Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: GAMMA#1055 River v Hanson
Date: Apr 20, 2024

#R1#
Magomedov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Magomedov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Honorio manages to avoid it.
Good work by Honorio as he checks the leg kick.
Honorio looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Honorio dips to his left and cracks Magomedov with an uppercut!
Magomedov thows a leg kick but Honorio checks it #TD#
and Honorio decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Magomedov's guard.
Magomedov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Magomedov keeping full guard, as Honorio tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Magomedov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Honorio is one step ahead there.
Honorio trying to control the position from guard on top but Magomedov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Honorio 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Honorio scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Honorio not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Magomedov pulls Honorio in close to his closed guard and prevents Honorio from doing any damage or advancing position.#T1#
Honorio lands a couple of digs.
Honorio trying to control the position from guard on top but Magomedov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Honorio looking to sit in guard and control but Magomedov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Magomedov wants to control from the top but Honorio keeps moving. #SUB#
Honorio has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Magomedov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Magomedov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Honorio. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T2#
Magomedov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Honorio swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Honorio is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Magomedov looking to sit in guard and control but Honorio gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Honorio's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB#
Honorio drops back looking for a leg! Magomedov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Magomedov manages to kick Honorio off! Honorio jumps back into Magomedov's guard.
Magomedov seems keen to control Honorio's posture.#T3#
Magomedov wants to improve his position but instead Honorio has moved into half guard.
Magomedov is trying to control but Honorio passes into side control!
A lull in the action here.
Magomedov parries the strikes from Honorio easily there. Honorio is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Magomedov to escape. #SUB#
Honorio is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Magomedov is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Honorio looks up at the clock and then as Magomedov takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Honorio smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude! #T4#
Honorio wants to control but Magomedov is keeping him busy.
Honorio working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards. #SUB#
Honorio is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Magomedov has escaped the position, nice work there.
The strikes coming from Honorio are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Magomedov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Magomedov sneaks back into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Magomedov wants to improve his position but Honorio is controlling well. #SUB#
Honorio wants to work for an arm triangle but Magomedov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vinicius Honorio dominated that round.
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.#R2#
Magomedov tries to land a body kick#TD#
so Honorio counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Honorio lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Honorio stands up over Magomedov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Magomedov controlling the position.
Honorio trying to control but Magomedov is working from the bottom.
Honorio postures up in Magomedov's guard and throws a big left but Magomedov blocks it.
Magomedov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Magomedov looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Honorio wants to control from the top but Magomedov keeps moving.
Honorio pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Magomedov is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Honorio trying to control the position from guard on top but Magomedov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Honorio is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Magomedov can do to turn this around?
Honorio sitting in guard here, content to control.
Honorio wants to pass the guard but Magomedov is keeping the position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Honorio sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Magomedov's guard.
Magomedov is looking for a sweep. Honorio is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Magomedov wants to control but Honorio is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Honorio controlling the action here.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Magomedov is looking to improve his position.
Honorio thows a huge punch but Magomedov dodges it nicely.
Honorio looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Honorio sitting and controlling from the half guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Honorio fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Magomedov sprawls well initially but Honorio persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Honorio working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Magomedov manages to get to full guard. #T3#
Honorio looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Honorio postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Honorio working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Magomedov's head.
Magomedov is looking to stand up but Honorio isn't so interested in that idea.
Magomedov trying to control the position.
Magomedov pulls Honorio in close to prevent any damage. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Honorio slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Honorio tries to free his leg and advance position but Magomedov is retaining full guard.
Honorio postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Honorio trying to control but Magomedov is working from the bottom.
Honorio works over Magomedov with some ground and pound from guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Honorio in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Honorio scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Honorio trying to control the position from guard on top but Magomedov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vinicius Honorio dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Magomedov plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Honorio slips a jab from Magomedov.
Vinicius Honorio is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
An inside leg kick from Magomedov misses.
Magomedov swings for the body but Honorio moves out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Magomedov. No joy for Honorio on that attempt.
Magomedov takes a swing at Honorio's ribcage but misses.
Magomedov swings for the body but Honorio moves out of range.
Magomedov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Honorio uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Magomedov.
Magomedov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Honorio tries to clinch but Magomedov is having none of it.
Magomedov wants to land a leg kick but Honorio is out of range. #T1#
Magomedov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Magomedov avoids the body shot from Honorio.
Magomedov only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Magomedov is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Honorio rather than just go for the knockout.
Honorio dives in and grabs Magomedov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Magomedov pushes down on Honorio's head and hops out.
Honorio on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Honorio avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Honorio changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Magomedov takes a swing at Honorio's ribcage but misses.
Honorio thows a left - swing and a miss!
Magomedov follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Magomedov stuffs the takedown attempt from Honorio. Honorio gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vinicius Honorio. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Good exchange - Magomedov coming out on top.
Zabit Magomedov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Magomedov jabs at Honorio's body.#TD#
Honorio shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Magomedov napping and manages to drive through into side control!

Magomedov throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
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 thows a left - swing and a miss!
Honorio avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
It looked like Honorio was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Magomedov misses with a head kick.
Honorio uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Magomedov throws a leg kick but Honorio sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Zabit Magomedov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Magomedov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Honorio throws a shot to the body.
Zabit Magomedov seems to be getting the better of the standup.#TD#
Honorio closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Magomedov quickly recovers to half guard.#SUB#
Magomedov is defending against the submission attempts here by Honorio. #T3#
Honorio sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB#
Honorio is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Magomedov is just riding it out for now. Honorio eventually gives up the hold.
Honorio is trying to control. Magomedov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Magomedov is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Honorio is trying to work for a kimura but Magomedov is defending well.
Honorio wants to advance to full mount but Magomedov doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Magomedov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Honorio.
Honorio content to stall in guard here.
Honorio is in close to Magomedov's body, working some short punches and elbows.

And that's the end of the fight!
Zabit Magomedov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Honorio 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vinicius Honorio!
An out of breath Vinicius Honorio thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: GAMMA#1049 Robson v Tai
Date: Mar 23, 2024

#R1#
A big left from Rose misses.
Rose misses the shot to the body.
Magomedov throws a lazy head kick
and Rose counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Magomedov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rose. That did some damage!
Magomedov cracks a nice hook into Rose's ribs.
Rose misses with a looping left.
Rose takes a swing at Magomedov's ribcage but misses.
Magomedov throws a head kick but Rose moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Rose misses the target.
Magomedov throws a lazy right hand but Rose sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Magomedov just misses with a punch to the body.
Magomedov missing with a left hand there. Rose was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Left hook, right uppercut from Magomedov. #CUT2#It looks like Adrian Rose has been cut.
Rose connects with a body shot that sends Magomedov's belly button to the back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Magomedov walks into a jab.
Rose throws a chopping leg kick but Magomedov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Magomedov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rose. #T1#
Rose ducks under a wild hook from Magomedov.
It looked like Rose wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Magomedov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rose.
Magomedov connects with a looping right hand. #TD#
Rose darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Rose scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Rose with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rose missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Rose trying to mount his opponent but Magomedov defends it.
Magomedov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rose is working away from the top position though.
Rose not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T2#
Magomedov trying to control here.
Rose perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Magomedov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Rose is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Rose postures up.
Rose wants to control from the top but Magomedov keeps moving.
Magomedov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rose controls the pace.
Magomedov pulls Rose in close to prevent any damage.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Magomedov can do anything to dispel that myth.#T3#
Rose connects with a couple of short punches.
Rose loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rose passes Magomedov's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Rose 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.
Rose seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Magomedov is trying to get back to full guard.
Magomedov controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Rose not doing much here.
Rose takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T4#
Magomedov tries to roll over but Rose keeps him under control.
Rose throwing shots but Magomedov is blocking nicely.
Rose is keen to just control but Magomedov is a slippery customer.
Rose thows a huge punch but Magomedov dodges it nicely.
Rose missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Magomedov trying to hold on to Rose's head to control him but Rose postures up.
Rose is pressing down on Magomedov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Magomedov is holding on for now.
Rose is looking to take a break and control but Magomedov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rose drops an elbow to the side of Magomedov's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Adrian Rose dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Adrian Rose's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
A jab from Magomedov misses.
Magomedov loads up on a big right hand but Rose slips the punch.
Magomedov throws the kick towards the body but Rose avoids it.
Rose misses with an uppercut. Magomedov saw that one coming.
Rose throws the left hand but Magomedov avoids the punch easily.
Rose connects with a good right hand that stumbles Magomedov. Magomedov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Rose misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Magomedov.
Magomedov misses with a hook. Rose ducked under it nicely.
As Magomedov backs away, Rose returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Rose takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rose shoots for a takedown but Magomedov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Magomedov moves forwards but Rose connects with a nice, crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Rose fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Magomedov misses with an uppercut
and Rose counters with a solid body kick.
Rose displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Magomedov throws out the jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rose tries for a takedown but Magomedov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#T1##TD#
Magomedov gets caught flat footed, as Rose shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Rose pushes down on Magomedov's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Magomedov is trying to maintain the position but Rose is very close to passing his half guard.
Magomedov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Magomedov is looking to control Rose's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Magomedov avoid being mounted?
Rose landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Rose is thwarting Magomedov's attempts to control the position.
Rose wants to take a breather but Magomedov is having none of it. #T2#
Magomedov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rose.
Rose working the head and body with strikes.
Rose working Magomedov over with strikes.
Rose trying to control the action but Magomedov is working from the bottom.
Magomedov is positioning himself well to prevent Rose advancing to mount.
Rose wants to lay and pray for a moment but Magomedov keeps working.
Magomedov wants to get back to full guard.
Magomedov regains full guard. Nicely done.
Rose connects with a couple of short punches.
Magomedov pulls Rose in close to prevent any damage.
Rose is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T3#
Magomedov being controlled here, momentarily.
Rose trying to control the position from guard on top but Magomedov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rose with a nice head shot there.
Rose in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rose throwing strikes but missing.
Magomedov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rose. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Rose throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rose is in close to Magomedov's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Rose looking to pass the guard.
Rose trying to control the position from guard on top but Magomedov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Magomedov controls Rose momentarily but Rose frees himself.
Rose postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rose sitting in guard, not really doing much. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Magomedov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rose.
Rose is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Magomedov can do to turn this around?
Nice defenses there by Rose.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Magomedov scores with a head kick. Rose tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Rose tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Magomedov defends well and Rose ends up having to push Magomedov into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adrian Rose. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Magomedov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Rose.
Magomedov misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Adrian Rose dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Adrian Rose's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Magomedov moves away from the strike by Rose.
Adrian Rose is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rose looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Zabit Magomedov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Magomedov with a jab.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rose is defended easily by Magomedov.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Magomedov! But no joy.
Magomedov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rose ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Magomedov moves away.
Magomedov thuds a left hand into Rose's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A bone on bone clash there as Magomedov blocks the leg kick.
Magomedov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rose manages to avoid it.
Rose shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Magomedov as he jumps to the side. #CL#
Rose moves into range and clinches up with Magomedov.#T1#
Still in the clinch, Magomedov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Magomedov lands with a left to the head.
A short right from Magomedov.
Rose works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Rose can't find room to land a body shot as Magomedov controls the action.
A shot in the inside from Magomedov.
Rose blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Magomedov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rose backwards.
Magomedov blocks a body shot from Rose.
Rose misses with some punches.
Rose misses with a punch to the body.
Magomedov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Magomedov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Magomedov prevents a body shot from Rose.
Rose misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Rose.
Zabit Magomedov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Rose lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rose's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Magomedov misses with a body punch.
Magomedov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Rose struggles to land a body shot inside as Magomedov controls his hands.
Magomedov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rose or not.
Magomedov prevents a body shot from Rose.
Rose tries a body shot but Magomedov blocks it.
Magomedov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rose backwards.
Magomedov throws a punch but it's blocked by Rose.
Rose lands a body shot in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Rose.
Rose doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Magomedov prevents a body shot from Rose.
Rose misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Magomedov gets through Rose's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rose lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T3#
Rose lands with a left to the head.
Magomedov misses with some punches.
Rose tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rose misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rose lands a body shot.
Magomedov working aggressively here.
Magomedov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rose backwards.
Magomedov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rose backwards.
Rose has a couple of punches blocked by Magomedov.
Magomedov lands an uppercut.
Rose misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rose scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Magomedov is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adrian Rose. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rose.
Rose can't find room to land a body shot as Magomedov controls the action.
Magomedov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Magomedov has a couple of punches blocked by Rose.
Magomedov lands a right hand. #T4#
Magomedov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rose.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Magomedov.
Magomedov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rose's elbow.
Magomedov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rose's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rose.
Magomedov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Magomedov tries a body shot but Rose blocks it.
Zabit Magomedov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rose.
Magomedov throws a punch but it's blocked by Rose.
Magomedov gets underhooks to prevent Rose's takedown attempt.
Rose drops down looking for an ankle pick but Magomedov pulls his leg out and moves away.
Magomedov lands a nice hook to Rose's body. Rose takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Rose misses with a jab to the body
and Magomedov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Zabit Magomedov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Rose 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adrian Rose!
During a confident post fight interview, Adrian Rose thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: GAMMA#1042 Karim v Super
Date: Feb 17, 2024

#R1#
Magomedov throws a hook to the side of Santo Amaro's head but Santo Amaro sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Santo Amaro takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Magomedov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Magomedov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Magomedov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Santo Amaro.
An attempted straight right counter from Magomedov misses the target.
The fighters circling - Santo Amaro throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
An attempted straight right counter from Magomedov misses the target.
Santo Amaro looks to land a left hand but Magomedov moved out of range nicely.
Magomedov half committed to a counter leg kick.
A shot to the body from Santo Amaro misses
and Magomedov counters with a nice uppercut.
Santo Amaro looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Magomedov swings for the body but Santo Amaro moves out of range.
Magomedov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Santo Amaro.
Santo Amaro looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santo Amaro dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Magomedov. That did some damage!
Santo Amaro slips under a jab from Magomedov.
Santo Amaro moves out of range of the body kick.
Santo Amaro appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Santo Amaro throws a solid leg kick but Magomedov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Santo Amaro.
Magomedov thinks about countering with a head kick.
Magomedov tries to land a front kick but Santo Amaro steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T1#
Magomedov slips a jab from Santo Amaro.
Santo Amaro blocks a head kick by Magomedov.
Santo Amaro walks into a stiff left hand from Magomedov.
Santo Amaro scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Santo Amaro lands a nice hook to Magomedov's body. Magomedov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Magomedov throws a body shot but no joy.
Santo Amaro scoring well with a low kick there.
Magomedov has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Point Blanc in the buildup to the fight.
Santo Amaro throws a leg kick but Magomedov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Magomedov moves forwards but Santo Amaro connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Santo Amaro throws an off balance right hand
and Magomedov counters with a stiff right hand.
Magomedov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Santo Amaro.
Santo Amaro throws a quick inside leg kick.
Santo Amaro blocks a low kick nicely.
Santo Amaro looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Magomedov misses with a shot to the body
and Santo Amaro counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Magomedov blocks a jab.#T2#
Jab by Santo Amaro.
Santo Amaro ducks under a wild hook from Magomedov.
Magomedov misses with a looping left.
Magomedov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Magomedov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Magomedov misses with a wild body shot.
Santo Amaro misses with a low kick.
Magomedov lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Magomedov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Magomedov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A little jabbing left from Santo Amaro on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Magomedov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Magomedov defending well as Santo Amaro loads up on a big left hand.
Magomedov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Santo Amaro misses with an uppercut. Magomedov saw that one coming.
Magomedov quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Magomedov goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
A low kick from Magomedov misses
and Santo Amaro counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A low kick lands for Santo Amaro. #T3#
Santo Amaro is looking to slow Magomedov down with leg kicks.
Santo Amaro misses with a body shot.
Magomedov misses with a double jab.
Magomedov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Magomedov misses with a two punch combination.
Magomedov blocks a jab.
Nice body punch from Magomedov.
Santo Amaro steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Magomedov. That one must have hurt.
Magomedov misses with a wild body shot.
Santo Amaro keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Magomedov.
Santo Amaro misses with an uppercut.
Magomedov throws a body shot but no joy.
Santo Amaro looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Santo Amaro displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Magomedov throws out the jab.
Santo Amaro appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#T4#
Santo Amaro moves out of range of the body kick from Magomedov.
A nice leg kick from Santo Amaro, right into the meat of the thigh.
Magomedov misses with a low kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Magomedov. That's going to slow Santo Amaro down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Santo Amaro throws a low kick, looking for Magomedov's leg but Magomedov calmly moves out of range.
Magomedov throws a counter high kick but Santo Amaro was just alert enough to avoid it.
A low kick from Magomedov is predictable there
and Santo Amaro connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Santo Amaro moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Magomedov tries a head kick but it misses.
Magomedov throws a head kick but Santo Amaro moves out of range.
Magomedov throws a body kick that misses.
A jab lands there for Magomedov.
Magomedov slips a straight right by Santo Amaro.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Santo Amaro scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Santo Amaro scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Zabit Magomedov will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Magomedov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Santo Amaro throws out a loose jab but Magomedov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Santo Amaro swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Magomedov.
Magomedov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Santo Amaro tries a quick counter leg kick but Magomedov is wise to it.
Magomedov throws an off balance right hand
and Santo Amaro counters with a stiff right hand.
Santo Amaro cracks Magomedov with a right hand to the side of the head.
Santo Amaro drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Magomedov feints and then cracks Santo Amaro's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Santo Amaro down.
Santo Amaro bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Santo Amaro blocks a head kick by Magomedov.
Santo Amaro throws a shot from downtown. Magomedov moves away and avoids it.
It looked like Magomedov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Santo Amaro.
Santo Amaro lands with a nice body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Magomedov throws the left hand but Santo Amaro avoids the punch easily.
Magomedov sizes up Santo Amaro with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Santo Amaro lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Magomedov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Magomedov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#T1#
Magomedov misses with an uppercut.
Santo Amaro misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Magomedov throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Magomedov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Santo Amaro throws a hook but Magomedov blocks it.
Magomedov tries to move into range but Santo Amaro moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Magomedov throws a head kick that misses
and Santo Amaro counters with a straight right hand.
Magomedov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A big right from Santo Amaro misses.
Santo Amaro slips a straight right by Magomedov.
Santo Amaro throws a hook but Magomedov avoids it easily.
Magomedov misses with a head kick.
Santo Amaro fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Magomedov throws a body shot but no joy.
A low kick lands for Magomedov. #T2#
Santo Amaro misses with a hook. Magomedov ducked under it nicely.
Santo Amaro swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Magomedov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Santo Amaro looks like he wants to counter punch here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Santo Amaro throws a lazy right hand but Magomedov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A big left from Santo Amaro misses.
A lazy body kick from Santo Amaro
and Magomedov counters with a nice leg kick.
Magomedov moves away from the strike by Santo Amaro.
Magomedov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Santo Amaro in his tracks.
Magomedov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Magomedov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Santo Amaro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Magomedov was well out of range. Poor timing from Santo Amaro.
Santo Amaro thumps Magomedov with a low kick.
Santo Amaro takes a kick to the side of the head.
A jab from Santo Amaro misses. #T3#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Magomedov lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Santo Amaro has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Santo Amaro and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Santo Amaro waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Magomedov.
Magomedov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Magomedov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Magomedov throws a leg kick
and Santo Amaro counters with a straight right hand.
Santo Amaro missing with a left hand there. Magomedov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Santo Amaro moves away from the strike by Magomedov.
Santo Amaro throws a quick inside leg kick.
Magomedov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Santo Amaro was well out of range. Poor timing from Magomedov.
An inside leg kick from Magomedov misses.
Santo Amaro takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Santo Amaro feints and then cracks Magomedov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Magomedov down.
Santo Amaro has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Santo Amaro there as he acknowledges the shot.
Santo Amaro throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Magomedov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Santo Amaro thinking. #T4#
Santo Amaro throws a lazy uppercut
and Magomedov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A bone on bone clash there as Magomedov blocks the leg kick.
Santo Amaro blocks a low kick nicely.
Nice body kick there by Santo Amaro.
Magomedov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Magomedov misses the shot to the body.
Magomedov walks forward, straight into a front kick from Santo Amaro.
Magomedov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Magomedov throws a sloppy head kick and Santo Amaro moves out of range easily.
Santo Amaro appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Magomedov swings for the body but Santo Amaro moves out of range.
Santo Amaro looks to land a left hand but Magomedov moved out of range nicely.
Magomedov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Santo Amaro connects with a crisp jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Magomedov.
Santo Amaro moves out of range of the strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Zabit Magomedov will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Magomedov moves out of range as Santo Amaro throws a body kick.
Santo Amaro is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Magomedov.
A good leg kick by Santo Amaro.
Santo Amaro scores with a shot to the body.
Santo Amaro throws a hook to the side of Magomedov's head but Magomedov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Magomedov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Santo Amaro looks to score with a jab to the body but Magomedov is just out of range.
Santo Amaro ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Santo Amaro scores with a one two! Magomedov had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #CUT2#It looks like Zabit Magomedov has been cut.
Santo Amaro checks the leg kick nicely there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A head kick misses from Magomedov.
Magomedov ducks under a wild hook from Santo Amaro.
Santo Amaro pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T1#
Magomedov throws a head kick but Santo Amaro moves out of range.
Santo Amaro lands a leg kick that knocks Magomedov off balance momentarily.
Santo Amaro scoring well with a low kick there.
Magomedov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Magomedov misses the jab.
Magomedov avoids the body shot from Santo Amaro.
Magomedov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Magomedov lands with an uppercut that bounces Santo Amaro off the cage and back into range.
Santo Amaro ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Santo Amaro appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Santo Amaro looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Santo Amaro throws a looping overhand right but Magomedov ducks down to avoid it.
Nice uppercut lands for Santo Amaro. That snapped Magomedov's head back.
Santo Amaro tried to score with a low kick but Magomedov checks it.
Santo Amaro lands a jab to Magomedov's midsection.
Zabit Magomedov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Magomedov throws a lazy uppercut
and Magomedov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Magomedov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Santo Amaro throws out the jab.
Magomedov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Santo Amaro scores with a push kick.
Santo Amaro fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Magomedov checks a leg kick nicely.
Junqueiro Santo Amaro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Magomedov throws a nice looking combination but Santo Amaro bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Santo Amaro moves out of range of the body kick from Magomedov.
Santo Amaro on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Magomedov. Magomedov obviously looking to wear him down.
Zabit Magomedov is winning the standup battle so far.
Magomedov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Magomedov lands a leg kick that knocks Santo Amaro off balance momentarily.
Santo Amaro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Magomedov.
Santo Amaro misses with an uppercut.
A little feinted left hand from Magomedov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T3#
Magomedov throws a shot from downtown. Santo Amaro moves away and avoids it.
Magomedov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Magomedov there as he acknowledges the shot.
Santo Amaro takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Magomedov throws a lazy head kick
and Santo Amaro counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Santo Amaro looks to throw the jab but Magomedov is out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Magomedov.
Magomedov cracks Santo Amaro with a good jab.
Santo Amaro lands a glancing blow to the side of Magomedov's head.
Magomedov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Santo Amaro under the eye.
Magomedov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Magomedov digs a good body shot into Santo Amaro's ribs.
Magomedov throws a head kick that misses.
Santo Amaro looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
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 has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Magomedov there as he acknowledges the shot.
Magomedov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T4#
Magomedov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Magomedov slips a straight right by Santo Amaro.
Magomedov misses with a body punch
letting Santo Amaro counter with a right hand.
Magomedov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Magomedov blocks a leg kick.
A jab from Santo Amaro misses.
A nice leg kick from Santo Amaro, right into the meat of the thigh.
Santo Amaro throws a body shot but no joy.
Santo Amaro throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Santo Amaro tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Santo Amaro takes a swing at Magomedov's ribcage but misses.
Magomedov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Santo Amaro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Magomedov.

And that's the end of the fight!
Junqueiro Santo Amaro comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
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 Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zabit Magomedov!
After winning the bout, Zabit Magomedov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: GAMMA#1036 Beau v Wrecks
Date: Jan 13, 2024

#R1#
Magomedov throws a head kick that misses.
Magomedov tries a low kick but Gozen avoids it.
Magomedov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Gozen misses with a leg kick.
Magomedov is looking to land body kicks.
Gozen throwing a counter right hand but Magomedov manages to avoid it.
Magomedov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gozen.
Gozen misses the jab.
Magomedov throws out a loose jab but Gozen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Magomedov throws a series of punches but Gozen moves out of range.
Gozen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gozen has been working on his boxing with his coaches at GAMMA Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Gozen looks to throw the jab but Magomedov is out of range.
Magomedov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gozen moves out of range of the body kick from Magomedov.
Gozen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Magomedov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov is looking to slow Gozen down with leg kicks.
Magomedov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gozen at a distance.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Gozen. Magomedov shrugs it off though.
Gozen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A nice side step and Magomedov releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Magomedov walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Gozen checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Gozen is looking to chop away at Magomedov's legs.
Magomedov throws a wild body kick that Gozen sees coming a mile off.#T1#
Magomedov misses with a body kick.
Gozen tried to counter with a leg kick but Magomedov avoided it.
Gozen swings for the body but Magomedov moves out of range.
Magomedov counters with a body kick.
Gozen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Magomedov moves away.
Magomedov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Magomedov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A slow jab from Gozen misses its intended target.
Magomedov has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Magomedov tries a head kick but it misses.
Magomedov takes one to the chin there.#CUT#It looks like Zabit Magomedov has been cut.
Magomedov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A big left from Magomedov misses.
Gozen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Magomedov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Gozen wants to slow Magomedov down by chopping away at his legs.
Gozen closes the distance looking to clinch
and Magomedov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Gozen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Magomedov manages to avoid it.
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!
Gozen blocks a head kick by Magomedov.
Magomedov is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Gozen rather than just go for the knockout.
Magomedov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gozen momentarily. #T2#
Gozen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Magomedov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Magomedov looks for the body kick but Gozen saw that one coming.
Magomedov scores with a shot to the body.
A jab from Gozen finds it's way through Magomedov's defenses.
Magomedov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gozen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Magomedov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
An inside leg kick lands from Magomedov.
Gozen fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL#
Gozen clinches up with Magomedov and pushes him back against the cage.
Magomedov pushes Gozen back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Gozen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gozen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Magomedov blocks a body shot from Gozen.
A short right from Magomedov.
Magomedov lands with a right to the head.
Gozen prevents a body shot from Magomedov.
Magomedov misses with a punch to the body.
Gozen tries a body shot but Magomedov blocks it. #T3#
Gozen tries to throw a body punch but Magomedov avoids it by throwing Gozen back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gozen.
Gozen tries a body shot but Magomedov blocks it.
Gozen can't find room to land a body shot as Magomedov controls the action.
Magomedov cracks Gozen with a nice body shot.
Gozen misses with the head strike.
Gozen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gozen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gozen prevents a body shot from Magomedov.
Gozen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gozen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Magomedov.
Gozen has a couple of punches blocked by Magomedov.
Gozen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gozen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Magomedov backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Magomedov.
A short uppercut from Magomedov.
Magomedov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gozen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Magomedov lands a right hand.
Gozen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gozen has a couple of punches blocked by Magomedov.
Gozen takes a shot to the head.
Magomedov blocking some punches.
Magomedov misses with a punch on the inside.
Magomedov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gozen backwards.
A short left from Magomedov.
Gozen prevents a body shot from Magomedov.
Gozen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Magomedov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gozen backwards.
Magomedov misses with a punch on the inside.
Magomedov lands a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gozen.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gozen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Magomedov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Magomedov pushes Gozen back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Gozen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Magomedov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zabit Magomedov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Zabit Magomedov's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Magomedov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Magomedov is looking for the big counter here.
Zabit Magomedov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gozen misses with a straight right.
Gozen connects with a leg kick.
Magomedov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A head kick from Magomedov lands but Gozen takes it in his stride.
Gozen lands with a nice body punch.
Magomedov throws a wild body kick that Gozen sees coming a mile off.#CL#
Gozen clinches.
Gozen throws a punch but it's blocked by Magomedov.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gozen misses with a body punch.
Gozen has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Magomedov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Magomedov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Magomedov tries to work over Gozen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gozen misses with a body punch.
Magomedov pushes Gozen back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Gozen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Magomedov blocks a body shot from Gozen.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gozen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gozen misses with some punches. #T1#
Magomedov tries to throw a body punch but Gozen avoids it by throwing Magomedov back against the cage.
Gozen prevents a body shot from Magomedov.
Gozen misses with a punch on the inside.
Magomedov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Zabit Magomedov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Gozen misses with a punch on the inside.
Gozen has a couple of punches blocked by Magomedov.
Magomedov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Magomedov lands a nice shot to the body.
Magomedov misses with a punch to the body.
Gozen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Magomedov's elbow.
Magomedov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gozen misses with a punch on the inside.
Magomedov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Magomedov struggles to land a body shot inside as Gozen controls his hands.
Gozen misses with some punches.
Magomedov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Magomedov throws a punch but it's blocked by Gozen.
A head punch on the inside from Gozen fails to land.
Gozen misses with some punches. #T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Magomedov.
Gozen has a couple of punches blocked by Magomedov.
Magomedov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Magomedov lands with a left to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gozen blocks a body shot from Magomedov.
Magomedov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gozen.
Gozen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Magomedov tries to throw a body punch but Gozen avoids it by throwing Magomedov back against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Magomedov.
Gozen throws a head punch that misses.
Magomedov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gozen backwards.
Gozen has a couple of punches blocked by Magomedov.
Nice body punch from Magomedov.
Gozen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Magomedov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Gozen misses with the head strike.
Gozen can't find room to land a body shot as Magomedov controls the action.
Gozen swings wildly with an uppercut but Magomedov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Magomedov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gozen's elbow. #T3#
Gozen misses with a punch to the body.
Gozen tries a body shot but Magomedov blocks it.
Magomedov digs a right hand underneath Gozen's ribcage. Gozen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Gozen throws a punch but it's blocked by Magomedov.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Magomedov.
Magomedov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A right hook to the body lands for Magomedov.
Gozen prevents a body shot from Magomedov.
Magomedov lands a body punch.
Gozen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Magomedov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gozen's elbow.
Magomedov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gozen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Magomedov lands a shot to the body.
Gozen tries to throw a body punch but Magomedov avoids it by throwing Gozen back against the cage.
Magomedov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gozen misses with the head strike.
Gozen tries to work over Magomedov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Magomedov tries to work over Gozen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T4#
Gozen lands a right hand.
Magomedov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gozen misses with a punch to the body.
Gozen throws a punch but it's blocked by Magomedov.
Magomedov working aggressively here.
Still in the clinch, Magomedov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Magomedov can't find room to land a body shot as Gozen controls the action.
Gozen has a couple of punches blocked by Magomedov.
Magomedov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gozen backwards.
Gozen swings wildly with an uppercut but Magomedov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Magomedov misses with a body punch.
Magomedov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Gozen working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Gozen fails to land.
Magomedov lands a nice uppercut.
Magomedov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gozen misses with a punch to the body.
Magomedov struggles to land a body shot inside as Gozen controls his hands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zabit Magomedov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Zabit Magomedov'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. 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.#R3#
Magomedov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Magomedov raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Gozen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Magomedov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Magomedov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Gozen to score with a decent uppercut.
Magomedov with the inside leg kick.
Gozen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gozen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Magomedov moves away.
Magomedov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Gozen lands with a good body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Magomedov. That snapped Gozen's head back.
Magomedov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gozen swings for the body but Magomedov moves out of range.
Gozen swings for the body but Magomedov moves out of range.
Magomedov tries a quick counter leg kick but Gozen is wise to it.
Magomedov lands with an overhand left.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Magomedov slips under a jab.
A nice leg kick from Magomedov, right into the meat of the thigh.
Magomedov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Magomedov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Magomedov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gozen misses with a left hand
letting Magomedov counter with a right hand. #T1#
Gozen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Magomedov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Gozen. Magomedov shrugs it off though.
Gozen scores with a body shot.
Gozen throws an overhand right that lands on Magomedov's shoulder, as Magomedov tries to avoid the shot.
Gozen throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Magomedov to counter with a crisp jab.
Gozen just misses with a punch to the body.
Magomedov with a nice calf kick.
Magomedov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gozen. Magomedov does a little dance to reset his feet.
A swing and a miss from Gozen.
Magomedov counters with a body kick.
Jab by Gozen.
Magomedov walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Gozen checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Gozen misses the shot to the body.
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 wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A leg kick checked by Magomedov.
A low kick from Gozen is predictable there
and Magomedov counters with a nice body kick.
Zabit Magomedov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Gozen takes a swing at Magomedov's ribcage but misses.
Magomedov throws a fast counter high kick but Gozen manages to duck under it in time.
Gozen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Magomedov manages to avoid it.
Magomedov jabs Gozen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Magomedov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gozen.
Gozen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fighters circling - Gozen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Magomedov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Magomedov lands a leg kick that knocks Gozen off balance momentarily.
Tomoe Gozen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gozen scores with a leg kick.
Gozen throws a body shot but no joy.
Magomedov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Gozen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Magomedov throws a head kick but Gozen moves out of range.
A shot to the body from Gozen misses
and Magomedov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Gozen just misses with a punch to the body.
Gozen misses with a left hand
and Magomedov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Magomedov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tomoe Gozen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Magomedov connects with a body shot that sends Gozen's belly button to the back.
Magomedov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Gozen throws a looping overhand right but Magomedov ducks down to avoid it.
Magomedov feints a counter leg kick.
Magomedov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Magomedov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gozen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Magomedov.
Magomedov is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Gozen swings widly with a right hand
and Magomedov counters with a left to the body.
Gozen throws a sloppy body shot
and Magomedov counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Gozen is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Gozen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Magomedov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Magomedov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gozen.
Magomedov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Gozen throws a chopping leg kick but Magomedov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Gozen connects with a right hand. Magomedov shakes it off.
Gozen moves in looking to clinch but Magomedov pushes him off.
Magomedov ducks under a wild hook from Gozen.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gozen misses with a wild body shot.
Magomedov misses with a head kick.
Gozen throws a big shot that misses.#T4#
Gozen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Magomedov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gozen throws the left hand but Magomedov avoids the punch easily.
Gozen misses with a hook
and Magomedov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nice jab there from Magomedov.
Magomedov lands a nice shot to the body.
Magomedov lands with a nice body punch.
Magomedov digs a good hook to Gozen's body.
Gozen throws a body punch but Magomedov moves out of range.
Magomedov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gozen takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Magomedov lands a really nice looking cross but Gozen seems unphased.
Magomedov lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gozen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Gozen misses the shot to the body.
Magomedov throws a body shot but no joy.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Gozen, as that shot connected.
Nice body kick from Magomedov.

