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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Islam Margumedovic (ranked 4202 p4p, 4431 weight class) and Alex Chambers (ranked 375 p4p, 381 weight class). Islam Margumedovic has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Brown Belt
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BJJ Brown Belt
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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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Islam Margumedovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Alex Chambers!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chambers gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Margumedovic to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Margumedovic postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Chambers is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Margumedovic, into his guard.
Margumedovic keeping moving, preventing Chambers from controlling successfully.
Chambers stands up and waves to Margumedovic to follow him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Margumedovic moves in looking to clinch but Chambers pushes him off.
Chambers gets caught napping as Margumedovic dives in and scores a takedown. Chambers manages to retain guard.
Margumedovic drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Chambers dives on top into guard.
Chambers trying to control but Margumedovic is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chambers in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Chambers looking to pass the guard.
Margumedovic preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Chambers looking to sit in guard and control but Margumedovic gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Chambers tries to strike from the bottom.
Chambers wriggles free and stands up.
Chambers gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chambers jumps guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chambers manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Margumedovic manages to get himself to full guard.
Chambers is looking to advance position but Margumedovic has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chambers really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Chambers regains half guard.
Margumedovic prevents Chambers from standing back up.
Chambers tries to roll over but Margumedovic keeps him under control.
Margumedovic is looking for a kimura but Chambers is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Margumedovic to get the leverage.
Margumedovic is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Chambers wants to improve his position but Margumedovic is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Margumedovic is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Chambers doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Margumedovic.
Margumedovic is breathing heavily.
Chambers is looking to improve his position.
Margumedovic is looking for a kimura but Chambers is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Margumedovic to get the leverage.
Margumedovic is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Chambers doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Margumedovic.
Margumedovic is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Chambers has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Chambers wants to get back to full guard.
Margumedovic is working for a kimura here but Chambers manages to reverse the position and he's now in Margumedovic's guard.
Margumedovic keeping moving, preventing Chambers from controlling successfully.
Chambers controlling from the top position.
Chambers trying to control the position from guard on top but Margumedovic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Chambers dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Margumedovic tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nice takedown defense from Margumedovic. No joy for Chambers on that attempt.
Chambers tries to score a power double leg takedown but Margumedovic sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Chambers somewhat.
Margumedovic looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Margumedovic is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Chambers defends it well.
Margumedovic wants to work for an arm triangle but Chambers is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Margumedovic is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Chambers is trying to control but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Chambers manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Chambers is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Chambers controls Margumedovic momentarily but Margumedovic frees himself.
Margumedovic drops back, looking for a kneebar! Chambers looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Chambers looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Chambers!
Chambers trying to control the action but Margumedovic is working from the bottom.
Chambers throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Margumedovic is not content to let Chambers control the position.
Chambers is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Chambers throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Chambers wants to control but Margumedovic is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chambers tries to move to mount but Margumedovic blocks the move with his legs.
Chambers throws a strike aimed at the side of Margumedovic's head but Margumedovic avoids it well.
Chambers wants to lay and pray for a moment but Margumedovic keeps working.
Chambers decides to stand back up. Chambers steps back and let's Margumedovic get back to his feet.
Margumedovic displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Chambers.
Islam Margumedovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Chambers.
Chambers swats away the attempt to clinch by Margumedovic.
Chambers steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Margumedovic.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Chambers goes for a double leg but Margumedovic avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Margumedovic continues to drive forward.
The fight stays on the outside here - Margumedovic looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Margumedovic fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Margumedovic closes this distance looking for a takedown but Chambers circles away.
Chambers tries to bum rush Margumedovic with a series of wild strikes but Margumedovic uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Chambers throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Margumedovic's waist but Margumedovic gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Chambers off to one side.
Chambers has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Margumedovic closes the distance and clinches up with Chambers, looking for a takedown. Margumedovic pushes Chambers against the cage but Chambers circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Margumedovic moves out of range as Chambers strikes.
Chambers tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Margumedovic swivels and escapes.
Margumedovic shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Chambers as he avoids it easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chambers tries a head kick but it misses.
Chambers forces Margumedovic back against the cage and clinches.
Margumedovic is trying to pull guard but Chambers turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Chambers tries to break the clinch but Margumedovic is controlling the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Chambers showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Chambers darts in and clinches Margumedovic up against the cage.
Margumedovic is trying to pull guard but Chambers turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Margumedovic tries to pull guard but Chambers holds him up against the cage and eventually Margumedovic drops back down to his feet.
Margumedovic tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Chambers just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Islam Margumedovic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Margumedovic jumps guard but Chambers stands there with Margumedovic around his waist. Margumedovic gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Chambers digs a right hand into Margumedovic's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Margumedovic's gas tank.
Chambers changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Margumedovic fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Margumedovic is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Margumedovic slaps away a takedown attempt from Chambers, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chambers drives through and clinches with Margumedovic against the cage.
Margumedovic fails to pull guard.
Stalling in the clinch from Chambers.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chambers has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Margumedovic after a bit of a struggle.
Chambers avoiding damage.
Chambers lands a right hand.
Chambers escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Margumedovic shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Chambers as he avoids it easily.
Chambers throws a fast counter high kick but Margumedovic manages to duck under it in time.
Nice takedown defense from Margumedovic. No joy for Chambers on that attempt.
Margumedovic gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Chambers to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Chambers trying to control but Margumedovic is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chambers wants to stand and escape but instead Margumedovic has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Chambers is on top in guard.
Margumedovic looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Margumedovic utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Margumedovic keeping moving, preventing Chambers from controlling successfully.
Alex Chambers has got the better of the ground game so far.
Chambers would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Margumedovic avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Chambers postures up in Margumedovic's guard and throws a big left but Margumedovic blocks it.
Chambers wants to control from the top but Margumedovic keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chambers trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A head kick misses from Chambers.
Chambers keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alex Chambers comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Chambers has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Chambers!
In his post fight interview, Alex Chambers started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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