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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Konstantin Magomedov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juan Sebastien Veron (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Magomedov comes to the cage accompanied by Ave Maria. Veron has chosen The Who - Won't Get Fooled Again as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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245 lbs
41 - 22 - 0 |
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210 lbs
29 - 13 - 1 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
41 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Konstantin Magomedov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Juan Sebastien Veron!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magomedov tries to clinch up but Veron circles away and keeps his distance.
Konstantin Magomedov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Veron walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Magomedov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Magomedov ducks under a wild hook from Veron.
Veron throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Magomedov tries to score with a low kick but Veron moves his leg out of the way.
Veron feints a counter leg kick.
Veron walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Magomedov slips a straight right by Veron.
Magomedov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Magomedov misses with a jab to the body
and Veron counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Veron gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
It looks like Juan Sebastien Veron has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Veron was well out of range. Poor timing from Magomedov.
Veron connects with a leg kick. Magomedov looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Magomedov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Magomedov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Magomedov throws a leg kick but Veron sees it coming and moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Veron connects with a solid leg kick.
Veron misses with an uppercut.
Veron throws a leg kick but Magomedov moved away.
A shot to the liver by Magomedov. Beautiful body shot.
Magomedov is looking to clinch.
Magomedov checks the leg kick nicely there.
Magomedov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Veron.
Magomedov misses with a body kick.
Veron has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Magomedov.
Magomedov throws a body kick that misses.
Veron throws a nice inside leg kick.
Magomedov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Veron enables Magomedov to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Veron manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Veron wants to get back to his feet but Magomedov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Magomedov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Magomedov lands a couple of digs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Magomedov distracts Veron with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Magomedov throws a big right hand that misses.
Magomedov distracts Veron with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Magomedov wants to control from the top but Veron keeps moving.
Magomedov postures up and lands a big shot to Veron's brow.
Magomedov prevents Veron from getting back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Magomedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Veron is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Veron is looking to stand up but Magomedov isn't so interested in that idea.
Magomedov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Veron wants to stand but Magomedov is controlling the position.
Veron is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Veron working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Magomedov.
Veron is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Magomedov is controlling him.
Magomedov works over Veron with some ground and pound from guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Veron keeping moving, preventing Magomedov from controlling successfully.
Veron wants to stand but Magomedov is controlling the position.
Magomedov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Magomedov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Magomedov won't allow Veron to get back to his feet.
Magomedov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Magomedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Veron is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Magomedov drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Veron is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Magomedov asserts his dominance and retains side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Konstantin Magomedov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Juan Sebastien Veron's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Good work by Magomedov as he checks the leg kick.
Veron has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Veron there as he acknowledges the shot.
Magomedov throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Veron tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Magomedov is in Veron's guard.
Veron wants to stand up but Magomedov is controlling him.
Magomedov lands a couple of digs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov tries to free his leg and advance position but Veron is retaining full guard.
Magomedov prevents Veron from getting back to his feet.
Magomedov connects with a couple of short punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Veron utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Magomedov wants to control from the top but Veron keeps moving.
Magomedov stops Veron from standing up.
Magomedov with a nice head shot there.
Magomedov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Magomedov stops Veron from standing up.
Veron working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Magomedov.
Magomedov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Magomedov won't allow Veron to get back to his feet.
Magomedov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Veron swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov landing some decent shots from guard.
Magomedov postures up in Veron's guard and throws a big left but Veron blocks it.
Veron wants to stand up but Magomedov is controlling him.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Magomedov lands a front kick.
Magomedov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Veron's head backwards.
The cut above Juan Sebastien Veron's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Magomedov swings for the body but Veron moves out of range.
Juan Sebastien Veron is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Magomedov misses with a kick to the body
and Veron connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Magomedov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov ducks under a wild hook from Veron.
Magomedov slips a jab from Veron.
Magomedov seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Magomedov goes for a double leg but Veron avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Veron continues to drive forward.
Veron slips a straight right by Magomedov.
Veron fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Magomedov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A swing and a miss from Veron.
Magomedov looks for a takedown but Veron sprawls well.
Magomedov slips a straight right by Veron.
Veron darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Magomedov scores with a jab to the body.
Veron cracks Magomedov with an open hand slap.
Magomedov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov throws a solid leg kick but Veron takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Magomedov.
Konstantin Magomedov is winning the standup battle so far.
Magomedov looks to land a combination. Veron sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
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!
Veron scores with a jab.
Veron throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Veron leaves Magomedov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Konstantin Magomedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Veron keeps the fight on the outside.
Veron looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Magomedov clinches up against the cage.
Veron is looking to break free of the clinch but Magomedov has double underhooks.
Magomedov lands an uppercut.
Magomedov has Veron pressed against the cage, preventing Veron from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Veron is trying to break the clinch but Magomedov is controlling him.
Magomedov prevents Veron from breaking the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Konstantin Magomedov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Juan Sebastien Veron's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Veron lands a nice leg kick that just misses Magomedov's sensitive parts.
Veron listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Veron scores with a crisp jab that stopped Magomedov in his tracks.
Magomedov dives in and grabs Veron's left leg, looking for a takedown. Veron pushes down on Magomedov's head and hops out.
Veron slips a straight right by Magomedov.
Veron lands a leg kick that knocks Magomedov off balance momentarily.
Veron lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Veron looks to land a left hand but Magomedov moved out of range nicely.
Veron shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Veron throws a quick inside leg kick.
Magomedov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Magomedov throws a leg kick but Veron sees it coming and moves out of range.
Veron slips a straight right by Magomedov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Veron lands a slapping body shot.
Veron lands with a thumping leg kick.
Magomedov shoots in for a takedown but Veron shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Magomedov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Veron scores with the left hand. Magomedov knows he should have avoided that one.
Veron tests Magomedov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Magomedov misses with a lunging right hand
and Veron counters with a thumping low kick.
Magomedov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Veron sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Magomedov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Magomedov throws a push kick but Veron slaps the foot to one side.
Magomedov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Veron as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Konstantin Magomedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Veron fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Magomedov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Veron takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Veron, right into the meat.
Veron connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Magomedov's hands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Veron chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Magomedov can pounce on him.
Good leg kick by Veron there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Magomedov throws a shot from downtown. Veron moves away and avoids it.
Magomedov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Magomedov throws a leg kick but Veron sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A little jabbing left from Veron on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Veron takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Veron tests Magomedov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Veron takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Veron slips a jab from Magomedov.
Magomedov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Veron pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
The fighters circling - Magomedov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Veron slips a jab from Magomedov.
Magomedov lands with a kick to the temple. Veron shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Veron throws a leg kick
and Magomedov counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Magomedov.
Magomedov trying to control but Veron is working from the bottom.
Magomedov stops Veron from standing up.
Magomedov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov chips away with some ground and pound.
Magomedov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Magomedov advances to half guard.
Magomedov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Veron with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Magomedov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Veron blocking the ground and pound attempt from Magomedov.
Magomedov working over Veron with some ground and pound. Veron looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Juan Sebastien Veron's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Juan Sebastien Veron's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Konstantin Magomedov!
Konstantin Magomedov is the new super heavyweight champion!
Konstantin Magomedov took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'The time has come for me to retire. I thank all my fans who have made my career possible. Thank you.'.
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