And that's the end of the fight!
Zabit Magomedov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Magomedov has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zabit Magomedov!
Zabit Magomedov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: GAMMA#1031 Tam v Nova
Date: Dec 16, 2023

#R1#
McCraken throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
McCraken misses with a right hand
and Magomedov counters with a nice kick to the body.
McCraken lands a nice hook to Magomedov's body. Magomedov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Magomedov looks to score with a jab to the body but McCraken is just out of range.
McCraken looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Magomedov throws a low kick but it's checked well by McCraken.
Magomedov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McCraken swings for the body but Magomedov moves out of range.
Magomedov throwing a counter right hand but McCraken manages to avoid it.
McCraken chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Magomedov can pounce on him.
Magomedov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McCraken.
Magomedov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McCraken manages to avoid it.
Magomedov misses with a wild body shot.
McCraken was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCraken avoids a kick to the body.
Magomedov throws a right hand that McCraken ducks under and follows up with a left that McCraken also avoids with ease.
McCraken takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Magomedov has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Point Blanc in the buildup to the fight.
Magomedov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McCraken.
McCraken paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Magomedov throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
McCraken throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McCraken throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Magomedov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Magomedov lands with a straight right. McCraken didn't see that one coming.
McCraken fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Magomedov manages to avoid it.
McCraken fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
McCraken looks to land a left hand but Magomedov moved out of range nicely.
McCraken just misses with a punch to the body.
McCraken misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Magomedov.
Magomedov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Magomedov throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Nice cross by McCraken.
McCraken fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Magomedov on the side of the head.
McCraken swings widly with a right hand
and Magomedov counters with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McCraken checks the leg kick nicely there.
A slapping leg kick lands for McCraken.
We've been informed that McCraken has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Magomedov is looking to wear down McCraken with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T2#
A jab from McCraken misses.
Magomedov checks a leg kick.
McCraken throws a body shot but no joy.
McCraken throws a hook but Magomedov blocks it.
McCraken takes a swing at Magomedov's ribcage but misses.
Magomedov jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Decent striking displayed by McCraken there.
McCraken throws the left hand but Magomedov avoids the punch easily.
A big left from McCraken misses.
Magomedov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
McCraken loads up on a big right hand but Magomedov slips the punch.
Magomedov feints and then cracks McCraken's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McCraken down.
Magomedov throws out a loose jab but McCraken uses good head movement to avoid it.
McCraken looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
McCraken throws a leg kick but Magomedov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Magomedov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McCraken moves away.
McCraken swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
McCraken looks to score with a jab to the body but Magomedov is just out of range.
McCraken avoids the head kick by Magomedov. #T3#
McCraken showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Magomedov.
It seemed like McCraken was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McCraken moves out of range of the body kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McCraken! But no joy.
McCraken avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Magomedov scores with a punch to the head.
Magomedov works McCraken's body with a nice hook.
McCraken throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Magomedov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McCraken.
Magomedov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Magomedov as he connects with a hook.
Magomedov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Magomedov ducks under a wild hook from McCraken.
Magomedov throws a big counter combination but McCraken scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Magomedov looks for the body kick but McCraken saw that one coming.
McCraken tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Magomedov was well out of range. Poor timing from McCraken.
McCraken staying out of range there.#T4#
McCraken misses with a hook. Magomedov ducked under it nicely.
McCraken jabs Magomedov right on the nose. Magomedov blinks but takes it well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McCraken misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Magomedov.
McCraken misses with a straight left.
McCraken keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Magomedov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Magomedov blocks a jab.
McCraken cracks a nice hook into Magomedov's ribs.
Magomedov throws a body punch but McCraken moves out of range.
McCraken lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Magomedov throws a sloppy head kick
and Magomedov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McCraken throws a lazy right hand but Magomedov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McCraken misses with a body shot.
McCraken lands a front kick.
McCraken takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Zabit Magomedov will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
A head kick misses from Magomedov.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from McCraken.
Magomedov cracks a nice hook into McCraken's ribs.
Magomedov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
McCraken cracks Magomedov with a right hand to the side of the head.
Zabit Magomedov is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd cheers as McCraken lands an impressive looking overhand right. Magomedov doesn't seem phased though.
McCraken throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
McCraken 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.
McCraken lands with a shot to the body.
McCraken misses with a body punch
and Magomedov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Magomedov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McCraken.
McCraken blocks a head kick by Magomedov.
McCraken looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Magomedov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Magomedov cracks McCraken with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd cheers as Magomedov lands an impressive looking overhand right. McCraken doesn't seem phased though.#T1#
McCraken takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Magomedov with the inside leg kick.
McCraken clobbers Magomedov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
McCraken blocks the body kick.
A shot to the liver by McCraken. Beautiful body shot.
Magomedov throws a body punch but McCraken moves out of range.
McCraken's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Magomedov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! McCraken scrambles back to his feet.
McCraken looks to score with a jab to the body but Magomedov is just out of range.
Magomedov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McCraken.
McCraken loads up on a big right hand but Magomedov slips the punch.
Magomedov digs a good hook to McCraken's body.
McCraken throws a lazy right hand but Magomedov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Magomedov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Magomedov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McCraken was well out of range. Poor timing from Magomedov.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Magomedov misses with an attempted mid kick.
McCraken is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Magomedov with a body shot.
Nice shot lands for McCraken.
McCraken throws a solid leg kick but Magomedov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at McCraken.
McCraken misses the shot to the body.
Magomedov appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Magomedov looks to land a body kick but McCraken moved away.
Crunch! Magomedov slams his shin into McCraken's torso.
Magomedov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice cross by McCraken.
Magomedov misses with a low kick.
McCraken follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
McCraken slips a straight right by Magomedov.
McCraken takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
McCraken lands an overhand right.
McCraken moves out of range as Magomedov throws a body kick.
A head kick misses from Magomedov.
McCraken throws a shot from downtown. Magomedov moves away and avoids it.#T3#
Magomedov throws a leg kick but McCraken sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Magomedov slips a jab from McCraken.
Magomedov misses with a kick to the body.
Magomedov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Magomedov throws a looping overhand right but McCraken ducks down to avoid it.
Magomedov throws a half hearted mid kick.
McCraken looks to land a left hand but Magomedov moved out of range nicely.
McCraken throws an off balance right hand
letting Magomedov counter with a right hand.
Magomedov on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
McCraken dips to his left and cracks Magomedov with an uppercut!
Magomedov takes a swing at McCraken's ribcage but misses.
Magomedov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McCraken.
Magomedov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Magomedov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T4#
Nice uppercut lands for McCraken. That snapped Magomedov's head back.
A cross from McCraken lands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McCraken loads up on a big right hand but Magomedov slips the punch.
Magomedov appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Magomedov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Magomedov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
McCraken uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Magomedov.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Magomedov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Magomedov throws a jab when McCraken was well out of range.
McCraken appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
McCraken throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Magomedov throws a shot from downtown. McCraken moves away and avoids it.
A little jabbing left from McCraken on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
McCraken looks to land a left hand but Magomedov moved out of range nicely.
McCraken moves out of range of the leg kick from Magomedov.
Magomedov lands a right hook to the body.
McCraken throws a jab but it's blocked by Magomedov.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zabit Magomedov dominated that second round.
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. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Magomedov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Magomedov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McCraken throws out the jab.
McCraken ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Magomedov moves away.
Magomedov looks to score with a jab to the body but McCraken is just out of range.
Magomedov throws a body kick that misses
and McCraken counters with a nice uppercut.
McCraken misses with a straight left.
Sloppy strikes from McCraken. Those never looked like landing.
Magomedov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McCraken throws out a counter right but Magomedov avoids it with no problem.
Magomedov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Magomedov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCraken throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The fighters circling - McCraken throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Magomedov misses the shot to the body.
McCraken misses with a shot to the body
and Magomedov counters with a straight right hand.
Magomedov throws a body punch but McCraken moves out of range. #T1#
Magomedov throws a body punch but McCraken moves out of range.
McCraken avoids the body shot from Magomedov.
McCraken takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
McCraken scores with a spinning back kick!
Magomedov misses with a wild body shot.
Magomedov throws a head kick that misses.
McCraken moves out of range of the strikes.
McCraken throws a looping overhand right but Magomedov ducks down to avoid it.
Magomedov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
McCraken avoids a kick to the body.
McCraken throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Magomedov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nice straight punches there by McCraken. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of McCraken.
Magomedov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Magomedov throws a shot from downtown. McCraken moves away and avoids it.
Zabit Magomedov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Magomedov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McCraken lands with a hook. Magomedov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Magomedov throws the left hand but McCraken avoids the punch easily.
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!
McCraken moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Magomedov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by McCraken.
McCraken throws a hook but Magomedov avoids it easily.
Magomedov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McCraken throws out the jab.
A counter left hand to the body from Magomedov misses its target.
Magomedov ducks under a wild hook from McCraken.
Magomedov was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
McCraken ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Magomedov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
McCraken misses the shot to the body.
Magomedov digs a good body shot into McCraken's ribs.
Magomedov moves out of range of the strikes.
McCraken swings for the body but Magomedov moves out of range.
McCraken just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromMagomedov.#T3#
Magomedov with the inside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from McCraken. Magomedov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Magomedov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Magomedov misses with a wild body shot.
Magomedov jabs McCraken right on the nose. McCraken blinks but takes it well.
A head kick misses from Magomedov.
Dougal McCraken has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McCraken throws a lazy right hand but Magomedov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McCraken takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
McCraken misses with a looping left.
Magomedov appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Magomedov scores with a hook.
Magomedov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and McCraken connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Magomedov scrambles back to his feet.
Magomedov looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Magomedov scores with a jab to the head.
Magomedov throws a head kick but McCraken moves out of range.
Magomedov moves away from the strike by McCraken.
McCraken throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T4#
Magomedov thuds a left hand into McCraken's body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McCraken swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McCraken swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McCraken throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Magomedov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Magomedov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McCraken.
Magomedov looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
McCraken misses with an uppercut.
McCraken takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A swing and a miss from McCraken.
Magomedov ducks under a wild hook from McCraken.
McCraken throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
McCraken looks to land a right hand but Magomedov moved out of range.
McCraken throws a hook but Magomedov blocks it.
Magomedov lands a jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dougal McCraken.
Well Magomedov 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 James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zabit Magomedov!
After winning the bout, Zabit Magomedov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: C238: Marciano vs Man III
Date: Oct 08, 2023

#R1#
Magomedov lands a slapping body shot.
A head kick misses from Magomedov.
Magomedov has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Point Blanc in the buildup to the fight.
Hawk moves out of range of the body kick.
Magomedov lands the left hand.
Magomedov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Magomedov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hawk manages to avoid it.
Hawk throws a nice inside leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Magomedov.
Hawk looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Magomedov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hawk is looking to clinch but Magomedov is avoiding it.
Magomedov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawk has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Magomedov.
Magomedov lands a jab.
Magomedov wants to slow Hawk down by chopping away at his legs.
Hawk replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Magomedov blocks it well.#T1#
Magomedov scores with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Magomedov. Hawk does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hawk looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Hawk changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Magomedov thows a leg kick but Hawk checks it #KD2#
and Hawk counters with a head kick that drops Magomedov to the mat! Magomedov scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Hawk avoids the head kick by Magomedov.
Hawk is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Magomedov with a body shot.
Hawk takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Magomedov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Magomedov misses with a body shot.
A big right from Magomedov misses.
Hawk appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Magomedov tries a head kick but it misses.
Hawk takes a jab right on the kisser.
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 misses with a body kick.
Hawk tries a quick counter leg kick but Magomedov is wise to it.#T2#
Magomedov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hawk was well out of range. Poor timing from Magomedov.
Hawk scores with a leg kick. #CL2#
Hawk has Magomedov up against the cage in a clinch.
Hawk misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hawk can't find room to land a body shot as Magomedov controls the action.
Magomedov misses with a body punch.
Magomedov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hawk throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A nice right hand lands inside from Magomedov.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Magomedov.
Magomedov lands a nice uppercut.
Magomedov tries a body shot but Hawk blocks it.
A shot in the inside from Hawk.
Hawk tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hawk tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Magomedov blocks an uppercut. #T3#
Magomedov lands an uppercut.
Hawk lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Magomedov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Magomedov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Magomedov struggles to land a body shot inside as Hawk controls his hands.
Hawk misses with a punch to the body.
Magomedov lands an uppercut.
Magomedov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hawk tries to throw a body punch but Magomedov avoids it by throwing Hawk back against the cage.
Hawk blocking some punches.
Hawk misses with a body punch.
Hawk misses with the head strike.
Hawk blocks a body shot from Magomedov.
Hawk misses with the head strike.
Hawk lands a shoulder strike.
Hawk works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Magomedov tries to throw a body punch but Hawk avoids it by throwing Magomedov back against the cage.
Magomedov misses with a punch to the body.
Magomedov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hawk working aggressively here.
Hawk lands a nice uppercut.#T4#
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 misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hawk lands a hook to the side of the head.
Magomedov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Magomedov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Magomedov has a couple of punches blocked by Hawk.
Magomedov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hawk takes a shot to the head.
Hawk lands a nice uppercut.
Magomedov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hawk backwards.
Hawk misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hawk throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Magomedovs head.
A head punch on the inside from Magomedov fails to land.
Magomedov tries a body shot but Hawk blocks it.
Hawk swings wildly with an uppercut but Magomedov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Magomedov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A shot in the inside from Hawk.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Magomedov tries to work over Hawk's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Magomedov blocks a body shot from Hawk.
Magomedov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zabit Magomedov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Magomedov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hawk.
Magomedov looks to land a combination but Hawk avoids it well.
Magomedov tries to land a front kick but Hawk steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hawk looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Magomedov takes a swing at Hawk's ribcage but misses.
Magomedov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hawk can do to turn this around?
Magomedov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hawk feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Magomedovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CUT2#It looks like Zabit Magomedov has been cut.
Magomedov scores with a shot to the body.
Hawk with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Magomedov to score with a decent uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hawk manages to avoid it.
Magomedov swings for the body but Hawk moves out of range.
Magomedov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hawk misses with a hook
and Magomedov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T1#
Magomedov throws a head kick that misses.
Magomedov lands a nice hook to Hawk's body. Hawk takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Magomedov is looking to wear down Hawk with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Hawk is looking to score with low kicks.
A jab from Hawk misses.
Magomedov looks for the body kick but Hawk saw that one coming.
Magomedov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Magomedov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Magomedov is looking to land body kicks.
Magomedov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Magomedov thuds his shin into the meat of Hawk's side.#T2#
Magomedov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Magomedov throws a lazy right hand but Hawk sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Magomedov lands a high kick! #CUT#It looks like Ethan Hawk has been cut.
Magomedov throws an off balance right hand
and Hawk counters with a nice low kick that buckles Magomedov's knee momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Magomedov tries to land a front kick but Hawk steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hawk! But no joy.
Hawk throws a head kick that misses.
Magomedov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hawk.
Magomedov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hawk takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Magomedov misses with a body shot.
Hawk throws a shot from downtown. Magomedov moves away and avoids it.#T3#
Magomedov ducks under a wild hook from Hawk.
Hawk misses with an uppercut
and Magomedov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hawk throws a jab when Magomedov was well out of range.
Hawk throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It looked like Magomedov was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Hawk tries to close the distance and clinch but Magomedov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A lazy left from Hawk finds it's target.
Hawk throws out a loose jab but Magomedov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Magomedov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hawk doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Magomedov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jab by Magomedov.
Ethan Hawk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Magomedov scores with a nice right hand.
Magomedov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hawk manages to avoid it.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Magomedov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Magomedov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hawk manages to avoid it.
Zabit Magomedov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A slow jab from Hawk misses its intended target.
Hawk uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Magomedov.
Hawk is looking to clinch.
Magomedov throws a body kick that misses
and Hawk counters with a low kick, right behind Magomedov 's knee.
Magomedov throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Hawk jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zabit Magomedov dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Hawk cracks Magomedov with an open hand slap.
Magomedov just misses with a punch to the body.
A head kick misses from Magomedov.
Hawk follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Magomedov throws an off balance right hand
and Hawk counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Magomedov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hawk.
Magomedov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hawk.
Magomedov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Magomedov misses with a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawk keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Magomedov takes a swing at Hawk's ribcage but misses.
Hawk buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Zabit Magomedov is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Magomedov throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Magomedov lands a nice shot to the body.
Magomedov misses the shot to the body.
Hawk connects with a looping right hand.
Magomedov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hawk misses with a left hand
and Magomedov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Magomedov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hawk.
Hawk lands with a slapping head kick.
Magomedov lands with a nice body punch.
Magomedov lands a body shot.
Zabit Magomedov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Magomedov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Magomedov looks to throw a body kick
letting Hawk counter with a right hand.
Magomedov throws a push kick but Hawk slaps the foot to one side.
Hawk looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Magomedov throws a body kick that misses.
Hawk misses with a body punch
and Magomedov counters with a nice uppercut.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Hawk in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Hawk moves out of range as Magomedov throws a body kick.
Hawk looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hawk takes one to the chin there.
Magomedov throws a head kick that misses.
Hawk looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Magomedov looks for the body kick but Hawk saw that one coming.
Magomedov scores with a hook.
Jab by Magomedov.#T3#
A head kick misses from Hawk.
Magomedov checks a leg kick.
Magomedov throws a head kick that misses.
Magomedov misses with a body kick.
Hawk tries a quick counter leg kick but Magomedov is wise to it.
Hawk connects with a solid leg kick.
Magomedov lands with a good body shot.
Magomedov with a nice calf kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Magomedov.
Hawk will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T4#
Hawk throws a right hand that misses
and Magomedov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Magomedov misses with a wild body shot.
Hawk steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Magomedov pushes Hawk away with a front kick.
Magomedov tries a head kick but it misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Magomedov. Hawk does a little dance to reset his feet.
A nice leg kick from Magomedov, right into the meat of the thigh.
Magomedov cracks Hawk with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Magomedov cracks Hawk with a good jab.
Magomedov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Magomedov lands a nice looking kick to the body. Hawk takes a step back to recover.

And that's the end of the fight!
Zabit Magomedov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Magomedov, 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zabit Magomedov!
Our winner, Zabit Magomedov, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
In defeat, Ethan Hawk stepped up to the mic, saying 'In the end he fought like a 'Gentleman', true to his nickname, respecting his mate's money maker.'.

Event: C226: Doomsday vs Marciano
Date: Sep 03, 2023

#R1#
Voluspa shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Magomedov throws a big counter head kick but Voluspa avoids it with no problem.
Voluspa shoots for a takedown but Magomedov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Magomedov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Magomedov throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Magomedov has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Voluspa shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nori Voluspa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Magomedov stuffs the takedown attempt from Voluspa. Voluspa gets slowly back to his feet.
Magomedov raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Voluspa fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Magomedov throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
No luck for Voluspa with that takedown attempt. #TD#
Voluspa manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Magomedov on his heels. He'll look to pass Magomedov's guard now, I'm sure.
Voluspa throwing strikes from guard but Magomedov blocks nicely.
Voluspa wants to control from the top but Magomedov keeps moving.
Magomedov pulls Voluspa in close to prevent any damage.
Magomedov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Voluspa. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1#
Voluspa distracts Magomedov with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Voluspa stopping the sweep attempt from Magomedov.
Magomedov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Magomedov holds on and takes a little breather.
Magomedov is continuing to stall.
Magomedov trying to keep a closed guard but Voluspa is proving a slippery customer.
Voluspa throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Voluspa 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 has control of Voluspa's left arm, preventing Voluspa from doing any damage.
Voluspa throws an elbow that misses. Magomedov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Voluspa's guard. Nice move by Magomedov!#REVB#
Voluspa might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T2#
Magomedov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Voluspa looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Magomedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Voluspa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Voluspa is adopting a defensive guard.#SUB#
Voluspa has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Magomedov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Magomedov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Magomedov trying to control but Voluspa is working from the bottom.
Magomedov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Magomedov looking to pass the guard.
Voluspa controls Magomedov momentarily but Magomedov frees himself.
Magomedov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Voluspa is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Voluspa looking to hit a scissor sweep but Magomedov is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Voluspa looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Magomedov wants to control from the top but Voluspa keeps moving. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Voluspa is looking for a triangle but Magomedov pushes his legs off easily.
Voluspa looking for a sweep. Not yet Voluspa, not yet. #SUB#
Magomedov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Magomedov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Voluspa throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Magomedov is stalling in the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Voluspa controls Magomedov momentarily but Magomedov frees himself. #SUB#
Voluspa has his feet on Magomedov's thighs here. He's pushed Magomedov off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Magomedov screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Nori Voluspa!
An out of breath Nori Voluspa thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: C221: Kahn vs Skurwysynowski
Date: Aug 13, 2023

#R1#
Magomedov misses with a body kick.
Kong doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Magomedov scores with a nice strike.
Kong throws a leg kick but Magomedov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Magomedov 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.
Good work by Magomedov as he checks the leg kick.
Magomedov was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Jab, jab by Kong - just one landing. #CUT2#It looks like Zabit Magomedov has been cut.
Magomedov throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov defending well as Kong loads up on a big left hand.
Magomedov avoids the body shot from Kong.
Magomedov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kong stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kong waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Magomedov.#T1#
Kong misses with a straight right.
Magomedov misses with a wild body shot.
Magomedov avoids the body shot from Kong.
Magomedov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Magomedov just misses with a punch to the body.
It seemed like Kong was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kong throws the left hand but Magomedov avoids the punch easily.
Magomedov avoids the head kick by Kong.
Magomedov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Magomedov just misses with a punch to the body.
Magomedov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Magomedov is looking to wear down Kong with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Magomedov throws a body shot but no joy.
Kong misses with a straight left.
Kong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T2#
Kong scores with a hook.
Magomedov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kong.
A low kick from Magomedov misses
enabling Kong to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice body punch from Magomedov.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kong lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Magomedov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Magomedov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Magomedov throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
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 just misses with a punch to the body.
Kong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kong throws out a loose jab but Magomedov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Magomedov slips under a jab from Kong.
It looked like Magomedov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Magomedov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Magomedov throws a head kick that misses. #T3#
Magomedov scores with a hook to the body. Kong takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kong avoids a kick to the body.
Magomedov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kong fails to land with a series of punches.
Magomedov with a nice calf kick.
Magomedov scores with a jab. Kong acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Magomedov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kong will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Magomedov fires out a quick counter leg kick but Kong just manages to avoid it.
Kong avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kong avoids the body shot from Magomedov.
Kong blocks the body kick. #T4#
Magomedov tries a head kick but it misses.
Magomedov moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Magomedov misses with a wild body shot.
Kong tries a head kick but it misses.
Magomedov drops his hands momentarily and Kong takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Magomedov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kong circles away quickly and effectively.
Magomedov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kong.
Magomedov thinks about countering with a head kick.
Magomedov thuds a left hand into Kong's body.
Magomedov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Magomedov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kong swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Magomedov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kong takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zabit Magomedov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Zabit Magomedov's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Magomedov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kong manages to avoid it.
Magomedov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kong checks it well.
Kong flicks out a counter leg kick but Magomedov steps away.
Magomedov misses with a body kick.
Magomedov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kong. That did some damage!
Kong throws a jab when Magomedov was well out of range.
Kong takes one to the side of the head.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Magomedov.
Kong takes a body punch but keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the liver by Magomedov. Beautiful body shot.
Magomedov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kong manages to avoid it.
Magomedov takes a swing at Kong's ribcage but misses.
Kong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zabit Magomedov is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Magomedov looks to score with a jab to the body but Kong is just out of range.
Some wild striking there from Kong.
Magomedov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kong tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kong connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Magomedov momentarily.
Kong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Magomedov.
Magomedov scores with a shot to the body.
Magomedov connects with an inside leg kick.
Kong tries a head kick but it misses.
Magomedov tries to land a front kick but Kong steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T2#
Magomedov lands with a right hand.
Magomedov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
It seemed like Kong was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kong avoids the body shot from Magomedov.
Magomedov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kong throws a big counter head kick but Magomedov avoids it with no problem.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Magomedov tries to land a leg kick but Kong saw it coming and moves away.
Magomedov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Magomedov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kong takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Magomedov slips under a jab.
Kong misses with a kick to the body. #T3#
Magomedov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kong was well out of range. Poor timing from Magomedov.
Kong let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Magomedov looks to land a left hand but Kong moved out of range nicely.
Kong looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nice body punch from Kong.
Magomedov moves out of range as Kong throws a body kick.
Magomedov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kong throws a head kick that misses.
Magomedov catches Kong with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Magomedov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kong just misses with a punch to the body.
Kong pivots, looking for a leg kick but Magomedov is out of range and Kong settles back down.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Kong in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Jab from Kong.
Kong throws a head kick that misses. #T4#
Magomedov checks a leg kick.
Kong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Magomedov.
Kong scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Kong might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Magomedov has got the better of the exchanges.
Kong tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Magomedov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kong checks it well.
Magomedov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kong can do to turn this around?
Magomedov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kong moves away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Magomedov takes a swing at Kong's ribcage but misses.
Magomedov lands a nice looking body shot.
Kong pivots, looking for a leg kick but Magomedov is out of range and Kong settles back down.
Magomedov is looking to counter punch.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Magomedov - that will leave a mark!
A head kick misses from Magomedov.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zabit Magomedov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Zabit Magomedov's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're 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.#R3#
A nice leg kick from Magomedov, right into the meat of the thigh.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kong.
Magomedov throws a sloppy head kick
and Kong counters with a stiff right hand.
Kong uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Magomedov.
Kong now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Magomedov blocks a head kick by Kong.
Magomedov connects with a leg kick.
Magomedov throws a body punch but Kong moves out of range.
Jab from Kong.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Magomedov scores with a body shot.
Magomedov scores with a leg kick.
Magomedov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A little jabbing left from Kong on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1#
A slapping leg kick lands for Magomedov.
Kong throws a sloppy head kick
and Magomedov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Magomedov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kong's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Magomedov misses with a kick to the body.
Magomedov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kong moves away.
Magomedov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kong lands with a thumping leg kick.
Magomedov scores with a hook to the body. Kong takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Magomedov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Magomedov misses the shot to the body.
Kong flicks out a counter leg kick but Magomedov steps away.
Magomedov throws a sloppy head kick and Kong moves out of range easily.
Zabit Magomedov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Magomedov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Magomedov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kong tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
As Kong backs away, Magomedov returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Magomedov lands a jab to Kong's midsection.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kong tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice straight punches there by Magomedov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Magomedov.
Magomedov lands a nice looking body kick.
Kong tries a head kick but it misses.
Kong throws a wild body kick that Magomedov sees coming a mile off.
Magomedov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nice shot lands for Kong.#T3#
Magomedov catches Kong with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Magomedov looks to score with a jab to the body but Kong is just out of range.
Magomedov misses with a body kick.
Kong avoids the body shot from Magomedov.
Magomedov misses with a low kick.
Hong Kong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Magomedov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Magomedov scores with a body shot.
Magomedov stuns Kong with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Magomedov misses with a wild body shot.
Magomedov punishes Kong's body with a nice straight punch.#T4#
Magomedov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kong uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Magomedov.
Kong looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Magomedov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kong is looking to land body kicks.
Magomedov throws a body punch but Kong moves out of range.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Magomedov - that will leave a mark!
A swing and a miss from Kong.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Magomedov avoids the head kick by Kong.
Magomedov throws a head kick that misses.
Magomedov looks for the body kick but Kong saw that one coming.
Magomedov cracks a nice hook into Kong's ribs.

And that's the end of the fight!
Zabit Magomedov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Magomedov 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zabit Magomedov!
Our winner, Zabit Magomedov, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: C196: Bonaparte vs Rader
Date: May 28, 2023

#R1#
Magomedov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Pierre looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Magomedov throws a quick inside leg kick. #TD#
Pierre drives through with a takedown into Magomedov's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Pierre loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Magomedov has control of Pierre's left arm, preventing Pierre from doing any damage.
Magomedov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pierre has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Pierre throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Pierre throws a big elbow that misses.
Pierre being controlled here momentarily.
Magomedov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Pierre in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Pierre throwing strikes but missing.
Pierre is looking to work some ground and pound but Magomedov has wrist control.
Pierre is looking to work some ground and pound but Magomedov has wrist control.
Pierre is looking to work some ground and pound but Magomedov has wrist control.
Pierre is looking to work some ground and pound but Magomedov has wrist control.#T1#
Pierre throwing strikes from guard but Magomedov blocks nicely.
Pierre throwing strikes but missing.
Magomedov wants to sweep but no luck.
Pierre postures up and lands a big shot to Magomedov's brow.
Magomedov controls Pierre momentarily but Pierre frees himself.
Pierre works over Magomedov with some ground and pound from guard.
Pierre 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.
Pierre won't allow Magomedov to sweep him here.
Pierre postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Pierre won't allow Magomedov to sweep him here.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Pierre's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Magomedov holds on and takes a little breather.
Pierre postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Pierre won't allow Magomedov to sweep him here.
Magomedov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Magomedov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pierre is one step ahead there. #T2#
Pierre throws a big elbow that misses.
Magomedov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pierre is one step ahead there.
Magomedov has control of Pierre's left arm, preventing Pierre from doing any damage.
Pierre with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Pierre missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Pierre postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Pierre throws a big elbow that misses.
Magomedov wants to sweep here but Pierre controlling him for the moment.
Magomedov has Pierre pulled in close to control his posture.
Pierre is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Pierre in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T3#
Pierre scoring with some ground and pound.
Magomedov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Pierre trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Magomedov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pierre is one step ahead there.
Pierre chips away with some ground and pound.
Magomedov trying to control the position here.
Pierre in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Pierre throws a strike but Magomedov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Pierre keeping moving, preventing Magomedov from controlling successfully.
Magomedov wants to get up but he can't break Pierre's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Magomedov is stalling in the full guard. #T4#
Magomedov is continuing to stall.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The adventures of Magomedov the control monster continue. Boring.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

George Pierre dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Magomedov with a nice calf kick.
Zabit Magomedov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Magomedov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #CUT#It looks like Zabit Magomedov has been cut.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Magomedov lands with a cross.
Magomedov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pierre counters with a straight right hand.
Magomedov misses with a body shot.
A quick step to the side and Pierre tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pierre is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#TD#
Pierre shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Magomedov manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

Magomedov has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Pierre off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
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 lands a right hook to the body.
Pierre tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Magomedov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pierre ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Magomedov moves away.#CL#
Pierre has taken the fight to the clinch.
Magomedov is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Pierre scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T1#
Magomedov gets through Pierre's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Pierre throws a punch but it's blocked by Magomedov.
Pierre misses with a hook to the ribs.
Magomedov can't find room to land a body shot as Pierre controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Magomedov fails to land.
Pierre blocking some punches.
Magomedov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Magomedov.
A left hand lands to the body for Magomedov.
Pierre blocks an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Magomedov.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Magomedov lands a shoulder strike.
Pierre takes a shot to the head.
Pierre tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pierre fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pierre misses with some punches.
Magomedov lands a shot to the body.
Pierre blocking some punches.
Pierre scores with a nice hook to the head.
Pierre misses with a punch to the body.
Magomedov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Magomedov takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Magomedov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Pierre.
Pierre tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Magomedov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Pierre is working for takedown but Magomedov is calmly controlling the position for now.
Pierre letting Magomedov take a breather here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pierre.
Magomedov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pierres head.
Magomedov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pierre backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Magomedov.
Magomedov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pierre backwards.
Pierre blocking some punches.
A short right from Magomedov.
Magomedov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pierre tries a body shot but Magomedov blocks it.
Magomedov prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for George Pierre. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pierre gets through Magomedov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Magomedov scores with a shoulder strike.
Magomedov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Magomedov blocks an uppercut. #T3#
Pierre blocks an uppercut.
Magomedov blocks an uppercut.
Magomedov lands a right hand.
Magomedov lands an uppercut.
Magomedov tries a body shot but Pierre blocks it.
A right hook to the body lands for Magomedov.
Magomedov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pierre tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Magomedov can't find room to land a body shot as Pierre controls the action. #TD#
Pierre has picked Magomedov up - he's going for a ride! Pierre dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Magomedov trying to control but Pierre postures up.
Pierre throwing shots but Magomedov is blocking nicely.
Magomedov wants to improve his position but Pierre is controlling well.
Pierre is looking to advance position but Magomedov won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Magomedov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Pierre stopping the sweep attempt from Magomedov.#T4#
Magomedov controls Pierre momentarily but Pierre frees himself.
George Pierre overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pierre with a flurry of punches that miss.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Magomedov is on top in guard. #REVB#
Magomedov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Magomedov trying to control but Pierre is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pierre wants to stand and escape but Magomedov is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zabit Magomedov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Zabit Magomedov's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Magomedov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Magomedov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Pierre doesn't seem bothered though.
Pierre smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
George Pierre is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Magomedov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Pierre's head.
Magomedov lands with an overhand left.
Jab by Magomedov.
Magomedov throws a lazy right hand but Pierre sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pierre doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Pierre lands an overhand right.
Magomedov throws a head kick that half lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Magomedov looks to score with a jab to the body but Pierre is just out of range.
Magomedov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pierre sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zabit Magomedov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Magomedov misses with a body shot.
Pierre fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Magomedov connects with a jab.#TD#
Pierre shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Pierre throws a big right hand that misses.
Magomedov seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T1#
Pierre chips away with some ground and pound.
Pierre working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Magomedov's head.
Pierre connects with a couple of short punches.
Pierre won't allow Magomedov to sweep him here.
Magomedov pulls Pierre in close to prevent any damage.
Pierre won't allow Magomedov to sweep him here.
Pierre throws a big elbow that misses.
Pierre is in close to Magomedov's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Pierre postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Magomedov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Pierre stopping the sweep attempt from Magomedov.
Pierre cracks Magomedov with a solid left hand.
Magomedov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2#
Magomedov is controlling Pierre's posture.
Magomedov is trying to keep Pierre in close.
Pierre throws a big right hand that misses.
Pierre content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Magomedov looking for a sweep. Not yet Magomedov, not yet.
Magomedov pulls Pierre in to control the position.
Magomedov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Pierre with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Pierre is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Magomedov seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Pierre throws a big right hand that misses. #T3#
Magomedov controlling Pierre's posture.
Pierre landing some decent shots from guard.
Pierre with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Pierre won't allow Magomedov to sweep him here.
Pierre distracts Magomedov with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Magomedov seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pierre accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Pierre cracks Magomedov with a solid left hand.
Magomedov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Pierre scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Magomedov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Magomedov trying to control the position. #T4#
Pierre connects with a couple of short punches.
Magomedov wants to sweep here but Pierre controlling him for the moment.
Magomedov wants to stand up but Pierre is controlling him.
Pierre throws a big right hand that misses.
Magomedov wants to sweep here but Pierre controlling him for the moment.
Pierre throwing strikes from guard but Magomedov blocks nicely.
Magomedov looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Pierre postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Pierre landing some decent shots from guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
George Pierre showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Pierre 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... George Pierre!
After winning the bout, George Pierre thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: C191: Bonaparte vs Cubbedge II
Date: May 14, 2023

