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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nori Voluspa (ranked 1273 p4p, 1400 weight class) and Zabit Magomedov (ranked 164 p4p, 180 weight class). Zabit Magomedov acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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14 - 11 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
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Good wrestler
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nori Voluspa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 11 - 1, fighting out of London, Zabit Magomedov!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Glass and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Voluspa shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Magomedov throws a big counter head kick but Voluspa avoids it with no problem.
Voluspa shoots for a takedown but Magomedov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Magomedov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Magomedov throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Magomedov has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Voluspa shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nori Voluspa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Magomedov stuffs the takedown attempt from Voluspa. Voluspa gets slowly back to his feet.
Magomedov raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Voluspa fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Magomedov throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
No luck for Voluspa with that takedown attempt.
Voluspa manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Magomedov on his heels. He'll look to pass Magomedov's guard now, I'm sure.
Voluspa throwing strikes from guard but Magomedov blocks nicely.
Voluspa wants to control from the top but Magomedov keeps moving.
Magomedov pulls Voluspa in close to prevent any damage.
Magomedov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Voluspa. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Voluspa distracts Magomedov with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Voluspa stopping the sweep attempt from Magomedov.
Magomedov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Magomedov holds on and takes a little breather.
Magomedov is continuing to stall.
Magomedov trying to keep a closed guard but Voluspa is proving a slippery customer.
Voluspa throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Voluspa has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Magomedov has control of Voluspa's left arm, preventing Voluspa from doing any damage.
Voluspa throws an elbow that misses. Magomedov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Voluspa's guard. Nice move by Magomedov!
Voluspa might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Voluspa looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Magomedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Voluspa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Voluspa is adopting a defensive guard.
Voluspa has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Magomedov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Magomedov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov trying to control but Voluspa is working from the bottom.
Magomedov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Magomedov looking to pass the guard.
Voluspa controls Magomedov momentarily but Magomedov frees himself.
Magomedov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Voluspa is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Voluspa looking to hit a scissor sweep but Magomedov is one step ahead there.
Voluspa looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Magomedov wants to control from the top but Voluspa keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Voluspa is looking for a triangle but Magomedov pushes his legs off easily.
Voluspa looking for a sweep. Not yet Voluspa, not yet.
Magomedov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Magomedov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Voluspa throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Magomedov is stalling in the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Voluspa controls Magomedov momentarily but Magomedov frees himself.
Voluspa has his feet on Magomedov's thighs here. He's pushed Magomedov off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Magomedov screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Nori Voluspa!
An out of breath Nori Voluspa thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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hype
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FIGHT
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