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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Cengiz Toprak (ranked 4146 p4p, 0 weight class) and Magomedrasul Hasbullaev (ranked 24960 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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155 lbs
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155 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cengiz Toprak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Magomedrasul Hasbullaev!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, George Francis and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Toprak is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Hasbullaev's half guard.
Toprak is thwarting Hasbullaev's attempts to control the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hasbullaev can do anything to dispel that myth.
Toprak wants to stand but Hasbullaev has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Toprak content to control rather than advance.
Toprak trying to mount his opponent but Hasbullaev defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hasbullaev is looking to control Toprak's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hasbullaev avoid being mounted?
Hasbullaev is looking to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Toprak is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Hasbullaev is not content to let Toprak control the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hasbullaev will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hasbullaev shoots in but no luck this time.
Hasbullaev keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nice sprawl there from Toprak as Hasbullaev shoots in.
Cengiz Toprak has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Magomedrasul Hasbullaev.
Toprak misses with a two punch combination.
Toprak sets himself, and Hasbullaev steps forward looking for the clinch! Toprak avoids it this time.
Hasbullaev has his takedown stuffed
and Toprak counters by clinching up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Toprak looking for a takedown.
Toprak successfully pulls guard.
Toprak is adopting a defensive guard.
Hasbullaev trying to control the position from guard on top but Toprak is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Toprak manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hasbullaev manages to get himself to full guard.
Hasbullaev throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Toprak wants to control from the top but Hasbullaev keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hasbullaev has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Toprak can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Toprak is standing up over Hasbullaev. Hasbullaev looks to escape but Toprak dives into side control.
Toprak throwing shots but missing, from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
A lull in the action here as Toprak stalls from top position.
Toprak is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hasbullaev knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Hasbullaev dodges the ground and pound from Toprak.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Toprak tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Hasbullaev is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cengiz Toprak dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Toprak clinches up against the cage.
Toprak breaks from the clinch.
Toprak has closed the distance and engaged Hasbullaev in a clinch.
Hasbullaev is looking to take this one to the mat.
Hasbullaev looking to slow down the pace here.
Toprak is looking to take this one to the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toprak is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Toprak pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Toprak thows a leg kick but Hasbullaev checks it
and Hasbullaev counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Toprak keeping hold of Hasbullaev's head, controlling as best he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Toprak is looking to improve his position.
Hasbullaev is trying to control. Toprak wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hasbullaev is thwarting Toprak's attempts to control the position.
Hasbullaev is trying to control. Toprak wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Toprak misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Toprak missing with punches from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's two 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.
Hasbullaev takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Toprak clinches up against the cage.
Hasbullaev has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Toprak avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Toprak gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hasbullaev.
Cengiz Toprak has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Magomedrasul Hasbullaev.
Toprak is trying to trip Hasbullaev. He has hold of a leg but Hasbullaev is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Toprak persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Hasbullaev throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hasbullaev is trying to keep Toprak in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Toprak throws a big elbow that misses.
Toprak wanted to stand there but Hasbullaev had control of the position.
Toprak drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Toprak jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Toprak sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hasbullaev looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Hasbullaev preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Toprak throws a head kick that misses
and Hasbullaev counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Toprak doesn't manage to clinch there - Hasbullaev circles away.
Cengiz Toprak is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hasbullaev takes a kick to the side of the head.
Toprak throws a right and a left that Hasbullaev avoids nicely.
Toprak tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hasbullaev manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Toprak closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Toprak is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Hasbullaev's shoulder. That is not cool.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hasbullaev takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Toprak is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hasbullaev can do to turn this around?
Toprak working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cengiz Toprak dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Hasbullaev looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Toprak tries to roll over but Hasbullaev keeps him under control.
Hasbullaev is just content to waste time from the top position. Toprak takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Toprak will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toprak is trying to control the position but Hasbullaev postures up.
Hasbullaev tries to stand but Toprak is controlling from the bottom.
Toprak keeping moving, preventing Hasbullaev from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hasbullaev won't allow Toprak to sweep him here.
Toprak is working hard here to advance position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Hasbullaev tries a head kick but it misses.
A nice combination there by Toprak.
Hasbullaev changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Toprak tries to avoid it but Hasbullaev manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Toprak to the ground. Toprak escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Toprak shoots in but no luck this time.
Hasbullaev wants to clinch up but Toprak keeps it at a distance.
Hasbullaev closes this distance looking for a takedown but Toprak circles away.
Toprak tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hasbullaev manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Toprak fails with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hasbullaev shoots in looking for a takedown but Toprak manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hasbullaev's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Cengiz Toprak has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Magomedrasul Hasbullaev.
Toprak looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hasbullaev is fending him off so far but Toprak persists. Nope, Hasbullaev circles away and we're back to standing.
Hasbullaev gets a takedown into half guard.
Hasbullaev is looking to take a break and control but Toprak is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Toprak trying to control from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hasbullaev drops an elbow to the side of Toprak's head.
Toprak looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Toprak regains full guard. Nicely done.
Toprak has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Toprak controls Hasbullaev momentarily but Hasbullaev frees himself.
Toprak pulls Hasbullaev in to control the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
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.
Hasbullaev throws a low kick but Toprak moves out of range easily.
Toprak dives in and grabs Hasbullaev's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hasbullaev pushes down on Toprak's head and hops out.
Toprak tries to clinch but Hasbullaev is having none of it.
Toprak stuffs the takedown attempt from Hasbullaev. Hasbullaev gets slowly back to his feet.
Toprak is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Hasbullaev's half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Toprak stops Hasbullaev from getting back to his feet.
Magomedrasul Hasbullaev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cengiz Toprak is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hasbullaev looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
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 Cengiz Toprak.
Well Toprak has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cengiz Toprak!
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