#R1#
Yrkje takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Yrkje looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Magomedov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Magomedov steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Yrkje. That one must have hurt.
Yrkje keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Magomedov.
Magomedov misses with a straight left.
Magomedov throws a front kick aimed at Yrkje's knee but Yrkje avoids it well.
Magomedov throws a hook but Yrkje blocks it.
Magomedov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Magomedov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Yrkje takes one to the side of the head.
Magomedov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Yrkje throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Magomedov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Yrkje thumps Magomedov with a low kick.
Magomedov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Magomedov misses the jab.
A little feinted left hand from Yrkje on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Yrkje bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Yrkje goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yrkje catches Magomedov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Some bone on bone action there as Magomedov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Yrkje blocks a jab.
Yrkje fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Magomedov manages to avoid it.
Yrkje blocks a jab.#T1#
Magomedov throws a nice looking combination but Yrkje bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Magomedov punishes Yrkje's body with a nice straight punch.
Yrkje uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Magomedov.
Yrkje is looking to counter punch.
Magomedov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Magomedov scores with a jab to the body.
Magomedov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Yrkje.
Yrkje throws a body kick that misses.
Magomedov looks to land a left hand but Yrkje moved out of range nicely.
Yrkje throws a low kick but Magomedov moves out of range easily.
Magomedov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Magomedov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yrkje moves away.
Yrkje looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Yrkje avoids the body shot from Magomedov.
Yrkje scores with a nice strike.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Both fighters circling a little - Yrkje finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Yrkje lands with a shot to the body.
Magomedov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yrkje.
Magomedov has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Yrkje throws a jab when Magomedov was well out of range.
Magomedov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Yrkje's sensitive parts.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yrkje avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Magomedov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Magomedov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Yrkje.
Yrkje looks to land a left hand but Magomedov moved out of range nicely.#T2#
The fighters circling - Yrkje throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Yrkje throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Magomedov throws a low kick, looking for Yrkje's leg but Yrkje calmly moves out of range.
Magomedov cracks Yrkje with a good jab.
Yrkje misses with a leg kick.
Magomedov checks a leg kick nicely.
Magomedov is looking to score with low kicks.
Magomedov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Magomedov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Yrkje uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Yrkje connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Magomedov's hands.
Yrkje blocks a jab.
Yrkje takes a swing at Magomedov's ribcage but misses.
Magomedov connects with a right hand. Yrkje shakes it off.
Yrkje is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Yrkje wants to land a leg kick but Magomedov is out of range.
Magomedov checks the leg kick.
Yrkje uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Magomedov.
Yrkje jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Yrkje misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Magomedov.
Yrkje thows a left - swing and a miss!
Yrkje uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Magomedov.
Yrkje lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T3#
Yrkje will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Magomedov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yrkje.
Magomedov just misses with a punch to the body.
Magomedov checks a low kick from Yrkje.
Magomedov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Yrkje connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Magomedov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Yrkje. Yrkje circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Magomedov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Yrkje.
Magomedov swings for the body but Yrkje moves out of range.
Magomedov scores with a leg kick.
Yrkje missing with a left hand there. Magomedov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Yrkje fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Magomedov.
Magomedov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Yrkje throws a jab when Magomedov was well out of range.
Yrkje uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Magomedov.
Yrkje throws a head kick but Magomedov moves out of range.
Yrkje throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Magomedov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Yrkje tries to score with a low kick but Magomedov moves his leg out of the way.
Magomedov feints and then cracks Yrkje's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Yrkje down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Magomedov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Yrkje lands with a thumping leg kick. #T4#
Yrkje moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Yrkje tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Magomedov was well out of range. Poor timing from Yrkje.
A nice leg kick from Yrkje, right into the meat of the thigh.
Yrkje defending well as Magomedov loads up on a big left hand.
A nice leg kick lands there from Yrkje.
Magomedov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Yrkje at a distance.
Magomedov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Yrkje is looking to counter punch.
Magomedov checks the leg kick.
Yrkje finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Magomedov digs a good body shot into Yrkje's ribs.
Yrkje lands with a hook. Magomedov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Magomedov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Magomedov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Magomedov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Yrkje throws a body shot but no joy.
Magomedov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A telegraphed right hand from Magomedov misses the target.
Yrkje moves out of range of the strikes.
Yrkje is looking to counter punch.
Yrkje misses with a kick to the body.
Magomedov throws a fast counter high kick but Yrkje manages to duck under it in time.
Magomedov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Magomedov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Yrkje.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Toby Keith Yrkje will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Magomedov checks a low kick from Yrkje.
Zabit Magomedov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yrkje stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Magomedov.
Yrkje throws a series of punches but Magomedov moves out of range.
Magomedov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Yrkje doesn't seem bothered though.
A telegraphed right hand from Magomedov misses the target.
A nice inside leg kick there by Magomedov. That's going to slow Yrkje down.
Yrkje throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Yrkje steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Magomedov.
Magomedov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yrkje.
Yrkje chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Magomedov can pounce on him.
Magomedov misses with a hook. Yrkje ducked under it nicely.
Yrkje was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Magomedov throws a leg kick but Yrkje moved away.
Yrkje delivers a nice body kick.
Magomedov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Magomedov is looking to slow Yrkje down with leg kicks.
Yrkje throws an overhand right that lands on Magomedov's shoulder, as Magomedov tries to avoid the shot.
Yrkje lands with an overhand left.
Toby Keith Yrkje is winning the standup battle so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice defenses there by Yrkje.
Yrkje bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Magomedov throws a jab but it's blocked by Yrkje.
Magomedov slips a jab from Yrkje.
Magomedov only half commits to the counter leg kick.#T1#
Magomedov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Magomedov on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Yrkje misses with a low kick.
Yrkje tries to work over Magomedov's front leg with a kick but Magomedov checks it.
Yrkje takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Magomedov lands a nice looking body shot.
Yrkje is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Magomedov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Yrkje lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Magomedov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Yrkje swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Yrkje paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Magomedov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Yrkje.
Magomedov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Yrkje thows a body kick. Magomedov tries to catch it but that hurt him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yrkje cracks Magomedov with an open hand slap.
Magomedov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A good leg kick by Yrkje.
Magomedov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Yrkje stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Yrkje throws a looping overhand right but Magomedov ducks down to avoid it.
Magomedov missing with a left hand there. Yrkje was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice defenses there by Yrkje.#T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Magomedov. Yrkje does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yrkje feints and then cracks Magomedov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Magomedov down.
Yrkje throws a leg kick but Magomedov moved away.
Magomedov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yrkje.
Yrkje lands a leg kick that knocks Magomedov off balance momentarily.
Magomedov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Yrkje moves out of range as Magomedov strikes.
Magomedov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It appears Yrkje was looking to counter with a kick there.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Yrkje.
Magomedov throws a low kick but Yrkje avoids it.
Donk. Yrkje catches Magomedov right on the button with a cross.
Magomedov is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Yrkje turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Yrkje scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Yrkje throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Yrkje moves out of range of the strikes.
Magomedov just misses with a punch to the body.
Yrkje moves away from the strike by Magomedov.
Yrkje moves away from the strike by Magomedov.
Nice uppercut there from Yrkje.
Yrkje lands a leg kick that knocks Magomedov off balance momentarily.#T3#
Yrkje throws an overhand right that lands on Magomedov's shoulder, as Magomedov tries to avoid the shot.
Yrkje pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Magomedov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Yrkje has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
The fighters circling - Magomedov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Yrkje lands a nice shot to the body.
Magomedov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Yrkje stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Magomedov missing with a left hand there. Yrkje was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Yrkje looks to land a right hand but Magomedov moved out of range.
Magomedov throws a jab when Yrkje was well out of range.
Magomedov has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Yrkje.
Magomedov lands with a nice body punch.
Yrkje chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Magomedov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Yrkje wants to slow Magomedov down by chopping away at his legs.
Yrkje throws a low kick but Magomedov avoids it.
Magomedov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Magomedov tests Yrkje's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Magomedov takes a swing at Yrkje's ribcage but misses.
Yrkje uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Magomedov.
A telegraphed right hand from Magomedov misses the target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Magomedov scoring well with a low kick there. #T4#
Magomedov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Yrkje slips under a jab from Magomedov.
Magomedov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Yrkje shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Yrkje clobbers Magomedov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Yrkje throws a solid leg kick but Magomedov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Yrkje.
Yrkje moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Yrkje jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A swing and a miss from Yrkje.
Yrkje throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Magomedov misses with a wild body shot.
Magomedov walks into a jab.
Yrkje ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Magomedov moves away.
Magomedov throws a body punch but Yrkje moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yrkje looks to score with a jab to the body but Magomedov is just out of range.
Magomedov works the jab nicely.
Magomedov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Yrkje on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Yrkje uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Magomedov.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Toby Keith Yrkje will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Magomedov moves forwards but Yrkje connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Magomedov connects with a solid leg kick.
Yrkje slips a jab from Magomedov.
Magomedov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yrkje staying out of range there.
Yrkje moves out of range of the strikes.
A chopping leg kick lands by Yrkje.
Yrkje looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Magomedov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Magomedov throws a hook but Yrkje avoids it easily.
Yrkje throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Magomedov to counter with a crisp jab.
Magomedov jabs at Yrkje's body.
Yrkje wants to land a leg kick but Magomedov is out of range.
Yrkje misses with a low kick.
Yrkje is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Magomedov blocks a jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Yrkje.
Magomedov was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Yrkje scores with a nice strike.
Yrkje shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Magomedov misses with a low kick. #T1#
Magomedov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Yrkje slips under a jab from Magomedov.
Yrkje avoids the body shot from Magomedov.
Magomedov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Magomedov staying out of range there.
Magomedov misses with an uppercut.
It looked like Yrkje wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Magomedov walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Yrkje checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Magomedov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Yrkje lands a jab to the head.
Magomedov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Magomedov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Some wild striking there from Yrkje.
Donk. Yrkje catches Magomedov right on the button with a cross.
Magomedov tries to score with a low kick but Yrkje moves his leg out of the way.
Yrkje misses with a low kick.
Magomedov throws a looping overhand right but Yrkje ducks down to avoid it.
Yrkje tried to counter with a leg kick but Magomedov avoided it.
Magomedov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Magomedov takes a swing at Yrkje's ribcage but misses. #T2#
Magomedov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Magomedov lunges at Yrkje with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Yrkje's hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yrkje throws out a powerful jab.
Magomedov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yrkje.
Yrkje tries to land a front kick but Magomedov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Magomedov looks to throw the jab but Yrkje is out of range.
Yrkje swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Yrkje connects with a body shot that sends Magomedov's belly button to the back.
Nice shot lands for Yrkje.
Magomedov misses the jab.
Yrkje moves out of range of the strikes.
Magomedov throws a right hand that misses
letting Yrkje counter with a right hand.
Magomedov moves away from the strike by Yrkje.
Yrkje throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Magomedov throws a front kick aimed at Yrkje's knee but Yrkje avoids it well.
Magomedov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Yrkje doesn't seem bothered though.
Yrkje lands with a cross.
Magomedov throws a lazy right hand but Yrkje sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Yrkje throws a nice inside leg kick.
Magomedov throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
Magomedov thumps Yrkje with a low kick.
Yrkje cracks Magomedov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A slow jab from Magomedov misses its intended target.
Magomedov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Magomedov misses with a straight left.
Yrkje connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Yrkje moves out of range as Magomedov strikes.
Yrkje lands a really nice looking cross but Magomedov seems unphased.
Yrkje moves into range and connects with a jab.
Magomedov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yrkje.
Yrkje takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
An inside leg kick from Magomedov misses.
A little feinted left hand from Yrkje on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A low kick lands for Yrkje.
Magomedov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Magomedov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Magomedov tries to move into range but Yrkje moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yrkje uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Magomedov.
A combination from Magomedov does no damage.
Magomedov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Magomedov lands with a thumping leg kick. #T4#
Yrkje lands with a cross.
Yrkje just misses with a punch to the body.
Magomedov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Yrkje ducks under a wild hook from Magomedov.
Some bone on bone action there as Magomedov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Yrkje ducks under a wild hook from Magomedov.
Yrkje staying out of range there.
Yrkje keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yrkje checks a leg kick.
Yrkje displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Magomedov throws out the jab.
Yrkje dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Magomedov. That did some damage!
Magomedov misses with a lunging right hand
and Yrkje counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Yrkje lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Magomedov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Magomedov throws a jab when Yrkje was well out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yrkje fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Magomedov manages to avoid it.
Good leg kick by Yrkje.
A jab from Magomedov misses.
Toby Keith Yrkje is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Yrkje explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.

And that's the end of the fight!
Toby Keith Yrkje showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Yrkje 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:28
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Toby Keith Yrkje!
An out of breath Toby Keith Yrkje thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: C180: Blank vs Line
Date: Apr 09, 2023

#R1#
Magomedov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Magomedov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Magomedov throws a body shot but no joy.
Magomedov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wagner.
Wagner has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Magomedov scores with a hook to the body. Wagner takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Magomedov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wagner takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Wagner has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Magomedov finds it's way round the side to connect with Wagner's head.
Magomedov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Magomedov throws a front kick aimed at Wagner's knee but Wagner avoids it well.
An attempted straight right counter from Wagner misses the target.
Wagner throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Magomedov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Magomedov.
Wagner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Magomedov moves away.
A nice inside leg kick there by Wagner. That's going to slow Magomedov down.
Magomedov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big left from Magomedov misses.
Magomedov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Magomedov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Wagner throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Wagner ducks under a wild hook from Magomedov.
Wagner misses the shot to the body.
Wagner lands a nice leg kick that just misses Magomedov's sensitive parts. #T1#
Magomedov throws a lazy right hand but Wagner sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wagner connects with a body shot.
Magomedov has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A telegraphed right hand from Wagner misses the target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wagner. Magomedov does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL#
Wagner gets a clinch.
Wagner cracks Magomedov with a nice body shot.
Wagner misses with the head strike.
Wagner lands a shoulder strike.
Magomedov lands a left hand.
Wagner swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Magomedov lands a hook that snaps the head of Wagner backwards.
Wagner misses with a punch to the body.
Magomedov lands a nice shot to the body.
Wagner blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Magomedov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Magomedov prevents a body shot from Wagner.
Magomedov misses with a punch to the body.
Magomedov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wagner lands with a left to the head.
Wagner struggles to land a body shot inside as Magomedov controls his hands. #T2#
Magomedov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Magomedov lands with a light punch inside.
Magomedov tries to work over Wagner's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Wagner lands a nice uppercut.
Wagner misses with a short punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Magomedov.
Wagner misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wagner lands a hook to the side of the head.
Magomedov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right hook to the body lands for Wagner.
Magomedov struggles to land a body shot inside as Wagner controls his hands.
Magomedov misses with the head strike.
Wagner misses with a punch to the body.
Wagner prevents a body shot from Magomedov.
Magomedov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Magomedov scores with a shoulder strike.
Magomedov lands a hook that snaps the head of Wagner backwards.
Wagner blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wagner lands with a short shot to the head.
Wagner swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T3#
Magomedov lands a nice uppercut.
Magomedov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wagner backwards.
Magomedov tries to work over Wagner's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Magomedov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wagner misses with a hook to the ribs.
Magomedov is stalling here.
Wagner tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Magomedov fails to land.
A nice left hand lands by Wagner.
Magomedov throws a head punch that misses.
Wagner blocking some punches.
Magomedov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Wagner lands a body shot.
Wagner swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wagner tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Wagner. #T4#
Magomedov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Magomedov lands a shoulder strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Wagner.
Magomedov has a couple of punches blocked by Wagner.
Magomedov blocking some punches.
Wagner misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Magomedov scores with a shoulder strike.
A short left from Magomedov.
Magomedov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stalling in the clinch from Magomedov.
Magomedov managing to block the knees to the body from Wagner.
Magomedov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Magomedov misses with the head strike.
Wagner struggles to land a body shot inside as Magomedov controls his hands.
Still in the clinch, Magomedov scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wagner blocks an uppercut.
Magomedov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wagner tries to work over Magomedov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wagner fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Magomedov blocks a body shot from Wagner.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Zabit Magomedov will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Wagner bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Magomedov throws a poor cross that misses
and Wagner connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Magomedov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Magomedov throws a shot to the body.
Wagner lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Magomedov circles away quickly and effectively.
Magomedov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Magomedov scores with a nice strike.
A nice inside leg kick there by Magomedov. That's going to slow Wagner down.
Magomedov takes a swing at Wagner's ribcage but misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Wagner throws a low kick but it's checked well by Magomedov.
Magomedov misses with an uppercut.
Wagner misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Magomedov misses with a low kick as Wagner jumps back.
Wagner tries to clinch there but Magomedov circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wagner. Magomedov does a little dance to reset his feet.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Magomedov.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Magomedov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A jab from Wagner does it's job there.
Wagner throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Magomedov on the side of the head.
Nice defenses there by Magomedov.
Magomedov throws out a counter right but Wagner avoids it with no problem.#T1#
Magomedov lands with a shot to the body.
Magomedov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Magomedov moves out of range of the body kick from Wagner.
Magomedov with a jab.
Magomedov throws a hook to the side of Wagner's head but Wagner sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wagner with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Magomedov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Magomedov avoids the body shot from Wagner.
Wagner digs a good hook to Magomedov's body.
Magomedov throws a jab when Wagner was well out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Wagner.
Magomedov misses with a low kick as Wagner jumps back.
Wagner moves away from the strike by Magomedov.
Magomedov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wagner.
Magomedov throws out a counter right but Wagner avoids it with no problem.
Wagner uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Magomedov.
A looping hook to the body misses from Magomedov. Wagner does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zabit Magomedov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wagner will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A big right from Wagner misses.
Wagner bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Magomedov's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wagner tries to clinch there but Magomedov circles away. #T2#
Magomedov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wagner.
Magomedov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wagner goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Magomedov throws out a loose jab but Wagner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Magomedov throws a poor cross that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Magomedov connects with a nice looking jab.
Magomedov tries to score with a low kick but Wagner moves his leg out of the way.
Magomedov swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Magomedov misses with a straight left.
Wagner fires out a quick counter leg kick but Magomedov just manages to avoid it.
Magomedov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Magomedov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wagner.
Wagner looks to land a left hand but Magomedov moved out of range nicely.
Wagner missing with a left hand there. Magomedov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Magomedov lands a slapping body shot.
Wagner will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Wagner is looking to clinch but Magomedov is avoiding it.
Magomedov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Magomedov checks the leg kick nicely there.
Magomedov looks to throw the jab but Wagner is out of range. #T3#
Magomedov misses with a hook. Wagner ducked under it nicely.
Magomedov moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Magomedov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Magomedov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Magomedov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Wagner's head.
Wagner fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Magomedov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wagner lands a lovely overhand right.
Magomedov jabs Wagner right on the nose. Wagner blinks but takes it well.
Magomedov lands with a right hand.
Wagner lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Wagner blocks a leg kick.
Wagner displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Magomedov throws out the jab.
Magomedov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wagner keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Magomedov.
Wagner takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Magomedov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Magomedov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wagner staying out of range there.#T4#
Magomedov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Wagner lands the left hand.
Magomedov lands a jab to Wagner's midsection.
Magomedov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wagner misses with a body shot.
Magomedov lands an overhand right.
Magomedov on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Wagner throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Magomedov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wagner pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Magomedov misses the target.
Magomedov throws a hook but Wagner blocks it.
Wagner throwing a counter right hand but Magomedov manages to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Magomedov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wagner cracks a nice hook into Magomedov's ribs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wagner throws a big shot that misses.
Magomedov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big left from Magomedov misses.
Wagner blocks a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zabit Magomedov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Wagner cracks Magomedov with a right hand to the side of the head.
Wagner cracks Magomedov with an open hand slap.
Magomedov looks to throw the jab but Wagner is out of range.
Magomedov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Magomedov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Wagner attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Magomedov misses with an uppercut. Wagner saw that one coming.
Wagner wants to land a leg kick but Magomedov is out of range.
Wagner keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Magomedov lands with an uppercut that bounces Wagner off the cage and back into range.
Magomedov misses with a left hand
and Wagner connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wagner lands with a cross.
Magomedov throws an overhand right that lands on Wagner's shoulder, as Wagner tries to avoid the shot.
Wagner tries to clinch but Magomedov is having none of it.
Wagner slips a straight right by Magomedov.
Wagner doesn't manage to clinch there - Magomedov circles away.
Wagner doesn't manage to clinch there - Magomedov circles away.
Wagner takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wagner buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #T1#
Magomedov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Magomedov lands a nice shot to the body.
Magomedov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wagner.
Magomedov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Magomedov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Magomedov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Magomedov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Wagner momentarily.
Wagner gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Magomedov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Magomedov misses.
Magomedov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Wagner is out of range and Magomedov settles back down.
Magomedov lands with a shot to the body.
Wagner lands with a cross.
Wagner tries to land a leg kick but Magomedov saw it coming and moves away.
Magomedov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Magomedov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Wagner avoids the body shot from Magomedov.
Wagner looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Wagner misses with an uppercut. Magomedov saw that one coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Magomedov slips a jab from Wagner.
Wagner scores with a leg kick.
Wagner scores with a nice body kick.
Zabit Magomedov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Wagner, as that shot connected.
Wagner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Magomedov.
A little feinted left hand from Wagner on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Konrad Wagner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zabit Magomedov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Magomedov throws a solid leg kick but Wagner takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Magomedov.
Magomedov lands an overhand right.
That kick from Wagner tenderised Magomedov's leg. Magomedov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Magomedov works Wagner's body with a nice hook.
Magomedov throws a leg kick but Wagner sees it coming and moves out of range.
Magomedov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wagner.
Magomedov throws a leg kick
and Wagner counters with a good low kick that Magomedov was not able to check.
Wagner avoids the body shot from Magomedov.
Magomedov defending well as Wagner loads up on a big left hand.
Magomedov connects with a nice looking jab.
Magomedov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wagner displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Magomedov throws out the jab.
Magomedov jabs at Wagner's body.
Magomedov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wagner.
Wagner misses with an uppercut. Magomedov saw that one coming.
Good standup being displayed there by Magomedov as he connects with a hook.
Magomedov thuds his right hand into Wagner's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Wagner pushes Magomedov away with a front kick.#T3#
Magomedov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Magomedov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wagner sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Good standup being displayed there by Magomedov as he connects with a hook.
Magomedov works the jab nicely.
Wagner throws a wild body kick that Magomedov sees coming a mile off.
Magomedov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wagner stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Magomedov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A cross from Magomedov lands.
Magomedov attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Wagner tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wagner fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Magomedov misses with a looping right.
Magomedov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Wagner.
Wagner drops his hands momentarily and Magomedov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Magomedov works Wagner's body with a nice hook.
Magomedov cracks Wagner with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Wagner's corner calls for a 1-2. Wagner obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CUT#It looks like Zabit Magomedov has been cut.
Wagner tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Magomedov was well out of range. Poor timing from Wagner.#T4#
Wagner connects with a right hand. Magomedov shakes it off.
Wagner staying out of range there.
Magomedov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Magomedov ducks under a wild hook from Wagner.
Magomedov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Magomedov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Magomedov works the jab nicely.
A lazy left from Magomedov finds it's target.
A bone on bone clash there as Wagner blocks the leg kick.
Magomedov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Wagner looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Some bone on bone action there as Wagner checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Magomedov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Wagner misses with a straight left.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Magomedov with a jab.
Wagner throws a looping overhand right but Magomedov ducks down to avoid it.
Wagner throws a body punch but Magomedov moves out of range.
Wagner takes a swing at Magomedov's ribcage but misses.
Magomedov moves out of range as Wagner throws a body kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Zabit Magomedov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Magomedov has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zabit Magomedov!
A relieved looking Zabit Magomedov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: C174: Kahn vs Williams
Date: Mar 19, 2023

#R1#
Magomedov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wagner.
Wagner misses with a hook. Magomedov ducked under it nicely.
Wagner throws a hook but Magomedov avoids it easily.
Wagner fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Wagner on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Magomedov jabs Wagner right on the nose. Wagner blinks but takes it well.
Magomedov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The fighters circling - Magomedov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wagner works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Magomedov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Magomedov scores with a nice strike.
Magomedov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
An inside leg kick from Magomedov misses.
Wagner throws a body punch but Magomedov moves out of range.
Wagner has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Magomedov misses with an uppercut.
Wagner appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Magomedov moves out of range of the strikes.
Magomedov lands a nice hook to Wagner's body. Wagner takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
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 throws a hook but Wagner avoids it easily.
Magomedov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wagner tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Magomedov was well out of range. Poor timing from Wagner.
Wagner uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Magomedov.#T1#
Magomedov slips a jab from Wagner.
Magomedov has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Magomedov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Wagners jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Wagner comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Wagner.
Wagner throws a hook but Magomedov blocks it.
Magomedov throws a lazy uppercut
and Wagner counters with a nice low kick that buckles Magomedov's knee momentarily.
Wagner uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Magomedov.
Wagner blocks a jab.#CL#
Wagner moves into range and clinches up with Magomedov.
Magomedov has a couple of punches blocked by Wagner.
Magomedov misses with a punch to the body.
Magomedov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Magomedov tries to work over Wagner's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wagner tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wagner.
Wagner lands a nice uppercut.
Magomedov lands with a right to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wagner pushes Magomedov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Magomedov pushes Wagner back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wagner lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T2#
Wagner lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wagner blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wagner.
Wagner misses with a punch on the inside.
Magomedov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Wagner working aggressively here.
Magomedov tries to throw a body punch but Wagner avoids it by throwing Magomedov back against the cage.
Wagner misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wagner blocks an uppercut.
Wagner working aggressively here.
Wagner lands a right hand.
Magomedov tries to throw a body punch but Wagner avoids it by throwing Magomedov back against the cage.
Wagner gets through Magomedov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Magomedov.
Wagner scores with a shoulder strike.
Magomedov wants to stall.
A left hand lands to the body for Wagner.
Magomedov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Magomedov working aggressively here.
Wagner with an attempt at a knee that misses. #T3#
Wagner scores with a shot to the side of Magomedov's head.
Wagner fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wagner tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wagner lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Magomedov or not.
Magomedov can't find room to land a body shot as Wagner controls the action.
Wagner lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wagner tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Magomedov working aggressively here.
Magomedov prevents a body shot from Wagner.
Magomedov blocks a body shot from Wagner.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wagner.
Magomedov misses with a punch to the body.
Magomedov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Magomedov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Magomedov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Magomedov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wagner throws a head punch that misses.
Magomedov works on Wagner's body with a couple of short punches.
Wagner tries a body shot but Magomedov blocks it.
Wagner takes a shot to the head. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wagner lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wagner lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Magomedov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wagner's elbow.
Magomedov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Magomedov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Magomedov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wagner backwards.
A short uppercut from Magomedov.
Wagner misses with a hook from the clinch.
Magomedov struggles to land a body shot inside as Wagner controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Wagner fails to land.
Magomedov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Wagner gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Magomedov manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Wagner's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Magomedov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Magomedov misses with a punch to the body.
Magomedov has a couple of punches blocked by Wagner.
Magomedov blocks an uppercut.
Magomedov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wagners head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Zabit Magomedov will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Magomedov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wagner.
Magomedov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Wagner. That did some damage!
Good work by Magomedov as he checks the leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Magomedov. That snapped Wagner's head back.
Wagner scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Magomedov throws the left hand but Wagner avoids the punch easily.
Wagner swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Wagner ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Magomedov misses with a shot to the body
and Wagner counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A swing and a miss from Magomedov.
Magomedov connects with a leg kick.
Zabit Magomedov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Magomedov just misses with a punch to the body.
Wagner scores with a sloppy right hand. Magomedov should have avoided that one.
Magomedov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Wagner pivots, looking for a leg kick but Magomedov is out of range and Wagner settles back down.
Magomedov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
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 lands a glancing blow to the side of Wagner's head.
Zabit Magomedov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Magomedov tries to move into range but Wagner moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Magomedov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wagner connects with the punch.#T1#
Wagner ducks under a wild hook from Magomedov.
A bone on bone clash there as Wagner blocks the leg kick. #CL#
Wagner fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Magomedov, pushing him back against the cage.
Wagner misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wagner throws a punch but it's blocked by Magomedov.
Magomedov has a couple of punches blocked by Wagner.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Magomedov.
Wagner blocks an uppercut.
Wagner lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wagner lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Magomedov backwards.
Wagner tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Magomedov working aggressively here.
Magomedov misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Magomedov fails to land.
Wagner scores with a shoulder strike.
Wagner swings wildly with an uppercut but Magomedov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Magomedov misses with a body punch.
Wagner lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wagner misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
A head punch on the inside from Wagner fails to land.
Wagner blocking some punches.
Magomedov throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wagner.
Magomedov has a couple of punches blocked by Wagner.
Magomedov working aggressively here.
A shot in the inside from Magomedov.
Wagner tries to throw a body punch but Magomedov avoids it by throwing Wagner back against the cage.
Magomedov working aggressively here.
Wagner lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wagner tries to throw a body punch but Magomedov avoids it by throwing Wagner back against the cage.
Wagner doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Magomedov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Magomedov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wagner misses with a punch to the body.
Magomedov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Magomedov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wagner lands a left hand that snaps the head of Magomedov backwards. #T3#
Magomedov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wagners head.
Magomedov misses with a punch on the inside.
Magomedov misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Magomedov.
Magomedov blocks an uppercut.
Magomedov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wagner's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wagner.
Wagner tries to throw a body punch but Magomedov avoids it by throwing Wagner back against the cage.
Wagner misses with some punches.
Magomedov struggles to land a body shot inside as Wagner controls his hands.
Magomedov has a couple of punches blocked by Wagner.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wagner.
Wagner lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Wagner stalling in the clinch but Magomedov improves position.
Wagner has a couple of punches blocked by Magomedov.
Wagner works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Wagner goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wagner blocking some punches.
Wagner scores with a shot to the side of Magomedov's head.
Wagner throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Magomedovs head. #T4#
Wagner tries a body shot but Magomedov blocks it.
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!
Wagner swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nice body punch from Magomedov.
Wagner misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Wagner fails to land.
Magomedov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Magomedov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Magomedov lands a shoulder strike.
Wagner tries to work over Magomedov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wagner lands a shot to the body.
Wagner tries to throw a body punch but Magomedov avoids it by throwing Wagner back against the cage.
Wagner blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Magomedov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wagner backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Magomedov fails to land.
Magomedov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wagner can't find room to land a body shot as Magomedov controls the action.
Wagner tries a body shot but Magomedov blocks it.
Wagner doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wagner tries to work over Magomedov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Konrad Wagner will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Magomedov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Wagner as he connects with a hook.
Wagner has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Magomedov finds it's way round the side to connect with Wagner's head.
Magomedov takes a swing at Wagner's ribcage but misses.
Wagner throws a big counter combination but Magomedov scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Wagner scores with a nice body kick.
Magomedov throws a body shot but no joy.
Wagner connects with a single shot there.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Wagner checks a leg kick.
Wagner throws a nice outside leg kick.
Wagner throws a low kick but it's checked well by Magomedov.
Magomedov throws a front kick aimed at Wagner's knee but Wagner avoids it well.
Wagner looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Wagner motions for Magomedov to come forward. Wagner throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wagner tries to clinch up.
Magomedov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Wagner can pounce on him.
Magomedov cracks a nice hook into Wagner's ribs.
Magomedov throws a low kick but Wagner moves out of range easily.
It looked like Wagner was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Magomedov.
Magomedov lands with an overhand left.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wagner takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #T1#
Wagner uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Magomedov.
Magomedov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Wagners jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Magomedov throws out a leg kick but Wagner moves out of range and Magomedov only half commits.
Wagner takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wagner comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
An inside leg kick from Wagner misses.
Good exchange - Wagner coming out on top.
Wagner misses with a looping left.
A left lands for Magomedov.
Magomedov misses with a head kick.
Magomedov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wagner.
Magomedov checks a leg kick.
Wagner comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Magomedov throws a leg kick but Wagner sees it coming and moves out of range.
Wagner uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Magomedov.
Magomedov attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Wagner is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Magomedov throws a hook to the side of Wagner's head but Wagner sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T2#
Wagner keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Magomedov.
Magomedov misses with a hook to the body
and Wagner counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Magomedov throws an overhand right that lands on Wagner's shoulder, as Wagner tries to avoid the shot.
A quick step to the side and Wagner tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wagner throws a big shot that misses.
Magomedov scores with a shot to the body.
Wagner uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Magomedov.
A nice leg kick from Wagner, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wagner tries to close the distance and clinch up but Magomedov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Magomedov misses with a body shot
and Wagner counters with a stiff right hand.
Magomedov looks to score with a jab to the body but Wagner is just out of range.
Magomedov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Magomedov.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Wagner misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wagner is working Magomedov over against the cage.
Wagner struggles to land a body shot inside as Magomedov controls his hands.
Wagner tries a body shot but Magomedov blocks it.
Magomedov throws a head punch that misses.
Konrad Wagner has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T3#
Wagner misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Magomedov.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wagner.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Magomedov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Magomedov.
Magomedov misses with a punch to the body.
Wagner lands a shot to the body.
Magomedov lands an uppercut.
Wagner blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Magomedov.
Magomedov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wagner backwards.
Wagner tries to work over Magomedov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wagner misses with a hook from the clinch.
Magomedov lands a shoulder strike.
Magomedov blocks a body shot from Wagner.
Wagner misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wagner blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wagner tries to work over Magomedov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T4#
Magomedov throws a head punch that misses.
Wagner blocking some punches.
A short uppercut from Wagner.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wagner.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wagner swings wildly with an uppercut but Magomedov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Magomedov stalling.
Magomedov working aggressively here.
Wagner misses with a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wagner creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wagner misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wagner.
A right hook to the body lands for Magomedov.
Nice body punch from Wagner.
Magomedov misses with a punch on the inside.
Magomedov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Magomedov taking a breather.
Magomedov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wagner backwards.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Zabit Magomedov.
I think Magomedov 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:28

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: C167: Kilgore vs Land
Date: Feb 26, 2023

#R1#
Magomedov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Magomedov motions for Anubis to come forward. Magomedov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Anubis throws out a loose jab but Magomedov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Magomedov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Magomedov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Magomedov thows a left - swing and a miss!
A big left from Anubis misses.
Magomedov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Anubis steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Magomedov.
Anubis uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Magomedov.
Magomedov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Anubis.
Magomedov throws a lazy uppercut
and Anubis counters with a good low kick that Magomedov was not able to check.
Anubis checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Anubis takes one on the button.
Magomedov moves out of range of the body kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Magomedov.
Magomedov throws a poor cross that misses
and Anubis counters with a slapping leg kick.
Anubis blocks a jab.
An inside leg kick from Magomedov misses.
Magomedov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Anubis moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
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 misses with a wild body shot.
Magomedov throws a hook to the side of Anubis's head but Anubis sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1#
Anubis defending well as Magomedov loads up on a big left hand.
Anubis misses with an uppercut.
Magomedov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Anubis manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Magomedov throws a body shot but no joy.
Zabit Magomedov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anubis dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Magomedov. That did some damage!
Magomedov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Anubis was well out of range. Poor timing from Magomedov.
Magomedov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Anubis.
Anubis scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A big right from Anubis misses.
Anubis ducks under a wild hook from Magomedov.
Anubis has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Undisputed in the buildup to the fight.
Anubis slips under a jab from Magomedov.
Magomedov tried to score with a low kick but Anubis checks it.
Magomedov tries to clinch there but Anubis circles away.
Magomedov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Anubis counters with a low kick, right behind Magomedov 's knee.
Anubis throws a nice inside leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Magomedov.
Anubis tries to land a front kick but Magomedov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A bone on bone clash there as Magomedov blocks the leg kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Magomedov.
Magomedov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Anubis throws out the jab. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Anubis throws a jab but it's blocked by Magomedov.
Anubis buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Magomedov moves forwards but Anubis connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Anubis darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Anubis.
Anubis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Magomedov manages to avoid it.
Magomedov misses with an uppercut. Anubis saw that one coming.
Anubis swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Magomedov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Magomedov lands a glancing blow to the side of Anubis's head.
Magomedov misses the jab.
Magomedov moves in looking to clinch but Anubis pushes him off.
Anubis bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Anubis lands a really nice looking cross but Magomedov seems unphased.
A bone on bone clash there as Magomedov blocks the leg kick.
Magomedov misses the shot to the body.
Anubis lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Magomedov at a distance.
Good leg kick by Anubis. #T3#
Magomedov throws a leg kick that is checked
and Magomedov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Anubis lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Anubis throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Magomedov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Magomedov throws a lazy right hand but Anubis sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Anubis throws a jab when Magomedov was well out of range.
Anubis looks to throw the jab but Magomedov is out of range.
Anubis connects with a single shot there.
Anubis scores with a jab. Magomedov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Magomedov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Magomedov misses with a straight right.
Magomedov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Magomedov misses with a hook
and Anubis counters with a nice uppercut.
Magomedov takes a swing at Anubis's ribcage but misses.
Anubis tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Magomedov is able to avoid easily.
Magomedov just misses with a punch to the body.
Magomedov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Magomedov throws a lazy right hand but Anubis sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Anubis is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Anubis throws an overhand right that lands on Magomedov's shoulder, as Magomedov tries to avoid the shot.
Anubis scores with a spinning back kick!#T4#
Anubis defending well as Magomedov loads up on a big left hand.
Magomedov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Magomedov looks to land a right hand but Anubis moved out of range.
Magomedov throws a lazy right hand but Anubis sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Magomedov steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Anubis. That one must have hurt.
Anubis misses with a looping right.
Magomedov misses the shot to the body.
Anubis misses with an uppercut
letting Magomedov counter with a right hand.
Anubis slips a jab from Magomedov.
Magomedov has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Anubis.
Anubis uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Magomedov.
A chopping leg kick lands by Anubis.
Magomedov scores with the left hand. Anubis knows he should have avoided that one.
Magomedov moves out of range of the body kick.
Magomedov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Magomedov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Anubis can pounce on him.
Magomedov misses with a looping left.
Magomedov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A punch combination from Magomedov misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Walad Anubis dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Anubis uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Magomedov.
Zabit Magomedov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Magomedov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Anubis.
Anubis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Magomedov moves away.
Magomedov throws a lazy right hand but Anubis sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Anubis.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Magomedov might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Anubis has got the better of the exchanges.
Anubis throws a leg kick
and Magomedov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Magomedov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Magomedov misses with a left hand
and Anubis counters with a low kick, right behind Magomedov 's knee.
Anubis misses the shot to the body.
Anubis throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Magomedov throws a body punch but Anubis moves out of range.
Magomedov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Anubis does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anubis scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A bone on bone clash there as Anubis blocks the leg kick.
Magomedov throws a leg kick that misses.
Anubis keeps the fight on the outside.
Magomedov checks a leg kick.
Magomedov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T1#
Magomedov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Magomedov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Anubis manages to avoid it.
Magomedov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Anubis under the eye.
Anubis lands with a thumping leg kick.
Anubis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Magomedov.
Anubis checks the leg kick nicely there.
Anubis throws a body kick that misses.
Magomedov swings widly with a right hand
and Anubis counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Magomedov tries to land a leg kick but Anubis saw it coming and moves away.
Anubis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Anubis with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Anubis uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Magomedov.
Anubis jabs Magomedov right on the nose. Magomedov blinks but takes it well.
Anubis loads up on a big right hand but Magomedov slips the punch.
Magomedov throws a jab when Anubis was well out of range.
Magomedov loads up on a big right hand but Anubis slips the punch.
A slow jab from Magomedov misses its intended target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Magomedov sizes up Anubis with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T2#
Magomedov misses the jab.
A big right from Magomedov misses.
Magomedov just misses with a punch to the body.
Magomedov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Magomedov looks to throw the jab but Anubis is out of range.
A low kick from Magomedov is predictable there
and Anubis counters with an inside leg kick.
Magomedov lands a leg kick that knocks Anubis off balance momentarily.
Anubis scores with a jab.
Magomedov moves out of range of the body kick from Anubis.
Magomedov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Anubiss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Magomedov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Anubis. Anubis obviously looking to wear him down.
Anubis pushes Magomedov away with a front kick.
Anubis throws a leg kick but Magomedov moved away.
Anubis lunges at Magomedov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Magomedov's hand.
Magomedov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Anubis.
Anubis misses with a looping right.
Anubis feints and then cracks Magomedov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Magomedov down.
A jab from Magomedov finds it's way through Anubis's defenses. #T3#
Magomedov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Anubis.
Anubis lands with a shot to the body.
Magomedov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Anubis's hands.
Anubis just misses with a punch to the body.
Anubis checks the leg kick nicely there.
Magomedov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Magomedov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Anubis.
Magomedov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Anubis manages to avoid it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Anubis.
Anubis scores with a punch to the head.
Anubis with a nice calf kick.
Anubis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Magomedov misses with a left hand
and Anubis counters with a straight right hand.
Magomedov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Anubis moves out of range as Magomedov strikes.
Anubis throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
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 moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T4#
Anubis thows a left - swing and a miss!
Anubis throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Magomedov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Anubis has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Magomedov finds it's way round the side to connect with Anubis's head.
Anubis checks the leg kick.
Magomedov connects with a leg kick.
Anubis lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Anubis tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Magomedov is able to avoid easily.
A nice leg kick from Anubis, right into the meat of the thigh.
Magomedov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Anubis is out of range.
Magomedov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Magomedov has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Anubis.
Magomedov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Anubis checks it well.
Anubis throws a leg kick but Magomedov moved away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Anubis takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Anubis throws a jab but it's blocked by Magomedov.
Anubis moves out of range of the strikes.
Anubis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Magomedov.
An inside leg kick from Magomedov misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Anubis misses the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Walad Anubis will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Magomedov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice cross by Anubis.
Anubis lands a really nice looking cross but Magomedov seems unphased.
Anubis sizes up Magomedov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A looping hook to the body misses from Magomedov. Anubis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Anubis throws the kick towards the body but Magomedov avoids it.
Magomedov throws out a counter right but Anubis avoids it with no problem.
Anubis checks the leg kick.
Anubis pivots, looking for a leg kick but Magomedov is out of range and Anubis settles back down.
Magomedov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Anubis scores with a jab to the jaw.
Anubis scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Anubis looking to land some kicks to the body here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anubis lands a nice hook to Magomedov's body. Magomedov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Magomedov on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Magomedov throws an overhand right that lands on Anubis's shoulder, as Anubis tries to avoid the shot.
Anubis was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Anubis takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Walad Anubis is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anubis connects with an inside leg kick.
Magomedov just misses with a punch to the body.
Anubis half committed to a counter leg kick.#T1#
Magomedov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Magomedov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Anubis moves away.
Magomedov swings widly with a right hand
and Anubis counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Anubis looks to land a left hand but Magomedov moved out of range nicely.
Anubis defending well as Magomedov loads up on a big left hand.
Anubis takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Anubis ducks under a wild hook from Magomedov.
Anubis throws out a powerful jab.
Anubis uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Magomedov.
A little feinted left hand from Anubis on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Anubis avoids the body shot from Magomedov.
Anubis misses with an uppercut.
Magomedov throws an off balance right hand
and Anubis connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Anubis takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Magomedov moves forwards but Anubis connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Anubis as he connects with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Magomedov misses with a shot to the body
and Anubis counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Anubis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Magomedov can do to turn this around?
Anubis connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Magomedov misses with an uppercut. Anubis saw that one coming.#T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Magomedov. Anubis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Anubis is looking to slow Magomedov down with leg kicks.
Magomedov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Magomedov takes a swing at Anubis's ribcage but misses.
Magomedov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Magomedov throws a body punch but Anubis moves out of range.
A shot to the body from Magomedov misses
and Anubis counters with a straight right hand.
Magomedov misses with an uppercut. Anubis saw that one coming.
It looked like Anubis wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Magomedov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Anubis.
Magomedov thows a leg kick but Anubis checks it
and Anubis counters with a nice uppercut.
Anubis scores with a crisp jab that stopped Magomedov in his tracks.
Walad Anubis is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Anubis scores with a jab. Magomedov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Anubis lands a lovely overhand right.
Anubis takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Magomedov looks to throw the jab but Anubis is out of range.
Magomedov staying out of range there.
Nice defenses there by Anubis.
Anubis jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.#T3#
Anubis dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Magomedov misses the shot to the body.
Magomedov misses with a wild body shot.
Anubis lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Magomedov misses with a wild body shot.
Anubis scores with the left hand. Magomedov knows he should have avoided that one.
Anubis lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Magomedov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Magomedov misses with a leg kick
and Anubis counters with a body kick that stops Magomedov in his tracks momentarily.
Magomedov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Anubis on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Anubis bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Anubis feints and then cracks Magomedov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Magomedov down.
A looping hook to the body misses from Magomedov. Anubis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Anubis stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anubis keeps Magomedov at a distance using the push kick.
Anubis scores with a leg kick. #T4#
Anubis throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Anubis scores with a body shot.
Anubis paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Anubis avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Magomedov misses with a low kick.
Anubis is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
That kick from Anubis tenderised Magomedov's leg. Magomedov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Magomedov throws a shot from downtown. Anubis moves away and avoids it.
Magomedov steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Anubis. That one must have hurt.
Anubis with a nice calf kick.
A big left from Magomedov misses.
Magomedov walks into a jab.
Anubis misses with a low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Anubis checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
The fighters circle momentarily. Anubis darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nice straight punches there by Anubis. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Anubis.
Anubis slips a straight right by Magomedov.

