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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Magomed Magomedov (ranked 3802 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ramon Carlos (ranked 2607 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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183 cm
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166 lbs
8 - 4 - 0 |
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170 cm
32
160 lbs
5 - 4 - 1 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Very strong |
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Good wrestler
World class MT
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Magomed Magomedov! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
5 - 4 - 1, fighting out of London, Ramon Carlos ! The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Paul Tew and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Carlos is looking to score with low kicks. Magomedov feinted with a counter takedown. Carlos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Magomedov was well out of range. Poor timing from Carlos . Carlos works Magomedov's body with a nice hook. Carlos misses with a straight right. Carlos fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Magomedov manages to avoid it. A low kick from Carlos is predictable there and Magomedov counters by clinching up. Magomedov fails to pull guard.
Carlos scores with a nice hook to the head. Carlos is defending well against a takedown attempt. Magomedov has been working on his balance at Kingz MMA - Judo - Sambo - BJJ, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Carlos . Magomedov pulls guard successfully.
Magomedov is looking for a triangle here but Carlos uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Magomedov is trying to improve his position. Magomedov is working hard here to advance position. Carlos taking a breather here.
That's one minute gone in the round. Magomedov tries to bench press Carlos off him but Carlos keeps the position. Magomedov is letting Carlos control him for a moment. Magomedov manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. Magomedov is looking to control Carlos 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Magomedov avoid being mounted? Magomedov is looking for a sweep. Carlos is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Carlos is looking to pass Magomedov's guard but actually Magomedov recovers to full guard. Magomedov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Magomedov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Carlos engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Magomedov has his foot on Carlos 's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Carlos works his way back into a safe position though. Magomedov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Carlos can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Magomedov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Carlos tries to free his leg and advance position but Magomedov is retaining full guard. Magomedov has his foot on Carlos 's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Carlos works his way back into a safe position though. Carlos wants to get up but he can't break Magomedov's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. Carlos pushing down on Magomedov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. Carlos perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. Magomedov is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Carlos jumps into side control! Magomedov is trying to get back to half guard. Carlos stands up and beckons Magomedov to his feet. Nice sprawl there from Carlos as Magomedov shoots in. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Magomed Magomedov. That's going to take a lot out of him. Good standup being displayed there by Carlos as he connects with a hook. Jab by Carlos .
That's four minutes gone in the round. Magomedov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Carlos to score with a decent uppercut. Carlos feints and then cracks Magomedov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Magomedov down. Carlos throws a leg kick but Magomedov sees it coming and moves out of range. Carlos buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Magomedov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Carlos lands a jab to the nose. Magomedov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Ramon Carlos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Carlos dips to his left and cracks Magomedov with an uppercut!
Magomedov is rocked! Carlos swinging wildly here.
Oh Magomedov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Carlos missing with a left hand there. Magomedov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Magomedov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Magomedov seems to have got his legs back now. A slow jab from Carlos misses its intended target. Nice uppercut there from Carlos . Magomedov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ramon Carlos dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Carlos tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Magomedov is able to avoid easily. Carlos tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Magomed Magomedov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Carlos lands a body shot.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Magomedov is defended easily by Carlos . Carlos jabs Magomedov right on the nose. Magomedov blinks but takes it well. A solid body kick from Carlos . We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Magomedov looks for a takedown but Carlos sprawls well. Magomedov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's one minute gone in the round. Magomedov needs to keep his hands up - Carlos had a free shot at his head there. Carlos throws a looping overhand right but Magomedov ducks down to avoid it. Good standup being displayed there by Carlos as he connects with a hook. Magomedov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Magomedov slips under a jab from Carlos . Magomedov appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Carlos misses with a few strikes there.
