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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Arod Doyea (ranked 2696 p4p, 2649 weight class) and Magomed Magomedov (ranked 325 p4p, 318 weight class). Doyea comes to the cage accompanied by Doc Holiday - Volbeat. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Lethal high kicks
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Good wrestler
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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 14 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Arod Doyea!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Magomed Magomedov!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Patrick Alders and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Doyea lands the left hand.
Magomedov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Doyea.
Doyea misses with an uppercut. Magomedov saw that one coming.
Magomedov lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Doyea misses the jab.
We've been hearing reports that Doyea has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Doyea tries to keep at a distance but Magomedov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Magomedov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Magomedov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Magomedov breaks the clinch.
Magomedov ducks under a wild hook from Doyea.
Magomedov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Doyea.
Some wild striking there from Magomedov.
Doyea blocks a head kick by Magomedov.
Doyea throws a jab when Magomedov was well out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Doyea there.
Magomedov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Magomedov just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromDoyea.
Magomedov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Doyea swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Magomedov.
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 is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Magomedov swinging wildly here.
Doyea plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Magomedov throws a series of punches but Doyea avoids them all with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doyea scores with a jab to the head.
Doyea tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick from Magomedov lands but Doyea takes it in his stride.
It looks like Arod Doyea has been cut.
Magomedov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Doyea.
Magomedov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Doyea scores with a jab to the jaw.
Doyea throws a hook but Magomedov blocks it.
Doyea keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Magomedov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Doyea finds it's way round the side to connect with Magomedov's head.
Magomedov tries to bum rush Doyea with a series of wild strikes but Doyea uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Magomedov misses with a looping left.
Doyea swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Magomedov.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Doyea gets a takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Doyea is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Magomedov is trying to stand back up but Doyea is controlling him
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov is not content to let Doyea control the position.
Magomedov wants to get back to his feet.
Doyea is looking to advance position but Magomedov won't allow it.
Magomedov wants to get back to his feet.
Doyea is trying to control. Magomedov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Magomedov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Doyea. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Doyea is pressing down on Magomedov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Magomedov is holding on for now.
Doyea is looking to take a break and control but Magomedov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Doyea is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Magomedov has managed to free his arm - good work.
Doyea is pressing down on Magomedov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Magomedov is holding on for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov pushes Doyea off looking to stand but Doyea dives back in and keeps control.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Doyea misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Magomedov moves out of range of the strikes.
Doyea avoids the head kick by Magomedov.
Magomedov throws a sloppy head kick and Doyea moves out of range easily.
Doyea throws a big shot that misses.
Doyea looks to throw the jab but Magomedov is out of range.
Magomedov lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Doyea blocks a head kick by Magomedov.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Magomedov gets caught napping as Doyea dives in and scores a takedown. Magomedov manages to retain guard.
Magomedov has his feet on Doyea's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Magomedov throws a head kick that Doyea semi-blocks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Magomedov swinging wildly here.
Doyea throws a hook to the side of Magomedov's head but Magomedov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Doyea is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Magomedov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Doyea closes the distance and pushes Magomedov back into the cage.
Magomedov breaks from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov lands with a kick to the temple. Doyea shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Magomedov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Doyea looks to land a left hand but Magomedov moved out of range nicely.
Magomedov misses with a wild combination.
Magomedov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Doyea connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Magomedov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Doyea bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Magomedov gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Doyea thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Magomedov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Doyea stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Magomedov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Magomedov wants to stand up but Doyea is controlling him.
Doyea slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arod Doyea dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Arod Doyea's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Doyea throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Magomedov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Doyea dives in and grabs Magomedov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Magomedov pushes down on Doyea's head and hops out.
Magomedov slips a straight right by Doyea.
Magomedov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Doyea smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Magomedov has managed to clinch.
Doyea jumps guard but Magomedov stands there with Doyea around his waist. Doyea gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Magomedov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Doyea working aggressively here.
Doyea jumps guard but Magomedov turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arod Doyea. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Doyea 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. Doyea gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Magomedov throws a right hand that Doyea ducks under and follows up with a left that Doyea also avoids with ease.
Magomedov goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Doyea dodges the punch combination from Magomedov.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Magomedov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Doyea misses its target.
Doyea moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Magomedov takes one to the side of the head.
Doyea showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Magomedov.
Doyea lands with an uppercut that bounces Magomedov off the cage and back into range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doyea lands a head kick. Magomedov smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Doyea lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Magomed Magomedov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Magomedov scores with a sloppy right hand. Doyea should have avoided that one.
Arod Doyea's cut is getting worse.
Doyea throws out a loose jab but Magomedov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Doyea throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Magomedov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Magomedov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Doyea moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Magomedov throws a sloppy head kick and Doyea moves out of range easily.