And that's the end of the fight!
Walad Anubis showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Anubis 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Walad Anubis!
A relieved looking Walad Anubis thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: BB 95 - St. Gough vs Cisse
Date: Jan 28, 2023

#R1#
Magomedov misses with a hook. Norling ducked under it nicely.
A nice inside leg kick there by Norling. That's going to slow Magomedov down.
Norling throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Magomedov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Norling lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Magomedov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Magomedov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Magomedov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Norling.
Norling lands with a nice body punch.
Norling throws a quick inside leg kick.
Magomedov throws a lazy uppercut
and Norling counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Norling scores with a leg kick.
Magomedov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Norling.
Magomedov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Norling.
Norling looks to score with a jab to the body but Magomedov is just out of range.
Magomedov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Good exchange - Norling coming out on top.
Magomedov throws a lazy right hand but Norling sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Norling uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Magomedov.
Magomedov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Norling.#CUT#It looks like Nils Norling has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Magomedov tries a head kick but it misses.
Magomedov scores with a shot to the body.
Magomedov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T1#
Magomedov throws a jab but it's blocked by Norling.
Magomedov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Norling moves away.
Norling displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Magomedov throws out the jab.
Magomedov misses with a double jab.
Magomedov has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Torcida MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Norling is looking to slow Magomedov down with leg kicks.
Norling lands a right hook to the body.
Norling throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Norling fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Magomedov.
Norling connects with a body shot.
Norling keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Magomedov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Norling stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A leg kick checked by Norling.
Norling sizes up Magomedov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Magomedov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Magomedov misses with a right hand
and Norling cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Magomedov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big right from Magomedov misses.
Magomedov defending well as Norling loads up on a big left hand.
A big right from Norling misses.
Norling misses with a double jab
and Magomedov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
Norling lands with a nice body punch.
Norling fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Magomedov manages to avoid it.
Magomedov moves away from the strike by Norling.
Norling just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromMagomedov.
A big left from Magomedov misses.
Norling flicks out a counter leg kick but Magomedov steps away.
A nice inside leg kick there by Norling. That's going to slow Magomedov down.
Magomedov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Norling uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Magomedov.
Nice uppercut lands for Magomedov. That snapped Norling's head back.
Some wild striking there from Magomedov.
Magomedov walks into a left hand.
A nice inside leg kick there by Magomedov. That's going to slow Norling down.
Magomedov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Norling manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Magomedov, as that shot connected.
Norling scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Magomedov doesn't seem bothered though.
Magomedov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Norling is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Magomedov rather than just go for the knockout.
Magomedov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T3#
Magomedov just misses with a punch to the body.
Magomedov looks to land a left hand but Norling moved out of range nicely.
Norling now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Magomedov looks to throw the jab but Norling is out of range.
Magomedov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Norling throws a right and a left that both miss.
Norling fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A jab from Norling finds it's way through Magomedov's defenses.
Magomedov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Norling lands a leg kick that knocks Magomedov off balance momentarily.
Norling stuns Magomedov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Norling misses with a body shot. #KD#
Magomedov lands a big head kick that sends Norling tumbling to the mat! Magomedov takes a step backwards and waves Norling back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Norling is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Norling avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Norling is still on wobbly legs! Can Magomedov finish him?
Norling fails to land with a series of punches.
Magomedov throws a jab when Norling was well out of range.
Norling misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Magomedov.
Norling slips under a jab.
Norling seems to have recovered his senses.
That kick from Norling tenderised Magomedov's leg. Magomedov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Norling rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Magomedov counters with a nice uppercut.
Magomedov punishes Norling's body with a nice straight punch.
Magomedov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T4#
Magomedov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Magomedov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Magomedov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Norling moves away.
Magomedov misses with a low kick.
Magomedov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
As Magomedov backs off Norling throws a huge counter combo but Magomedov manages to avoid it all.
Magomedov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Magomedov scores with a jab.
Norling throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Magomedov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Norling thows a left - swing and a miss!
Norling avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It seemed like Norling was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Norling throws a hook but Magomedov avoids it easily.
Norling fails to land with a series of punches.
Magomedov is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Magomedov tries to clinch up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Norling buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Magomedov lands with a good body shot.
Norling circles away from the clinch attempt.
Norling ducks under a wild hook from Magomedov.
Norling looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Zabit Magomedov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Nils Norling's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Norling throws a nice outside leg kick.
Magomedov looks to land a right hand but Norling moved out of range.
Magomedov scores with a jab to the body.
A big left from Norling misses.
Norling throws a looping overhand right but Magomedov ducks down to avoid it.
Magomedov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL#
Norling tries to keep at a distance but Magomedov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Norling prevents a takedown attempt there.
Magomedov swings wildly with an uppercut but Norling uses good head movement to avoid it.
Magomedov swings wildly with an uppercut but Norling uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov misses with a punch to the body.
Norling swings wildly with an uppercut but Magomedov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Magomedov tries to throw a body punch but Norling avoids it by throwing Magomedov back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Magomedov. #T1#
Magomedov throws a punch but it's blocked by Norling.
Norling misses with a punch on the inside.
Norling is trying to break free.
Norling lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Magomedov lands a hook that snaps the head of Norling backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Magomedov fails to land.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Magomedov has a couple of punches blocked by Norling.
Magomedov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Norling walks away with a smile on his face. Magomedov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Magomedov wants to land a leg kick but Norling is out of range.
Norling throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Norling lands a nice shot that snaps Magomedov's head back.
Norling looks to throw the jab but Magomedov is out of range.
Magomedov throws a jab when Norling was well out of range.
Norling tries a low kick but Magomedov avoids it.
A jab from Norling misses.
Norling throws a nice outside leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Magomedov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Norling doesn't seem phased though.
Norling scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T2#
Magomedov looks to land a right hand but Norling moved out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Norling fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Magomedov.
Norling connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Magomedov momentarily.
Magomedov doesn't manage to clinch there - Norling circles away.
Magomedov misses with a hook to the body
and Norling counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Norling ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A jab from Magomedov misses.
Magomedov misses with a left hand
and Magomedov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Magomedov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Norling is out of range and Magomedov settles back down.
Magomedov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Norling shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A telegraphed right hand from Magomedov misses the target.
Norling connects with a crisp jab.
Magomedov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Norling.
Magomedov throws a big shot that misses.
A slow jab from Norling misses its intended target.
Norling closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Magomedov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Norling punishes Magomedov's body with a nice straight punch.#T3#
Norling avoids the body shot from Magomedov.
Norling uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A bone on bone clash there as Magomedov blocks the leg kick.
Norling misses with a straight right.
Magomedov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Magomedov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Norling.
Magomedov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Norling motions for Magomedov to come forward. Norling throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Norling swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL#
Norling tries to keep at a distance but Magomedov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Magomedov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Norling backwards.
Magomedov throws a punch but it's blocked by Norling.
A head punch on the inside from Magomedov fails to land.
Magomedov throws a punch but it's blocked by Norling.
Magomedov goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC2#
Norling escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A big right from Norling misses. #T4#
Magomedov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Norling.
Norling moves away from the strike by Magomedov.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Norling dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Magomedov. That did some damage!
Norling throws a nice outside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Norling uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Magomedov.
Magomedov misses with a lunging right hand
and Norling counters with a one-two to the body.
Magomedov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Norling.
Magomedov misses the shot to the body.
Norling ducks under a wild hook from Magomedov.
Magomedov throws a leg kick but Norling sees it coming and moves out of range.
Magomedov scores with a jab to the body.
Magomedov swings widly with a right hand
and Norling counters with an inside leg kick.
Norling misses with a wild body shot.
Norling ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Magomedov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A lazy left from Norling finds it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Magomedov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Norling is out of range.
Norling with a nice calf kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nils Norling showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Nils Norling's cut.
That's time! Magomedov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Norling scores with a shot to the body.
Magomedov misses with a left hand
and Norling counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Norling wants to slow Magomedov down by chopping away at his legs.
Norling cracks Magomedov with a right hand to the side of the head.
Magomedov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nils Norling seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Norling feints and then cracks Magomedov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Magomedov down.
Magomedov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Norling.
A little jabbing left from Norling on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Magomedov takes a swing at Norling's ribcage but misses.
Magomedov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Norling lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Magomedov scores with a leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Norling throws a leg kick but Magomedov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Norling misses with a body shot.
Magomedov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A nice leg kick lands there from Norling.
Norling throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An inside leg kick lands from Norling.
Norling scores with a body shot.
Magomedov scores with a decent looking hook.#T1#
Magomedov connects with a solid leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Norling darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Norling lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A clash of legs there as Norling blocks the low kick.
Magomedov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Magomedov wants to clinch but Norling slips to the side
and Norling counters with a stiff right hand.
Magomedov on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Magomedov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Norling.
Norling works over Magomedov's head and body with a nice combination.
Magomedov scores with a leg kick.
Norling throws a hook to the side of Magomedov's head but Magomedov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Magomedov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Norling throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Magomedov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Norling misses with a wild combination.
Magomedov wants to clinch.#T2#
Magomedov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CL#
Magomedov instigates a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Norling fails to land.
Magomedov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Magomedov misses with some punches.
Norling tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Norling breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Norling misses with a low kick.
Magomedov tries a low kick but Norling avoids it.
Norling moves out of range as Magomedov strikes.
Norling appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Norling.
Magomedov scores with a sloppy right hand. Norling should have avoided that one.
Magomedov motions for Norling to come forward. Magomedov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Magomedov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Norling was well out of range. Poor timing from Magomedov.
A chopping leg kick lands by Norling. #T3#
Norling misses with a looping left.
Norling loads up on a big right hand but Magomedov slips the punch.
Magomedov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Magomedov throws a looping overhand right but Norling ducks down to avoid it.
Magomedov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Norling manages to avoid it.
Magomedov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Norling has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Norling scores with a nice strike.
Magomedov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Norling lands with a nice body punch.
Magomedov misses with an uppercut
and Magomedov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Norling waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Magomedov.
Magomedov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Magomedov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Norling was well out of range. Poor timing from Magomedov.
Magomedov throws a leg kick but Norling checks it.
Magomedov digs a good hook to Norling's body.
Norling 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.
Magomedov checks a leg kick.
Norling lands a nice leg kick that just misses Magomedov's sensitive parts. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A cross from Magomedov lands.
Magomedov lands a leg kick that knocks Norling off balance momentarily.
Norling throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Norling.
Magomedov misses with an uppercut.
Magomedov wants to slow Norling down by chopping away at his legs.
Norling keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Magomedov throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #CUT#That has opened up Nils Norling's cut even more.
Jab by Magomedov.
Magomedov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Norling can pounce on him.
Magomedov throws a leg kick but Norling checks it.
Magomedov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A chopping leg kick lands by Magomedov.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Magomedov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Magomedov throws a big shot that misses.
Magomedov tries to work over Norling's front leg with a kick but Norling checks it.
Norling slips a jab from Magomedov.
Magomedov misses with a hook
and Norling counters with a lovely shot to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Nils Norling.
I think Norling 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nils Norling!
An out of breath Nils Norling thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: BB 91 - White vs Nakagawa
Date: Jan 04, 2023

#R1#
Yrkje scores with a jab. Magomedov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Magomedov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Yrkje.
Magomedov throws a shot from downtown. Yrkje moves away and avoids it.
Yrkje looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Magomedov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Magomedov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yrkje was well out of range. Poor timing from Magomedov.
Yrkje gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#CUT#It looks like Toby Keith Yrkje has been cut.
Magomedov needs to keep his hands up - Yrkje had a free shot at his head there.
Magomedov slips a straight right by Yrkje.
Yrkje connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Magomedov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Yrkje ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Yrkje scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A nice leg kick lands there from Yrkje.
Magomedov cracks Yrkje with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A clash of legs there as Magomedov blocks the low kick.
Magomedov throws a hook but Yrkje blocks it.
Yrkje walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Magomedov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Yrkje throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Magomedov looks to score with a jab to the body but Yrkje is just out of range.
Magomedov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Magomedov throws out a leg kick but Yrkje moves out of range and Magomedov only half commits.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Yrkje.
Magomedov misses with a low kick.#T1#
A jab from Magomedov misses.
Magomedov throws an overhand right that lands on Yrkje's shoulder, as Yrkje tries to avoid the shot.
A thudding body kick lands there by Yrkje!
Yrkje staying out of range there.
A jab from Yrkje does it's job there.
Magomedov takes one to the chin there.
Magomedov misses with a low kick.
Magomedov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Yrkje displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Magomedov throws out the jab.
Yrkje connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Yrkje lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Yrkje uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Magomedov.
Magomedov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yrkje.
Yrkje connects with a body shot.
Yrkje misses with a straight left.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A combination from Yrkje does no damage.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Yrkje loads up on a big right hand but Magomedov slips the punch.
Yrkje scoring well with a low kick there.
Yrkje misses with a body kick.
Magomedov moves out of range of the leg kick from Yrkje.
Magomedov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Yrkje. Yrkje obviously looking to wear him down. #T2#
Magomedov connects with a single shot there.
Yrkje's corner calls for a 1-2. Yrkje obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Yrkje throws a hook to the side of Magomedov's head but Magomedov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Magomedov swings for the body but Yrkje moves out of range.
Magomedov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Magomedov misses with a lunging right hand
and Yrkje counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Magomedov digs a good body shot into Yrkje's ribs.
Magomedov connects with a solid leg kick.
Yrkje blocks a low kick nicely.
Magomedov scoring well with a low kick there.
Yrkje is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Magomedov had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
A lazy left from Magomedov finds it's target.
Yrkje works Magomedov's body with a nice hook.
Yrkje has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Magomedov throws a leg kick which misses Yrkje's front leg but catches the back leg as Yrkje tries to avoid it.
Yrkje avoids the body shot from Magomedov.
Yrkje misses with a series of wild punches.
Magomedov misses with a jab to the body
and Yrkje counters with a nice low kick that buckles Magomedov's knee momentarily.
Magomedov checks a low kick from Yrkje.
Magomedov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Magomedov connects with a looping right hand.
Magomedov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Magomedov was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T3#
Magomedov misses with a looping left.
Yrkje scores with a push kick.
Magomedov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yrkje manages to avoid it.
Yrkje moves out of range of the body kick.
Yrkje thinks about the counter body kick.
Yrkje turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Yrkje checks a leg kick.
Yrkje tried to score with a low kick but Magomedov checks it.
Magomedov moves forwards but Yrkje connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A clash of legs there as Magomedov blocks the low kick.
Magomedov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Yrkje throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Yrkje throws a nice outside leg kick.
Yrkje scores with a nice body kick.
Yrkje scoring well with a low kick there.
Magomedov connects with a nice looking jab.
Magomedov moves out of range as Yrkje strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Magomedov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Yrkje stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Good exchange - Yrkje coming out on top.#CL#
Magomedov has managed to clinch.
Yrkje is stalling here. #T4#
Yrkje working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Magomedov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Magomedov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Yrkje.
Magomedov misses with some punches.
Yrkje misses with a hook to the ribs.
Magomedov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yrkje's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Magomedov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Yrkje softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Magomedov has a couple of punches blocked by Yrkje.
Yrkje misses with a punch on the inside.
Magomedov presses Yrkje against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yrkje.
Magomedov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Magomedov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Magomedov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Yrkje working aggressively here.
Magomedov content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Magomedov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Yrkje backwards.
Yrkje blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Toby Keith Yrkje dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Toby Keith Yrkje's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Yrkje moves out of range of the strikes.
Zabit Magomedov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yrkje scores with a leg kick.
Magomedov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Toby Keith Yrkje seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Yrkje scores with a nice head shot.
Yrkje lands a jab to Magomedov's midsection.
A shot to the liver by Magomedov. Beautiful body shot.
Yrkje fails to land with a series of punches.
Magomedov moves in looking to clinch but Yrkje pushes him off.
Magomedov lands a glancing blow to the side of Yrkje's head.
Yrkje ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Magomedov throws a body punch but Yrkje moves out of range.
Yrkje cracks Magomedov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A chopping leg kick lands by Yrkje.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Magomedov misses with a low kick.
Magomedov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Yrkje checks a leg kick.
Yrkje scores with a spinning back kick!
Yrkje lands a jab to the nose.
Yrkje throws a body shot but no joy.
Magomedov looks to score with a jab to the body but Yrkje is just out of range.
Magomedov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Yrkje.#T1#
Yrkje throws a poor cross that misses
and Magomedov counters with a nice uppercut.
Yrkje keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yrkje takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Magomedov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Magomedov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Magomedov throws a sloppy head kick and Yrkje moves out of range easily.
Magomedov misses with a body shot.
Magomedov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yrkje moves away.
Yrkje on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Yrkje lands a leg kick that knocks Magomedov off balance momentarily.
Yrkje throws a shot from downtown. Magomedov moves away and avoids it.
A swing and a miss from Magomedov.
Magomedov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Yrkje connects with an inside leg kick.
Magomedov lands a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yrkje checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Yrkje turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Magomedov tries to work over Yrkje's front leg with a kick but Yrkje checks it.
Magomedov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T2#
Yrkje cracks Magomedov with a good jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Yrkje.
Decent striking displayed by Yrkje there.
Magomedov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yrkje was well out of range. Poor timing from Magomedov.
Magomedov looks to land a right hand but Yrkje moved out of range.
Good work by Yrkje as he checks the leg kick.
Yrkje moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Yrkje throws a leg kick which misses Magomedov's front leg but catches the back leg as Magomedov tries to avoid it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Magomedov.
Yrkje slips under a jab from Magomedov.
Magomedov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Yrkje gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Yrkje lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Magomedov swings for the body but Yrkje moves out of range.
That kick from Yrkje tenderised Magomedov's leg. Magomedov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Yrkje throws a big shot that misses.
Magomedov staying out of range there.
Magomedov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Yrkje misses with a body shot. #T3#
Yrkje connects with an inside leg kick.
Magomedov misses the jab.
Magomedov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Yrkjes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Magomedov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Magomedov backing away here, and Yrkje unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
A jab from Magomedov misses.
Yrkje looks to land a left hand but Magomedov moved out of range nicely.
Yrkje scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Magomedov doesn't seem bothered though.
Magomedov throws a leg kick but Yrkje moved away.
Yrkje only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Magomedov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Yrkje.
Yrkje does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A counter left hand to the body from Magomedov misses its target.
A good leg kick by Yrkje.
Magomedov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Yrkje misses with a looping left.
Magomedov throws a leg kick that misses.
Magomedov misses with a left hand
and Yrkje counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Magomedov throws a hook to the side of Yrkje's head but Yrkje sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Magomedov will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Yrkje throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yrkje throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Magomedov throws a lazy right hand but Yrkje sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yrkje keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yrkje throws an overhand right that lands on Magomedov's shoulder, as Magomedov tries to avoid the shot.
Yrkje throws a low kick but Magomedov avoids it.
Magomedov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Yrkje throws out a counter right but Magomedov avoids it with no problem.
Magomedov connects with a crisp jab. #CUT#That has opened up Toby Keith Yrkje's cut even more.
Yrkje throws the kick towards the body but Magomedov avoids it.
Yrkje avoids the body shot from Magomedov.
Yrkje connects with a solid leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Yrkje.
Magomedov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yrkje.
Magomedov lands a head shot.
Yrkje scoring well with a low kick there.
Magomedov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Magomedov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Magomedov scores with a decent looking hook.
Magomedov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Yrkje uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Magomedov.
Yrkje throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Magomedov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Yrkje scores with a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Toby Keith Yrkje will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Toby Keith Yrkje's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Magomedov throws a hook but Yrkje avoids it easily.
Yrkje tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Magomedov moves out of range of the strikes.
Yrkje takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Yrkje with a nice calf kick.
Magomedov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yrkje manages to avoid it.
Yrkje steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Magomedov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Yrkje.#CL#
Magomedov takes the fight into the clinch.
Magomedov wants a takedown.
Magomedov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Magomedov tries a body shot but Yrkje blocks it.
Yrkje wants to stall.
Yrkje throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov works on Yrkje's body with a couple of short punches.
Magomedov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Magomedov - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Magomedov throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
A short uppercut from Magomedov.
Magomedov struggles to land a body shot inside as Yrkje controls his hands.
Yrkje stalling the fight.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Magomedov.
Zabit Magomedov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A right hand to the body from Yrkje.
Magomedov stalling against the cage.
Magomedov prevents a body shot from Yrkje.
Yrkje jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Magomedov walks away with a smile on his face. Yrkje gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Yrkje fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Magomedov moves out of range as Yrkje strikes.
Magomedov throws a hook to the side of Yrkje's head but Yrkje sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Yrkje keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Magomedov.
A clash of legs there as Yrkje blocks the low kick.
Yrkje throws a push kick but Magomedov slaps the foot to one side.
Yrkje looks to land a left hand but Magomedov moved out of range nicely.
Magomedov takes one to the side of the head.
Good exchange - Yrkje coming out on top.
Magomedov misses with a right hand
and Yrkje counters with a nice body kick. #T2#
Magomedov takes one to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Magomedov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Yrkje.
Nice defenses there by Yrkje.
Yrkje thows a left - swing and a miss!
Magomedov appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Yrkje throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Yrkje fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Magomedov misses with a body shot.
Yrkje tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Magomedov was well out of range. Poor timing from Yrkje.
Magomedov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Yrkje tests Magomedov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A swing and a miss from Magomedov.
Yrkje tries a quick counter leg kick but Magomedov is wise to it.
Yrkje thuds his shin into the meat of Magomedov's side.
Magomedov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Magomedov ducks under a wild hook from Yrkje.
Yrkje looks to land a left hand but Magomedov moved out of range nicely.
Yrkje avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Yrkje connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Magomedov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #T3#
Magomedov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Yrkje scores with a body shot.
Yrkje buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Magomedov looks to land a right hand but Yrkje moved out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Magomedov. Yrkje does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yrkje is looking for the big counter here.
Yrkje throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Magomedov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Magomedov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Yrkje lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Magomedov stuns Yrkje with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Magomedov does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A big right from Yrkje misses.
Yrkje throws a leg kick but Magomedov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Magomedov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Magomedov misses with an uppercut. Yrkje saw that one coming.
Magomedov slips under a jab.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Yrkje.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yrkje lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice uppercut lands for Yrkje. That snapped Magomedov's head back.
Magomedov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range. #T4#
Good work by Magomedov as he checks the leg kick.
It looked like Magomedov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Yrkje takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Magomedov looks to land a left hand but Yrkje moved out of range nicely.
Magomedov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yrkje takes a swing at Magomedov's ribcage but misses.
Magomedov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yrkje moves away.
Yrkje was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Yrkje checks the leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Yrkje.
Magomedov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yrkje.
Yrkje comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Yrkje looks to throw the jab but Magomedov is out of range.
Magomedov throws a leg kick but Yrkje sees it coming and moves out of range.
Magomedov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Yrkje slips a jab from Magomedov.
The fighters circling - Yrkje throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Magomedov tried to counter with a leg kick but Yrkje avoided it.
Yrkje dips to his left and cracks Magomedov with an uppercut!
Toby Keith Yrkje is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Yrkje shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Magomedov looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Magomedov throws a good cross that connects.

And that's the end of the fight!
Toby Keith Yrkje comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Yrkje winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Toby Keith Yrkje!
During a confident post fight interview, Toby Keith Yrkje thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: BB 87 - Allu vs Steel 2
Date: Dec 10, 2022

#R1#
Wright scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Wright uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Magomedov.
Magomedov takes a swing at Wright's ribcage but misses.
Wright swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wright swings for the body but Magomedov moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Magomedov misses its target.
Wright takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Zabit Magomedov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wright blocks a jab.
Wright looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Magomedov jabs Wright to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Wright throws a shot from downtown. Magomedov moves away and avoids it.#CL#
Magomedov clinches with his opponent.
Magomedov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Wright fails to land.
Magomedov misses with some punches.
Magomedov has Wright pressed against the cage.
Magomedov blocks an uppercut.
Magomedov lands a shoulder strike.
Magomedov struggles to land a body shot inside as Wright controls his hands.
Wright blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Wright.
This has been an exciting period of action!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Magomedov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wright misses with a punch on the inside.
Magomedov blocking some punches. #T1#
Wright working aggressively here.
Magomedov misses with some punches.
Magomedov throws a punch but it's blocked by Wright.
Wright throws a head punch that misses.
Magomedov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Wright blocks it with crossed arms.
Wright misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wright throws a head punch that misses.
Wright fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Magomedov throws a punch but it's blocked by Wright.
A short right from Magomedov.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wright.
Wright tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Magomedov's elbow.
Wright can't find room to land a body shot as Magomedov controls the action.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Magomedov swings wildly with an uppercut but Wright uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wright lands a shoulder strike.
Magomedov takes a shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Wright fails to land.
Magomedov has a couple of punches blocked by Wright.
Wright swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wright. #T2#
Wright misses with a punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wright blocks an uppercut.
Magomedov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wright swings wildly with an uppercut but Magomedov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Magomedov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wright backwards.
Wright blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wright makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Magomedov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wright has a couple of punches blocked by Magomedov.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Magomedov.
Magomedov struggles to land a body shot inside as Wright controls his hands.
Wright tries a body shot but Magomedov blocks it.
The referee calls for Magomedov to work.
Magomedov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wright tries to throw a body punch but Magomedov avoids it by throwing Wright back against the cage.
Magomedov misses with a punch on the inside.
Magomedov misses with a punch on the inside.
Magomedov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Magomedov on the inside.
Magomedov misses with a body punch. #T3#
Wright has a couple of punches blocked by Magomedov.
Wright throws a punch but it's blocked by Magomedov.
Wright misses with some punches.
Wright has a couple of punches blocked by Magomedov.
Magomedov blocking some punches.
Magomedov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wright can't find room to land a body shot as Magomedov controls the action.
Magomedov blocks an uppercut.
Wright fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Magomedov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wright throws a punch but it's blocked by Magomedov.
Magomedov lands a left hand.
Wright lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Magomedov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wrights head.
Magomedov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Magomedov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Magomedov has a couple of punches blocked by Wright.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wright.
Wright misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wright misses with some punches.
Wright misses with a body punch.
Magomedov tries a body shot but Wright blocks it. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice left hand lands by Wright.
Wright fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wright lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Magomedov.
Wright misses with a hook to the ribs.
A shot in the inside from Magomedov.
Magomedov throws a punch but it's blocked by Wright.
Wright fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wright working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Magomedov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wright misses with some punches.
Wright misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wright blocking some punches.
Magomedov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Magomedov works on Wright's body with a couple of short punches.
Magomedov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Magomedov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wright lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #CUT2#It looks like Zabit Magomedov has been cut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice right hand lands inside from Magomedov.
Wright blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wright misses with some punches.
Magomedov has a couple of punches blocked by Wright.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Zabit Magomedov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Zabit Magomedov's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Wright blocks a leg kick.
Magomedov checks the leg kick nicely there.
It looked like Magomedov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Wright.
Magomedov misses with a looping left.#CL2#
Wright has taken the fight to the clinch.
Magomedov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wright misses with some punches.
Magomedov fails to pull guard.
Wright swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Magomedov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wright lands a right hand that snaps the head of Magomedov backwards.
Magomedov blocking some punches.
Wright throws a head punch that misses.
Magomedov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Magomedov throws a punch but it's blocked by Wright.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Magomedov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wright can't find room to land a body shot as Magomedov controls the action.
Magomedov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Magomedov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Magomedov misses with a punch on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A shot in the inside from Magomedov. #T1#
Magomedov blocking some punches.
Magomedov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wright lands a shoulder strike.
Magomedov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wright backwards.
Magomedov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #CUT#It looks like Carter Wright has been cut.
Magomedov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wright scores with a shoulder strike.
Wright fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Magomedov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Wright.
Wright tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Magomedov's elbow.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Magomedov.
Magomedov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wright's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Magomedov lands with a light punch inside.
Wright misses with some punches.
Magomedov lands with a right to the head.
Magomedov misses with some punches.
A short left from Wright.
Magomedov blocking some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Wright.
Wright tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zabit Magomedov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Magomedov blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T2#
Nice body punch from Wright - that landed with a thud.
Magomedov swings wildly with an uppercut but Wright uses good head movement to avoid it.
Magomedov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Magomedov.
Still in the clinch, Wright scores with a nice short uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Magomedov.
Magomedov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right from Wright.
Wright swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Magomedov taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Wright lands a right hand.
Wright lands a hook that snaps the head of Magomedov backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Magomedov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Magomedov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Wright fails to land.
Magomedov lands a right hand.
Magomedov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Wright.
Magomedov swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T3#
Wright throws a head punch that misses.
Magomedov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wright working aggressively here.
Magomedov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wright blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Wright fails to land.
Wright goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wright tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wright goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Magomedov tries to work over Wright's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Magomedov misses with a punch on the inside.
Wright doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wright tries to work over Magomedov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Magomedov throws a punch but it's blocked by Wright.
A shot in the inside from Wright.
Wright lands with a left to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wright.
Still in the clinch, Magomedov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Magomedov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Magomedov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wright working aggressively here. #T4#
Wright blocking some punches.
Wright tries to work over Magomedov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wright lands a nice uppercut.
Magomedov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wright misses with a punch on the inside.
Magomedov throws a punch but it's blocked by Wright.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Magomedov.
Wright lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Magomedov backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Magomedov.
Magomedov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Magomedov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Magomedov blocks an uppercut.
Wright swings wildly with an uppercut but Magomedov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wright can't find room to land a body shot as Magomedov controls the action.
Magomedov throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Magomedov.
Magomedov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Magomedov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Magomedov pushes Wright back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wright tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Magomedov's elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Zabit Magomedov will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Wright tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Carter Wright has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Magomedov slips under a jab from Wright.
Magomedov takes a swing at Wright's ribcage but misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Wright.
Magomedov scores with a nice head shot.
Wright misses with a hook. Magomedov ducked under it nicely.
Magomedov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wright.
Wright thumps Magomedov with a low kick.
Wright with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A nice leg kick lands there from Wright.
Wright thumps Magomedov with a low kick.
Magomedov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wright waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Magomedov.
Magomedov misses with a hook. Wright ducked under it nicely.
Wright now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
The fighters circling - Wright throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Magomedov defending well as Wright loads up on a big left hand.
Wright moves out of range of the strikes.
Wright on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Magomedov. Magomedov obviously looking to wear him down. #T1##CL2#
Wright instigates a clinch.
Wright lands a left hand that snaps the head of Magomedov backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Magomedov.
Wright blocks an uppercut.
Magomedov struggles to land a body shot inside as Wright controls his hands.
Magomedov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wright doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wright misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wright struggles to land a body shot inside as Magomedov controls his hands.
Wright blocking some punches.
Wright misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wright tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Magomedov.
Magomedov blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Wright fails to land.
Magomedov blocking some punches.
Magomedov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Magomedov misses with a punch on the inside.
Wright swings wildly with an uppercut but Magomedov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wright misses with some punches.
Zabit Magomedov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Magomedov misses with some punches.
Wright misses with a short punch on the inside.
Magomedov lands with a right to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wright being controlled against the cage.
Wright prevents a body shot from Magomedov.
Wright lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wright lands a right hand.
Wright misses with a punch to the body.
Magomedov throws a head punch that misses.
Magomedov blocks an uppercut.
Magomedov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wright throws a punch but it's blocked by Magomedov.
Magomedov struggles to land a body shot inside as Wright controls his hands.
Wright softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wright blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wright.
Magomedov lands a shoulder strike. #T3#
Magomedov has a couple of punches blocked by Wright.
Wright misses with a short punch on the inside.
Magomedov throws a punch but it's blocked by Wright.
Wright doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wright blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Magomedov.
Wright misses with a short punch on the inside.
Magomedov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wright can't find room to land a body shot as Magomedov controls the action.
Wright has a couple of punches blocked by Magomedov.
Magomedov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Magomedov misses with some punches.
Magomedov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Magomedov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wright swings wildly with an uppercut but Magomedov uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wright.
A short left from Magomedov.
Magomedov blocks an uppercut. #T4#
Wright throws a punch but it's blocked by Magomedov.
Magomedov tries to work over Wright's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Magomedov.
Magomedov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Magomedov lands a hook that snaps the head of Wright backwards.
Magomedov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Magomedov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Magomedov.
Magomedov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Magomedov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wright misses with the head strike.
A hook to the body from Magomedov.
Wright tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wright misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Magomedov fails to land.
Magomedov throws a punch but it's blocked by Wright.
Wright has a couple of punches blocked by Magomedov.
Magomedov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Magomedov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

