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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rashid Magomedhanov (ranked 4199 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shik Jang (ranked 24852 p4p, 0 weight class). Shik Jang has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Rashid Magomedhanov's chin.
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158 lbs
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180 cm
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159 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rashid Magomedhanov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Shik Jang!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Anthony Taglia and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magomedhanov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Magomedhanov gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Magomedhanov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jang on the ground.
Magomedhanov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Magomedhanov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Jang trying to control from the bottom.
Jang works his way to full guard. Good work.
Magomedhanov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jang looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jang is working an open guard so Magomedhanov takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Magomedhanov moves into the clinch.
Jang tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Magomedhanov just stands there and leans against the cage.
Jang can't break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomedhanov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jang backwards.
Jang tries to circle away but Magomedhanov has him pinned against the cage.
Magomedhanov tries for a takedown but Jang manages to get underhooks.
Magomedhanov turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Jang regains half guard, as Magomedhanov was trying to land strikes.
Jang works his way to full guard. Good work.
Jang is trying to control the position from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jang is on top in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jang trying to control the position from guard on top but Magomedhanov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jang is looking to stand up but Magomedhanov won't let him.
Magomedhanov wants to stand and escape but Jang is having none of it.
Magomedhanov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Magomedhanov tries to get out of the position.
Jang trying to control but Magomedhanov is working from the bottom.
Jang stands up and waves to Magomedhanov to follow him.
Jang takes one to the chin there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magomedhanov moves into the clinch.
Jang looking for a takedown.
Jang ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Jang no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Jang wants to stand up but Magomedhanov is controlling him.
Magomedhanov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Jang controls Magomedhanov momentarily but Magomedhanov frees himself.
Magomedhanov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Magomedhanov trying to move into half guard but instead Jang has managed to sweep!
Jang advances position into side control!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jang wants to control but Magomedhanov is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Magomedhanov throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Jang stands up.
Magomedhanov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Magomedhanov.
Jang looking for a takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Rashid Magomedhanov will probably get the nod.
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.
Magomedhanov leaves Jang with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jang connects with a high kick.
It looks like Rashid Magomedhanov has been cut.
Magomedhanov has managed to clinch.
Jang wants a takedown.
Jang changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Magomedhanov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Rashid Magomedhanov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shik Jang.
Magomedhanov scores with a jab.
Magomedhanov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jang trying to stall but Magomedhanov improves his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedhanov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jang walks away with a smile on his face. Magomedhanov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Jang shoots in but no luck this time.
Magomedhanov instigates a clinch.
Magomedhanov pulls guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jang pushing down on Magomedhanov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Jang sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Magomedhanov defending well though.
Magomedhanov wants to improve his position but Jang is controlling well.
Jang decides to stand up.
Jang gets tackled into the cage by Magomedhanov. Magomedhanov maintains the clinch.
Magomedhanov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jang smiles and moves away.
Jang shoots in for a double leg but Magomedhanov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jang shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Magomedhanov but Magomedhanov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magomedhanov moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Jang shoots for a double leg takedown but Magomedhanov sprawls well. He's pushed Jang's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jang is breathing heavily.
Magomedhanov rushes Jang and presses him up against the cage.
Magomedhanov ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Magomedhanov no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Magomedhanov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jang stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Magomedhanov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Magomedhanov scrambles and gets back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jang tries to clinch up but Magomedhanov circles away and keeps his distance.
Nice defenses there by Jang.
Magomedhanov scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magomedhanov closes the distance and clinches.
Magomedhanov successfully pulls guard.
Jang trying to control but Magomedhanov is working from the bottom.
Magomedhanov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jang can do to turn this around?
Magomedhanov has an active guard here but Jang has managed to pass into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magomedhanov is looking to escape.
Magomedhanov is looking to improve his position.
Jang is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Magomedhanov is just riding it out for now. Jang eventually gives up the hold.
Magomedhanov looking for a kimura from the bottom but Jang passes into side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rashid Magomedhanov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rashid Magomedhanov's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Jang fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jang tries to keep at a distance but Magomedhanov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jang tries to break the clinch but Magomedhanov is controlling the position.
Jang pulls guard successfully.
Magomedhanov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jang swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedhanov won't allow Jang to sweep him here.
Magomedhanov decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Rashid Magomedhanov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jang tries to keep at a distance but Magomedhanov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Magomedhanov tries to break the clinch but Jang is controlling the position.
Jang jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Magomedhanov walks away with a smile on his face. Jang gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Jang dives in for a single leg takedown but Magomedhanov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Rashid Magomedhanov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shik Jang.
Magomedhanov stuffs the takedown attempt from Jang. Jang gets slowly back to his feet.
Magomedhanov looks to land a combination but Jang avoids it well.
Magomedhanov drives through and clinches with Jang against the cage.
Jang keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Magomedhanov's efforts to push away.
Jang tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Magomedhanov successfully pulls guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jang forces his way into half guard.
Magomedhanov wants to improve his position but Jang is controlling well.
Jang trying to control from half guard but Magomedhanov is working away.
Magomedhanov wants to get back to full guard.
Magomedhanov is staying active underneath Jang, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Magomedhanov manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Jang keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Jang throws an elbow but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magomedhanov ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Magomedhanov no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Jang wants to control from the top but Magomedhanov keeps moving.
Magomedhanov looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Jang puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Magomedhanov looks like he's trying to stand up.
Jang stands up out of the half guard.
Magomedhanov closes the distance and pushes Jang back into the cage.
Jang fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Rashid Magomedhanov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Magomedhanov has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Jang regains guard immediately.
Jang has his feet on Magomedhanov's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jang shoots in but no luck this time.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jang tries to close the distance and clinch up but Magomedhanov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Magomedhanov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Jang is fighting off a takedown attempt but Magomedhanov is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Jang to the mat. Jang regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Jang not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Magomedhanov cracks Jang with a solid left hand.
Jang working a defensive guard here.
Magomedhanov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rashid Magomedhanov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Magomedhanov, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rashid Magomedhanov!
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energy
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hype
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