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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Murat Shokhzodayev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dominic Macmillan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Murat Shokhzodayev has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Murat Shokhzodayev seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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185 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Murat Shokhzodayev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dominic Macmillan!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Stewart Dunkirk and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shokhzodayev tries to close the distance and clinch but Macmillan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Macmillan.
Shokhzodayev avoids the head kick by Macmillan.
Shokhzodayev clinches.
Macmillan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Shokhzodayev closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Shokhzodayev wants to break free but Macmillan has control.
Shokhzodayev can't break the clinch.
Macmillan is stalling here.
Macmillan tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Shokhzodayev avoids it.
Shokhzodayev goes for a takedown in the clinch but Macmillan prevents it.
Macmillan unloads a knee to the mid-section. Shokhzodayev lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Shokhzodayev is trying to break the clinch but Macmillan has him pressed against the cage.
Shokhzodayev is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Shokhzodayev wants to get back to striking at distance but Macmillan won't allow it.
Macmillan landing some nice looking knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Macmillan is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Shokhzodayev is keeping busy.
Stalling in the clinch from Macmillan.
Macmillan with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shokhzodayev tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Macmillan trying to land knees to the body.
Macmillan crunches a lovely knee into Shokhzodayev's ribcage.
Macmillan misses with a punch to the body.
Macmillan tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Shokhzodayev tries a knee to the head but Macmillan blocks it.
Shokhzodayev is breathing heavily.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Shokhzodayev as Macmillan tries to tie him up.
Macmillan gets underhooks to prevent Shokhzodayev's takedown attempt.
Shokhzodayev misses with a knee to the head.
Shokhzodayev changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Macmillan fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Murat Shokhzodayev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Macmillan throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Shokhzodayev's head.
Murat Shokhzodayev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Macmillan throws a nice looking combination but Shokhzodayev bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Macmillan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Macmillan gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Macmillan prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Macmillan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Macmillan gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Shokhzodayev tries to pull guard but Macmillan won't allow it.
Macmillan gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Macmillan breaks from the clinch.
Shokhzodayev gets tackled into the cage by Macmillan. Macmillan maintains the clinch.
Macmillan trying to land knees to the body.
Shokhzodayev on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Macmillan misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Shokhzodayev.
Macmillan effectively controlling the action here.
Shokhzodayev goes for a takedown in the clinch but Macmillan prevents it.
Macmillan tries to land knees in the clinch but Shokhzodayev avoids the damage to the body.
Macmillan works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Macmillan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shokhzodayev misses with a takedown attempt
and Macmillan counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Macmillan.
Macmillan is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Shokhzodayev avoiding damage as Macmillan throws knees to the body.
A right hand to the body from Macmillan.
Macmillan landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Macmillan.
Shokhzodayev with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Shokhzodayev takes a knee to the side of the body.
A knee to the head by Macmillan.
Shokhzodayev managing to block the knees to the body from Macmillan.
Shokhzodayev on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Macmillan throws a knee to the head but misses.
Macmillan trying to land knees to the body.
Macmillan missing with knees to the body.
Shokhzodayev wants a takedown.
Macmillan manages to break the clinch.
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!
Shokhzodayev tries to keep at a distance but Macmillan has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shokhzodayev jumps guard but Macmillan stands there with Shokhzodayev around his waist. Shokhzodayev gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Macmillan landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Macmillan pushes Shokhzodayev back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Macmillan's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Macmillan landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Macmillan breaks the clinch.
Shokhzodayev tries to clinch there but Macmillan circles away.
Macmillan throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Shokhzodayev shoots in but no luck this time.
Macmillan has managed to clinch.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Nice body punch from Macmillan.
Macmillan avoiding damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dominic Macmillan dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Macmillan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Shokhzodayev moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Macmillan slaps away a takedown attempt from Shokhzodayev, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Macmillan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Macmillan scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Macmillan takes the fight into the clinch.
Macmillan leaning against his opponent.
Shokhzodayev pulls guard successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Macmillan got a little sloppy there for a moment and Shokhzodayev has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Macmillan has managed to get both his arms back between Shokhzodayev's legs - danger averted.
Shokhzodayev throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shokhzodayev escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Macmillan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shokhzodayev looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Macmillan trying to stand up but can't free himself from Shokhzodayev's guard.