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 Zabit Magomedov.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Magomedov, 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zabit Magomedov!
During a confident post fight interview, Zabit Magomedov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: BB 80 McWrestler vs Magomedov
Date: Oct 29, 2022

#R1#
Magomedov thows a left - swing and a miss!
McWrestler throwing a counter right hand but Magomedov manages to avoid it.
Magomedov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McWrestler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Magomedov moves away.
Zabit Magomedov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Magomedov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Magomedov looks to land a left hand but McWrestler moved out of range nicely.
McWrestler fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Decent striking displayed by McWrestler there.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Magomedov.
McWrestler keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McWrestler connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Magomedov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
McWrestler tries to clinch up.
McWrestler dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Magomedov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Magomedov has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
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 misses with a hook
and McWrestler makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Magomedov misses with a right hand
and McWrestler counters with a straight right hand.
McWrestler checks a leg kick.
McWrestler misses with the combination.
McWrestler takes a swing at Magomedov's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Magomedov swings for the body but McWrestler moves out of range.
Magomedov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McWrestler.
Magomedov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McWrestler moves away.
McWrestler swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
No joy there for McWrestler, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McWrestler swings away with a body shot that misses
and Magomedov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Magomedov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McWrestler stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Magomedov swings for the body but McWrestler moves out of range.
Magomedov with the inside leg kick.
Magomedov just misses with a punch to the body.
Magomedov misses with a hook. McWrestler ducked under it nicely.
Magomedov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Magomedov misses the shot to the body.
Magomedov throws a shot to the body.
McWrestler lands a right hook to the body.
Magomedov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McWrestler.
McWrestler uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Magomedov.
Magomedov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Magomedov throws a body shot but no joy.
Magomedov scores with a hook to the body. McWrestler takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T2#
Magomedov avoids the body shot from McWrestler.
McWrestler misses the shot to the body.
McWrestler ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
An attempted straight right counter from McWrestler misses the target.
Magomedov looks to land a left hand but McWrestler moved out of range nicely.
McWrestler keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Magomedov avoids the body shot from McWrestler.
Magomedov thuds a left hand into McWrestler's body.
McWrestler tries to clinch up but Magomedov circles away and keeps his distance.
McWrestler dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Magomedov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
McWrestler lands a slapping body shot.
McWrestler bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Magomedov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McWrestler moves away.
Magomedov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McWrestler.
Magomedov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McWrestler fails with an attempt to clinch.
Magomedov is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down McWrestler rather than just go for the knockout.
Magomedov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#TD#
McWrestler is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Magomedov's half guard.
Magomedov is holding on to half guard well.#T3#
McWrestler slows the pace down in half guard.
Magomedov is looking to improve his position.
McWrestler throwing shots but Magomedov is blocking nicely.
McWrestler throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Magomedov is looking for a sweep. McWrestler is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
McWrestler is looking to take a break and control but Magomedov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Magomedov trying to hold on to McWrestler's head to control him but McWrestler postures up.
McWrestler is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
McWrestler wants to lay and pray for a moment but Magomedov keeps working.
Magomedov keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
McWrestler sitting and controlling from the half guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
McWrestler uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Magomedov.
McWrestler swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Magomedov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A quick step to the side and McWrestler tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
McWrestler's jab looks to have found its range, popping Magomedov under the eye.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Dude McWrestler will probably get the nod.
That's time! McWrestler's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Magomedov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Magomedov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Magomedov lands a jab to the head.
McWrestler misses with a looping right.
Magomedov missing with a left hand there. McWrestler was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McWrestler appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
McWrestler lands a slapping body shot.
Magomedov scores with a body shot.
Magomedov misses with an uppercut. McWrestler saw that one coming.
McWrestler throws a body punch but Magomedov moves out of range.
Magomedov appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Magomedov takes a swing at McWrestler's ribcage but misses.
McWrestler rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Magomedov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A combination from McWrestler does no damage.
McWrestler displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Magomedov throws out the jab. #CL#
McWrestler has managed to clinch.
Magomedov misses with some punches. #TD#
McWrestler gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McWrestler connects with a couple of short punches.
McWrestler trying to control the position from guard on top but Magomedov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Magomedov pulls McWrestler in close to prevent any damage. #T1#
McWrestler seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Magomedov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McWrestler is working Magomedov over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
McWrestler slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
McWrestler seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Magomedov for as long as he can get away with.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Magomedov is pulling down on McWrestler's head. It's preventing any offense from McWrestler, at least for the moment.
Magomedov keeping moving, preventing McWrestler from controlling successfully.
Magomedov looking for a sweep. Not yet Magomedov, not yet.
McWrestler sitting in guard, not really doing much. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
McWrestler lands a nice shot that snaps Magomedov's head back.
McWrestler takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Magomedov tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and McWrestler is able to avoid easily.
Magomedov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McWrestler.#T3#
McWrestler uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Magomedov.
McWrestler uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Magomedov.
McWrestler looks to score with a jab to the body but Magomedov is just out of range.
A low kick lands for Magomedov.
Magomedov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McWrestler was well out of range. Poor timing from Magomedov.
Magomedov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Magomedov drops his hands momentarily and McWrestler takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Magomedov scores with a body shot.
Zabit Magomedov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice straight punches there by McWrestler. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of McWrestler.
Magomedov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
McWrestler lands a jab to the head.
Magomedov misses with a wild body shot.
Magomedov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McWrestler was well out of range. Poor timing from Magomedov.
An attempted straight right counter from McWrestler misses the target.
Magomedov loads up on a big right hand but McWrestler slips the punch.
McWrestler takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
McWrestler tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Magomedov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Magomedov looks to land a left hand but McWrestler moved out of range nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Magomedov throws a leg kick
and McWrestler connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4#
Magomedov motions for McWrestler to come forward. Magomedov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Magomedov throws a jab but it's blocked by McWrestler.
McWrestler misses the shot to the body.
Magomedov lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Nice defenses there by Magomedov.
McWrestler jabs Magomedov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
McWrestler throws a shot to the body.
McWrestler has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Magomedov.
Magomedov misses with an uppercut
and McWrestler counters with a stiff right hand.
McWrestler uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Magomedov.
A slow jab from McWrestler misses its intended target.
Magomedov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Magomedov throws a low kick, looking for McWrestler's leg but McWrestler calmly moves out of range.
McWrestler staying out of range there.
McWrestler tries to clinch there but Magomedov circles away.
Magomedov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A looping hook to the body misses from McWrestler. Magomedov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Magomedov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
McWrestler throws a big counter combination but Magomedov scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Zabit Magomedov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R3#
McWrestler tries to clinch but Magomedov is having none of it.
McWrestler connects with a single shot there.
McWrestler cracks Magomedov with a right hand to the side of the head.
McWrestler takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
McWrestler stuns Magomedov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A big right from Magomedov misses.
Magomedov slips a straight right by McWrestler.
Magomedov tries to counter by closing the distance.
McWrestler misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Magomedov counters with a straight right hand.
An inside leg kick from Magomedov misses.
McWrestler lands with an overhand left.
Magomedov attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Magomedov throws a looping overhand right but McWrestler ducks down to avoid it.
Magomedov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
McWrestler slips a jab from Magomedov.
McWrestler ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McWrestler throws a lazy right hand but Magomedov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL#
McWrestler has Magomedov up against the cage in a clinch.
Magomedov throws a punch but it's blocked by McWrestler. #T1##BC2#
Magomedov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McWrestler throws a jab when Magomedov was well out of range.
It looks like McWrestler has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
McWrestler dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Magomedov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Magomedov misses with a low kick.
McWrestler avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Magomedov tries to work over McWrestler's front leg with a kick but McWrestler checks it.
Magomedov throws a body shot but no joy.
McWrestler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Magomedov was well out of range. Poor timing from McWrestler.
Magomedov appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Magomedov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Magomedov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
McWrestler takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Magomedov takes a swing at McWrestler's ribcage but misses.
Magomedov defending well as McWrestler loads up on a big left hand.
Magomedov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Magomedov misses with an uppercut.
McWrestler is looking to counter the offense by Magomedov and move into the clinch.
Magomedov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McWrestler has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Magomedov misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
Magomedov stuffs the takedown.
Magomedov thuds his right hand into McWrestler's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Magomedov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits McWrestlers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Nice jab there from McWrestler.
McWrestler misses with a hook.
McWrestler on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Magomedov avoids the body shot from McWrestler.
Magomedov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McWrestler is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
McWrestler walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Sloppy strikes from McWrestler. Those never looked like landing.
McWrestler throws a lazy uppercut
and Magomedov counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
McWrestler takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
McWrestler blocks a jab.
McWrestler feinted with a counter takedown.
Zabit Magomedov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McWrestler lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by McWrestler.
You can see the frustration on Magomedov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T3#
McWrestler controlling the position.
McWrestler trying to control the position but Magomedov is working away.
Magomedov is trying to get back to half guard.
Magomedov seems a little lost for a moment, as McWrestler dominates the positioning.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Magomedov is trying to improve his position.
McWrestler sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Magomedov is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
McWrestler tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Magomedov is trying to improve his position.
McWrestler lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Magomedov down.
Magomedov is not content to let McWrestler control the position.
McWrestler controls the position.
Magomedov is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on McWrestler's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Magomedov is holding on to half guard well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Zabit Magomedov just about did enough to take it.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R4#
McWrestler shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McWrestler throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Magomedov keeps the fight on the outside.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Magomedov! But no joy.
McWrestler takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Magomedov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McWrestler.
Magomedov throws a shot from downtown. McWrestler moves away and avoids it.
Magomedov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
McWrestler fails to land with a series of punches.
Magomedov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Magomedov moves out of range as McWrestler strikes.
Magomedov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McWrestler.
Magomedov avoids the body shot from McWrestler.
Magomedov was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
McWrestler scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Magomedov doesn't seem bothered though.
Magomedov just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McWrestler keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Magomedov.
Magomedov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Magomedov lands a nice shot to the body.
McWrestler avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McWrestler lands a glancing blow to the side of Magomedov's head.
A jab from Magomedov misses. #T1#
Magomedov connects with a good right hand that stumbles McWrestler. McWrestler circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A bone on bone clash there as McWrestler blocks the leg kick.
A big right from McWrestler misses.
Magomedov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McWrestler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Magomedov. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Magomedov is trying to break free.
Magomedov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
McWrestler is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Magomedov misses with a body punch.
McWrestler tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Magomedov's elbow.
McWrestler misses with a body punch.
McWrestler tries to work over Magomedov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short uppercut from McWrestler.
Magomedov prevents a body shot from McWrestler.
Magomedov misses with a punch on the inside.
McWrestler blocking some punches. #T2#
A short right from Magomedov on the inside.
McWrestler stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Magomedov working aggressively here.
Come on McWrestler - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
McWrestler keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Magomedov's efforts to push away.
Magomedov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
McWrestler tries to stall but Magomedov uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
McWrestler softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McWrestler keeps control of Magomedov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Magomedov misses with a punch on the inside.
McWrestler lands a hook to the side of the head.
Magomedov throws a punch but it's blocked by McWrestler. #BC2#
Magomedov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Magomedov slips under a jab from McWrestler.
McWrestler looks to land a right hand but Magomedov moved out of range.
Magomedov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Magomedov throws a leg kick but McWrestler moved away.#T3#
McWrestler's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Magomedov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! McWrestler scrambles back to his feet.
McWrestler takes one to the side of the head.
McWrestler misses with a body shot.
Magomedov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
McWrestler lands a body shot.
Magomedov throws the left hand but McWrestler avoids the punch easily.
A big left from McWrestler misses.
McWrestler looks to land a right hand but Magomedov moved out of range.
A big right from McWrestler misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from McWrestler. Magomedov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Magomedov slips under a jab from McWrestler.
McWrestler checks a leg kick.
McWrestler lands with a right hand.
Nice shot lands for McWrestler.
Magomedov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McWrestler.
Magomedov misses with a hook.
McWrestler lands a head shot.#T4#
Magomedov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McWrestler.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McWrestler connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Magomedov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Magomedov throws a leg kick but McWrestler moved away.
Magomedov with a nice calf kick.
Magomedov throws a chopping leg kick but McWrestler manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Magomedov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Magomedov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Magomedov misses with a left hand
and McWrestler counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McWrestler sizes up Magomedov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Magomedov scores with a jab.
Magomedov tries to score with a low kick but McWrestler moves his leg out of the way.
A looping hook to the body misses from Magomedov. McWrestler does a little dance to reset his feet.
McWrestler connects with a jab.
McWrestler swings for the body but Magomedov moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Magomedov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Magomedov walks into a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Dude McWrestler will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R5#
Magomedov misses with a looping left.
McWrestler walks into a stiff left hand from Magomedov.
McWrestler lands an overhand right.
McWrestler takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Magomedov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McWrestler manages to avoid it.
McWrestler swinging wildly here.
McWrestler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Magomedov manages to avoid it.
McWrestler just misses with a punch to the body.
McWrestler misses with a looping right.
McWrestler looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Magomedov is fending him off so far but McWrestler persists. Nope, Magomedov circles away and we're back to standing.
McWrestler throws a lazy uppercut
and Magomedov counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McWrestler works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Magomedov lands a slapping body shot.
Magomedov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McWrestler looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Magomedov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Magomedov walks into a jab.#T1#
Magomedov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Magomedov swings for the body but McWrestler moves out of range. #TD#
McWrestler dives in and scores a takedown into Magomedov's guard.
Magomedov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Magomedov seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
McWrestler lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Magomedov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
McWrestler slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
McWrestler wants to pass the guard but Magomedov is keeping the position.
Magomedov trying to control the position here.
McWrestler slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T2#
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
McWrestler passes Magomedov's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Magomedov is looking for a sweep. McWrestler is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Magomedov wants to control but McWrestler is keeping busy and won't allow it.
McWrestler controlling the action here. #T3#
Magomedov wants to get back to full guard.
McWrestler working the head and body with strikes.
McWrestler controlling the pace.
McWrestler scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Magomedov tries to roll over but McWrestler keeps him under control.
Magomedov keeps trying to improve his position.
Magomedov is looking to control McWrestler's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Magomedov avoid being mounted?
McWrestler is trying to control. Magomedov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Still in half guard, McWrestler seems content to control.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Magomedov takes a swing at McWrestler's ribcage but misses.
Magomedov throws a big shot that misses.
Magomedov throws an overhand right that lands on McWrestler's shoulder, as McWrestler tries to avoid the shot.
Magomedov throws a lazy right hand but McWrestler sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jab, jab by Magomedov - just one landing.
Magomedov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McWrestler scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
McWrestler moves away from the strike by Magomedov.
A swing and a miss from McWrestler.
Magomedov misses with a hook. McWrestler ducked under it nicely.
A chopping leg kick lands by Magomedov.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Magomedov slips a jab and a cross from McWrestler.
Magomedov lands with a shot to the body.
Magomedov throws a leg kick which misses McWrestler's front leg but catches the back leg as McWrestler tries to avoid it.
McWrestler defending well as Magomedov loads up on a big left hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Zabit Magomedov.
I think Magomedov 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 50:45
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 47:48
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Dude McWrestler!
Dude McWrestler retains his welterweight title!
A very excited looking Dude McWrestler made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: BB 76 - Adam vs Tavares 2
Date: Oct 04, 2022

#R1#
Magomedov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Helenius misses with a wild body shot.
Magomedov throws a jab but it's blocked by Helenius.
Magomedov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Helenius scores with a hook to the body. Magomedov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Magomedov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Helenius takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Magomedov jabs at Helenius's body.
Helenius throws a quick inside leg kick.
Magomedov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Helenius's sensitive parts.
Helenius stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Helenius jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Magomedov connects with a right hand. Helenius shakes it off.
Helenius defending well as Magomedov loads up on a big left hand.
Helenius throws a hook to the side of Magomedov's head but Magomedov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Helenius motions for Magomedov to come forward. Helenius throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Helenius throws a jab when Magomedov was well out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Helenius darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Some bone on bone action there as Magomedov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Helenius throws a hook but Magomedov avoids it easily.
Helenius attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Magomedov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Helenius under the eye.#T1#
Nice takedown defense from Magomedov. No joy for Helenius on that attempt.
It looked like Magomedov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Helenius misses with a looping right.
Magomedov has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Torcida MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Magomedov connects with an inside leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Magomedov misses the target.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Helenius has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Magomedov staying out of range there.
Magomedov fires out a quick counter leg kick but Helenius just manages to avoid it.
Magomedov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Magomedov throws a shot to the body.
Magomedov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Helenius scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Magomedov throws a leg kick that misses.
Helenius throws a poor cross that misses
and Magomedov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Magomedov throws a hook but Helenius avoids it easily.
Magomedov throws a leg kick but Helenius sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Magomedov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Magomedov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Magomedov misses with a straight left.
Magomedov throws an overhand right that lands on Helenius's shoulder, as Helenius tries to avoid the shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Magomedov.
Helenius lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
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 scores with a crisp jab that stopped Helenius in his tracks.
Helenius looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T2#
Magomedov thuds his right hand into Helenius's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Magomedov is looking to chop away at Helenius's legs.
Helenius lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Magomedov moves away from the strike by Helenius.
Helenius works the jab nicely.
Donk. Magomedov catches Helenius right on the button with a cross.
Helenius lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Helenius lands a jab to the nose.
Nice sprawl there from Magomedov as Helenius shoots in.
Zabit Magomedov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rupert Helenius.
Magomedov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Helenius pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Magomedov wants to slow Helenius down by chopping away at his legs.
Helenius slips a straight right by Magomedov.
And Helenius tries to counter it with a takedown but Magomedov pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Helenius throws a low kick, looking for Magomedov's leg but Magomedov calmly moves out of range.
Helenius takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Helenius checks a leg kick.
A big left from Helenius misses.
Helenius walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T3#
Magomedov swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Helenius jabs Magomedov right on the nose. Magomedov blinks but takes it well.
Magomedov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Helenius on the side of the head.
Magomedov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Magomedov looks to throw the jab but Helenius is out of range.
A swing and a miss from Helenius.
A lazy body kick from Helenius
and Magomedov counters with a nice uppercut.
Helenius missing with a left hand there. Magomedov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Magomedov is looking to counter punch.
Magomedov dips to his left and cracks Helenius with an uppercut!
Magomedov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Helenius.
Helenius misses with a hook. Magomedov ducked under it nicely.
Magomedov moves out of range of the body kick from Helenius.
Magomedov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A decent looking cross lands there for Helenius.
Helenius lands a jab-cross combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Magomedov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Helenius's head backwards.
Helenius throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Helenius displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Magomedov throws out the jab.
Magomedov throws a low kick, looking for Helenius's leg but Helenius calmly moves out of range.
Magomedov has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#T4#
Magomedov lands a nice shot that snaps Helenius's head back.
Helenius pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Magomedov misses with a hook. Helenius ducked under it nicely.
Helenius takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A decent looking cross lands there for Helenius.
Magomedov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zabit Magomedov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Helenius avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Magomedov defending well as Helenius loads up on a big left hand.
Helenius shoots in for a double leg but Magomedov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD2#
Helenius feints and as Magomedov raises his hands in defense, Helenius changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Magomedov has control of Helenius's left arm, preventing Helenius from doing any damage.
Magomedov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Helenius.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Magomedov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Magomedov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Helenius trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Zabit Magomedov will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Helenius lands with a right hand.
Magomedov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Helenius takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nice defenses there by Magomedov.
Helenius bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Magomedov's head backwards.
Helenius throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Magomedov scores with a jab. Helenius acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Magomedov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Helenius.
Magomedov misses with a left hand
letting Helenius counter with a right hand.
Magomedov looks to land a right hand but Helenius moved out of range.
Magomedov tries a low kick but Helenius avoids it.
Helenius scores with a crisp jab that stopped Magomedov in his tracks.
Magomedov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Helenius is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Magomedov.
Magomedov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Helenius's sensitive parts.
Helenius drops his hands momentarily and Magomedov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Helenius throws a leg kick but Magomedov moved away.
Zabit Magomedov is winning the standup battle so far.
Magomedov scores with a jab to the body.
A big left from Helenius misses.
Helenius connects with a high kick. #T1#
Helenius ducks under a wild hook from Magomedov.
Magomedov blocks a head kick by Helenius.
Magomedov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Magomedov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Magomedov looks to score with a jab to the body but Helenius is just out of range.
Helenius lands a glancing blow to the side of Magomedov's head.
Magomedov throws an overhand right that lands on Helenius's shoulder, as Helenius tries to avoid the shot.
Magomedov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Magomedov jabs Helenius right on the nose. Helenius blinks but takes it well.
Magomedov misses with a body shot.
Helenius flicks out a counter leg kick but Magomedov steps away.
Magomedov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Helenius throws out the jab.
Magomedov checks a leg kick nicely.
Magomedov misses with a hook. Helenius ducked under it nicely.
Magomedov misses with a hook.
No luck for Helenius with that takedown attempt.
Magomedov scores with a one two! Helenius had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Helenius just misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Magomedov scores with the left hand. Helenius knows he should have avoided that one.
A jab from Magomedov misses.
A swing and a miss from Helenius.
Magomedov misses the shot to the body.
Magomedov tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Helenius is able to avoid easily.
Magomedov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Magomedov throws a front kick aimed at Helenius's knee but Helenius avoids it well.
Magomedov throws a predictable looking body shot
and Helenius cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Helenius misses with a low kick.
Magomedov throws out a powerful jab.
Helenius connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Helenius has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Helenius misses with a lunging right hand
and Magomedov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Helenius's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Magomedov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Helenius scrambles back to his feet.
Helenius moves out of range of the strikes.
Magomedov throws a leg kick that is checked
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Magomedov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A slow jab from Magomedov misses its intended target.
Magomedov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Helenius manages to avoid it.#T3#
Magomedov scores with a leg kick.
Magomedov misses with a looping left.
Helenius misses with an uppercut. Magomedov saw that one coming.
Magomedov throws a solid leg kick but Helenius takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Magomedov.
Helenius slips under a jab from Magomedov.
A little jabbing left from Helenius on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Helenius throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Helenius throws a nice looking combination but Magomedov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Helenius fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Magomedov avoids it really well and circles away.
Magomedov throws a series of punches but Helenius moves out of range.
Magomedov misses the jab.
Magomedov tries to work over Helenius's front leg with a kick but Helenius checks it.
Magomedov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Magomedov thuds his right hand into Helenius's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Helenius throws a nice looking combination but Magomedov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Helenius fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
It looked like Magomedov was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A looping hook to the body misses from Magomedov. Helenius does a little dance to reset his feet.
A big right from Magomedov misses. #T4#
Helenius lands a really nice looking cross but Magomedov seems unphased.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Magomedov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Helenius was well out of range. Poor timing from Magomedov.
Helenius lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Magomedov dodges the punch combination from Helenius.
Helenius misses with an uppercut. Magomedov saw that one coming.
Helenius has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Helenius there as he acknowledges the shot.
Helenius misses with a double jab.
Helenius misses the jab.
As Helenius looks to move away, Magomedov throws a big counter combo but Helenius just gets out of the way.
Helenius is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Magomedov moves out of range of the strikes.
Helenius is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Magomedov.
Helenius throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Magomedov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Magomedov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Magomedov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Helenius.
Helenius takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Magomedov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Magomedov lands a nice looking body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Zabit Magomedov will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Helenius moves out of range of the strikes.
Helenius with the counter takedown but Magomedov avoids it easily.
Rupert Helenius has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Magomedov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Helenius checks it well.
Magomedov lands a jab to the nose.
Magomedov scores with a jab to the jaw.#TD2#
Helenius drives through with a takedown into guard.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Magomedov manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Magomedov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Helenius.
Magomedov pushes Helenius back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Helenius working hard to break the clinch.#BC#
Magomedov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A leg kick checked by Helenius.
Helenius is looking for the big counter here.
Nice body punch from Magomedov.
Good leg kick by Helenius.
Helenius fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Magomedov on the side of the head.
Helenius avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Magomedov takes a swing at Helenius's ribcage but misses.
Magomedov slips a jab and a cross from Helenius.
Magomedov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Good work by Helenius as he checks the leg kick.#T1#
Magomedov ducks under a wild hook from Helenius.
Magomedov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Magomedov throws a low kick but it's checked well by Helenius.
Helenius swings widly with a right hand
and Magomedov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Magomedov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Magomedov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Helenius.
Helenius throws a body punch but Magomedov moves out of range.
A jab from Magomedov does it's job there.
Helenius moves forwards but Magomedov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Magomedov scores with a hook to the body. Helenius takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Helenius staying out of range there.
Magomedov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Helenius shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Magomedov scores with a jab. Helenius acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Magomedov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Helenius shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Helenius misses the shot to the body.
Magomedov fires out a quick counter leg kick but Helenius just manages to avoid it.
Magomedov moves away from the strike by Helenius.
Zabit Magomedov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Helenius fails with the takedown.
Magomedov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Magomedov scoring well with a low kick there.
Magomedov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Helenius has time to react.
Magomedov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Magomedov scores with a nice head shot.
Magomedov lands a slapping body shot.
Helenius takes a swing at Magomedov's ribcage but misses.
Helenius dips to his left and cracks Magomedov with an uppercut!
Helenius misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Magomedov.
Helenius misses with a right hand #CL#
and Magomedov counters by clinching up.
Magomedov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Heleniuss head.
Magomedov pressing his opponent against the cage.
Magomedov misses with some punches. #TD2#
Helenius drags the fight down to the ground. #T3##SUB2#
Helenius is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Magomedov defends well.
Helenius looking for a sweep. Not yet Helenius, not yet.
Magomedov stays in close to Helenius's body and controls the position.
Magomedov advances to half guard.
Magomedov not doing much here. #SUB2#
Helenius looking for submissions off his back.
Helenius has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Helenius wants to improve his position but Magomedov is controlling well. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Helenius keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Helenius looking for a kimura from the bottom but Magomedov passes into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Helenius tries to buck Magomedov off but Magomedov is having none of it.#SU#
Magomedov stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Helenius throws an overhand right that lands on Magomedov's shoulder, as Magomedov tries to avoid the shot.
Magomedov fires out a quick counter leg kick but Helenius just manages to avoid it.
A big right from Helenius misses.
Helenius on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nice straight punches there by Magomedov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Magomedov.
Helenius misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Magomedov counters with a lovely straight right hand!

And that's the end of the fight!
Zabit Magomedov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Magomedov, 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 30:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Zabit Magomedov!
Zabit Magomedov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: BB 71 - Hawk vs Adderley
Date: Sep 10, 2022

#R1#
Magomedov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Alvarez under the eye.
Alvarez blocks a low kick nicely.
Alvarez fails to land with a series of punches.
A looping hook to the body misses from Magomedov. Alvarez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Magomedov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Magomedov lands a nice hook to Alvarez's body. Alvarez takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Magomedov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A telegraphed right hand from Alvarez misses the target.
Magomedov looks to score with a jab to the body but Alvarez is just out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Magomedov. Alvarez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Magomedov misses with a body shot.
Magomedov looks to land a combination but Alvarez avoids it well.
Magomedov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Alvarez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez misses with a looping left.
Zabit Magomedov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alvarez is looking to clinch but Magomedov is avoiding it.
Alvarez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Magomedov.
Magomedov takes a swing at Alvarez's ribcage but misses.
Alvarez with the counter takedown but Magomedov avoids it easily.
Alvarez slips under a jab from Magomedov.
Alvarez moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CUT2#It looks like Zabit Magomedov has been cut.#T1#
Magomedov throws a hook but Alvarez blocks it.
Magomedov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Magomedov throws an overhand right that lands on Alvarez's shoulder, as Alvarez tries to avoid the shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Magomedov.
Alvarez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A solid leg kick lands there for Magomedov.
Magomedov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Magomedov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Magomedov avoids the body shot from Alvarez.
Magomedov with a nice calf kick.
Alvarez on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Magomedov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Magomedov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Magomedov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice shot lands for Magomedov.#T2#
Magomedov blocks a jab.
A clash of legs there as Alvarez blocks the low kick.
Alvarez walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Magomedov scores with the left hand. Alvarez knows he should have avoided that one.
Alvarez fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Magomedov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Zabit Magomedov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Good work by Alvarez as he checks the leg kick.
Good leg kick by Magomedov.
Magomedov throws a jab but it's blocked by Alvarez.
Alvarez stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Magomedov.
Magomedov scores with a punch to the head.
Magomedov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alvarez manages to avoid it.
Alvarez is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Magomedov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Magomedov misses with a body shot.
Alvarez with the counter takedown but Magomedov avoids it easily.
Magomedov slips under a jab.#T3#
Alvarez checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
And Alvarez tries to counter it with a takedown but Magomedov pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Alvarez ducks right into an uppercut from Magomedov.
Alvarez throws a body punch but Magomedov moves out of range.
Alvarez wants to clinch
and Magomedov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Alvarez scores with a jab to the body.
Alvarez looks to score with a jab to the body but Magomedov is just out of range.
Magomedov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Alvarez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Magomedov avoids the body shot from Alvarez.
Alvarez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Magomedov.
Magomedov lands an overhand right.#TD2#
Alvarez gets the takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alvarez looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Magomedov is avoiding damage well.
Alvarez creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Magomedov sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. #T4#
Magomedov is looking for a sweep.
Magomedov avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Alvarez.
Magomedov struggling a bit here.
Alvarez trying to control the position but Magomedov is working away.
Alvarez has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Alvarez working away.
Alvarez landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Alvarez creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Alvarez working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Alvarez landing strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zabit Magomedov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Zabit Magomedov's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Magomedov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Magomedov throws a body punch but Alvarez moves out of range.
Magomedov thuds his right hand into Alvarez's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Alvarez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Magomedov throws out the jab.
Magomedov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Magomedov misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Alvarez to counter with a crisp jab. #CL2#
Alvarez drives through and clinches with Magomedov against the cage.
Alvarez is trying to maintain a safe position but Magomedov gets an underhook and turns Alvarez into the cage.#BC#
Magomedov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Magomedov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Alvarez looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Magomedov misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez misses with an uppercut. Magomedov saw that one coming.
Alvarez slips under a jab.
Magomedov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Alvarez can do to turn this around?
Alvarez takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Magomedov lands a jab.
Magomedov just misses with a punch to the body.
Zabit Magomedov is winning the standup battle so far.
Magomedov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Alvarez doesn't seem bothered though. #T1#
Magomedov misses with a looping left.
Alvarez tries to counter with a clinch but Magomedov shakes him off and moves away.
A big right from Magomedov misses.
Alvarez ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Magomedov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Alvarez tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Magomedov throws a low kick but Alvarez moves out of range easily.
Magomedov circles away from the clinch attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Magomedov misses the target.
Magomedov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Alvarez walks into a straight right hand from Magomedov.
Magomedov throws a shot to the body.
Magomedov misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Alvarez counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Magomedov is defending against the submission attempts here by Alvarez.
Magomedov is positioning himself well to prevent Alvarez advancing to mount. #T2#
Magomedov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Alvarez.
Alvarez is trying to control. Magomedov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Alvarez thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Alvarez throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Alvarez lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T3#
Magomedov is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Alvarez jumps into side control!
Alvarez looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Magomedov is avoiding damage well.
Magomedov is not content to let Alvarez control the position.
Alvarez is working Magomedov over with some ground and pound from side control.
Alvarez tries to score with some ground and pound. Magomedov controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Alvarez working the ground and pound.
Alvarez connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Magomedov some visible discomfort.
Sloppy strikes there by Alvarez.
Alvarez misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alvarez working the ground and pound.#T4#
Alvarez is working Magomedov over with some ground and pound from side control.
Alvarez working the strikes but Magomedov uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Alvarez throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Still in half guard, Alvarez seems content to control.
Alvarez wants to take a breather but Magomedov is having none of it.
Magomedov on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Alvarez throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Alvarez sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Magomedov defending well though.
Magomedov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Magomedov wants to control but Alvarez passes into side.
Alvarez creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Magomedov sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Owen Alvarez will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Zabit Magomedov's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Magomedov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Magomedov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Good work by Alvarez as he checks the leg kick.
Alvarez tries to counter with a clinch but Magomedov shakes him off and moves away.
Alvarez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Alvarez's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Magomedov loads up on a big right hand but Alvarez slips the punch.
Magomedov throws an overhand right that lands on Alvarez's shoulder, as Alvarez tries to avoid the shot.
And Alvarez tries to counter it with a takedown but Magomedov pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Magomedov stuns Alvarez with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Magomedov scores with a hook to the body. Alvarez takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Magomedov throws a jab but it's blocked by Alvarez.
A nice leg kick lands there from Magomedov.
Magomedov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Alvarez with the counter takedown but Magomedov avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez tries to clinch but Magomedov moves out of range.
Magomedov walks into a straight right hand from Alvarez.
That kick from Magomedov tenderised Alvarez's leg. Alvarez is trying to keep his angry face on.
Magomedov digs a good hook to Alvarez's body.
Magomedov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T1#
Magomedov scores with a shot to the body.
Magomedov throws a solid leg kick but Alvarez takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Magomedov.
Magomedov throws a jab but it's blocked by Alvarez.
The fight stays on the outside here - Alvarez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Alvarez throws out a loose jab but Magomedov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Magomedov throwing a counter right hand but Alvarez manages to avoid it.
Magomedov connects with a right hand. Alvarez shakes it off.
Alvarez digs a good body shot into Magomedov's ribs.
Magomedov misses the jab.
Alvarez looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Magomedov scores with a body shot.
Magomedov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Alvarez lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Alvarez works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A punch lands to the side of Magomedov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Alvarez moves in looking to clinch but Magomedov pushes him off.
Alvarez has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Magomedov wants to land a leg kick but Alvarez is out of range.
Alvarez missing with a left hand there. Magomedov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice defenses there by Alvarez.
Nice shot lands for Magomedov.
Alvarez drops his hands momentarily and Magomedov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Alvarez looks to land a left hand but Magomedov moved out of range nicely.
Magomedov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Alvarez connects with a crisp jab.
Magomedov staying out of range there.
Alvarez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Magomedov.
Magomedov tries to land a leg kick but Alvarez saw it coming and moves away.
Magomedov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alvarez manages to avoid it.
Magomedov throws out a loose jab but Alvarez uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Alvarez ducks under a wild hook from Magomedov.
Magomedov misses with a low kick.
Alvarez wants to counter with a clinch but Magomedov pushes him away.
Magomedov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Magomedov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A swing and a miss from Magomedov.
Alvarez works Magomedov's body with a nice hook.
Alvarez avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Alvarez tries to counter with a clinch but Magomedov shakes him off and moves away.
Magomedov just misses with a punch to the body.
Alvarez looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Magomedov missing with a left hand there. Alvarez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Magomedov walks into a straight right hand from Alvarez.
Magomedov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alvarez manages to avoid it.
Alvarez misses with an uppercut.
Magomedov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Alvarez walks into a jab.#T4#
Alvarez takes a swing at Magomedov's ribcage but misses.
A big left from Magomedov misses.
Magomedov throws a lazy right hand but Alvarez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And Alvarez tries to counter it with a takedown but Magomedov pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Alvarez keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Magomedov takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CUT2#Zabit Magomedov's cut is getting worse.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Magomedov with a nice cross.
Magomedov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Alvarez throws a body shot but no joy. #CL2#
Alvarez moves into the clinch.
Magomedov blocking some punches.
Magomedov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Magomedov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Alvarez has him pressed against the cage.
Magomedov blocks an uppercut.
Magomedov blocks a body shot from Alvarez. #BC#
Magomedov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A big left from Alvarez misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Zabit Magomedov showed his dominance in that final round.
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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zabit Magomedov!
After winning the bout, Zabit Magomedov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: BB 64 - Capellio vs Okongwu
Date: Aug 06, 2022

