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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Konstantin Magomedov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jc Denton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Magomedov's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Ave Maria. The crowd seem to be enjoying Denton's choice of entrance music: A bomb!. Konstantin Magomedov could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jc Denton's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Konstantin Magomedov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jc Denton!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Emerson Jorge and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magomedov pushes Denton up against the cage in a clinch.
Denton is trying to break the clinch but Magomedov is controlling him.
Magomedov misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Magomedov.
Denton escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Magomedov misses with a right hand
and Denton counters with a straight right hand.
Magomedov tried to score with a low kick but Denton checks it.
Denton swings for the body but Magomedov moves out of range.
Magomedov closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Denton did well to prevent Magomedov getting side control.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Magomedov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Magomedov controlling the pace.
Magomedov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomedov wants to advance to full mount but Denton doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Denton looking for a sweep. Not yet Denton, not yet.
Magomedov stays in close to Denton's body and controls the position.
Denton is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Denton looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Magomedov puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Denton defending well though.
Magomedov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Magomedov is trying to control. Denton wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Denton is pressing down on Magomedov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Denton wants to sweep but no luck.
Denton being controlled here, momentarily.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Konstantin Magomedov just wasn't active enough.
Denton 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Denton connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Magomedov throws a hook but Denton blocks it.
Magomedov misses with a hook. Denton ducked under it nicely.
Magomedov looks to land a left hand but Denton moved out of range nicely.
Magomedov tries to clinch up but Denton circles away and keeps his distance.
Denton scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Denton uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Magomedov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Denton throws out the jab.
Denton scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A slow jab from Magomedov misses its intended target.
Magomedov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Denton throws a body punch but Magomedov moves out of range.
Magomedov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Magomedov throws a front kick aimed at Denton's knee but Denton avoids it well.
Magomedov is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Denton's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Denton takes a swing at Magomedov's ribcage but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Denton.
Denton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Magomedov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Denton is out of range and Magomedov settles back down.
Denton lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Magomedov at a distance.
Denton checks a leg kick.
Magomedov misses with a looping right.
Magomedov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Denton. Magomedov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Denton looks to land a combination but Magomedov avoids it well.
Magomedov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Magomedov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Magomedov wants to clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A swing and a miss from Magomedov.
Magomedov doesn't manage to clinch there - Denton circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jc Denton will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Magomedov wants to clinch.
Denton has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A clash of legs there as Denton blocks the low kick.
Magomedov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Denton misses with a wild body shot.
Magomedov wants to slow Denton down by chopping away at his legs.
Denton ducks under a wild hook from Magomedov.
Magomedov blocks a jab.
Magomedov throws a hook but Denton blocks it.
Denton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Magomedov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Denton on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Magomedov. Magomedov obviously looking to wear him down.
Denton avoids the body shot from Magomedov.
Denton with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Magomedov to score with a decent uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Magomedov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Denton displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Magomedov throws out the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Denton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A telegraphed right hand from Denton misses the target.
Magomedov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Denton manages to avoid it.
Denton is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Magomedov rather than just go for the knockout.
Magomedov takes a swing at Denton's ribcage but misses.
Magomedov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Denton misses the jab.
Magomedov slips under a jab from Denton.
A big left from Magomedov misses.
Magomedov misses with a right hand
and Denton counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Denton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Magomedov manages to avoid it.
Denton blocks a jab.
Magomedov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Denton checks it well.
Denton with a jab.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Magomedov here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Denton has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Denton there as he acknowledges the shot.
Magomedov closes the distance and clinches up with Denton, looking for a takedown. Magomedov pushes Denton against the cage but Denton circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Magomedov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Denton.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Magomedov takes a jab right on the kisser.
The fighters circling - Denton throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The fighters circling - Denton throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Magomedov is looking to land body kicks.
Magomedov avoids the body shot from Denton.
Denton throws a body punch but Magomedov moves out of range.
A leg kick checked by Denton.
Denton cracks Magomedov with an open hand slap.
