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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bjorn Akerfeldt (ranked 1488 p4p, 3038 weight class) and Maksud Magomedov (ranked 56 p4p, 126 weight class). Magomedov is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Lezginka - Kavkaz. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bjorn Akerfeldt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Maksud Magomedov!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Ben Hemmingworth and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magomedov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
It looks like Bjorn Akerfeldt has been cut.
Magomedov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Magomedov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Maksud Magomedov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Magomedov misses the shot to the body.
Akerfeldt lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Magomedov lands a nice shot to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Akerfeldt.
A slapping leg kick lands for Akerfeldt.
A slow jab from Magomedov misses its intended target.
Akerfeldt drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Akerfeldt will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Akerfeldt misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Akerfeldt prevents Magomedov from escaping the position.
Akerfeldt trying to control the action but Magomedov is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomedov is trying to buck Akerfeldt off.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Akerfeldt trying to control the action but Magomedov is working from the bottom.
Akerfeldt goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Magomedov has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Akerfeldt but great work by Magomedov.
Magomedov tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Magomedov is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akerfeldt tries to improve position but can't.
Akerfeldt is trying to control Magomedov's posture but Magomedov avoids it.
Magomedov tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
You can see the frustration on Akerfeldt's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov wants to stand but Akerfeldt is controlling his arm.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Akerfeldt drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Magomedov slips a straight right by Akerfeldt.
Magomedov has Akerfeldt up against the cage in a clinch.
Magomedov content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Akerfeldt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Akerfeldt has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Magomedov regains guard immediately.
Akerfeldt pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Magomedov is keeping the position for now.
Akerfeldt has gone for a leg lock! Magomedov slips out almost immediately though and dives into Akerfeldt's guard.
Akerfeldt wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov wants to stand but Akerfeldt has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Akerfeldt lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Magomedov wants to stand up but Akerfeldt is controlling him.
Akerfeldt trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Maksud Magomedov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bjorn Akerfeldt's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Akerfeldt scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Akerfeldt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Akerfeldt tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Akerfeldt takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Magomedov throws a hook to the side of Akerfeldt's head but Akerfeldt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Magomedov misses with a hook. Akerfeldt ducked under it nicely.
Akerfeldt is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Akerfeldt takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Magomedov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Akerfeldt defends well and Magomedov ends up having to push Akerfeldt into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Akerfeldt swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Magomedov scores with a decent looking hook.
Magomedov misses with an uppercut. Akerfeldt saw that one coming.
Magomedov loads up on a big right hand but Akerfeldt slips the punch.
Magomedov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Magomedov closes the distance but Akerfeldt moves to the side
and Akerfeldt cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Akerfeldt's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Magomedov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Akerfeldt scrambles back to his feet.
Akerfeldt throws a nice outside leg kick.
A low kick lands for Akerfeldt.
Akerfeldt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Magomedov.
Akerfeldt throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Akerfeldt.
Akerfeldt lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Akerfeldt lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Magomedov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A lazy left from Akerfeldt finds it's target.
Magomedov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Akerfeldt stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Magomedov slips under a jab from Akerfeldt.
Akerfeldt connects with the punch.
Magomedov throws a shot to the body.
Magomedov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Akerfeldt manages to avoid it.
Decent striking displayed by Akerfeldt there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Magomedov throws a good cross that connects.
Akerfeldt lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Akerfeldt takes one on the button.
Akerfeldt is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Akerfeldt defending well as Magomedov loads up on a big left hand.
Akerfeldt appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Akerfeldt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Akerfeldt takes one to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov throws a big shot that misses.
Magomedov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Akerfeldt moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Akerfeldt listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Akerfeldt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Magomedov.
Akerfeldt stuffs the takedown.
Akerfeldt takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Akerfeldt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Magomedov.
Magomedov throws a hook to the side of Akerfeldt's head but Akerfeldt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Magomedov throws a lazy right hand but Akerfeldt sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Magomedov pushes Akerfeldt up against the cage in a clinch.
Akerfeldt turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Magomedov wants to get back to his feet but Akerfeldt drags him back down.
Bjorn Akerfeldt overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akerfeldt is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Magomedov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Akerfeldt looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
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.
Magomedov is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Akerfeldt asserts his dominance and retains side control.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Magomedov jabs Akerfeldt right on the nose. Akerfeldt blinks but takes it well.
Magomedov has managed to clinch.
Akerfeldt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Akerfeldt changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Magomedov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Nice defenses there by Akerfeldt.
Akerfeldt was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Akerfeldt slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Magomedov throws a body punch but Akerfeldt moves out of range.
Akerfeldt is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Magomedov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Akerfeldt throwing a counter right hand but Magomedov manages to avoid it.
Magomedov swinging wildly here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Maksud Magomedov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Bjorn Akerfeldt's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Magomedov throws an overhand right that lands on Akerfeldt's shoulder, as Akerfeldt tries to avoid the shot.
Akerfeldt attempts a counter takedown but Magomedov avoids it well and moves away.
Akerfeldt slips under a jab.
Magomedov misses with a wild body shot.
Maksud Magomedov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Magomedov connects with a nice looking jab.
Magomedov misses with a body shot.
Magomedov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Akerfeldt.
Akerfeldt lunges at Magomedov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Magomedov's hand.
Akerfeldt uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Magomedov.
Magomedov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Magomedov tries to close the distance and clinch but Akerfeldt swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Akerfeldt swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Magomedov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Magomedov is fighting off a takedown attempt but Akerfeldt is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Magomedov to the mat. Magomedov regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Akerfeldt trying to control but Magomedov is working from the bottom.
Akerfeldt pushes down on Magomedov's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Akerfeldt is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Magomedov reverses the position - he's now on top in Akerfeldt's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomedov is looking to stand up but Akerfeldt won't let him.
Magomedov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Akerfeldt not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Magomedov is looking to stand up but Akerfeldt won't let him.
Akerfeldt tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Magomedov is looking to stand up but Akerfeldt won't let him.
Bjorn Akerfeldt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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.
Magomedov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Akerfeldt looking to control.
Magomedov wants to stand but Akerfeldt has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Magomedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Akerfeldt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Akerfeldt trying to keep a closed guard but Magomedov is proving a slippery customer.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Akerfeldt throws a nice inside leg kick.
Akerfeldt lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Akerfeldt slips under a jab from Magomedov.
Magomedov takes a swing at Akerfeldt's ribcage but misses.
Magomedov dips to his left and cracks Akerfeldt with an uppercut!
Akerfeldt scores with a decent looking hook.
Magomedov fails with the takedown.
Akerfeldt appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akerfeldt shoots in and gets a takedown into Magomedov's guard.
Magomedov wants to get back to his feet but Akerfeldt is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Akerfeldt has gone for a leg lock! Magomedov slips out almost immediately though and dives into Akerfeldt's guard.
Akerfeldt looking to hit a scissor sweep but Magomedov is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov wants to get up but he can't break Akerfeldt's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Maksud Magomedov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Magomedov misses with a hook.
Akerfeldt throws the left hand but Magomedov avoids the punch easily.
Akerfeldt throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Akerfeldt loads up on a big right hand but Magomedov slips the punch.
Akerfeldt connects with a nice looking jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Maksud Magomedov.
I've got Magomedov winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 28:30
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maksud Magomedov!
After winning the bout, Maksud Magomedov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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