#R1#
Yrkje uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Magomedov.
Magomedov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nice defenses there by Yrkje.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Yrkje.
Magomedov wants to slow Yrkje down by chopping away at his legs.
Magomedov misses with an uppercut. Yrkje saw that one coming.
Yrkje is looking to counter the offense by Magomedov and move into the clinch.
Magomedov misses with a leg kick
and Yrkje counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Yrkje's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Yrkje duly obliges.
The fighters circling - Yrkje throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Yrkje backing away here, and Magomedov unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Yrkje keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Magomedov.
Magomedov throws a nice outside leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Magomedov. That's going to slow Yrkje down.
Yrkje fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Magomedov.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yrkje slips a jab from Magomedov.
Yrkje lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Magomedov thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1#
Magomedov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Magomedov.
A little feinted left hand from Yrkje on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Yrkje fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Yrkje tries to land a front kick but Magomedov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Yrkje moves to clinch but Magomedov breaks away
and Magomedov counters with a straight right hand.
Magomedov cracks Yrkje with an open hand slap.
Magomedov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Magomedov. Yrkje does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yrkje slips a jab from Magomedov.
Magomedov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Yrkje.
Magomedov throws a body punch but Yrkje moves out of range.
Magomedov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Yrkje connects with an inside leg kick.
Yrkje avoids the body shot from Magomedov.
Magomedov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yrkje.#T2#
Magomedov throws a body punch but Yrkje moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Magomedov throws a jab but it's blocked by Yrkje.
Yrkje is looking to counter punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Magomedov misses the target.
Magomedov looks to score with a jab to the body but Yrkje is just out of range.
Magomedov misses with a straight right.
Magomedov throws a leg kick
and Yrkje counters with a body kick that stops Magomedov in his tracks momentarily.
Magomedov swings away with a body shot that misses #CL#
and Yrkje counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Yrkje.
Yrkje lands a hook that snaps the head of Magomedov backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Yrkje.
Yrkje tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Magomedov's elbow.
Yrkje lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yrkje.
A nice left hand lands by Yrkje.
A head punch on the inside from Yrkje fails to land.
A nice left hand lands by Yrkje.
Yrkje pushes Magomedov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Magomedov throws a punch but it's blocked by Yrkje.
Magomedov lands an uppercut.#T3#
Magomedov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Yrkje is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Magomedov as Yrkje tries to tie him up.
Yrkje softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Yrkje working aggressively here.
Yrkje blocks an uppercut.
Yrkje is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Yrkje lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Magomedov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yrkje misses with an elbow strike.
Magomedov lands an uppercut.
Magomedov tries a body shot but Yrkje blocks it.
Yrkje swings wildly with an uppercut but Magomedov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yrkje lands a body punch.
I was talking to Yrkje's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Magomedov misses with a punch on the inside.
Yrkje lands a body shot.
Yrkje blocks an elbow strike.
Yrkje misses with a body punch. #T4#
Yrkje blocks an uppercut.
Magomedov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The referee is keeping an eye on Yrkje - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Yrkje swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yrkje lands a nice uppercut.
Magomedov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Magomedov tries a body shot but Yrkje blocks it.
Magomedov tries to throw a body punch but Yrkje avoids it by throwing Magomedov back against the cage.
Yrkje tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Magomedov.
Yrkje misses with some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Yrkje.
Yrkje misses with the head strike.
Yrkje misses with some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Yrkje.
Yrkje throws a punch but it's blocked by Magomedov.
Yrkje pushes Magomedov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Magomedov blocks a body shot from Yrkje. #TD#
Yrkje gets control of Magomedov's arms and successfully pulls guard. Yrkje will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Yrkje is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Toby Keith Yrkje dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
A low kick lands for Magomedov.
Zabit Magomedov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Magomedov tries to score with a low kick but Yrkje moves his leg out of the way.
Yrkje appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Magomedov loads up on a big right hand but Yrkje slips the punch.
Zabit Magomedov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Magomedov throws a low kick but it's checked well by Yrkje.
Yrkje feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Magomedov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Yrkje blocks a low kick nicely.
Yrkje uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Magomedov.
Magomedov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Yrkje cracks Magomedov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Magomedov throws a hook but Yrkje avoids it easily.
Yrkje half committed to a counter leg kick.
Yrkje throws a lazy uppercut
and Magomedov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Yrkje has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Magomedov misses with a looping right.
Yrkje feinted there with a counter leg kick.#T1#
Yrkje blocks a leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Magomedov. Beautiful body shot.
Magomedov is looking to score with low kicks.
A quick step to the side and Yrkje tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yrkje uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Magomedov.
A low kick lands for Magomedov.
Magomedov misses with a body shot.
Yrkje on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Magomedov scores with a leg kick.
Magomedov throws out a leg kick but Yrkje moves out of range and Magomedov only half commits.
Magomedov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Yrkje. That did some damage!
Magomedov walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Yrkje checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Magomedov cracks a nice hook into Yrkje's ribs.
Magomedov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Yrkje throws a quick inside leg kick.
Magomedov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#T2#
Magomedov tries to score with a low kick but Yrkje moves his leg out of the way.
Yrkje wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Magomedov misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Yrkje counter with a right hand.
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 misses with a jab to the body
and Yrkje counters with an inside leg kick.
Magomedov throws a lazy uppercut
and Magomedov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Magomedov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Magomedov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Yrkje in his tracks.
A nice inside leg kick there by Magomedov. That's going to slow Yrkje down.
Yrkje misses with a hook. Magomedov ducked under it nicely.
A solid leg kick lands there for Magomedov.
Yrkje takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Good leg kick by Magomedov.
Yrkje dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Magomedov throws out a loose jab but Yrkje uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yrkje misses with a low kick.
Magomedov throws a low kick but it's checked well by Yrkje.#T3#
Magomedov misses with a lunging right hand
and Yrkje counters with a nice body shot.
Magomedov is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Yrkje throws a head kick that misses.
Magomedov misses with a leg kick
and Yrkje counters with a straight right hand.
Yrkje throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A nice inside leg kick there by Magomedov. That's going to slow Yrkje down.
Magomedov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Yrkje throws a big counter combination but Magomedov scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Yrkje avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Magomedov lands a leg kick that knocks Yrkje off balance momentarily.
Magomedov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yrkje. Magomedov does a little dance to reset his feet.
A chopping leg kick lands by Magomedov.
A nice inside leg kick there by Magomedov. That's going to slow Yrkje down.
Magomedov is looking to slow Yrkje down with leg kicks.
Yrkje lands an overhand right.#T4#
Yrkje fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Magomedov is out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yrkje slips under a jab from Magomedov.
An attempted straight right counter from Yrkje misses the target.
Magomedov misses with a looping left.
Magomedov misses with a lunging right hand
and Yrkje counters with a straight right hand.
Magomedov throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Yrkje counter with a right hand.
Yrkje keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Magomedov.
Yrkje swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Magomedov throws a leg kick that is checked
and Yrkje counters with a slapping leg kick.
Magomedov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yrkje.
It looked like Yrkje was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Magomedov.
Magomedov checks the leg kick.
Magomedov on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Magomedov throws a hook to the side of Yrkje's head but Yrkje sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Yrkje slips a jab from Magomedov.
Magomedov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Magomedov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
It looked like Yrkje wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zabit Magomedov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!#R3#
Magomedov tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Yrkje is able to avoid easily.
Magomedov ducks under a wild hook from Yrkje.
Magomedov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Yrkje to score with a decent uppercut.
Magomedov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A bone on bone clash there as Yrkje blocks the leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Yrkje misses the target.
Magomedov with a jab.
A jab from Magomedov misses.
Yrkje misses with a wild body shot.
Magomedov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Magomedov finds it's way through Yrkje's defenses.
Magomedov misses with an uppercut.
Magomedov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Yrkje counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Magomedov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Magomedov throws a hook but Yrkje avoids it easily.#T1#
Magomedov moves away from the strike by Yrkje.
Magomedov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Magomedov scores with a hook.
Yrkje checks a leg kick.
Magomedov lands with a straight right. Yrkje didn't see that one coming.
A nice leg kick from Yrkje, right into the meat of the thigh.
Magomedov ducks right into an uppercut from Yrkje.
Yrkje blocks a leg kick.
As Magomedov tries to get set, Yrkje tries to push him back and clinch up but Magomedov manages to avoid the attempt.
Magomedov misses with a left hand
and Yrkje counters with a stiff right hand.
Magomedov throws a body punch but Yrkje moves out of range.
Magomedov digs a good body shot into Yrkje's ribs.
Yrkje checks a leg kick nicely.
Magomedov ducks under a wild hook from Yrkje.
Magomedov misses with a body shot
and Yrkje counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
Magomedov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Yrkje swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Zabit Magomedov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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 misses with a low kick.
A low kick from Magomedov misses #CL#
and Yrkje holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Yrkje tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Magomedov pushes Yrkje back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Magomedov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Yrkje backwards.
Yrkje fails to pull guard.
Yrkje lands a body shot in the clinch.
Yrkje lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT#It looks like Zabit Magomedov has been cut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yrkje.
Yrkje jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Magomedov walks away with a smile on his face. Yrkje gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Magomedov misses the body punch
and Yrkje counters with a thumping low kick.
Magomedov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Yrkje counters with a leg kick.
Magomedov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yrkje moves away.
A low kick from Magomedov is predictable there
and Yrkje counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A jab from Magomedov does it's job there.#T3#
Yrkje tries to work over Magomedov's front leg with a kick but Magomedov checks it.
Yrkje thuds his shin into the meat of Magomedov's side.
Magomedov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yrkje manages to avoid it.
Magomedov misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Yrkje counters with a slapping leg kick.
Magomedov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yrkje.
Magomedov 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.
Magomedov blocks a jab.
Magomedov throws a body shot but no joy.
Yrkje moves out of range of the strikes.
Yrkje tries to clinch there but Magomedov circles away.
Yrkje checks a low kick from Magomedov.
A big left from Magomedov misses.
Yrkje throws a big counter combination but Magomedov scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Yrkje takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
An inside leg kick lands from Magomedov. #T4#
Good work by Yrkje as he checks the leg kick.
Yrkje seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Magomedov throws an off balance right hand
and Yrkje counters with a stiff right hand.
A shot to the body from Magomedov misses
and Yrkje counters with a nice uppercut.
Yrkje slips under a jab from Magomedov.
Yrkje feinted there with a counter leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Magomedov throws a leg kick
and Yrkje cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Yrkje tries to close the distance and clinch but Magomedov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Yrkje connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Yrkje blocks a leg kick.
Magomedov throws a lazy uppercut
and Yrkje counters with a thumping low kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Yrkje checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Yrkje ducks under a wild hook from Magomedov.
Yrkje tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Magomedov manages to circle out of the way.
Magomedov digs a good hook to Yrkje's body.
A shot to the liver by Magomedov. Beautiful body shot.
Yrkje moves out of range of the strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Zabit Magomedov.
I think Magomedov 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Toby Keith Yrkje!
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Zabit Magomedov!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Zabit Magomedov!

Zabit Magomedov wins by split decision!
A relieved looking Zabit Magomedov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: BB 58 - White vs Tavares
Date: Jul 02, 2022

#R1#
Magomedov slips a straight right by Sanchez.
Magomedov wants to slow Sanchez down by chopping away at his legs.
Sanchez looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sanchez has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Magomedov.
Sanchez is trying hard to land a takedown here. Magomedov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Magomedov throws a shot from downtown. Sanchez moves away and avoids it.
Magomedov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sanchez's sensitive parts.
Sanchez misses with a body shot.
Magomedov scores with a nice right hand.
Sanchez tries a head kick but it misses.
A low kick lands for Magomedov.
Magomedov misses with a leg kick
and Sanchez counters with a nice body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab by Magomedov.
Magomedov moves out of range of the strikes.
Sanchez moves away from the strike by Magomedov.
Sanchez checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Magomedov misses with a hook
and Sanchez counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Magomedov throws a leg kick
and Sanchez finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Magomedov just misses with a punch to the body.
Magomedov throws a hook but Sanchez avoids it easily.
Sanchez wants to clinch up but Magomedov keeps it at a distance.
Magomedov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sanchez is out of range.
Sanchez ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sanchez takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A low kick from Magomedov misses #TD2#
and Sanchez counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Magomedov!
Sanchez tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Sanchez trying to control the action but Magomedov is working from the bottom.
Magomedov is trying to improve his position.#T2#
Sanchez working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Magomedov manages to get back to half guard.
Sanchez slips a nice elbow through Magomedov's hands, connecting with Magomedov's forehead.
Sanchez sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Magomedov defending well though.
Sanchez thows a huge punch but Magomedov dodges it nicely.
Sanchez wants to pass the guard but Magomedov is defending well.
Sanchez missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Magomedov is not content to let Sanchez control the position.
Magomedov tries to roll over but Sanchez keeps him under control.
Magomedov is working hard here to advance position.#T3#
Sanchez not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Magomedov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Magomedov is looking to get back to is feet but Sanchez passes into side control.
Magomedov holding on.
Sanchez with the ground and pound but Magomedov regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Magomedov is trying to stand up here but Sanchez is controlling him well.
Sanchez throwing shots but Magomedov is blocking nicely. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Sanchez working the head and body with strikes.
Nice strikes from Sanchez there.
Sanchez throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sanchez is trying to control the action in half guard but Magomedov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Sanchez takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Sanchez looks to land a strike but Magomedov avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Sanchez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Magomedov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sanchez with a flurry of punches that miss.
Magomedov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sanchez.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Magomedov trying to control the position.
Magomedov wants to get back to his feet but Sanchez is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Samuel Sanchez will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Magomedov throws a leg kick which misses Sanchez's front leg but catches the back leg as Sanchez tries to avoid it.
Magomedov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sanchez moves away.
Sanchez takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Sanchez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Magomedov.
Sanchez closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Magomedov throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sanchez.
Sanchez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sanchez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Magomedov manages to avoid it.
Magomedov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sanchez moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez clobbers Magomedov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Magomedov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Magomedov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sanchez takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Sanchez slips a straight right by Magomedov.#T1#
Sanchez misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Sanchez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sanchez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Magomedov.
Sanchez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sanchez throws out a loose jab but Magomedov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Magomedov fires out a quick counter leg kick but Sanchez just manages to avoid it.
Magomedov misses with a low kick.
A lazy left from Sanchez finds it's target.
Sanchez takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A nice inside leg kick there by Magomedov. That's going to slow Sanchez down.
Magomedov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sanchez throws a lazy right hand but Magomedov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Magomedov with the inside leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sanchez darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Magomedov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Magomedov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Sanchez is out of range and Magomedov settles back down.
Magomedov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Sanchez is out of range and Magomedov settles back down.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sanchez! But no joy.
Magomedov swings widly with a right hand
and Sanchez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zabit Magomedov is winning the standup battle so far.#T2#
Magomedov misses with a straight left.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Magomedov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sanchez takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Horrible takedown attempt by Sanchez or perhaps it was just good defense by Magomedov, which made it look bad.
An attempted straight right counter from Magomedov misses the target.
Magomedov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sanchez's sensitive parts.
A slow jab from Magomedov misses its intended target.
It seemed like Sanchez was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Zabit Magomedov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Magomedov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sanchez checks a low kick from Magomedov.
Magomedov tries to work over Sanchez's front leg with a kick but Sanchez checks it.
Sanchez takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Magomedov is looking to slow Sanchez down with leg kicks.
Magomedov throws a chopping leg kick but Sanchez manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#T3#
Sanchez misses with an uppercut
and Magomedov counters with a thumping low kick.
Good leg kick by Magomedov.
Magomedov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sanchez manages to avoid it.
Magomedov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Magomedov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sanchez.
Sanchez blocks a jab.
Magomedov tries to land a body kick
and Sanchez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Magomedov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Magomedov with the inside leg kick.
Magomedov is looking to chop away at Sanchez's legs.
Sanchez stuns Magomedov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Magomedov throws a leg kick but Sanchez sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Sanchez misses with an uppercut
and Magomedov counters with a thumping low kick.
Sanchez checks the leg kick.#T4#
Sanchez takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Magomedov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sanchez.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Magomedov cracks Sanchez with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sanchez moves away from the strike by Magomedov.
Sanchez throws a jab but it's blocked by Magomedov.
Magomedov throws a hook but Sanchez blocks it.#TD2#
Sanchez feints and as Magomedov raises his hands in defense, Sanchez changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Sanchez looking to sit in guard and control but Magomedov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Sanchez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Magomedov tries to free his leg and advance position but Sanchez is retaining full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zabit Magomedov dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Sanchez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Magomedov.
Sanchez looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sanchez's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Sanchez shoots in but Magomedov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Zabit Magomedov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Magomedov misses with an uppercut.
Magomedov misses with a looping right.
Magomedov throws a big shot that misses.
Magomedov misses with a hook
and Sanchez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Magomedov lands a nice hook to Sanchez's body. Sanchez takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Magomedov throws a leg kick but Sanchez moved away.
Sanchez avoids the body shot from Magomedov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov throws a leg kick but Sanchez sees it coming and moves out of range.
Magomedov misses with a wild body shot.
Magomedov loads up on a big right hand but Sanchez slips the punch.
Sanchez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Magomedov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sanchez has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T1#
Magomedov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Magomedov misses with an uppercut.
Sanchez misses with a head kick.
Sanchez closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Sanchez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
An inside leg kick lands from Magomedov.
Sanchez throws a sloppy head kick and Magomedov moves out of range easily.
Jab, jab by Magomedov - just one landing.
Magomedov connects with a body shot that sends Sanchez's belly button to the back.
Magomedov thuds his right hand into Sanchez's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Magomedov tries to score with a low kick but Sanchez moves his leg out of the way.
Magomedov throws a jab when Sanchez was well out of range.
Sanchez steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Magomedov.
Magomedov lands a nice looking body shot.
Samuel Sanchez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zabit Magomedov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Magomedov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Magomedov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sanchez manages to avoid it.
Magomedov throws a hook to the side of Sanchez's head but Sanchez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A telegraphed right hand from Sanchez misses the target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Magomedov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sanchez moves away.
Magomedov ducks right into an uppercut from Sanchez.
Sanchez changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sanchez buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Magomedov slips a jab from Sanchez.
Jab, jab by Magomedov - just one landing.
Magomedov connects with a crisp jab.
Magomedov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sanchez.
Magomedov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Horrible takedown attempt by Sanchez or perhaps it was just good defense by Magomedov, which made it look bad. #T3#
Sanchez throws a head kick but Magomedov moves out of range.
Sanchez misses with an uppercut
and Magomedov counters with a stiff right hand.
Magomedov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Magomedov attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Magomedov is looking to slow Sanchez down with leg kicks.
Magomedov lands a nice looking body shot.
Magomedov ducks under a wild hook from Sanchez.
Sanchez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Magomedov scores with a jab to the head.
Sanchez takes a jab right on the kisser.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Magomedov.
Magomedov throws a jab but it's blocked by Sanchez. #T4#
Magomedov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sanchez tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Magomedov with a hook.
Magomedov scores with a jab to the head.
Magomedov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sanchez connects with a crisp jab.
Magomedov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sanchez takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Magomedov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sanchez manages to avoid it.
Magomedov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sanchez checks a leg kick nicely.
Sanchez checks the leg kick.
Magomedov lands with a nice body punch.
Sanchez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Zabit Magomedov showed his dominance in that final round.
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 Patrick Alders scores the fight for Zabit Magomedov!
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight for Zabit Magomedov!
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight for Zabit Magomedov!

Zabit Magomedov wins by unanimous decision!
Our winner, Zabit Magomedov, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: BB 52 - Wright vs Yrkje
Date: Jun 04, 2022

#R1#
Fitzgerald misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Magomedov to counter with a crisp jab.
Fitzgerald looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Magomedov throws a hook but Fitzgerald avoids it easily.
Fitzgerald throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Magomedov connects with a looping right hand.
Fitzgerald is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Magomedov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Zabit Magomedov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fitzgerald throws a body kick that misses
and Magomedov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fitzgerald will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Magomedov is looking to counter punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Magomedov misses the target.
A nice inside leg kick there by Magomedov. That's going to slow Fitzgerald down.
Magomedov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fitzgerald.
A nice leg kick lands there from Magomedov.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Magomedov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Magomedov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Magomedov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Magomedov has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Torcida MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Fitzgerald throws a nice looking combination but Magomedov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fitzgerald is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #T1#
Fitzgerald throws an overhand right that lands on Magomedov's shoulder, as Magomedov tries to avoid the shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Magomedov.
Fitzgerald feints a jab promting Magomedov to slip. Fitzgerald then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Magomedov slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CUT2#It looks like Zabit Magomedov has been cut.
Fitzgerald lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Fitzgerald with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A swing and a miss from Fitzgerald.
Magomedov misses with a wild body shot.
Fitzgerald throws a looping overhand right but Magomedov ducks down to avoid it.
Magomedov dodges the punch combination from Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Magomedov moves away.
A little feinted left hand from Magomedov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Fitzgerald blocks a jab.
Fitzgerald now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Magomedov cracks a nice hook into Fitzgerald's ribs.
Fitzgerald fails to land with a series of punches.
Fitzgerald slips a straight right by Magomedov.
Fitzgerald misses with a wild combination.
Magomedov throws a hook but Fitzgerald blocks it.#T2##CL#
Magomedov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Magomedov scores with a shoulder strike.
Magomedov has Fitzgerald pressed against the cage, preventing Fitzgerald from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Magomedov misses with a punch on the inside.
Magomedov lands a left hand. #ROC#Fitzgerald is rocked!
Magomedov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fitzgerald backwards.
Fitzgerald is still on wobbly legs! Can Magomedov finish him?
Magomedov lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Fitzgerald to his knees! Magomedov keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zabit Magomedov!
A relieved looking Zabit Magomedov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Greg Fitzgerald was interviewed post fight and said 'I love getting in here and trying to take someone's head off every time, but I'm getting old. Guess I'm just a stepping stone now. '.

Event: BB 44 - Kong vs Hawk 3
Date: Apr 30, 2022

#R1#
Magomedov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Morrison in his tracks.
A big left from Magomedov misses.
Morrison throws out a loose jab but Magomedov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Morrison backing away here, and Magomedov unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Magomedov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Magomedov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Morrison looks to land a left hand but Magomedov moved out of range nicely.
Magomedov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Magomedov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Magomedov digs a good hook to Morrison's body.
Morrison keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Magomedov.
A telegraphed right hand from Magomedov misses the target.
Magomedov misses with a hook. Morrison ducked under it nicely.
Morrison shoots for a double leg takedown but Magomedov sprawls well. He's pushed Morrison's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Morrison misses with a combination
and Magomedov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Magomedov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Magomedov just misses with a punch to the body.
Magomedov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Morrison misses with a straight right.
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 swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
Morrison checks a leg kick nicely.
Magomedov throws a quick inside leg kick.
A lazy left from Morrison finds it's target.
Magomedov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Morrison.
Magomedov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Morrison.
Magomedov throws a big shot that misses.
Magomedov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Morrison.
A jab from Morrison misses.
Magomedov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Magomedov feints and then cracks Morrison's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Morrison down.
Zabit Magomedov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Morrison misses with a looping left.
Magomedov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Magomedov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Morrison moves away.
Morrison changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Morrison throws a jab but it's blocked by Magomedov.
Morrison throws a lazy right hand but Magomedov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Magomedov takes a swing at Morrison's ribcage but misses.
Magomedov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice leg kick lands there from Magomedov.
Magomedov misses with an uppercut. #T2#
A left lands for Morrison.
Morrison 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.
Magomedov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Morrison manages to avoid it.
Magomedov moves out of range as Morrison strikes.
Morrison will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Morrison dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Magomedov looks to throw the jab but Morrison is out of range.
Magomedov with a jab.
Morrison moves out of range as Magomedov strikes.
Morrison fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Magomedov manages to avoid it.
Magomedov looks to land a left hand but Morrison moved out of range nicely.
Morrison bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Morrison steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Magomedov.
Morrison throws a body shot but no joy.
Morrison throws out a loose jab but Magomedov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Magomedov blocks a jab.
Magomedov connects with a leg kick. #T3#
Magomedov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Magomedov looks to score with a jab to the body but Morrison is just out of range.
Magomedov misses the body punch
and Magomedov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Magomedov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Magomedov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Magomedov staying out of range there.
Magomedov throws a chopping leg kick but Morrison manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Morrison misses with an uppercut.
Magomedov slips under a jab from Morrison.
Morrison keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Magomedov.
Morrison swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Morrison tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Morrison lands a nice looking body shot.
Magomedov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Morrison manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Magomedov throws a big shot that misses.
Magomedov throws a jab but it's blocked by Morrison.
Magomedov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Morrison moves away.
Morrison fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Magomedov misses with a leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Morrison displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Magomedov throws out the jab. #T4#
Magomedov throws a low kick, looking for Morrison's leg but Morrison calmly moves out of range.
Morrison avoids the body shot from Magomedov.
Magomedov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jab by Magomedov.
Morrison takes a shot right to the bread basket.#TD#
Morrison closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Magomedov's guard.
Magomedov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Morrison wants to control from the top but Magomedov keeps moving.
Morrison throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Morrison loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Magomedov has momentary wrist control but Morrison slips an elbow through the middle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Morrison missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Morrison with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Zabit Magomedov 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.#R2#
Morrison throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Magomedov misses with a leg kick.
Morrison darts in looking for a takedown but Magomedov gets double underhooks and turns Morrison into the cage.
Morrison's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Morrison throws a punch but it's blocked by Magomedov.
Magomedov misses with some punches.
Magomedov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Morrison throws a punch but it's blocked by Magomedov.
Morrison goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Morrison has Magomedov pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Magomedov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Morrison avoids a wild elbow strike from Magomedov.
I was talking to Morrison's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Magomedov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Morrison is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Magomedov pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Morrison. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Morrison tries a body shot but Magomedov blocks it.
A hook to the body from Morrison.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Morrison manages to break the clinch.
Magomedov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Morrison.
Morrison 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.
Morrison misses with some punches.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Magomedov takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A body shot lands from Morrison. #T1#
Magomedov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Morrison is keeping busy.
Morrison tries a body shot but Magomedov blocks it.
Morrison misses with a punch on the inside.
Morrison lands a hook to the side of the head.
Magomedov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Morrison fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Magomedov as the two fighters clinch.
Magomedov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Morrison pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Magomedov lands a nice uppercut.
Morrison blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Morrison tries to work over Magomedov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Magomedov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Magomedov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Morrison backwards.
Morrison misses with some punches.
Morrison can't find room to land a body shot as Magomedov controls the action.
Magomedov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Magomedov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Magomedov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Morrison backwards.
Still in the clinch, Magomedov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Zabit Magomedov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Magomedov working aggressively here.
Magomedov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Morrison is leaning against Magomedov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Magomedov struggles to land a body shot inside as Morrison controls his hands.
Magomedov is leaning against Morrison and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Morrison presses Magomedov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Morrison lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Magomedov.
Magomedov tries to throw a body punch but Morrison avoids it by throwing Magomedov back against the cage.
Morrison is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Magomedov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Magomedov misses with some punches.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Morrison as Magomedov tries to tie him up.
Magomedov lands a nice uppercut.
Morrison lands a left hand that snaps the head of Magomedov backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Magomedov fails to land.
Morrison swings wildly with an uppercut but Magomedov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Morrison can't find room to land a body shot as Magomedov controls the action.
Magomedov trying to stall but Morrison improves his position. #T3#
Magomedov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Morrison misses with a hook from the clinch.
Magomedov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Morrison backwards.
Magomedov misses with a punch to the body.
Morrison can't break the clinch. #TD#
Morrison lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Morrison not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Morrison sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Magomedov defending well though.
Morrison thows a huge punch but Magomedov dodges it nicely.
Morrison throws a strike but Magomedov avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Morrison's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Morrison postures up in Magomedov's guard and throws a big left but Magomedov blocks it.
Morrison is looking to work some ground and pound but Magomedov has wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Magomedov wants to sweep here but Morrison controlling him for the moment.
Magomedov wants to stand and escape but Morrison is having none of it. #T4#
Magomedov looking for a sweep. Not yet Magomedov, not yet.
Morrison is looking to work some ground and pound but Magomedov has wrist control.
Morrison working some strikes from top position.
Morrison throwing strikes but missing.
Frank Morrison overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Morrison missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Morrison stopping the sweep attempt from Magomedov.
Morrison working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
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!
Morrison chips away with some ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Morrison accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Morrison working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Magomedov's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Frank Morrison will probably get the nod.
That's time! Morrison's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Morrison has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Magomedov.
Morrison needs to keep his hands up - Magomedov had a free shot at his head there.
Morrison takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Morrison throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Magomedov moves out of range of the strikes.
Morrison staying out of range there.
Morrison swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Magomedov lands with an uppercut that bounces Morrison off the cage and back into range.
Morrison cracks Magomedov with an open hand slap.
A lazy left from Magomedov finds it's target.
Magomedov misses with an uppercut. Morrison saw that one coming.
Morrison avoids the body shot from Magomedov.
Magomedov throws a right hand that misses
and Morrison counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Morrison looks to throw the jab but Magomedov is out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Morrison misses the target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Magomedov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Morrison. Magomedov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Magomedov misses with a looping right.#T1#
Magomedov tries to land a leg kick but Morrison saw it coming and moves away.
Morrison lands a jab.
Morrison just misses with a punch to the body.
Morrison misses with a wild body shot.
Magomedov tries to clinch but Morrison is having none of it.
Magomedov jabs Morrison to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Magomedov slips under a jab from Morrison.
Magomedov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Morrison throws out the jab.
Magomedov throws a hook to the side of Morrison's head but Morrison sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Magomedov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Magomedov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Morrison ducks under a wild hook from Magomedov.
A counter left hand to the body from Morrison misses its target.
Magomedov moves out of range of the strikes.
Morrison scores with a body shot.
Morrison 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 Morrison's ribcage but misses.
Zabit Magomedov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Magomedov throws a hook to the side of Morrison's head but Morrison sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T2#
Morrison uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Magomedov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD#
Morrison feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Morrison keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Magomedov's head.
Morrison throwing strikes but missing.
Morrison with a flurry of punches that miss.
Morrison working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Morrison lands a couple of digs.
Morrison throws a strike but Magomedov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Morrison is adopting a defensive guard.
Magomedov stopping the sweep attempt from Morrison.#T3#
Magomedov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Magomedov wants to stand but Morrison is controlling his posture from full guard.
Morrison keeping moving, preventing Magomedov from controlling successfully.
Morrison tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Morrison manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Magomedov manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Morrison 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 keeping moving, preventing Morrison from controlling successfully.
Magomedov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Morrison throwing strikes from guard but Magomedov blocks nicely.
Morrison loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Morrison cracks Magomedov with a solid left hand.
Morrison postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Morrison accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Morrison accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Morrison showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Morrison 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight for Frank Morrison!
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight for Zabit Magomedov!
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight for Frank Morrison!

Frank Morrison wins by split decision!
Frank Morrison decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: BB 38 - Norton vs Jones 2
Date: Apr 02, 2022

#R1#
Magomedov throws a low kick but Man avoids it.
Man throws an overhand right that lands on Magomedov's shoulder, as Magomedov tries to avoid the shot.
Magomedov tries a quick counter leg kick but Man is wise to it.
Man misses with a low kick.
A jab from Magomedov misses.
Magomedov slips a straight right by Man.
Man fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Magomedov manages to avoid it.
Magomedov checks a low kick from Man.
Magomedov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Magomedov there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nice shot by Man.
Man throws a jab but it's blocked by Magomedov.
Man throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Man throws an overhand right that lands on Magomedov's shoulder, as Magomedov tries to avoid the shot.
A nice side step and Magomedov releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Magomedov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Magomedov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Magomedov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Man 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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Man tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Man swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Magomedov wants to counter with a clinch but Man pushes him away.
Magomedov throws a looping overhand right but Man ducks down to avoid it.
Man looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Magomedov doesn't manage to clinch there - Man circles away.
Man misses with a low kick.
Man with the inside leg kick.
Man slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T1#
Magomedov throws a body punch but Man moves out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Man throws a hook but Magomedov blocks it.
A cross from Man lands.
Magomedov misses with a hook.
Magomedov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nice shot lands for Man.
Magomedov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Man.
Magomedov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Magomedov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Magomedov. Man does a little dance to reset his feet.
Man bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Man is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Man staying out of range there.
Magomedov throws a big shot that misses.
Man tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Magomedov was well out of range. Poor timing from Man.
Man throws a looping overhand right but Magomedov ducks down to avoid it.
Man connects with a single shot there.
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!
Man connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Man throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Magomedov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Magomedov throws a leg kick but Man sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Magomedov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Magomedov tries to close the distance and clinch but Man swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T2#
Magomedov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Man swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Magomedov throws a big shot that misses.
Man half committed to a counter leg kick.
Magomedov tries to clinch up but Man circles away and keeps his distance.
Man throws a hook to the side of Magomedov's head but Magomedov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Man misses with a body kick.
Man misses with a wild body shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Man darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Man looks to score with a jab to the body but Magomedov is just out of range.
Magomedov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Magomedov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Man slips under a jab from Magomedov.
Man tries to move into range but Magomedov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Man walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Man misses with an uppercut.
Magomedov misses with a wild body shot.
Man throws a hook but Magomedov avoids it easily.
Man misses with a looping left.
Magomedov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Magomedov on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Magomedov throws a jab when Man was well out of range.
Man darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T3#
Man loads up on a big right hand but Magomedov slips the punch.
Matrix Man seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Man thows a left - swing and a miss!
Magomedov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Man moves away.
Man misses with a hook. Magomedov ducked under it nicely.
Man uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Magomedov.
Man misses the jab.
Man doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Magomedov walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Man checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Man scores with a kick to the midsection.
Man takes a swing at Magomedov's ribcage but misses.
Magomedov throws a body shot but no joy. #CL2#
Magomedov pushes Man up against the cage in a clinch.
Magomedov working aggressively here.
Man blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Magomedov swings wildly with an uppercut but Man uses good head movement to avoid it.
Man lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Man - that landed with a thud. #BC#
Man escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Man clobbers Magomedov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Magomedov walks into a stiff left hand from Man.#T4#
Man scores with a jab to the jaw.
Magomedov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Magomedov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Man moves out of range as Magomedov strikes.
Magomedov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Man.
Man lands a jab to Magomedov's midsection.
Man fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Magomedov throws a looping overhand right but Man ducks down to avoid it.
Man throws a shot from downtown. Magomedov moves away and avoids it.
Man jabs at Magomedov's body.
Magomedov throws a lazy right hand but Man sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Man connects with a right hand. Magomedov shakes it off.
Man misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Magomedov.
Man staying out of range there.
A quick step to the side and Man tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Magomedov moves away from the strike by Man.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Magomedov throws a lazy right hand but Man sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Magomedov blocks a low kick nicely.
Man is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Magomedov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Man. That did some damage!
Magomedov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A little jabbing left from Magomedov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Magomedov misses the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Matrix Man dominated that round.
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.#R2#
Man throws a hook but Magomedov avoids it easily.
Zabit Magomedov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Man throws a hook to the side of Magomedov's head but Magomedov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A solid leg kick lands there for Magomedov.
Magomedov loads up on a big right hand but Man slips the punch.
Magomedov throws a jab but it's blocked by Man.
Good shot there by Man.
Man with a nice calf kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Man.
Man ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Magomedov moves away.
Man is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Magomedov can do to turn this around?
A swing and a miss from Magomedov.
Magomedov misses with a straight left.
Man appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Man throws a low kick but Magomedov moves out of range easily.
Magomedov 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.
Magomedov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Man moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good shot there by Man.
Man feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Magomedovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Man lands a head shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Magomedov misses the target.
Good leg kick by Man.
Man is looking to chop away at Magomedov's legs.
A left lands for Man.#T1#
Magomedov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Magomedov connects with a crisp jab.
Magomedov attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Magomedov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Man checks a low kick from Magomedov.
Man sizes up Magomedov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Matrix Man is winning the standup battle so far.
Magomedov moves out of range as Man strikes.
Man defending well as Magomedov loads up on a big left hand.
Man throws a front kick that sends Magomedov stumbling back into the cage.
Magomedov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Magomedov throws a body shot but no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Man. Magomedov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Man uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Magomedov. #CL2#
Magomedov darts in and clinches Man up against the cage.
Man makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Magomedov misses with the head strike.
Magomedov misses with a punch to the body.
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 goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Man doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Man misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Man fails to land. #T2#
Magomedov stalling against the cage.
Man throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Magomedovs head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Magomedov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Man can't find room to land a body shot as Magomedov controls the action.
Man working aggressively here.
Man cracks Magomedov with a nice body shot.
Magomedov tries a body shot but Man blocks it.
Magomedov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Magomedov has a couple of punches blocked by Man.
Man looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC#
Man breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Man finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Magomedov slips a straight right by Man.
Magomedov's corner calls for a 1-2. Magomedov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Man connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Man takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Magomedov tries to clinch up.
A slow jab from Magomedov misses its intended target.
Magomedov looks to land a left hand but Man moved out of range nicely.
Magomedov misses with a hook.#T3#
Magomedov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Man displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Magomedov throws out the jab.
Magomedov looks to land a right hand but Man moved out of range.
Man moves out of range as Magomedov throws a body kick.
Man ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Magomedov loads up on a big right hand but Man slips the punch.
Man tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Magomedov is able to avoid easily.
Man throws a leg kick which misses Magomedov's front leg but catches the back leg as Magomedov tries to avoid it.
Magomedov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Man turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Man connects with a jab.
Magomedov jabs Man to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Magomedov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Man moves away from the strike by Magomedov.
Man throws a nice outside leg kick.
Man tries to land a leg kick but Magomedov saw it coming and moves away.
Magomedov misses with a body shot.
Man connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Man lands a nice shot that snaps Magomedov's head back.
Magomedov stuns Man with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Magomedov throws a shot from downtown. Man moves away and avoids it.#T4#
Man slips under a jab from Magomedov.
Magomedov slips under a jab from Man.
Magomedov misses with a low kick.
Man uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Magomedov.
A little feinted left hand from Man on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Man scores with a nice right hand.
Magomedov moves out of range of the strikes.
Magomedov throws a solid leg kick but Man takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Magomedov.
Man throws a shot from downtown. Magomedov moves away and avoids it.
Man chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Magomedov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Man takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Magomedov stuns Man with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Magomedov swings for the body but Man moves out of range.
Man looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Magomedov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Magomedov throws a lazy right hand but Man sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Magomedov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Man quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
A slow jab from Magomedov misses its intended target.
Magomedov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Magomedov appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Man throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Matrix Man will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - 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.#R3#
Magomedov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Magomedov missing with a left hand there. Man was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Magomedov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Man.
Man avoids the body shot from Magomedov.
Magomedov misses with a lunging right hand
letting Man counter with a right hand.
Magomedov cracks Man with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Man connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Magomedov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Man shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Magomedov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Man swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Magomedov takes a swing at Man's ribcage but misses.
Magomedov walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Man checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Man attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man cracks Magomedov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Man digs a good hook to Magomedov's body.
Magomedov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Man manages to avoid it.
Man changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Magomedov throws a leg kick that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Man misses the target.
Man throws a quick inside leg kick. #T1#
Man scores with a jab.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Magomedov lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Man has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Man and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Man lands a jab to Magomedov's midsection.
Man dips to his left and cracks Magomedov with an uppercut!
A nice inside leg kick there by Man. That's going to slow Magomedov down.
Man keeps the fight on the outside.
Magomedov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Magomedov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Man.
A little jabbing left from Magomedov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Man connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Man fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Magomedov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A big right from Magomedov misses.
Man throws a leg kick but Magomedov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Magomedov throws a leg kick that misses.
Magomedov blocks a head kick by Man.
Magomedov checks a leg kick.
Man lunges at Magomedov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Magomedov's hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
That kick from Man tenderised Magomedov's leg. Magomedov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Magomedov cracks Man with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Magomedov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T2#
Magomedov throws a low kick, looking for Man's leg but Man calmly moves out of range.
Magomedov defending well as Man loads up on a big left hand.
Magomedov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Magomedov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Man punishes Magomedov's body with a nice straight punch.
Magomedov clobbers Man with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Man misses with a straight right.
Magomedov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Man with a jab.
Man lands a glancing blow to the side of Magomedov's head.
Man lands with a thumping leg kick.
Magomedov slips under a jab.
Man misses with a looping left.
Magomedov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Man checks it well.
Magomedov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Magomedov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Man, as that shot connected.
Magomedov ducks under a wild hook from Man.
Magomedov only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Magomedov lands a jab to the head. #T3#
Man works the jab nicely.
Magomedov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Man lands a jab to the nose.
Good shot there by Man.
Magomedov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Magomedov tries to clinch up.
An attempted straight right counter from Man misses the target.
Magomedov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Man checks the leg kick nicely there.
Magomedov connects with a leg kick.
Magomedov throws out a loose jab but Man uses good head movement to avoid it.
Man jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Magomedov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Magomedov misses the shot to the body.
Magomedov throws a body shot but no joy.
Magomedov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Man's jab looks to have found its range, popping Magomedov under the eye.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Magomedov ducks under a wild hook from Man.
Magomedov ducks right into an uppercut from Man.
Man lands the left hand.#T4#
Man throws a shot to the body.
Man ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Magomedov moves away.
Man with the inside leg kick.
Man missing with a left hand there. Magomedov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A slow jab from Magomedov misses its intended target.
Magomedov feints and then cracks Man's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Man down.
Man throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Magomedov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Man looks to land a right hand but Magomedov moved out of range.
Magomedov wants to counter the offense by Man and move into the clinch position.
Man throws a nice outside leg kick.
Magomedov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Man.
Magomedov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Man swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fighters circling - Magomedov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Magomedov misses with a hook. Man ducked under it nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Magomedov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Man. That did some damage!
Matrix Man is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Man moves into range and connects with a jab.
Magomedov throws a leg kick that misses.
Magomedov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Magomedov loads up on a big right hand but Man slips the punch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Matrix Man showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Man, 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight for Matrix Man!
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight for Matrix Man!
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight for Matrix Man!

