but couldn't take the initiative.
(Rd 5 - 04:50) Attacking with a quick flurry, Tony lands four punches but Khabib catches the low kick that it set up!
(Rd 5 - 04:31) Tony hops on one foot, trying to balance. Khabib tries for a takedown attempt.
(Rd 5 - 04:31) Tony cannot stop the takedown and gives up side control.
(Rd 5 - 04:31) Tony hasn't stopped a single takedown yet.
(Rd 5 - 04:21) Khabib pounds away on Tony but doesn't do much damage.
(Rd 5 - 04:02) Khabib blocks an attempted sweep.
(Rd 5 - 03:46) Khabib fires away with punches, but Tony deals with them fairly well.
(Rd 5 - 03:34) Khabib blocks an attempt to pull guard.
(Rd 5 - 03:16) Stuck under side control, Tony takes a knee to the ribs.
(Rd 5 - 03:02) Khabib hits a knee strike to the ribs.
(Rd 5 - 02:49) Khabib fires away with right hands, but Tony doesn't take much damage.
(Rd 5 - 02:37) Khabib blocks an attempted sweep.
(Rd 5 - 02:22) We move into the second half of this round.
(Rd 5 - 02:22) Stuck under side control, Tony takes a knee to the ribs.
(Rd 5 - 02:08) Khabib fires away with punches, but Tony doesn't take any undue damage.
(Rd 5 - 01:56) Tony tries to sweep Khabib but can't.
(Rd 5 - 01:37) Khabib pounds away, but Tony calmly deals with them.
(Rd 5 - 01:23) Tony tries to sweep Khabib but can't.
(Rd 5 - 01:09) The lack of progress forces the referee to stand the fighters back up.
(Rd 5 - 01:09) Khabib is still moving well, but he is definitely breathing a little deeper now.
(Rd 5 - 00:59) We have one minute of the round remaining.
(Rd 5 - 00:59) Tony throws a quick punch but doesn't land.
(Rd 5 - 00:54) Khabib is able to grab Tony.
(Rd 5 - 00:47) From the grapple, Khabib tries to pick Tony up on his shoulder for a slam.
(Rd 5 - 00:47) Tony has no answers, he gets lifted up and planted down! Khabib ends up in half guard.
(Rd 5 - 00:36) Khabib unloads with some right hands, but Tony deals with them comfortably.
(Rd 5 - 00:20) Tony attempts to get some separation in order to try to stand, but can't.
(Rd 5 - 00:08) Khabib fires away with punches, but Tony doesn't take any undue damage.
(Rd 5 - 00:00) Time runs out and that's the end of the fight.
(Rd 5 - 00:00) That round goes to Khabib, 10-9 on my card.
(Rd 5 - 00:00) The official scores are being reported now.
(Rd 5 - 00:00) All three judges have given 48-47.
(Rd 5 - 00:00) The winner, by unanimous decision, is Tony 'El Cucuy' Ferguson!
(Rd 5 - 00:00) Official Result: Tony 'El Cucuy' Ferguson defeats Khabib 'The Eagle' Nurmagomedov (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 5). The fight was rated as being Great.
I used the Fight Engine of the game "World of Mixed Martial Arts 5" to simulate this match-up (for fun). Decided to share it with u guys.
The simulation actually had Tony gassing out in the fifth and Khabib taking over, simply because Tony kept such a crazy pace over the first few rounds to hold Khabib back.
Also, according to the simulation both guys can't make weight. <45>
Hope you guys enjoyed this glimpse into the not so distant future, this will be a great fight.
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