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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Husein Magomaevaboff (ranked 133 p4p, 159 weight class) and Joy Rones (ranked 14 p4p, 16 weight class). Magomaevaboff comes to the cage accompanied by AMV ShutEmDown. Rones is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Side to Side. Husein Magomaevaboff had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Good wrestler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Husein Magomaevaboff!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 32 - 10 - 2, fighting out of London, Joy Rones!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Andrew Berry and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magomaevaboff ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rones moves away.
Magomaevaboff swings widly with a right hand
and Rones counters with a left to the body.
Magomaevaboff misses with a kick to the body
and Rones counters with a left and a right that stings Magomaevaboff.
Rones has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Magomaevaboff is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Rones just misses with a punch to the body.
Rones misses with a straight left.
Rones misses with a straight right.
Magomaevaboff was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Rones avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Magomaevaboff fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A head kick misses from Rones.
Magomaevaboff dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Magomaevaboff pushes Rones up against the cage in a clinch.
Magomaevaboff lands 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!
Rones is trying to break free.
Magomaevaboff lands with a left to the head.
Rones is trying to break the clinch but Magomaevaboff has him pressed against the cage.
Rones wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Magomaevaboff working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rones wants to get back to striking at distance but Magomaevaboff won't allow it.
Magomaevaboff makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Magomaevaboff working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rones is trying to break the clinch but Magomaevaboff has him pressed against the cage.
Magomaevaboff lands a hook to the side of the head.
Magomaevaboff swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Magomaevaboff.
Magomaevaboff keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rones's efforts to push away.
Rones tries to break free but Magomaevaboff pushes him back against the cage.
Rones wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Rones is trying to force a seperation but Magomaevaboff has the dominant position.
Rones breaks from the clinch.
Magomaevaboff fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rones looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Magomaevaboff throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Rones misses with a few strikes there.
Magomaevaboff lands a really nice looking cross but Rones seems unphased.
Magomaevaboff moves in looking to clinch but Rones pushes him off.
A slapping body kick lands there for Magomaevaboff.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rones moves out of range of the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rones tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Magomaevaboff blocks a head kick by Rones.
A jab from Rones does it's job there.
Magomaevaboff tries to work over Rones's front leg with a kick but Rones checks it.
Magomaevaboff slips under a jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Magomaevaboff as he connects with a hook.
Left hook, right uppercut from Magomaevaboff.
Magomaevaboff lands the left hand.
Magomaevaboff misses with a body kick.
Magomaevaboff with a hook.
Magomaevaboff fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rones manages to avoid it.
Magomaevaboff throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rones throws a series of punches but Magomaevaboff moves out of range.
Magomaevaboff throws a lazy right hand but Rones sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rones! But no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magomaevaboff keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Magomaevaboff seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Magomaevaboff fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Husein Magomaevaboff seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rones throws an off balance right hand
and Magomaevaboff counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Rones takes one to the side of the head.
Rones looks to land a left hand but Magomaevaboff moved out of range nicely.
Magomaevaboff waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rones.
Magomaevaboff throws a head kick that misses
and Rones counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rones takes one to the chin there.
Magomaevaboff throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Rones throws a hook but Magomaevaboff blocks it.
Magomaevaboff with a nice calf kick.
Good shot there by Magomaevaboff.
Rones rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Magomaevaboff counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Magomaevaboff scores with a jab to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rones throws a hook but Magomaevaboff avoids it easily.
Magomaevaboff misses with an attempted mid kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rones! But no joy.
A thudding body kick lands there by Magomaevaboff!
Rones slips a straight right by Magomaevaboff.
Rones throws a fast counter high kick but Magomaevaboff manages to duck under it in time.
Magomaevaboff digs a good hook to Rones's body.
Rones throws a hook but Magomaevaboff avoids it easily.
Magomaevaboff throws a big counter combination but Rones scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Magomaevaboff throws a hook but Rones avoids it easily.
Rones fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rones takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jab from Magomaevaboff.
Magomaevaboff connects with a body shot.
Magomaevaboff is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Magomaevaboff slips a jab and a cross from Rones.
Magomaevaboff misses with a hook
enabling Rones to counter with a crisp jab.
Magomaevaboff dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Husein Magomaevaboff dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A big right from Rones misses.
Rones slips a straight right by Magomaevaboff.
Magomaevaboff throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Magomaevaboff moves in looking to clinch but Rones pushes him off.
Magomaevaboff jabs Rones to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Magomaevaboff pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rones throws out a counter right but Magomaevaboff avoids it with no problem.
Magomaevaboff connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Rones misses the jab.
Magomaevaboff chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No joy there for Rones, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rones takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Magomaevaboff throws a chopping leg kick but Rones manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Rones looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nice defenses there by Rones.
Magomaevaboff jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomaevaboff takes a swing at Rones's ribcage but misses.
Magomaevaboff turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Magomaevaboff lands with a nice body kick.
A big left from Rones misses.
Magomaevaboff walks into a left hand.
Magomaevaboff throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Rones tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rones 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.
Magomaevaboff uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rones.
Rones ducks under a wild hook from Magomaevaboff.
A slow jab from Magomaevaboff misses its intended target.
Rones throws out a counter right but Magomaevaboff avoids it with no problem.