Denton throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Magomedov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Denton manages to avoid it.
Magomedov looks to throw the jab but Denton is out of range.
Denton keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Magomedov tries to close the distance and clinch but Denton swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Denton scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Denton misses with a straight right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov is looking to score with low kicks.
Denton swings for the body but Magomedov moves out of range.
Konstantin Magomedov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Magomedov misses the shot to the body.
Jc Denton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Denton throws a body punch but Magomedov moves out of range.
Denton moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A punch combination from Denton misses.
Jc Denton seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Magomedov moves forwards but Denton connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Magomedov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Denton was well out of range. Poor timing from Magomedov.
Magomedov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Good standup being displayed there by Magomedov as he connects with a hook.
Denton feints a jab promting Magomedov to slip. Denton then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Magomedov slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Magomedov has Denton up against the cage in a clinch.
Magomedov tries to throw a body punch but Denton avoids it by throwing Magomedov back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Denton prevents a body shot from Magomedov.
Magomedov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Magomedov tries to throw a body punch but Denton avoids it by throwing Magomedov back against the cage.
Magomedov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Denton's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Magomedov throws a looping overhand right but Denton ducks down to avoid it.
Denton swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Magomedov wants to clinch
and Denton makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
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 Konstantin Magomedov will probably get the nod.
That's time! Magomedov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Denton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Magomedov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Magomedov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Denton.
Denton fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Magomedov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Denton just misses with a punch to the body.
Magomedov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Denton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Magomedov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Denton ducks right into an uppercut from Magomedov.
Denton thows a body shot but no joy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Denton displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Magomedov lands a slapping body shot.
Magomedov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Denton displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Magomedov throws out the jab.
Denton takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Magomedov throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Denton takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomedov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Magomedov lands with a good body shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Magomedov.
Denton steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Magomedov.
Denton misses with the combination.
Good work by Denton as he checks the leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Denton checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Denton scores with a hook to the body. Magomedov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Denton looks to throw the jab but Magomedov is out of range.
Magomedov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Denton.
Denton waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Magomedov.
Magomedov misses with a series of wild punches.
A looping hook to the body misses from Magomedov. Denton does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The crowd cheers as Denton lands an impressive looking overhand right. Magomedov doesn't seem phased though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Magomedov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Magomedov ducks under a wild hook from Denton.
Magomedov lands a head shot.
Magomedov lands a nice looking body shot.
Magomedov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Denton cracks Magomedov with a good jab.
Denton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Denton looks to score with a jab to the body but Magomedov is just out of range.
Magomedov scores with a nice head shot.
Magomedov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Magomedov looks to land a combination but Denton avoids it well.
Magomedov avoids the body shot from Denton.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov missing with a left hand there. Denton was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Denton lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Magomedov circles away quickly and effectively.
Denton bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Denton throws a right and a left that Magomedov avoids nicely.
Magomedov misses with a hook. Denton ducked under it nicely.
Good exchange - Denton coming out on top.
Denton throws a hook to the side of Magomedov's head but Magomedov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Magomedov takes a swing at Denton's ribcage but misses.
Magomedov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Denton throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Magomedov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Denton.
Magomedov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Magomedov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Denton avoids the body shot from Magomedov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov walks into a straight right hand from Denton.
Magomedov lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Magomedov moves in looking to clinch but Denton pushes him off.
Magomedov tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Denton is able to avoid easily.
Denton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Magomedov.
Magomedov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Denton sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Magomedov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A looping hook to the body misses from Denton. Magomedov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Denton slips under a jab from Magomedov.
Denton avoids the body shot from Magomedov.
Denton pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Magomedov connects with a nice looking jab.
Magomedov tries to clinch but Denton moves away
and Denton counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Magomedov thinking.
Magomedov jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Magomedov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Denton is out of range and Magomedov settles back down.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Konstantin Magomedov.
I think Magomedov has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 28:29
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 29:29
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Jc Denton!
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