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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Shamil Mirzamagomedov (ranked 3787 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gabriel Al Sulwi (ranked 3723 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Mirzamagomedov
vs
Al Sulwi

175 cm
25
157 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

175 cm
25
157 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Shamil Mirzamagomedov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Gabriel Al Sulwi!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Illya Tyunina and Dmitry Maklakov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Al Sulwi fails with a takedown attempt.
Mirzamagomedov feinted with a counter takedown.
Mirzamagomedov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Al Sulwi tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.

Mirzamagomedov closes the distance and pushes Al Sulwi back into the cage.
Mirzamagomedov tries to break the clinch but Al Sulwi is controlling the position.
Mirzamagomedov is trying to drag Al Sulwi to the mat but Al Sulwi just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Al Sulwi wants to break free but Mirzamagomedov has control.
Al Sulwi tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Sulwi prevents the takedown attempt.

Mirzamagomedov lands a takedown into guard.
Al Sulwi trying to keep a closed guard but Mirzamagomedov is proving a slippery customer.
Mirzamagomedov landing some decent shots from guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Al Sulwi looking to control.
Mirzamagomedov pushes down on Al Sulwi's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Al Sulwi trying to control from the bottom.
Al Sulwi is looking to escape.
Mirzamagomedov works his way into side control.
Al Sulwi can't do much from the bottom here.
Al Sulwi manages to work his way to half guard, despite Mirzamagomedov's best efforts.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mirzamagomedov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Al Sulwi is looking to control Mirzamagomedov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Al Sulwi avoid being mounted?
Al Sulwi avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mirzamagomedov.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mirzamagomedov sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Al Sulwi is trying to maintain the position but Mirzamagomedov is very close to passing his half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mirzamagomedov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Al Sulwi keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mirzamagomedov is looking to advance position but Al Sulwi won't allow it.

Mirzamagomedov looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Mirzamagomedov cracks Al Sulwi with a good jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Al Sulwi tries to clinch there but Mirzamagomedov circles away.
Al Sulwi throws a right and a left that Mirzamagomedov avoids nicely.
Mirzamagomedov misses with a kick to the body.

Mirzamagomedov scores with a takedown into Al Sulwi's guard.
Mirzamagomedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Al Sulwi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mirzamagomedov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Al Sulwi is keeping the position for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mirzamagomedov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mirzamagomedov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shamil Mirzamagomedov dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Mirzamagomedov closes the distance and pushes Al Sulwi back into the cage.
Al Sulwi jumps guard but Mirzamagomedov stands there with Al Sulwi around his waist. Al Sulwi gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Mirzamagomedov is looking to take this one to the mat.
Al Sulwi tries to pull guard but Mirzamagomedov won't allow it.

Mirzamagomedov has clasped his hands together around Al Sulwi's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Mirzamagomedov tries to get to his feet but Al Sulwi is in the middle of advancing position himself and ends up with Mirzamagomedov in his guard.
Al Sulwi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Al Sulwi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mirzamagomedov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mirzamagomedov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Al Sulwi lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mirzamagomedov is pulling down on Al Sulwi's head to control his posture.
Mirzamagomedov trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Al Sulwi trying to control the position from guard on top but Mirzamagomedov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mirzamagomedov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Mirzamagomedov seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Mirzamagomedov trying to strike off his back.

Mirzamagomedov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Al Sulwi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Mirzamagomedov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Al Sulwi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mirzamagomedov is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Al Sulwi trying to control the position from guard on top but Mirzamagomedov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Mirzamagomedov.
Al Sulwi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Al Sulwi manages to work his way to half guard, despite Mirzamagomedov's best efforts.
Al Sulwi blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mirzamagomedov.
Al Sulwi blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mirzamagomedov.
Mirzamagomedov is trying to control the action in half guard but Al Sulwi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mirzamagomedov working the head and body with strikes.

Mirzamagomedov gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Al Sulwi checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Mirzamagomedov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Al Sulwi can do to turn this around?

Mirzamagomedov has managed to clinch.

Mirzamagomedov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Al Sulwi goes for a double leg but Mirzamagomedov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mirzamagomedov continues to drive forward.
Shamil Mirzamagomedov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gabriel Al Sulwi.
Al Sulwi's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Al Sulwi duly obliges.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mirzamagomedov misses with a wild combination.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Mirzamagomedov gets a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Shamil Mirzamagomedov will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Mirzamagomedov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Mirzamagomedov is looking for a counter combo.
Mirzamagomedov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Al Sulwi circles away.
Al Sulwi tries to clinch up but Mirzamagomedov circles away and keeps his distance.
Al Sulwi tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mirzamagomedov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Al Sulwi somewhat.

Mirzamagomedov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Al Sulwi, pushing him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee calls for Mirzamagomedov to work.
Mirzamagomedov tries to score a body lock takedown but Al Sulwi shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Al Sulwi is pressed up against the cage. Mirzamagomedov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Al Sulwi down to the mat. Al Sulwi avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shamil Mirzamagomedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mirzamagomedov shoots for a takedown but Al Sulwi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Al Sulwi wants to clinch.
Al Sulwi fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Al Sulwi fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Al Sulwi lands a body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Al Sulwi misses with a series of wild punches.
Mirzamagomedov stuffs the takedown.

Al Sulwi tries to keep at a distance but Mirzamagomedov has taken the fight into the clinch.

Mirzamagomedov has clasped his hands together around Al Sulwi's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Al Sulwi tries to escape but Mirzamagomedov is in control.
Mirzamagomedov tries to stand but Al Sulwi is controlling his head.
Mirzamagomedov gets to mount! Al Sulwi was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mirzamagomedov trying to control but Al Sulwi is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Al Sulwi tries to hold on but Mirzamagomedov postures up.
Al Sulwi tries to reverse the position but Mirzamagomedov maintains control.
Al Sulwi tries to hold on but Mirzamagomedov postures up.
Mirzamagomedov working away from the top, dropping strikes.
The referee warns Al Sulwi that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Al Sulwi wants to try and get back to his feet.
Mirzamagomedov raining down shots from the mount!
Mirzamagomedov landing shots from mount.
Al Sulwi is in a horrible position here. Mirzamagomedov smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Mirzamagomedov breaks from Al Sulwi's wrist control and lands an elbow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mirzamagomedov lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Al Sulwi hang on?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mirzamagomedov has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Al Sulwi's face.
Gabriel Al Sulwi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shamil Mirzamagomedov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mirzamagomedov controlling the position easily from mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
Shamil Mirzamagomedov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mirzamagomedov 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shamil Mirzamagomedov!