Magomedov fails to land with a series of punches.
Doyea throws a head kick but Magomedov moves out of range.
Magomedov throws a head kick that misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Doyea.
Doyea tries to clinch up but Magomedov circles away and keeps his distance.
Magomedov throws out a counter right but Doyea avoids it with no problem.
A jab-cross combination lands for Magomedov and sends Doyea crashing to the mat! Magomedov follows him down to the mat - Doyea regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Doyea tries to roll over but Magomedov keeps him under control.
Magomedov seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov decides to stand up.
Doyea missing with a left hand there. Magomedov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Magomedov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A head kick lands from Magomedov that sends Doyea to the canvas. Doyea tries to scramble back to his feet but Magomedov brings him back down into side control.
Doyea is rocked!
Magomedov wants to stand but Doyea is controlling his arm.
Oh Doyea is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Doyea sneaks back into half guard.
Doyea seems to have got his legs back now.
Doyea regains full guard. Nicely done.
Doyea has a closed guard, preventing Magomedov from standing up.
Doyea is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Doyea is trying to keep Magomedov in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doyea had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Magomedov defends it easily.
Magomedov stands up and waves to Doyea to follow him.
Magomedov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Magomedov throws a sloppy head kick and Doyea moves out of range easily.
Some wild striking there from Magomedov.
Magomed Magomedov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A telegraphed right hand from Doyea misses the target.
Magomedov misses with a series of wild punches.
Doyea tries to clinch but Magomedov moves out of range.
Magomedov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Magomedov misses with an uppercut.
Doyea throws a looping overhand right but Magomedov ducks down to avoid it.
Doyea throws an overhand right that lands on Magomedov's shoulder, as Magomedov tries to avoid the shot.
Magomedov unleashes a big counter combination but Doyea bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A head kick misses from Magomedov.
A telegraphed right hand from Doyea misses the target.
Magomedov wants to counter with a clinch but Doyea pushes him away.
Doyea misses with a head kick.
Magomedov is looking for the big counter here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov tries to bum rush Doyea with a series of wild strikes but Doyea uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Magomedov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Magomed Magomedov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Magomedov is breathing heavily.
Magomedov avoids the head kick by Doyea.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Doyea scores with a head kick. Magomedov tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Doyea tries a head kick but it misses.
Doyea ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Magomedov moves away.
Despite the aggression on Magomedov's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Some wild striking there from Magomedov.
Magomedov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Magomedov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Doyea takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Arod Doyea's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Doyea throws a head kick but Magomedov moves out of range.
Doyea shoots in and bounces Magomedov off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Magomedov is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Doyea dives into side control.
Magomedov is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Magomed Magomedov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Arod Doyea's cut.
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!
Decent striking displayed by Doyea there.
Doyea tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Magomedov lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Magomedov misses with a head kick.
Magomedov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Magomedov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Magomedov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Doyea scores with a jab to the jaw.
Doyea jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Magomedov slips under a jab.
Magomedov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Magomedov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Doyea was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Doyea moves in looking to clinch but Magomedov pushes him off.
Magomedov ducks under a wild hook from Doyea.
Doyea takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Doyea throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Magomedov throws a sloppy head kick and Doyea moves out of range easily.
A punch combination from Magomedov misses.
Magomedov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Magomedov throws a head kick but Doyea moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Magomedov blocks a jab.
Doyea is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Magomedov's half guard.
Magomedov has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Doyea is on him like a limpet, forcing Magomedov back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomedov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Doyea misses with the head strike.
Doyea tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Magomedov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Doyea misses with a punch on the inside.
Magomedov blocks an uppercut.
Doyea lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Magomedov backwards.
Doyea scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Doyea lands with a short shot to the head.
Doyea fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Doyea is looking to control Magomedov's arms but Magomedov gets an underhook and turns him. Now Doyea has his back to the cage.
Magomedov breaks the clinch.
Doyea misses with an uppercut. Magomedov saw that one coming.
Doyea lands a head kick. Magomedov smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A big left from Doyea misses.
Magomedov throws a head kick but Doyea moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Magomedov moves into the clinch.
Doyea lands with a light punch inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doyea decides to pull guard.
Doyea working for a triangle but Magomedov defends it easily.
Magomedov wants to stand but Doyea has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Magomedov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Magomedov preventing the sweep.
Doyea looking for a guillotine here but Magomedov defends easily.
Arod Doyea overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Magomedov wants to get up but he can't break Doyea's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Magomedov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Doyea has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Magomedov has managed to get both his arms back between Doyea's legs - danger averted.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov is looking to stand up but Doyea won't let him.
Magomedov wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Doyea's closed guard. He's half up but Doyea has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Doyea pivots and extends the arm, Magomedov falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Doyea! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Arod Doyea!
Arod Doyea decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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