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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mahmud Magomedov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kurt McConor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight 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, Mahmud Magomedov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kurt McConor!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Igor Prikhodko and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McConor tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Magomedov swivels and escapes.
McConor circles away from the clinch attempt.
Magomedov throws a one two combo.
It looks like Kurt McConor has been cut.
McConor shoots in but Magomedov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
McConor fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mahmud Magomedov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kurt McConor.
Magomedov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McConor manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Magomedov stuffs the takedown.
Magomedov drives through and clinches with McConor against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Magomedov lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Magomedov lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
McConor is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Magomedov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
McConor is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Magomedov pulls him back up using the underhooks.
McConor fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Magomedov breaks from the clinch.
Magomedov drops McConor with a beautiful combination! McConor stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Magomedov is looking for the KO!
No luck for McConor with that takedown attempt.
Magomedov tries to clinch up but McConor circles away and keeps his distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomedov stuffs the takedown attempt from McConor. McConor gets slowly back to his feet.
McConor fails with a takedown attempt.
McConor looks winded!
Magomedov closes the distance and clinches up with McConor, looking for a takedown. Magomedov pushes McConor against the cage but McConor circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Magomedov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. McConor defends it nicely.
Magomedov moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
McConor displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Magomedov.
McConor bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Magomedov is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, McConor asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McConor decides to take the fight back to the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McConor shoots in looking for a takedown. Magomedov tries to sprawl out of it but McConor keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Magomedov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
McConor closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - McConor lands in his opponent's guard.
Magomedov wants to stand and escape but McConor is having none of it.
McConor stands up and waves to Magomedov to follow him.
Kurt McConor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McConor throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Magomedov's waist but Magomedov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing McConor off to one side.
Magomedov tries to clinch up.
Magomedov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Magomedov moves into range and clinches up with McConor.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov tries to stall but McConor uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
McConor fails to pull guard.
Magomedov breaks from the clinch.
McConor shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Magomedov's guard.
McConor slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
McConor gets to his feet. Magomedov looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
No luck with that takedown attempt from McConor.
McConor darts in looking for a takedown but Magomedov gets double underhooks and turns McConor into the cage.
Magomedov displaying some good clinch control by pressing McConor up against the cage.
Magomedov is trying to pull guard but McConor has him pressed against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but McConor pulls him back up using the underhooks.
McConor working hard to break the clinch.
McConor drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Magomedov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. McConor gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
McConor fails to pull the fight into his guard.
McConor gets underhooks to prevent Magomedov's takedown attempt.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Magomedov breaks the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Magomedov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Magomedov. No joy for McConor on that attempt.
McConor scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mahmud Magomedov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kurt McConor's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
McConor fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Magomedov avoids it really well and circles away.
Magomedov throws a nice head kick!
Mahmud Magomedov is winning the standup battle so far.
McConor goes for a double leg but Magomedov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Magomedov continues to drive forward.
Magomedov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Magomedov has McConor up against the cage in a clinch.
Magomedov tries to pull guard but McConor holds him up against the cage and eventually Magomedov drops back down to his feet.
Magomedov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Magomedov lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Magomedov.
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!
Magomedov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from McConor.
Mahmud Magomedov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kurt McConor.
McConor looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomedov lands a takedown into guard.
Magomedov is fighting to break McConor's control of his arms but McConor is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McConor is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
McConor blocks the strikes from Magomedov.
McConor moves nicely into side control.
Magomedov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but McConor wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Magomedov can't do much from the bottom here.
Kurt McConor has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McConor stands up.
Magomedov tries to clinch but McConor is having none of it.
McConor takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fight stays on the outside here - Magomedov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Excellent takedown into side control there by McConor.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McConor controlling the position.
McConor stands up.
McConor drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McConor stands up and we're back to a striking position.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from McConor.
Magomedov leaves McConor with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Magomedov shoots in looking for a takedown. McConor tries to sprawl out of it but Magomedov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McConor manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
McConor keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Magomedov leaves McConor with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McConor displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Magomedov.
McConor closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Magomedov did well to prevent McConor getting side control.
McConor controlling the pace.
Magomedov is in trouble now - McConor has advanced to mount!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McConor controlling the position easily from mount.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McConor stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kurt McConor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kurt McConor's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
McConor goes for a double leg but Magomedov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Magomedov continues to drive forward.
Magomedov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Magomedov tries to close the distance and clinch up but McConor swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McConor shoots in but Magomedov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
McConor shoots for a takedown but Magomedov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mahmud Magomedov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kurt McConor.
McConor fails to land the takedown.
McConor fails to land the takedown.
Magomedov works over McConor's head and body with a nice combination.
Magomedov drives through and clinches with McConor against the cage.
McConor takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McConor drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Magomedov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomedov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McConor paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McConor looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
McConor stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Magomedov to get to his feet.
McConor is trying hard to land a takedown here. Magomedov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Magomedov clinches up against the cage.
Magomedov breaks the clinch.
Magomedov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Magomedov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? McConor is fending him off so far but Magomedov persists. Nope, McConor circles away and we're back to standing.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Magomedov.
McConor drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Magomedov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McConor decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Magomedov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
McConor looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Magomedov!
McConor happy to just control the position for now.
McConor stands up and we're back to a striking position.
McConor looking to score a takedown here. Magomedov is defending well but McConor drives through and ends up in Magomedov's guard.
Magomedov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as McConor controls the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McConor decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
McConor feints and as Magomedov raises his hands in defense, McConor changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Magomedov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for McConor on the ground.
McConor gets to his feet - Magomedov follows without any prompting.
McConor shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Magomedov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McConor paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Magomedov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Magomedov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Horrible takedown by McConor or perhaps it was just good defense by Magomedov which made him look bad.
Magomedov works over McConor's head and body with a nice combination.
McConor shoots in and gets a takedown into Magomedov's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McConor gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Magomedov doesn't manage to clinch there - McConor circles away.
Horrible takedown by McConor or perhaps it was just good defense by Magomedov which made him look bad.
Magomedov clinches up against the cage.
McConor struggles to land a body shot inside as Magomedov controls his hands.
McConor is trying to force a seperation but Magomedov has the dominant position.
Magomedov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Magomedov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McConor dives in and scores a takedown into Magomedov's guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McConor not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
McConor stands up and waves to Magomedov to follow him.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kurt McConor comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think McConor has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kurt McConor!
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energy
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hype
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