A big right from Rones misses.
Magomaevaboff tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Rones is able to avoid easily.
Rones looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rones tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magomaevaboff uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rones.
Rones slips a straight right by Magomaevaboff.
Magomaevaboff fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Magomaevaboff throws a right hand that misses
and Rones counters with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Magomaevaboff ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That kick from Magomaevaboff tenderised Rones's leg. Rones is trying to keep his angry face on.
Magomaevaboff darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Magomaevaboff tries to clinch up.
A good leg kick by Magomaevaboff.
Rones moves out of range as Magomaevaboff throws a body kick.
Rones looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Magomaevaboff with the inside leg kick.
Magomaevaboff lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Rones rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Magomaevaboff moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Magomaevaboff attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magomaevaboff scores with a jab to the body.
Rones takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Magomaevaboff lands a right hook to the body.
Rones takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Magomaevaboff throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Magomaevaboff darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Magomaevaboff avoids the head kick by Rones.
It appears Magomaevaboff was looking to counter with a kick there.
Magomaevaboff thumps Rones with a low kick.
Magomaevaboff swings for the body but Rones moves out of range.
Magomaevaboff tries to land a front kick but Rones steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rones throws a jab when Magomaevaboff was well out of range.
Magomaevaboff scores with a body shot.
Rones throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Magomaevaboff looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rones doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Rones takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Magomaevaboff throws a head kick that misses.
Magomaevaboff bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Magomaevaboff slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Rones darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A bone on bone clash there as Rones blocks the leg kick.
Magomaevaboff throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Rones.
Magomaevaboff throws a lazy uppercut
and Rones connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rones scores with a decent looking hook.
Magomaevaboff pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Magomaevaboff throws a low kick, looking for Rones's leg but Rones calmly moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Husein Magomaevaboff dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Rones throws a lazy right hand but Magomaevaboff sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Magomaevaboff lands a nice shot to the body.
Rones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rones's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A nice inside leg kick there by Magomaevaboff. That's going to slow Rones down.
Rones misses with a body shot.
Rones walks into a straight right hand from Magomaevaboff.
Rones throws a right hand that Magomaevaboff ducks under and follows up with a left that Magomaevaboff also avoids with ease.
Magomaevaboff connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Rones takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Magomaevaboff throws a leg kick but Rones checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomaevaboff wants to slow Rones down by chopping away at his legs.
Magomaevaboff wants to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Rones misses.
Magomaevaboff throws a hook but Rones avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rones. Magomaevaboff does a little dance to reset his feet.
Husein Magomaevaboff is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice straight punches there by Magomaevaboff. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Magomaevaboff.
Rones throws a hook to the side of Magomaevaboff's head but Magomaevaboff sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rones takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A telegraphed right hand from Rones misses the target.
Magomaevaboff looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Rones chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Magomaevaboff can pounce on him.
Magomaevaboff lands a nice hook to Rones's body. Rones takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Good leg kick by Magomaevaboff.
Rones throws a right hand that Magomaevaboff ducks under and follows up with a left that Magomaevaboff also avoids with ease.
Magomaevaboff wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Joy Rones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rones slips a straight right by Magomaevaboff.
Rones on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Magomaevaboff. Magomaevaboff obviously looking to wear him down.
Magomaevaboff with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Magomaevaboff thows a body kick. Rones tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Rones throws an off balance right hand
and Magomaevaboff moves into the clinch.
A short right from Rones on the inside.
Magomaevaboff doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right hand to the body from Magomaevaboff.
Rones takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Magomaevaboff creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rones has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Rones has had enough of the clinch but Magomaevaboff keeps him there for the moment.
Rones blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rones throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Husein Magomaevaboff has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Rones's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A cross from Magomaevaboff lands.
Magomaevaboff lands a jab to the head.
Magomaevaboff scores with a decent looking hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magomaevaboff clinches with his opponent.
Rones is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Magomaevaboff misses with a punch to the body.
Magomaevaboff keeps control of Rones as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Magomaevaboff prevents Rones from breaking the clinch.
Rones is trying to push Magomaevaboff away but Magomaevaboff has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Magomaevaboff breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Decent striking displayed by Magomaevaboff there.
Magomaevaboff lands a glancing blow to the side of Rones's head.
Rones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Magomaevaboff was well out of range. Poor timing from Rones.
Magomaevaboff swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rones.
Magomaevaboff wants to clinch.
Magomaevaboff scores with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magomaevaboff connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Magomaevaboff throws an overhand right that lands on Rones's shoulder, as Rones tries to avoid the shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rones! But no joy.
Magomaevaboff scores with a shot to the body.
Rones takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rones throws a hook to the side of Magomaevaboff's head but Magomaevaboff sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Magomaevaboff connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rones takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Magomaevaboff just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab from Rones misses.
Rones takes one to the side of the head.
Rones misses with a hook. Magomaevaboff ducked under it nicely.
Magomaevaboff cracks a nice hook into Rones's ribs.
And that's the end of the fight!
Husein Magomaevaboff showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Magomaevaboff 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Husein Magomaevaboff!
Husein Magomaevaboff 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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energy
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hype
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RATING
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