Macmillan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Shokhzodayev. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Shokhzodayev is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shokhzodayev keeping moving, preventing Macmillan from controlling successfully.
Shokhzodayev is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Macmillan trying to control the position from guard on top but Shokhzodayev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Macmillan tries to stand but Shokhzodayev is controlling from the bottom.
Shokhzodayev throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Macmillan's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Shokhzodayev isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Macmillan stacks Shokhzodayev on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Macmillan!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shokhzodayev tries to improve position but can't.
Macmillan stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Shokhzodayev with a poor takedown
and Macmillan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Macmillan lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Macmillan fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Shokhzodayev, pushing him back against the cage.
Macmillan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Macmillan lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Macmillan moves into the clinch successfully.
Macmillan misses with a knee strike.
Macmillan scores with a shoulder strike.
Macmillan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Macmillan fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Shokhzodayev, pushing him back against the cage.
Macmillan tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Shokhzodayev avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Shokhzodayev is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Murat Shokhzodayev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shokhzodayev tries to pull guard but Macmillan won't allow it.
Macmillan working Shokhzodayev over with knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Macmillan obliges.
Macmillan tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Shokhzodayev is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Shokhzodayev tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Macmillan just stands there and leans against the cage.
Macmillan is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Shokhzodayev is defending well for now.
Macmillan breaks the clinch.
Shokhzodayev tries to clinch but Macmillan moves out of range.
Shokhzodayev tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Macmillan instigates a clinch.
Shokhzodayev tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Macmillan just stands there and leans against the cage.
Shokhzodayev tries to pull guard but Macmillan holds him up against the cage and eventually Shokhzodayev drops back down to his feet.
Macmillan tries to land a knee to the head but Shokhzodayev blocks with his arms.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dominic Macmillan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Macmillan closes the distance and clinches.
Shokhzodayev avoiding damage as Macmillan throws knees to the body.
Shokhzodayev is trying to break the clinch but Macmillan has him pressed against the cage.
Macmillan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Macmillan circles away from the clinch attempt.
A chopping leg kick lands by Macmillan.
Macmillan rushes Shokhzodayev and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Shokhzodayev tries to score a body lock takedown but Macmillan shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Shokhzodayev misses with an elbow over the top.
Macmillan gets through Shokhzodayev's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Shokhzodayev manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Shokhzodayev has his foot on Macmillan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Macmillan works his way back into a safe position though.
Shokhzodayev looking for a sweep. Not yet Shokhzodayev, not yet.
Shokhzodayev escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Macmillan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Shokhzodayev looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Macmillan trying to control the position from guard on top but Shokhzodayev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shokhzodayev has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Macmillan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Murat Shokhzodayev overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Macmillan wants to control from the top but Shokhzodayev keeps moving.
Shokhzodayev working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Macmillan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Macmillan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Shokhzodayev is working an open guard so Macmillan takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shokhzodayev closes this distance looking for a takedown but Macmillan circles away.
Macmillan lands a head kick!
Macmillan has taken the fight to the clinch.
Shokhzodayev on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Macmillan gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Shokhzodayev.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Murat Shokhzodayev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Macmillan throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Shokhzodayev blocks it with crossed arms.
Macmillan creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Macmillan stops a takedown attempt from Shokhzodayev.
Dominic Macmillan seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Macmillan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Macmillan gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shokhzodayev is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Macmillan gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Shokhzodayev.
Shokhzodayev blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Macmillan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Macmillan getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Macmillan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Shokhzodayev circles away quickly and effectively.
Macmillan scores with a nice body kick.
Macmillan pushes Shokhzodayev up against the cage in a clinch.
Shokhzodayev has Macmillan pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Macmillan manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Shokhzodayev managing to block the knees to the body from Macmillan.
Macmillan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Shokhzodayev fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nice body punch from Macmillan.
A shot to the liver by Macmillan. Beautiful body shot.
Dominic Macmillan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Macmillan swinging wildly here.
Shokhzodayev avoids the head kick by Macmillan.
Shokhzodayev rushes Macmillan and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Macmillan unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Shokhzodayev is trying to break the clinch but Macmillan is controlling him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Macmillan landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Macmillan.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Shokhzodayev pulls guard effortlessly.
Shokhzodayev throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Macmillan stands and steps away. Shokhzodayev gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dominic Macmillan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Macmillan 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dominic Macmillan!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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