Matrix Man wins by unanimous decision!
After winning the bout, Matrix Man thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: BB 33 - Gracie vs Apollo
Date: Mar 08, 2022

#R1#
The fighters circling - Magomedov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A looping hook to the body misses from Magomedov. Mammadov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Magomedov scores with a leg kick.
Mammadov throws a sloppy head kick and Magomedov moves out of range easily.
It seemed like Magomedov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mammadov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Magomedov misses the jab.
Mammadov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Magomedov pinned against the cage. Magomedov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mammadov ducks under a wild hook from Magomedov.
Mammadov is looking to clinch but Magomedov is avoiding it.
Magomedov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Magomedov wants it to stay on the feet.
Magomedov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mammadov thuds his shin into the meat of Magomedov's side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An inside leg kick lands from Magomedov.
Magomedov throws out a powerful jab.
Magomedov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Magomedov wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yusuf Mammadov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mammadov fails to land the takedown.
Magomedov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mammadov was well out of range. Poor timing from Magomedov.
Mammadov is looking to counter punch.
Mammadov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#T1#
Magomedov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mammadov thuds his right hand into Magomedov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Magomedov misses with a straight left.
Magomedov missing with a left hand there. Mammadov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Magomedov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Good leg kick by Magomedov.
Nice shot lands for Mammadov.
Magomedov looks to land a right hand but Mammadov moved out of range.
Magomedov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Mammadov with a poor takedown
and Magomedov counters with a stiff right hand.
Magomedov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Mammadov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A telegraphed right hand from Magomedov misses the target.
Magomedov misses with a shot to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Zabit Magomedov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Magomedov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Mammadov throws a leg kick which misses Magomedov's front leg but catches the back leg as Magomedov tries to avoid it. #CL#
Mammadov instigates a clinch.
Magomedov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Magomedov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T2#
Mammadov has a couple of punches blocked by Magomedov.
Magomedov has Mammadov pressed against the cage.
Mammadov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Magomedov's elbow.
Magomedov is looking to control Mammadov's arms but Mammadov gets an underhook and turns him. Now Magomedov has his back to the cage.
Mammadov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mammadov tries a body shot but Magomedov blocks it.
Magomedov tries a body shot but Mammadov blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mammadov.
Mammadov lands a body shot in the clinch. #TD#
Mammadov has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Magomedov is trying to keep an underhook but Mammadov manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Mammadov works his foot free and advances to mount.
Mammadov content just to control the position here. #SUB#
Mammadov jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Magomedov is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Magomedov and Mammadov has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission. #SUB#
Mammadov tries for a kimura but Magomedov is defending well. #T3##SUB#
Mammadov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Mammadov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Magomedov is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Mammadov tries to advance to mount but can't.
Magomedov told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Magomedov parries the strikes from Mammadov easily there. Mammadov is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Magomedov to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Mammadov throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Mammadov tries to advance to mount but Magomedov denies him.
Mammadov throws an elbow but Magomedov slips to the side and avoids it well.
Mammadov trying to control the action but Magomedov is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Mammadov swings around for an armbar but Magomedov sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Mammadov's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Magomedov advances position into side control!
Mammadov stops Magomedov from passing to mount.
Mammadov tries to bench press Magomedov off him but Magomedov keeps the position.
Magomedov controls the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zabit Magomedov dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Mammadov shoots in looking for a takedown but Magomedov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mammadov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Magomedov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nice jab there from Mammadov.
Mammadov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Magomedov.
Mammadov swings for the body but Magomedov moves out of range.
Mammadov lands with a nice body punch.
Magomedov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Magomedov connects with a crisp jab.
Mammadov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mammadov moves away from the strike by Magomedov.
Mammadov moves out of range as Magomedov strikes.
Mammadov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Magomedov.#CL#
Mammadov takes the fight into the clinch.
Magomedov misses with some punches.
Mammadov has had enough of the clinch but Magomedov keeps him there for the moment.
Magomedov stalling the fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD#
Mammadov has hold of one of Magomedov's legs. Magomedov is fighting the takedown attempt but Mammadov gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Magomedov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mammadov.
Yusuf Mammadov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Mammadov trying to control the position from guard on top but Magomedov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Magomedov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB#
Mammadov drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Magomedov dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Magomedov trying to control but Mammadov is working from the bottom.
Magomedov wants to pass the guard but Mammadov is keeping the position.
Mammadov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB#
Mammadov working for a triangle but Magomedov defends it easily. #T2#
Magomedov content to stall in guard here. #SUB#
Mammadov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Magomedov defends it easily.#SUB#
Mammadov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Magomedov defends it easily.
We've been hearing good reports from Mammadov's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Mammadov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T3##SUB#
Mammadov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mammadov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Magomedov keeping moving, preventing Mammadov from controlling successfully.
Mammadov is looking to pass into half guard but Magomedov pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Magomedov is in guard.#REVB#
Magomedov won't allow Mammadov to sweep him here.
Magomedov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mammadov is keeping the position for now.
Mammadov is trying to control the position but Magomedov postures up. #SUB#
Mammadov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mammadov keeping moving, preventing Magomedov from controlling successfully. #T4#
Magomedov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mammadov's guard. #SUB#
Mammadov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mammadov tries to roll over but Magomedov keeps him under control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Magomedov trying to control the pace.
Mammadov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Zabit Magomedov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Mammadov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Magomedov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Magomedov misses with a wild body shot.
Mammadov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Magomedov moves away.
Mammadov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Magomedov defending well as Mammadov loads up on a big left hand.
Magomedov connects with a body shot.
Mammadov slips under a jab.
Magomedov misses with a hook.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mammadov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Magomedov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mammadov throws an overhand right that lands on Magomedov's shoulder, as Magomedov tries to avoid the shot.
Mammadov dives in for a single leg takedown but Magomedov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mammadov tries for a takedown but Magomedov manages to get underhooks.
Mammadov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mammadov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Mammadov fails to land.
A nice right hand lands inside from Magomedov.
Mammadov throws a punch but it's blocked by Magomedov.
Still in the clinch, Mammadov scores with a nice short uppercut.#T1#
Mammadov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Magomedov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mammadov misses with some punches.
Magomedov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Magomedov struggles to land a body shot inside as Mammadov controls his hands.
Mammadov swings wildly with an uppercut but Magomedov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mammadov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Magomedov scores with a nice hook to the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Mammadov is trying to pull guard but Magomedov turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yusuf Mammadov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mammadov can't find room to land a body shot as Magomedov controls the action.
Mammadov misses with a punch on the inside.
Magomedov stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Magomedov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC#
Mammadov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mammadov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Magomedov misses with a low kick.
Magomedov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Zabit Magomedov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Mammadov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Magomedov throws an overhand right that lands on Mammadov's shoulder, as Mammadov tries to avoid the shot.
Mammadov dives in for a single leg takedown but Magomedov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A short uppercut from Magomedov.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mammadov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Magomedov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mammadov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Magomedov's elbow.
Mammadov tries to pull guard but Magomedov forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Magomedov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Magomedov is working Mammadov over against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mammadov has had enough of the clinch but Magomedov keeps him there for the moment.
Mammadov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mammadov.
A short uppercut from Magomedov.
Magomedov presses Mammadov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A body shot lands from Magomedov.
Magomedov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Magomedov scores with a hook to the body.
Yusuf Mammadov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Magomedov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Magomedov misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Magomedov.
Magomedov lands a body punch.
Magomedov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Magomedov.
Magomedov lands with a left to the head.
Magomedov lands a nice uppercut.
Mammadov misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short body shot lands from Magomedov as the two fighters clinch.
Magomedov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch on the inside from Magomedov fails to land.
Mammadov looking to slow down the pace here.
Magomedov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Magomedov misses with a punch on the inside.
Magomedov throws a head punch that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Magomedov.
Mammadov is trying to force a seperation but Magomedov has the dominant position.
Mammadov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Magomedov fights it off and pushes away nicely. #T4#
Magomedov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mammadov walks into a jab.
Mammadov walks into a stiff left hand from Magomedov.
Mammadov walks into a stiff left hand from Magomedov.
Magomedov lands with an uppercut that bounces Mammadov off the cage and back into range.
Magomedov scores with a punch to the head.
Magomedov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Zabit Magomedov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A big right from Magomedov misses.
Magomedov scores with a leg kick.
Magomedov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Mammadov shoots in but Magomedov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mammadov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mammadov ducks right into an uppercut from Magomedov.
Mammadov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Mammadov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mammadov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Magomedov. Magomedov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.

And that's the end of the fight!
Zabit Magomedov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Magomedov winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight for Zabit Magomedov!
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight for Zabit Magomedov!
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight for Zabit Magomedov!

Zabit Magomedov wins by unanimous decision!
A victorious Zabit Magomedov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: BB 24 - Abner vs Olsen 2
Date: Jan 29, 2022

#R1#
Roumain throws a looping overhand right but Magomedov ducks down to avoid it.
Magomedov doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Roumain throws the left hand but Magomedov avoids the punch easily.
Magomedov looks to land a left hand but Roumain moved out of range nicely.#CL2#
Magomedov clinches.
Magomedov taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Roumain blocking some punches.
Roumain lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Roumain lands a left hand.
Roumain misses with some punches.
Magomedov scores with a shot to the side of Roumain 's head.
Magomedov blocks a body shot from Roumain .
Roumain blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Roumain .
Roumain misses with a punch to the body.
Magomedov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Roumain tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Magomedov presses Roumain against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Magomedov.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Magomedov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Roumain throws a punch but it's blocked by Magomedov.
Magomedov lands a nice uppercut.
Magomedov lands an uppercut.
Magomedov lands a shoulder strike. #T1#
Roumain misses with a punch to the body.
Magomedov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Roumain backwards.
Roumain makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Roumain blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Roumain scores with a nice hook to the head.
Roumain tries to work over Magomedov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Magomedov.
Magomedov misses with a punch to the body.
Magomedov blocks an uppercut.
Roumain misses with a hook from the clinch.
Magomedov blocks a body shot from Roumain .
Magomedov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Roumain 's elbow.
A short left from Roumain .
Roumain blocks an uppercut.
Roumain swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Roumain pushes Magomedov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Roumain takes a shot to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Roumain .
This has been an exciting period of action!
Magomedov scores with a nice hook to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Magomedov.
Roumain makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Magomedov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Roumain backwards. #T2#
Roumain lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Roumain blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Roumain swings wildly with an uppercut but Magomedov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Magomedov prevents a body shot from Roumain .
Roumain has a couple of punches blocked by Magomedov.
Roumain blocks a body shot from Magomedov. #TD2#
Magomedov manages to pull guard.
Roumain wanted to stand there but Magomedov had control of the position.
Roumain stands and throws Magomedov's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Magomedov is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Roumain is controlling him well.
Roumain is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T3#
Magomedov is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Roumain asserts his dominance and retains side control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Roumain wants to lay and pray for a moment but Magomedov keeps working.
Magomedov is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Magomedov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Roumain fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Magomedov manages to avoid it.
Magomedov flicks out a counter leg kick but Roumain steps away.
Roumain on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Donk. Roumain catches Magomedov right on the button with a cross.
Magomedov scores with a jab. Roumain acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Roumain has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Magomedov finds it's way round the side to connect with Roumain 's head.
Roumain tests Magomedov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Roumain throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Magomedov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Roumain . That did some damage!
Magomedov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Magomedov misses with a body shot.
Roumain swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Roumain is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Roumain lands a right hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Nelson Roumain will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Roumain takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Roumain tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Magomedov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Roumain ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Magomedov throws a right hand that Roumain ducks under and follows up with a left that Roumain also avoids with ease.
Roumain fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Magomedov manages to avoid it.
Roumain misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Magomedov counters with a head kick. That will keep Roumain thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Magomedov misses with an uppercut.
Roumain swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Roumain looks to score with a jab to the body but Magomedov is just out of range.
Magomedov ducks right into an uppercut from Roumain .
Magomedov lands with a good body shot.
Magomedov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Roumain .
Magomedov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Magomedov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Magomedov sizes up Roumain with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Magomedov keeps the fight on the outside.
A looping hook to the body misses from Roumain . Magomedov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Roumain takes one on the button.
Roumain throws a lazy uppercut
and Magomedov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Roumain swinging wildly here. #T1#
Roumain misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Magomedov.
Magomedov circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling Magomedov to counter with a crisp jab.
Roumain tries to clinch up but Magomedov circles away and keeps his distance.
Nelson Roumain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Roumain steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Magomedov.
Roumain looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Magomedov avoids the body shot from Roumain .
Zabit Magomedov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Roumain swings for the body but Magomedov moves out of range.
Magomedov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Roumain swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A little jabbing left from Magomedov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Roumain just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab from Roumain misses.
Magomedov throws a low kick but it's checked well by Roumain .
Roumain swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Magomedov scores with a leg kick.
Roumain throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Magomedov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Roumain uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Magomedov.#CL2#
Roumain gets tackled into the cage by Magomedov. Magomedov maintains the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Magomedov.
A hook to the body from Magomedov. #T2#
Magomedov throws a head punch that misses.
Roumain misses with a body punch.
Magomedov tries a knee to the head but Roumain blocks it.
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!
Roumain tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Magomedov's elbow.
Magomedov misses with the head strike.
Magomedov throws a punch but it's blocked by Roumain .
Roumain swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Magomedov blocks an uppercut.
Magomedov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Roumain scores with a hook to the body.
Roumain misses with the head strike.
Magomedov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Roumain misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right hand to the body from Roumain .
Zabit Magomedov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Roumain digs a right hand into Magomedov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Magomedov's gas tank.
Magomedov is breathing heavily.
Roumain misses with a body punch.
Roumain lands a shoulder strike.
A body shot lands from Roumain .
Roumain lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Roumain gets through Magomedov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Magomedov. #T3#
Magomedov struggles to land a body shot inside as Roumain controls his hands.
Roumain tries to work over Magomedov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Magomedov blocks an uppercut.
Roumain doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Magomedov lands a nice shot to the body.
Roumain lands a hook that snaps the head of Magomedov backwards.
Roumain pushes Magomedov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Roumain throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A shot in the inside from Magomedov.
Roumain doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Magomedov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Roumain scores with a shot to the side of Magomedov's head.
A short uppercut from Roumain .
Magomedov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Roumain 's elbow.
Magomedov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Roumain makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Magomedov gets through Roumain 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Roumain blocking some punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Magomedov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Magomedov misses with a punch on the inside. #T4#
Roumain presses Magomedov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Roumain working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Magomedov throws a punch but it's blocked by Roumain .
Magomedov scores with a hook to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Roumain .
Magomedov misses with a body punch.
Roumain lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Roumain fails to land.
Roumain cracks Magomedov with a nice body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Roumain .
Roumain misses with a short punch on the inside.
Magomedov misses with the head strike.
Magomedov misses with some punches.
Magomedov is trying to drag Roumain to the mat but Roumain just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Roumain throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Magomedov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Magomedov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Roumain s head.
Roumain lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Nelson Roumain will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're 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.#R3#
Magomedov looks to land a left hand but Roumain moved out of range nicely.
Magomedov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Roumain misses with a body shot. #CL#
Roumain rushes Magomedov and presses him up against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Magomedov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Magomedov taking a breather.
Magomedov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Roumain s head.
Magomedov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Roumain throws a head punch that misses.
Magomedov tries to throw a body punch but Roumain avoids it by throwing Magomedov back against the cage.
Magomedov misses with a punch on the inside.
Magomedov throws a head punch that misses.
Roumain throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Magomedovs head.
Roumain lands a right hand that snaps the head of Magomedov backwards.
Magomedov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Roumain swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Roumain throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Magomedovs head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Roumain misses with a body punch.
A short uppercut from Magomedov.
A right hook to the body lands for Roumain .
Roumain lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T1#
Roumain scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short body shot lands from Roumain as the two fighters clinch.
Magomedov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Roumain lands a left hand that snaps the head of Magomedov backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Magomedov fails to land.
Roumain misses with a body punch.
Roumain lands a shot to the body.
Magomedov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Roumain stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Roumain lands a hook to the side of the head.
Roumain is working Magomedov over against the cage.
Nice body punch from Roumain - that landed with a thud.
Nice body punch from Roumain .
A short uppercut from Roumain .
A short body shot lands from Roumain as the two fighters clinch.
Magomedov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Roumain tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A left hand lands to the body for Roumain .
A short uppercut from Roumain .
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Roumain misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zabit Magomedov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Roumain lands a hook that snaps the head of Magomedov backwards.
Nice body punch from Roumain - that landed with a thud.
Roumain pushes Magomedov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Roumain throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Roumain lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Roumain lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Roumain makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Roumain .
Magomedov misses with some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Roumain .
Roumain lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Magomedov backwards.
Magomedov has a couple of punches blocked by Roumain .
Roumain lands with a right to the head.
Roumain scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Roumain .
Magomedov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Magomedov tries a body shot but Roumain blocks it.
Magomedov lands a right hand.
Roumain misses with the head strike.
Roumain lands a left hand that snaps the head of Magomedov backwards. #T3#
Roumain makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Magomedov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Magomedov misses with a body punch.
Roumain fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Roumain misses with a punch to the body.
Magomedov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Roumain struggles to land a body shot inside as Magomedov controls his hands.
Nelson Roumain is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Magomedov misses with some punches.
Magomedov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Roumain lands a body shot in the clinch.
Magomedov has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Roumain seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Magomedov can turn it around.
Magomedov lands a shoulder strike.
Roumain blocking some punches.
Magomedov is trying to stall.
Magomedov working aggressively here. #T4#
Magomedov misses with a punch on the inside.
Magomedov wants to stall.
Magomedov swings wildly with an uppercut but Roumain uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Magomedov.
Magomedov throws a head punch that misses.
Roumain misses with a body punch.
Roumain blocking some punches.
Magomedov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Roumain goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Roumain .

And that's the end of the fight!
Nelson Roumain showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Roumain , 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight for Nelson Roumain !
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight for Nelson Roumain !
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight for Nelson Roumain !

Nelson Roumain wins by unanimous decision!
Nelson Roumain decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: BB 15 - Zaintashara vs Roos
Date: Dec 15, 2021

#R1#
Magomedov misses with a looping right.
Magomedov jabs Averescu to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Magomedov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Averescu was well out of range. Poor timing from Magomedov.
A nice side step and Averescu releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Magomedov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Magomedov throws a shot from downtown. Averescu moves away and avoids it.
Averescu misses with an uppercut. Magomedov saw that one coming.
The crowd cheers as Magomedov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Averescu doesn't seem phased though.
Magomedov connects with a looping right hand.
Averescu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Magomedov.
Magomedov cracks a nice hook into Averescu's ribs.
Magomedov lands a head shot.
A big left from Averescu misses.
Averescu throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Magomedov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Magomedov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Averescus jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Averescu throws a right and a left that Magomedov avoids nicely.
Averescu misses with a hook
and Magomedov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Averescu ducks under a wild hook from Magomedov.#T1#
A jab from Magomedov misses.
Averescu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Magomedov was well out of range. Poor timing from Averescu.
A jab lands there for Magomedov.
Magomedov moves out of range as Averescu strikes.
Magomedov throwing a counter right hand but Averescu manages to avoid it.
Averescu takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CL#
Magomedov darts in and clinches Averescu up against the cage.
Magomedov misses with the head strike.
Magomedov scores with a shoulder strike.
Magomedov throws a head punch that misses.
Magomedov tries to work over Averescu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Averescu is trying to break the clinch but Magomedov is controlling him.
Magomedov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
I was talking to Magomedov's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Magomedov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Averescu's elbow.
Magomedov misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Magomedov.
Magomedov stalls. #T2#
Magomedov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Averescu backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Averescu can't break the clinch.
Magomedov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Magomedov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Magomedov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Magomedov scores with a shoulder strike.
Averescu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Magomedov cracks Averescu with a nice body shot.
Magomedov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Magomedov misses with the head strike.
Magomedov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Magomedov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Magomedov - that landed with a thud. #T3#
Magomedov misses with some punches.
Magomedov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Averescu wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Averescu struggles to land a body shot inside as Magomedov controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Averescu.
Magomedov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Still in the clinch, Magomedov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Magomedov is leaning against Averescu and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Magomedov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Averescu wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Magomedov misses with a punch on the inside.
Magomedov struggles to land a body shot inside as Averescu controls his hands. #T4#
Magomedov lands a body punch.
Magomedov tries to throw a body punch but Averescu avoids it by throwing Magomedov back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Magomedov fails to land.
A short uppercut from Magomedov.
Magomedov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Averescu backwards.
Magomedov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Magomedov struggles to land a body shot inside as Averescu controls his hands.
Magomedov manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Averescu misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Magomedov.
Magomedov misses with a punch on the inside.
Averescu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Magomedov misses with a body punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zabit Magomedov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Averescu sizes up Magomedov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Magomedov connects with an inside leg kick.
Averescu slips a jab from Magomedov.
Magomedov throws a body shot but no joy.
Magomedov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Averescu can do to turn this around?
Averescu scores with a nice right hand.
Averescu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Magomedov throws out the jab.
Magomedov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A cross from Magomedov lands.
Averescu takes one to the side of the head.
Averescu misses with a looping right.
Dan Averescu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Magomedov lands an overhand right.
Averescu takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Magomedov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
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!
Averescu throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Magomedov.
Averescu takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Magomedov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Magomedov goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#T1#
Magomedov swings widly with a right hand
and Averescu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Magomedov moves out of range of the strikes.
Averescu throws a series of punches but Magomedov moves out of range.
Magomedov digs a good hook to Averescu's body.
Magomedov catches Averescu with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Averescu closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Magomedov lands a jab.
Averescu walks into a stiff left hand from Magomedov.
Magomedov misses with a straight right.
Averescu moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CUT2#It looks like Zabit Magomedov has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Magomedov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Averescu throws out the jab.
Averescu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Magomedov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Magomedov throws an overhand right that lands on Averescu's shoulder, as Averescu tries to avoid the shot.
Averescu throws a big shot that misses.
Magomedov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Averescu.
Magomedov lands with a nice body punch. #T2#
Magomedov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Magomedov lands a really nice looking cross but Averescu seems unphased.
Magomedov throws a good cross that connects.
Averescu missing with a left hand there. Magomedov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Magomedov stuns Averescu with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Averescu misses with a hook. Magomedov ducked under it nicely.
Averescu might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Averescu takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Magomedov throws a lazy right hand but Averescu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A shot to the liver by Magomedov. Beautiful body shot.
Magomedov dips to his left and cracks Averescu with an uppercut!
Magomedov has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Zabit Magomedov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Magomedov thuds a left hand into Averescu's body.
Averescu throws an overhand right that lands on Magomedov's shoulder, as Magomedov tries to avoid the shot.
Averescu misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Magomedov tests Averescu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Magomedov misses with a looping left.
Despite the aggression on Averescu's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T3#
Averescu walks into a stiff left hand from Magomedov.
Averescu takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Magomedov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Averescu counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Magomedov lands with a right hand.
Averescu looks to land a left hand but Magomedov moved out of range nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Magomedov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Magomedov misses with an uppercut.
Averescu throws a lazy right hand but Magomedov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Magomedov throws the left hand but Averescu avoids the punch easily.
A jab lands there for Magomedov.
Magomedov lands with a nice body punch.
Magomedov scores with a jab to the body.
Averescu works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jab from Magomedov.
Averescu throws a series of punches but Magomedov moves out of range.
Magomedov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Averescu.
Averescu takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #T4#
Magomedov misses with an uppercut.
Magomedov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Averescu has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Magomedov cracks Averescu with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Magomedov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Magomedov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Magomedov cracks a nice hook into Averescu's ribs.
Magomedov jabs Averescu to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Magomedov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Averescu looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Averescu misses with a wild body shot.
Averescu looks to throw the jab but Magomedov is out of range.
Magomedov lands a jab.
Magomedov lands a glancing blow to the side of Averescu's head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Averescu misses with a looping right.
Averescu on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Magomedov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Averescu.
Magomedov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zabit Magomedov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Zabit Magomedov'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!#R3#
Averescu misses with an uppercut.
Magomedov looks to throw the jab but Averescu is out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Magomedov, as that shot connected.
Magomedov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Magomedov lands a jab-cross combination.
Magomedov cracks Averescu with a good jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Averescu. Magomedov does a little dance to reset his feet.
A quick step to the side and Magomedov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zabit Magomedov is winning the standup battle so far.
Averescu misses with a looping left.
Magomedov connects with a body shot that sends Averescu's belly button to the back.
Averescu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Magomedov.#CL#
Magomedov closes the distance and pushes Averescu back into the cage.
Magomedov lands with a light punch inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Magomedov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Averescu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A frustrated look appears on Averescu's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Averescu blocks an uppercut. #T1#
Averescu working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Averescu working hard to break the clinch.
A body shot lands from Magomedov.
Magomedov misses with a body punch.
Magomedov tries to throw a body punch but Averescu avoids it by throwing Magomedov back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Magomedov.
Magomedov stalling.
Magomedov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Magomedov can't find room to land a body shot as Averescu controls the action.
Magomedov's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Magomedov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Averescu is pushing Magomedov up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Zabit Magomedov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Averescu is trying to force a seperation but Magomedov has the dominant position.
A short left from Magomedov.
Magomedov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Magomedov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Averescus head.
A bit of stalling here from Averescu.
Averescu is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Magomedov stalls.
Magomedov is leaning against Averescu and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Magomedov.
A head punch on the inside from Magomedov fails to land. #T3#
Magomedov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Magomedov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Magomedov has a couple of punches blocked by Averescu.
Averescu is looking to control Magomedov's arms but Magomedov gets an underhook and turns him. Now Averescu has his back to the cage.
Magomedov misses with the head strike.
A short right from Magomedov.
Magomedov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Averescus head.
Magomedov lands with a short shot to the head.
Magomedov prevents Averescu from breaking the clinch.
Averescu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Magomedov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Averescu misses with some punches.
Zabit Magomedov has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T4#
Magomedov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Averescu's elbow.
Magomedov has a couple of punches blocked by Averescu.
Magomedov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Magomedov misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Magomedov fails to land.
Magomedov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dan Averescu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Averescu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Magomedov's elbow.
Magomedov presses Averescu against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Averescu wants to break the clinch but can't.
Magomedov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Magomedov.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Magomedov lands a nice uppercut.
Magomedov lands with a right to the head.
Averescu using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Magomedov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

And that's the end of the fight!
Zabit Magomedov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Magomedov 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight for Zabit Magomedov!
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight for Zabit Magomedov!
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight for Zabit Magomedov!

Zabit Magomedov wins by unanimous decision!
Post fight, an emotional Zabit Magomedov said 'Welcome to the Show everybodddyyy!!!'.

Event: CMMA 179 Owens v Kaupens
Date: Nov 05, 2021

#R1##TD2#
Magomedov gets caught flat footed, as Barnes shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Magomedov keeping moving, preventing Barnes from controlling successfully.
Barnes postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Barnes won't allow Magomedov to get back to his feet.
Barnes controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#ES#
Magomedov has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Barnes is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Magomedov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Barnes is keeping busy.
Barnes working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Magomedov dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Barnes pushes Magomedov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Magomedov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Barnes.
Magomedov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Barnes misses with a punch to the body.
Barnes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#T1#
Magomedov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Barnes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Barnes lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Barnes drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Barnes has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Barnes tries a body shot but Magomedov blocks it.
Barnes works on Magomedov's body with a couple of short punches.#BC#
Magomedov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Barnes slips a straight right by Magomedov.
Magomedov throws a body shot but no joy.
Barnes motions for Magomedov to come forward. Barnes throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Magomedov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barnes.
Barnes lands a body shot.
Magomedov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Barnes.
Magomedov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Magomedov misses the shot to the body.
Magomedov throws a lazy right hand but Barnes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Barnes swings widly with a right hand
and Magomedov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
Magomedov jabs Barnes to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Magomedov just misses with a punch to the body.
A clash of legs there as Magomedov blocks the low kick.
Barnes fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Magomedov throws the left hand but Barnes avoids the punch easily.
Magomedov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Barnes.
Magomedov punishes Barnes's body with a nice straight punch.
Magomedov jabs Barnes to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Magomedov throws a jab but it's blocked by Barnes.
Barnes swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Barnes misses with a few strikes there.
Barnes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Magomedov moves away.
Magomedov digs a good body shot into Barnes's ribs.
Zabit Magomedov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Barnes scores with a crisp jab that stopped Magomedov in his tracks.
Barnes takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Magomedov scores with a nice head shot.
Barnes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barnes changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Magomedov. Barnes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Magomedov misses with a hook.
Barnes tries to counter by closing the distance.#T3#
Barnes closes the distance but Magomedov moves to the side
and Magomedov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Barnes misses with the combination.
Barnes misses with an uppercut
letting Magomedov counter with a right hand.
Magomedov throws a jab but it's blocked by Barnes.
Barnes wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Some bone on bone action there as Magomedov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Magomedov missing with a left hand there. Barnes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Barnes with the counter takedown but Magomedov avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by Barnes.
Barnes misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Barnes misses with a wild body shot.
Barnes motions for Magomedov to come forward. Barnes throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Magomedov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Barnes under the eye.
Magomedov just misses with a punch to the body.
Magomedov throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice sprawl there from Magomedov as Barnes shoots in.
Zabit Magomedov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eric Barnes.
Magomedov misses with a hook.
Barnes changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T4#
Magomedov scores with a hook to the body. Barnes takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Magomedov scores with a jab.
Barnes slips a jab from Magomedov.
Magomedov lands with a good body shot.
Magomedov connects with a nice looking jab.
Barnes avoids the body shot from Magomedov.
Magomedov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Barnes.
Magomedov missing with a left hand there. Barnes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Barnes takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Magomedov takes one to the side of the head.
Barnes slips under a jab.
Barnes avoids the body shot from Magomedov.
Magomedov lands the left hand.
Barnes throws a leg kick
and Magomedov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Magomedov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#CL2#
Barnes clinches with his opponent.
Magomedov throws a head punch that misses.
Barnes tries to work over Magomedov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zabit Magomedov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Magomedov scores with a jab to the body.
Barnes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Magomedov.
Barnes slips a jab from Magomedov.
Barnes needs to keep his hands up - Magomedov had a free shot at his head there.
Barnes slips under a jab from Magomedov.
Barnes changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Barnes staying out of range there.
Barnes steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Magomedov.
Barnes throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Magomedov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nice jab there from Barnes.
Barnes misses with the combination.
Magomedov works Barnes's body with a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes slips under a jab from Magomedov.
Magomedov staying out of range there.
Zabit Magomedov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Magomedov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Barnes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Magomedov lands a jab to Barnes's midsection.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Magomedov.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barnes finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt. #T1#
A big right from Magomedov misses.
Magomedov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barnes was well out of range. Poor timing from Magomedov.
Magomedov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Barnes tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Barnes goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Magomedov misses the shot to the body.
Barnes checks the leg kick nicely there.
Barnes doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Barnes takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Magomedov lands a really nice looking cross but Barnes seems unphased.
Barnes slips a jab from Magomedov.
Magomedov throws a body shot but no joy.
Magomedov slips a jab from Barnes.
Magomedov lands a right hook to the body.
Barnes takes one to the chin there.
Magomedov throws a good cross that connects.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barnes drops his hands momentarily and Magomedov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T2#
Nice defenses there by Magomedov.
Barnes throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Magomedov.
Barnes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Magomedov.
Magomedov throws a jab but it's blocked by Barnes.
Barnes avoids a punch combination nicely.
Barnes drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Magomedov defends it well.
Barnes misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Magomedov to counter with a crisp jab.
Magomedov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Barnes throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Barnes ducks under a wild hook from Magomedov.
Magomedov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Magomedov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barnes was well out of range. Poor timing from Magomedov.
Magomedov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barnes doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Zabit Magomedov is winning the standup battle so far.
Magomedov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barnes manages to avoid it.
Barnes tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Magomedov scores with a decent looking hook.
Magomedov checks a leg kick nicely.
Barnes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Magomedov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Barnes can do to turn this around?#T3#
Magomedov misses the shot to the body.
Barnes wants to counter with a clinch but Magomedov pushes him away.
Eric Barnes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice jab there from Barnes.
Magomedov lands with a good body shot.
Magomedov just misses with a punch to the body.
Barnes has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Magomedov lands a lovely overhand right.
Magomedov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Barnes takes one on the button.
Barnes throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Magomedov is looking to counter punch.
A low kick lands for Magomedov.
A nice leg kick from Barnes, right into the meat of the thigh.
Barnes pivots, looking for a leg kick but Magomedov is out of range and Barnes settles back down.
Magomedov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Barnes throws a body punch but Magomedov moves out of range.
Barnes dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Magomedov. That did some damage!
Magomedov missing with a left hand there. Barnes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barnes misses with a jab, cross combination.
Magomedov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Barnes takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Barnes avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Magomedov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Magomedov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Barnes misses with a low kick as Magomedov jumps back.
Magomedov lands with a shot to the body.
Barnes goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Magomedov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Barnes has time to react.
A jab from Magomedov misses.
Barnes throws a big shot that misses.
Magomedov's corner calls for a 1-2. Magomedov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Magomedov lands a jab.
A swing and a miss from Magomedov.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barnes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Magomedov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Barnes misses the shot to the body.
Magomedov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barnes was well out of range. Poor timing from Magomedov.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zabit Magomedov dominated that second round.
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!#R3#
Barnes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Magomedov manages to avoid it.
Magomedov scores with a nice head shot.
Magomedov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A big right from Magomedov misses.
Barnes with the counter takedown but Magomedov avoids it easily.
Magomedov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Magomedov lands a leg kick that knocks Barnes off balance momentarily.
Magomedov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Barnes looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Magomedov cracks Barnes with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Barnes throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Magomedov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Magomedov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Barnes's sensitive parts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Barnes moves into the clinch.
Magomedov lands a body punch.
Magomedov lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Barnes just misses with a elbow thrown towards Magomedov's brow.
Barnes lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Barnes. #T1#
Magomedov blocks a body shot from Barnes.
Barnes jumps guard but Magomedov turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Magomedov misses with some punches.
Magomedov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Barnes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Eric Barnes seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A short right from Magomedov on the inside.
Barnes blocking some punches.
Good body shot from Barnes.
Barnes lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Magomedov throws a head punch that misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Barnes lands a knee to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Zabit Magomedov has been cut.
Barnes blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Magomedov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Magomedov looks to land a right hand but Barnes moved out of range.
Magomedov connects with a crisp jab.
Barnes moves out of range of the strikes.
And Barnes tries to counter it with a takedown but Magomedov pushes his down on his head and steps out.
The fighters circling - Barnes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Magomedov seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Magomedov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zabit Magomedov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An inside leg kick from Barnes misses.
Barnes darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Barnes scores with a punch to the head.
Nice cross by Magomedov.
Magomedov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barnes manages to avoid it.
Barnes takes a swing at Magomedov's ribcage but misses.
Magomedov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Barnes. Barnes obviously looking to wear him down.
Magomedov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Barnes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Magomedov.
An attempted straight right counter from Magomedov misses the target.
Barnes misses with an attempted mid kick.
Barnes lands with a shot to the body.
Magomedov misses with an uppercut #TD2#
and Barnes counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Magomedov manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Barnes keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Barnes tries for a takedown but Magomedov manages to get underhooks.
Magomedov lands a nice shot to the body.
Barnes has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Magomedov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Zabit Magomedov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eric Barnes.
Barnes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T3#
Barnes content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Barnes presses Magomedov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Magomedov blocking some punches.
Barnes blocking some punches.
Magomedov cracks Barnes with a nice body shot.
Barnes prevents a body shot from Magomedov.
Magomedov lands with a left to the head.
Magomedov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barnes's elbow.
Eric Barnes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Magomedov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Barnes backwards.
Magomedov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Barnes swings wildly with an uppercut but Magomedov uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Barnes.
Magomedov throws a punch but it's blocked by Barnes.
Magomedov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Magomedov.
Barnes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Magomedov's elbow. #T4#
Barnes lands a left hand.
Magomedov blocks the elbow strike.
Magomedov pressing his opponent against the cage.
Barnes has a couple of punches blocked by Magomedov.
A short right from Magomedov on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Magomedov is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Good body shot from Barnes.
Barnes misses with a body punch.
Magomedov prevents the takedown attempt.
Barnes is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Barnes drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Magomedov gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Magomedov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC#
Magomedov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

And that's the end of the fight!
Zabit Magomedov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Magomedov 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zabit Magomedov!
As Zabit Magomedov got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Welcome to the Show everybodddyyy!!!'.