Carlos digs a good body shot into Magomedov's ribs. Carlos has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Carlos comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Carlos wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Ramon Carlos seems to be getting the better of the standup. Magomedov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Magomedov drops his hands momentarily and Carlos takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Carlos misses with a body kick. Magomedov closes the distance and clinches up with Carlos , looking for a takedown. Magomedov pushes Carlos against the cage but Carlos circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Magomed Magomedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Carlos misses with a hook. Magomedov ducked under it nicely. Magomedov seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. Carlos throws a right and a left that both miss. Carlos throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Magomedov sees it coming and avoids it easily. Magomedov is looking to counter the offense by Carlos and move into the clinch. Carlos ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Magomedov moves away from the strike by Carlos . Magomedov is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Carlos . Ramon Carlos is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Magomedov slips a straight right by Carlos . Magomedov shoots in for a takedown but Carlos shows good takedown defense. Carlos throws an overhand right that lands on Magomedov's shoulder, as Magomedov tries to avoid the shot. An inside leg kick lands from Carlos . Carlos moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Carlos throws a body punch but Magomedov moves out of range. Carlos pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Magomedov back to the cage. Carlos follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver. Magomedov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Carlos .
That's three minutes gone in the round. Carlos with a body punch. A glancing blow. Magomedov slips a straight right by Carlos . Magomedov seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. Magomedov looks for a takedown but Carlos sprawls well. Donk. Carlos catches Magomedov right on the button with a cross. Carlos changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Carlos fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Magomedov. A swing and a miss from Carlos . Magomedov checks the leg kick nicely there.
Magomedov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Magomedov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Magomedov slips a jab from Carlos . As Carlos tries to get set, Magomedov tries to push him back and clinch up but Carlos manages to avoid the attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Carlos misses with an uppercut. Magomedov saw that one coming. Magomedov tries to counter with a takedown but Carlos is quick to defend against it. Carlos is looking to score with low kicks. Carlos leaves Magomedov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Carlos 's jab looks to have found its range, popping Magomedov under the eye. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Carlos swinging wildly here.
Carlos connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Carlos punishes Magomedov's body with a nice straight punch. Magomedov takes a body punch but keeps moving. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Carlos , as that shot connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ramon Carlos 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!
Carlos clobbers Magomedov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Carlos has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far. Carlos scores with a crisp jab that stopped Magomedov in his tracks. No luck with that takedown attempt from Magomedov. Carlos looks to land a right hand but Magomedov moved out of range. Magomedov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Magomedov ducks under a wild hook from Carlos . Carlos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Magomedov moves away. Carlos throws a leg kick which misses Magomedov's front leg but catches the back leg as Magomedov tries to avoid it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Carlos scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Carlos throws a nice inside leg kick. Carlos connects with the punch. Carlos missing with a left hand there. Magomedov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Magomedov appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Carlos fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round. Magomedov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Carlos throws a hook but Magomedov avoids it easily. Carlos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good work by Magomedov as he checks the leg kick. Magomedov attempts a counter takedown but Carlos avoids it well and moves away. A punch combination from Carlos misses. Carlos paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Magomedov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Magomedov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Carlos lands a right hook to the body.
Carlos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Carlos connects with a crisp jab. Carlos throws a leg kick and Magomedov counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Magomedov. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Magomedov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Ramon Carlos is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Magomedov slips nicely into half guard. Magomedov is looking for a kimura but Carlos is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Magomedov to get the leverage. Magomedov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. Magomedov stalling away here and it's allowed Carlos to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. Magomedov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Magomedov trying to control but Carlos is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Magomedov looking to sit in guard and control but Carlos gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Carlos showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Magomedov is looking for a triangle but Carlos pushes his legs off easily.
Carlos showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Magomedov wants to control the position but Carlos says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. Magomed Magomedov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round. Carlos seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. Magomedov is looking to improve his position.
Magomedov looking for submissions off his back. Carlos is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
And that's the end of the fight! Ramon Carlos comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Carlos 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 26:30 Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 26:30 Judge James Atkins scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ramon Carlos ! After winning the bout, Ramon Carlos thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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