Event: CMMA 165 Slaissi v Dankovich
Date: Oct 02, 2021

#R1#
Knox slips under a jab from Magomedov.
An attempted straight right counter from Knox misses the target.
Magomedov misses with a left hand
and Knox counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#It looks like Zabit Magomedov has been cut.
Knox jabs at Magomedov's body.
Magomedov connects with a leg kick.
Magomedov throws a body shot but no joy.
Magomedov misses with a looping right.
Magomedov lands a body shot.
That kick from Magomedov tenderised Knox's leg. Knox is trying to keep his angry face on.
Knox slips a straight right by Magomedov.
Knox fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Magomedov manages to avoid it.
Magomedov with a jab.
Knox throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Magomedov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Knox throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Magomedov throws out a counter right but Knox avoids it with no problem.
Magomedov scores with a leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Magomedov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Knox looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Knox takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T1#
Magomedov throws an off balance right hand
and Knox counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Magomedov lands a nice hook to Knox's body. Knox takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Knox throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Knox throws a looping overhand right but Magomedov ducks down to avoid it.
Magomedov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Magomedov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Magomedov lands with a straight right. Knox didn't see that one coming.
Magomedov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Magomedov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Magomedov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Knox takes a swing at Magomedov's ribcage but misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Magomedov! But no joy.
Knox swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zabit Magomedov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knox misses with a straight right.
Knox keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Knox is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Magomedov.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knox misses with a hook.
A swing and a miss from Magomedov.
Knox misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
Knox uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Magomedov.
Magomedov scores with a punch to the head.
The fighters circling - Magomedov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Magomedov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Knox was well out of range. Poor timing from Magomedov.
The fighters circling - Magomedov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Magomedov throws a hook but Knox blocks it.
Magomedov misses with a body shot
letting Knox counter with a right hand.
Knox misses with a wild body shot.
Knox looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Magomedov misses with an uppercut.
Magomedov punishes Knox's body with a nice straight punch.
Magomedov throws a looping overhand right but Knox ducks down to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Knox misses the target.
Magomedov misses with an uppercut.
Magomedov scores with a decent looking hook.
Magomedov takes a swing at Knox's ribcage but misses.
Knox throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little jabbing left from Magomedov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Knox throws an overhand right that lands on Magomedov's shoulder, as Magomedov tries to avoid the shot. #T3#
Magomedov misses with a looping right.
Knox swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Magomedov connects with a jab.
Magomedov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Magomedov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Knox finds it's way round the side to connect with Magomedov's head.
Knox walks into a jab.
Magomedov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Knox moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Magomedov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Knox throws out the jab.
A slow jab from Magomedov misses its intended target.
Magomedov just misses with a punch to the body.
Knox misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Magomedov.
Magomedov misses the shot to the body.
Magomedov takes a swing at Knox's ribcage but misses.
Decent striking displayed by Magomedov there.
Magomedov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Magomedov connects with a body shot that sends Knox's belly button to the back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Magomedov misses the shot to the body. #T4#
Magomedov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Knox moves away.
Magomedov throws a jab when Knox was well out of range.
A quick step to the side and Knox tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab from Knox does it's job there.
Magomedov digs a good hook to Knox's body.
Magomedov ducks under a wild hook from Knox.
Magomedov throws a jab but it's blocked by Knox.
Magomedov works the jab nicely.
Knox takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Magomedov misses with a hook.
Magomedov lands a nice shot to the body.
Magomedov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Knox throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Magomedov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Magomedov lands with a good body shot.
Magomedov is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Knox had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Knox takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Magomedov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Knox.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zabit Magomedov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Zabit Magomedov's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Magomedov cracks Knox with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Knox ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Magomedov moves away.
Magomedov tries to move into range but Knox moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Magomedov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Magomedov tests Knox's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Magomedov missing with a left hand there. Knox was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Knox is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Knox moves out of range of the strikes.
The fighters circling - Knox throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A countering left hand to the body from Magomedov misses.
Magomedov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Knox moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox misses with a two punch combination.
A countering left hand to the body from Magomedov misses.
Knox chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Magomedov can pounce on him.
Magomedov misses with a lunging right hand
and Knox cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Magomedov loads up on a big right hand but Knox slips the punch.
A counter left hand to the body from Knox misses its target.
Magomedov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
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 connects with a body shot.#T1#
Magomedov lands with a right hand.
Magomedov slips a straight right by Knox.
Knox uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Magomedov.
Magomedov misses the shot to the body.
Knox scores with a sloppy right hand. Magomedov should have avoided that one.
A slow jab from Knox misses its intended target.
Knox wants to clinch.
Magomedov throws a hook but Knox avoids it easily.
It looked like Knox wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Magomedov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Knox moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Knox takes a swing at Magomedov's ribcage but misses.
Magomedov digs a good hook to Knox's body.
Knox throws a hook to the side of Magomedov's head but Magomedov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T2#
Knox takes a swing at Magomedov's ribcage but misses.
Magomedov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Magomedov swings for the body but Knox moves out of range.
Magomedov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Magomedov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Magomedov scores with a nice head shot.
Magomedov with a nice cross.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Knox might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Magomedov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Knox throws out a powerful jab.
Zabit Magomedov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Magomedov misses with a body shot
and Knox counters with a left to the body.
Magomedov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Magomedov with the inside leg kick.
Knox lands a nice shot to the body.
Magomedov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Knox.
Magomedov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Knox defending well as Magomedov loads up on a big left hand. #T3#
Magomedov misses with a right hand
enabling Knox to counter with a crisp jab.
Knox looks to score with a jab to the body but Magomedov is just out of range.
Magomedov is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Knox with a body shot.
Magomedov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Knox manages to avoid it.
Magomedov scores with a nice strike.
Knox is looking to clinch but Magomedov is avoiding it.
Magomedov throws a body shot but no joy.
Magomedov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Knox to score with a decent uppercut.
Knox throws a jab when Magomedov was well out of range.
Magomedov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Knox's head backwards.
Magomedov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Magomedov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Knox was well out of range. Poor timing from Magomedov.
Knox defending well as Magomedov loads up on a big left hand.
Magomedov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Magomedov moves away from the strike by Knox.
Knox is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Magomedov scores with a punch to the head.
A shot to the body from Magomedov misses
and Knox counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A low kick from Magomedov is predictable there
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
and Knox counters with a straight right hand.
Magomedov throws a looping overhand right but Knox ducks down to avoid it.
Knox takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Magomedov scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Magomedov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Magomedov throws a hook but Knox avoids it easily.
Knox lands with a good body shot.
Knox slips a jab from Magomedov.
Knox doesn't manage to clinch there - Magomedov circles away.
Knox looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Knox throws a hook but Magomedov avoids it easily.
Knox throws a body shot but no joy.
Knox on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A slow jab from Magomedov misses its intended target.
An attempted straight right counter from Knox misses the target.
Magomedov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nice shot lands for Magomedov.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zabit Magomedov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Zabit Magomedov's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Magomedov just misses with a punch to the body.
Magomedov throws a big shot that misses.
Knox pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Knox avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Magomedov throws a predictable looking body shot
and Knox counters with a nice uppercut.
Magomedov throws a hook but Knox avoids it easily.
Magomedov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Knox's hands.
Magomedov cracks Knox with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Magomedov lands a nice shot to the body.
Magomedov scores with a jab to the head.
A swing and a miss from Magomedov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov avoids the body shot from Knox.
Magomedov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Magomedov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Knox.
Good work by Knox as he checks the leg kick.
Knox was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Knox fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Magomedov manages to avoid it.
Magomedov misses with a lunging right hand
and Knox counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T1#
Magomedov misses with a straight left.
It looked like Knox wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Magomedov lands a head shot.
Magomedov stalks Knox and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Knox's face. Knox staggers backwards, shaken.
Magomedov throws out a loose jab but Knox uses good head movement to avoid it.
Magomedov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Magomedov slips a jab from Knox.
Magomedov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Knox jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Knox staying out of range there.
Magomedov misses with a body shot.
Magomedov throws a shot from downtown. Knox moves away and avoids it.
Knox is looking for a counter combo.
Knox wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Magomedov lands a jab to the head.
Knox jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Magomedov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Knox lands a head shot.
Zabit Magomedov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
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!
Danga de danga de dang - Magomedov scores with a four punch combination!
Magomedov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Knox at a distance.
Magomedov throws a body shot but no joy.
A counter left hand to the body from Knox misses its target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Magomedov. Knox does a little dance to reset his feet.
Magomedov misses the jab.
Knox defending well as Magomedov loads up on a big left hand.
Knox slips a jab from Magomedov.
Knox missing with a left hand there. Magomedov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A punch combination from Knox misses.
Magomedov jabs Knox right on the nose. Knox blinks but takes it well.
Knox throws a lazy uppercut
and Magomedov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Magomedov throws a sloppy body shot
and Knox counters with a stiff right hand.
Magomedov misses with a looping left.
Knox is looking to counter punch.
Knox misses with a body shot.
Knox defending well as Magomedov loads up on a big left hand.
Knox swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T3#
Magomedov throws a poor cross that misses
and Knox counters with a stiff right hand.
Magomedov looks to score with a jab to the body but Knox is just out of range.
Knox misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Magomedov.
Magomedov connects with a crisp jab.
Magomedov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Knox takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Magomedov, as that shot connected.
Magomedov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Knox.
Magomedov lands a slapping body shot.
Magomedov loads up on a big right hand but Knox slips the punch.
Knox tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Magomedov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Magomedov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Knox moves away.
Magomedov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Knox to counter with a crisp jab.
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 misses with a straight right.
Magomedov throws a jab but it's blocked by Knox. #T4#
Magomedov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Knox sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Magomedov misses with a hook to the body
and Magomedov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Magomedov misses with an uppercut. Knox saw that one coming.
Chet Knox has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Magomedov loads up on a big right hand but Knox slips the punch.
Knox ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Magomedov moves away.
Magomedov throws a hook but Knox avoids it easily.
Magomedov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big right from Magomedov misses.
Knox takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Magomedov moves out of range of the strikes.
Knox connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Magomedov connects with a looping right hand.
A swing and a miss from Magomedov.
Knox swings and misses with a hook to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Zabit Magomedov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Magomedov has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zabit Magomedov!
Zabit Magomedov took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Welcome to the Show everybodddyyy!!!'.
In defeat, Chet Knox stepped up to the mic, saying '"If you haven't lost in this sport, you haven't fought the right guys yet." (Matt Hughes)'.

Event: CMMA XS6 Zhao v Morrison
Date: Sep 02, 2021

#R1#
Nice body punch from Magomedov.
Magomedov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Magomedov misses with a hook. Tee ducked under it nicely.
Tee connects with the punch.#CUT2#It looks like Zabit Magomedov has been cut.
Tee looks to land a body kick but Magomedov moved away.
Magomedov lands a nice hook to Tee's body. Tee takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tee lands with an uppercut that bounces Magomedov off the cage and back into range.
That kick from Magomedov tenderised Tee's leg. Tee is trying to keep his angry face on.
Magomedov throws a big shot that misses.
A jab lands there for Magomedov.
Good exchange - Magomedov coming out on top.
Tee walks into a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tee looks for the body kick but Magomedov saw that one coming.
Magomedov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tee looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Magomedov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tee stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Magomedov lands a slapping body shot.
Tee swings for the body but Magomedov moves out of range.
Tee takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Tee throws a shot from downtown. Magomedov moves away and avoids it.
A quick step to the side and Magomedov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tee lands a jab to the nose.
Magomedov throws a big shot that misses.#T1#
Magomedov just misses with a punch to the body.
Magomedov lands the left hand.
Magomedov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A big left from Magomedov misses.
Magomedov throws a body punch but Tee moves out of range.
Tee on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CL2#
Tee closes the distance and clinches.
Magomedov lands a left hand.
Magomedov misses with some punches.
Magomedov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Magomedov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tee.
Magomedov has a couple of punches blocked by Tee.
A body shot lands from Magomedov.
Tee tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tee tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Magomedov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Still in the clinch, Magomedov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Magomedov misses with the head strike.
Magomedov swings wildly with an uppercut but Tee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Magomedov stalls. #T2#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Magomedov.
Tee has Magomedov pressed against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Tee lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tee working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tee is trying to maintain a safe position but Magomedov gets an underhook and turns Tee into the cage.
Magomedov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tee tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Tee on the inside.
Nice body punch from Magomedov.
Magomedov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tee backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tee.
A body shot lands from Magomedov.
Tee looks winded!
Magomedov scores with a shot to the side of Tee's head.
Magomedov swings wildly with an uppercut but Tee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Magomedov cracks Tee with a nice body shot.#T3#
Magomedov lands a hook that snaps the head of Tee backwards.
Magomedov misses with some punches.
A shot in the inside from Magomedov.
Magomedov lands on the inside with an uppercut. #ROC#Tee is rocked!
Magomedov throws a head punch that misses.
Tee is still on wobbly legs! Can Magomedov finish him?
Tee displaying some good clinch control by pressing Magomedov up against the cage.
Tee seems to have recovered his senses.
Tee lands a shoulder strike.
Magomedov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Magomedov lands with a short shot to the head.
Magomedov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Magomedov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tee backwards.
Magomedov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Magomedov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Magomedov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
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!
A left hand lands to the body for Magomedov.
Magomedov lands a big right hand that drops Tee! The killer instinct kicks in and Magomedov finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Magomedov!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zabit Magomedov!
Zabit Magomedov looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Welcome to the Show everybodddyyy!!!'.

Event: CMMA 138 Zimmerman v Izanagi
Date: Jul 31, 2021

#R1#
Magomedov throws a looping overhand right but Rurikovich ducks down to avoid it.
Magomedov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rurikovich looks to land a combination but Magomedov avoids it well.
Magomedov defending well as Rurikovich loads up on a big left hand.
Magomedov looks to land a right hand but Rurikovich moved out of range.
As Magomedov looks to move away, Rurikovich throws a big counter combo but Magomedov just gets out of the way.
Good standup being displayed there by Magomedov as he connects with a hook.
Magomedov misses with a wild body shot.
Magomedov lands with a straight right. Rurikovich didn't see that one coming.
Magomedov takes a swing at Rurikovich's ribcage but misses.
Magomedov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rurikovich throws a leg kick but Magomedov checks it.
Magomedov swinging wildly here.
Magomedov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rurikovich doesn't seem bothered though.
Rurikovich tries to score with a low kick but Magomedov moves his leg out of the way.
A jab from Magomedov misses.
Rurikovich misses with a hook.
It seemed like Magomedov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Magomedov slips under a jab from Rurikovich.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rurikovich uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Magomedov.
Magomedov scores with a nice strike.#T1#
Rurikovich takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Magomedov lands a glancing blow to the side of Rurikovich's head.
Rurikovich walks into a straight right hand from Magomedov.
Magomedov missing with a left hand there. Rurikovich was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Magomedov loads up on a big right hand but Rurikovich slips the punch.
Rurikovich lands a really nice looking cross but Magomedov seems unphased. #CUT#It looks like Zabit Magomedov has been cut.
Magomedov defending well as Rurikovich loads up on a big left hand.
Magomedov lands with an overhand left.
Magomedov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Magomedov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Magomedov works the jab nicely.
Magomedov misses with an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Magomedov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Magomedov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rurikovich moves out of range of the strikes.
Magomedov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rurikovich in his tracks.
Magomedov might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Magomedov misses with a left hand
and Rurikovich counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL#
Rurikovich has managed to clinch.
Rurikovich misses with an elbow strike.
Rurikovich blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Magomedov misses with the head strike. #T2#
Magomedov throws a head punch that misses.
Rurikovich lands a left hand that snaps the head of Magomedov backwards.
Magomedov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Magomedov scores with a shot to the side of Rurikovich's head.
Magomedov is working Rurikovich over against the cage.
Magomedov blocking some punches.
Rurikovich misses with an elbow over the top.
Magomedov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Magomedov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rurikovich lands an uppercut.
Magomedov dodges an elbow strike from Rurikovich.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rurikovich.
Magomedov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Magomedov is trying to stall.
Magomedov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Magomedov misses with a punch on the inside.
Magomedov blocks an elbow strike.
Rurikovich tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rurikovich swings wildly with an uppercut but Magomedov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rurikovich throws an elbow that misses. #T3#
Rurikovich blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Magomedov has had enough of the clinch but Rurikovich keeps him there for the moment.
Rurikovich trying to stall but Magomedov improves his position.
Rurikovich is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Rurikovich seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but Magomedov is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment.
Rurikovich lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Magomedov scores with a hook to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rurikovich.
Rurikovich tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Magomedov throws a head punch that misses.
Magomedov blocks an elbow strike.
Rurikovich blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Magomedov. #BC2#
Magomedov manages to break the clinch.
Rurikovich blocks a jab.
Magomedov throws a shot from downtown. Rurikovich moves away and avoids it.
Magomedov lands a jab to the head. #CL#
Rurikovich gets a clinch.
Rurikovich swings wildly with an uppercut but Magomedov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rurikovich lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T4#
Magomedov scores with a shoulder strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rurikovich.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rurikovich creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rurikovich trying to stall but Magomedov improves his position.
Magomedov swings wildly with an uppercut but Rurikovich uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rurikovich.
Magomedov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Magomedov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rurikovich backwards.
Magomedov can't find room to land a body shot as Rurikovich controls the action.
Magomedov lands with a light punch inside.
Magomedov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rurikovich's elbow.
Magomedov blocks an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Magomedov.
Rurikovich tries to throw a body punch but Magomedov avoids it by throwing Rurikovich back against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rurikovich misses with a hook from the clinch.
Magomedov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Magomedov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Rurikovich just misses with a elbow thrown towards Magomedov's brow.
Magomedov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zabit Magomedov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Zabit Magomedov'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.#R2#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Nice shot lands for Magomedov.
Magomedov misses with a looping right.
Magomedov ducks under a wild hook from Rurikovich.
Magomedov tries a quick counter leg kick but Rurikovich is wise to it.
A lazy left from Rurikovich finds it's target.
Rurikovich doesn't manage to clinch there - Magomedov circles away.
A big right from Magomedov misses.
Magomedov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rurikovich. #CL#
Rurikovich clinches.
Rurikovich struggles to land a body shot inside as Magomedov controls his hands.
Zabit Magomedov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Rurikovich swings wildly with an uppercut but Magomedov uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Magomedov.
Rurikovich tries a body shot but Magomedov blocks it.
Magomedov struggles to land a body shot inside as Rurikovich controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov misses with some punches.
Rurikovich tries to land a knee to the head but Magomedov blocks with his arms.
Rurikovich prevents a body shot from Magomedov.
A nice left hand lands by Rurikovich.
Magomedov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Magomedov blocks a body shot from Rurikovich.
Rurikovich misses with some punches.
Magomedov blocks a body shot from Rurikovich.
Magomedov lands a left hand. #T1#
Magomedov lands an uppercut.
Rurikovich throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Magomedov blocks it with crossed arms.
Magomedov blocks the elbow strike.
Magomedov throws a head punch that misses.
Magomedov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rurikovich blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Magomedov misses with some punches.
Rurikovich scores with a shot to the side of Magomedov's head.
Magomedov prevents a body shot from Rurikovich.
Magomedov misses with a body punch.
Magomedov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rurikovich takes a shot to the head.
Magomedov tries to work over Rurikovich's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Magomedov blocks the elbow strike.
Magomedov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Magomedov avoiding damage as Rurikovich throws knees to the body.
Magomedov lands a body shot.
Magomedov lands a left hand.
Rurikovich tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Magomedov's elbow.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Rurikovich swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch on the inside from Rurikovich fails to land.
Rurikovich lands a damaging elbow.
Rurikovich softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rurikovich throws an elbow that misses.
Magomedov lands an uppercut.
Magomedov takes a shot to the head.
Magomedov prevents a body shot from Rurikovich.
Rurikovich looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A short left from Magomedov.
Magomedov lands a body punch.
Magomedov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Magomedov misses with some punches.
Magomedov misses with some punches.
Magomedov blocks the elbow strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Magomedov.
Rurikovich creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Rurikovich just misses with a elbow thrown towards Magomedov's brow.
Magomedov gets through Rurikovich's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Magomedov fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Magomedov throws a head punch that misses.
Magomedov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Magomedov works on Rurikovich's body with a couple of short punches.
Rurikovich tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Magomedov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Magomedov lands a body punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A left hand lands to the body for Magomedov.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Magomedov.
Magomedov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #ROC2#Rurikovich is rocked!
Magomedov pushes Rurikovich back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Oh Rurikovich is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Good body shot from Magomedov.
Rurikovich seems to have got his legs back now.
Magomedov lands a right hand.
Magomedov scores with a hook to the body.
Magomedov lands a shoulder strike.
A short right from Magomedov on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Magomedov scores with a shoulder strike.
Magomedov working aggressively here.
Magomedov is struggling to control the position.
Good body shot from Magomedov.
Magomedov cracks Rurikovich with a nice body shot.#T4#
Rurikovich's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Magomedov is leaning against Rurikovich and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Magomedov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rurikovich backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Magomedov.
Magomedov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Magomedov lands with a light punch inside.
Rurikovich misses with a hook to the ribs.
Magomedov leaning his opponent against the cage.#BC2#
Magomedov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Magomedov connects with a right hand. Rurikovich shakes it off.
Rurikovich tries to clinch there but Magomedov circles away.
Magomedov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Rurikovich chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Magomedov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rurikovich on the side of the head.
Magomedov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A punch lands to the side of Rurikovich 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Magomedov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zabit Magomedov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Zabit Magomedov's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Rurikovich misses with an uppercut. #CL#
Rurikovich rushes Magomedov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Rurikovich swings wildly with an uppercut but Magomedov uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Magomedov fails to land.
Magomedov presses Rurikovich against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Magomedov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rurikovichs head.
Magomedov misses with the head strike.
Magomedov avoids a wild elbow strike from Rurikovich.
Rurikovich tries to throw a body punch but Magomedov avoids it by throwing Rurikovich back against the cage.
Magomedov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Magomedov lands with a short shot to the head.
Rurikovich misses with an elbow strike.
Rurikovich misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rurikovich misses with a short punch on the inside.
Magomedov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Magomedov blocks an elbow strike from Rurikovich.
Magomedov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rurikovich lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rurikovich pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Magomedov misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T1#
Rurikovich tries to work over Magomedov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Magomedov fails to land.
Magomedov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rurikovich.
Magomedov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rurikovich.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Magomedov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Magomedov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Magomedov working aggressively here.
Magomedov is looking to control Rurikovich's arms but Rurikovich gets an underhook and turns him. Now Magomedov has his back to the cage.
A right hand to the body from Magomedov.
Rurikovich using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Magomedov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Magomedov lands with a short shot to the head.
Magomedov avoids the elbow strike from Rurikovich, against the cage.
Magomedov lands a nice shot to the body.
Magomedov avoids a wild elbow strike from Rurikovich.
Magomedov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Magomedov misses with a punch on the inside.
Rurikovich lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rurikovich throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Zabit Magomedov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
A short left from Magomedov.
A head punch on the inside from Magomedov fails to land.
Rurikovich tries to work over Magomedov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Magomedov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Magomedov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rurikovich or not.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Magomedov.
Magomedov blocks the elbow strike.
Magomedov blocks a body shot from Rurikovich.
Rurikovich swings wildly with an uppercut but Magomedov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Magomedov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rurikovichs head.
A short right from Magomedov.
A nice right hand lands inside from Magomedov.
Rurikovich takes a shot to the head.
Magomedov avoids a wild elbow strike from Rurikovich.
Rurikovich misses with some punches.
Vladimir Rurikovich has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Magomedov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
Magomedov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Magomedov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Magomedov gets through Rurikovich's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Magomedov lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Rurikovich to his knees! Magomedov keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zabit Magomedov!
Post fight, an emotional Zabit Magomedov said 'Welcome to the Show everybodddyyy!!!'.

Event: WPFA XL: HOWLoween Havoc 2
Date: Oct 31, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Somebody connects with a body shot.
Somebody uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Show.
Somebody getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Show connects with a right hand. Somebody shakes it off.
Show misses with a shot to the body
and Show takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Somebody showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Show.
A lazy left from Somebody finds it's target.
Show tries to clinch but Somebody is having none of it.
Somebody's coach down at CT was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Somebody's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Show throws the left hand but Somebody avoids the punch easily.
Show swings away with a body shot that misses
and Somebody counters with a straight right hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Show looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Show misses with a left hand
and Somebody cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Show seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fight stays on the outside here - Show looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A countering left hand to the body from Somebody misses.#T1#
Show misses with a two punch combination.
Somebody swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Somebody ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Show moves away.
Show ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Somebody moves away.#CL#
Show darts in and clinches Somebody up against the cage.#BC#
Show breaks from the clinch.
Show looks to clinch
letting Somebody counter with a right hand.
Somebody digs a good body shot into Show's ribs.
Show tries to clinch up but Somebody circles away and keeps his distance.
Somebody swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Show throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Somebody to counter with a crisp jab.
Show tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Somebody counters with a nice uppercut.
Show drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Somebody is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Show had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.#T2#
Show swings widly with a right hand
enabling Somebody to counter with a crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Somebody throws a looping overhand right but Show ducks down to avoid it.
Somebody throws a one two combo. #CUT2#It looks like Suga Show has been cut.#CL#
Show takes the fight into the clinch.
Somebody misses with a hook from the clinch.
Somebody struggles to land a body shot inside as Show controls his hands.
Somebody tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Show just stands there and leans against the cage.
Somebody is looking to break free of the clinch but Show has double underhooks.
Somebody tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Somebody working aggressively here.
Somebody prevents a body shot from Show.
Somebody blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Somebody throws a head punch that misses.
Show throws a punch but it's blocked by Somebody.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Show.
Show lands a nice uppercut.#T3#
Somebody misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Show can't find room to land a body shot as Somebody controls the action.
Show gets through Somebody's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Show blocks an uppercut.
Somebody struggles to land a body shot inside as Show controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Show fails to land.
A hook to the body from Somebody.
Show lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Somebody backwards.
Show throws a punch but it's blocked by Somebody.
Show gets through Somebody's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Show misses with a body punch.
Somebody has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Somebody.
Show swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Show throws a punch but it's blocked by Somebody.
Somebody misses with a body punch.
Somebody tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Show's elbow.
Somebody tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Somebody tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Show tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Show lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4#
Somebody struggles to land a body shot inside as Show controls his hands.
Show cracks Somebody with a nice body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Somebody lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Show fails to land.
Show lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Somebody misses with a short punch on the inside.
Somebody struggles to land a body shot inside as Show controls his hands.
Somebody tries to work over Show's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Show lands an uppercut.
Somebody lands a left hand that snaps the head of Show backwards.
Show doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Somebody misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Somebody.
Somebody misses with some punches.
Somebody is stalling here.
Show tries to throw a body punch but Somebody avoids it by throwing Show back against the cage.
Show tries to throw a body punch but Somebody avoids it by throwing Show back against the cage.
Somebody tries to work over Show's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Somebody dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Suga Show's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##CL#
Show darts in and clinches Somebody up against the cage.
Somebody lands a left hand that snaps the head of Show backwards.
Show lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Somebody backwards.
Somebody tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Somebody throws a punch but it's blocked by Show.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Somebody.
Somebody tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Show lands a body punch in the clinch.
Show can't find room to land a body shot as Somebody controls the action.
Somebody blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Somebody struggles to land a body shot inside as Show controls his hands.
Show throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Somebodys head.
Show misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Show lands with a short shot to the head.
Somebody prevents a body shot from Show.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Show.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Show.
Show is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Somebody's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Show throws a punch but it's blocked by Somebody.
Show tries to throw a body punch but Somebody avoids it by throwing Show back against the cage.
Show softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T1#
Somebody blocking some punches.
Somebody lands with a left to the head.
Somebody misses with the head strike.
Show tries to throw a body punch but Somebody avoids it by throwing Show back against the cage.
Show misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Somebody misses with some punches.
Somebody doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Show misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Somebody fails to land.
Somebody goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Show tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Somebody's elbow.
Suga Show has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Show working aggressively here.
Somebody misses with a punch to the body.
Somebody lands with a right to the head.
Somebody fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Show blocking some punches.
Somebody struggles to land a body shot inside as Show controls his hands.
Somebody takes a shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Show. #T2#
Somebody throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Shows head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Show.
Show swings away with an uppercut that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Somebody lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Show backwards.
Show blocks an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Somebody.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Somebody.
Show struggles to land a body shot inside as Somebody controls his hands.
Somebody has a couple of punches blocked by Show.
Somebody throws a punch but it's blocked by Show.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Somebody. #BC2#
Somebody's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Somebody lands a body shot.
Somebody lands with an overhand left.
Show connects with a body shot.
Show tries to clinch but Somebody is having none of it.
Somebody lands a body shot. #T3#
Show throws a left and a right that both miss #CL2#
and Somebody counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Somebody.
Show blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Somebody misses with a punch to the body.
Show lands a left hand.
A head punch on the inside from Show fails to land.
Show tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Show blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Somebody working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Somebody misses with the head strike.
Show throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Somebodys head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Somebody.
A short right from Show.
Nice body punch from Somebody - that landed with a thud.
Somebody swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Show fails to land.
Somebody tries to throw a body punch but Show avoids it by throwing Somebody back against the cage.
Somebody blocks a body shot from Show.
Show lands a right hand that snaps the head of Somebody backwards. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Somebody pushes Show back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Somebody throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Show blocks an uppercut.
Show working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Show swings wildly with an uppercut but Somebody uses good head movement to avoid it.
A shot in the inside from Show.
Somebody tries to work over Show's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Somebody lands a nice uppercut.
Somebody lands a hook that snaps the head of Show backwards.
Show prevents a body shot from Somebody.
Show misses with a punch on the inside.
Somebody swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Show tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Somebody's elbow.
Somebody prevents a body shot from Show.
Somebody swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Show fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Show.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Johnny Somebody will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Suga Show's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
A swing and a miss from Show.
Somebody is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Somebody pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Somebody throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Somebody scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Show throws an off balance right hand
and Somebody counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Show tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Show moves into range and clinches up with Somebody.
Somebody doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Somebody misses with some punches.
Somebody lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Show.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Somebody.
Show working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Show blocks an uppercut.
Show cracks Somebody with a nice body shot.
Show misses with a hook to the ribs.
Show is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Somebody gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#T1#
Show lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Somebody blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Somebody blocks an uppercut.
Show doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Somebody misses with some punches.
Somebody misses with a short punch on the inside.
Show lands a shoulder strike.
Somebody scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Show swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Show misses with a punch on the inside.
Somebody lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Somebody swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Show goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Show throws a head punch that misses.
Somebody has a couple of punches blocked by Show.
Show throws a punch but it's blocked by Somebody.
A head punch on the inside from Show fails to land.
A short right from Show on the inside.
Suga Show has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Johnny Somebody is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Show misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Show misses with a punch on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Somebody.
Show misses with some punches.
Show tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Show misses with some punches.
Show swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Somebody prevents a body shot from Show.
Show lands a nice shot to the body.
Show swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Show lands a left hand that snaps the head of Somebody backwards. #T3#
Show presses Somebody against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Somebody blocks an uppercut.
Show tries to work over Somebody's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Show swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Somebody blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Show throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Good body shot from Somebody.
Show has a couple of punches blocked by Somebody.
Show tries a body shot but Somebody blocks it.
Show tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Somebody's elbow. #T4#
Show misses with a hook to the ribs.
Somebody working aggressively here.
Show can't find room to land a body shot as Somebody controls the action.
Somebody blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Show.
Somebody blocking some punches.
Show scores with a shot to the side of Somebody's head.
Show tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Somebody's elbow.
Show presses Somebody against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Show misses with a hook from the clinch.
Show fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Show tries to throw a body punch but Somebody avoids it by throwing Show back against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Suga Show showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Somebody 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Johnny Somebody!
An out of breath Johnny Somebody thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Sucker Punch 155# CSS RD1
Date: May 16, 2020

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Besic looks to clinch
and Hawk connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Besic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hawk throws out a counter right but Besic avoids it with no problem.
Nice uppercut lands for Besic. That snapped Hawk's head back.
A slow jab from Besic misses its intended target.
It seemed like Hawk was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hawk connects with a right hand. Besic shakes it off.
Besic throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hawk sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Besic on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Besic closes the distance looking to clinch
and Hawk counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Besic misses with an uppercut. Hawk saw that one coming.

Besic closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Hawk takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Besic swings wildly with an uppercut but Hawk uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawk blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Besic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Besic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Besic misses with some punches.
Besic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right handed body shot lands from Hawk.
Hawk misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hawk blocks a body shot from Besic.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Besic.

Besic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hawk keeps the fight on the outside.
Hawk swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Besic looks to clinch
and Hawk counters with a nice uppercut.
Besic throws a body shot but no joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Besic tries to clinch but Hawk is having none of it.
Besic gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hawk lands a slapping body shot.
Hawk swats away the attempt to clinch by Besic.
Besic misses the shot to the body.

Besic closes the distance and clinches.
Hawk leaning against his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hawk stalling in the clinch.
The crowd are getting on Hawk's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hawk.
Hawk lands a hook that snaps the head of Besic backwards.
Besic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hawk's elbow.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ethan Hawk comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hawk 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 9:10
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 9:10
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 9:10

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ethan Hawk!

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