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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ricky Sticky (ranked 24363 p4p, 4876 weight class) and Andrei Magomedsharipov (ranked 487 p4p, 416 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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2 - 1 - 0 |
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Good takedowns
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ricky Sticky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Andrei Magomedsharipov!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Matti Vanhoillinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magomedsharipov drives through with a takedown into Sticky's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Magomedsharipov won't allow Sticky to sweep him here.
Sticky is looking to stand up but Magomedsharipov isn't so interested in that idea.
Magomedsharipov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Sticky wants to hit a sweep here but Magomedsharipov passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Sticky there!
You get the feeling that Sticky really doesn't like being in this position too much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sticky tries to hold on but Magomedsharipov pushes him away.
Sticky is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Magomedsharipov is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sticky doing his best to control the position. Can he escape?
Magomedsharipov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Magomedsharipov has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Sticky's face.
Magomedsharipov working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Sticky sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Sticky moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sticky is looking to stand up but Magomedsharipov isn't so interested in that idea.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sticky is on top in guard.
Sticky stops Magomedsharipov from standing up.
Sticky wants to control from the top but Magomedsharipov keeps moving.
Sticky wants to get up but he can't break Magomedsharipov's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Magomedsharipov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sticky is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magomedsharipov scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Sticky shoots and misses
and Magomedsharipov counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Magomedsharipov gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Sticky is trying to control but Magomedsharipov passes into side control!
Sticky is looking for a sweep.
Sticky wants to control but Magomedsharipov postures up.
You can see the frustration on Sticky's face as Magomedsharipov controls the position.
Magomedsharipov working away.
Magomedsharipov throws an elbow but Sticky slips to the side and avoids it well.
Magomedsharipov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sticky. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Sticky is trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sticky takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Magomedsharipov moves into full mount!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Magomedsharipov controlling from the full mount.
Let's hope that Magomedsharipov has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sticky wants to hold on but Magomedsharipov pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrei Magomedsharipov dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Sticky dives in and grabs Magomedsharipov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Magomedsharipov pushes down on Sticky's head and hops out.
Magomedsharipov darts in looking for a takedown but Sticky gets double underhooks and turns Magomedsharipov into the cage.
It looked like Sticky wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sticky misses with a takedown
and Magomedsharipov holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Magomedsharipov lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Sticky is trying to control but can't.
Magomedsharipov slows the pace down in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sticky gets full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sticky has his foot on Magomedsharipov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Magomedsharipov works his way back into a safe position though.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sticky is on top in guard.
Sticky postures up in Magomedsharipov's guard and throws a big left but Magomedsharipov blocks it.
Sticky thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Magomedsharipov kicks Sticky off and gets to his feet.
A head kick by Sticky misses
and Magomedsharipov counters with a single leg into guard. Sticky didn't expect that.
Sticky wants to sweep but no luck.
Sticky is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magomedsharipov stays in close to Sticky's body and controls the position.
Magomedsharipov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sticky trying to control the position.
Sticky is looking for a triangle but Magomedsharipov pushes his legs off easily.
Sticky is trying to keep Magomedsharipov in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magomedsharipov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Magomedsharipov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Ricky Sticky is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sticky throws a leg kick but Magomedsharipov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Magomedsharipov closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Magomedsharipov tries to move to mount but Sticky blocks the move with his legs.
Sticky trying to control but Magomedsharipov flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Magomedsharipov looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magomedsharipov just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Magomedsharipov has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Sticky looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Magomedsharipov scores with strikes from the back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrei Magomedsharipov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Sticky stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sticky wants it to stay on the feet.
Sticky takes a swing at Magomedsharipov's ribcage but misses.
Magomedsharipov 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.
Magomedsharipov postures up and lands a big shot to Sticky's brow.
Sticky being controlled here, momentarily.
Sticky is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedsharipov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Sticky keeping full guard, as Magomedsharipov tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sticky wants to sweep here but Magomedsharipov controlling him for the moment.
Magomedsharipov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Magomedsharipov working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Magomedsharipov prevents Sticky from getting back to his feet.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Sticky misses with a wild combination.
Magomedsharipov shoots in and bounces Sticky off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magomedsharipov trying to move into half guard but instead Sticky has managed to sweep!
Sticky content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Magomedsharipov keeping moving, preventing Sticky from controlling successfully.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Magomedsharipov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Magomedsharipov pushes Sticky off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Magomedsharipov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sticky with a poor takedown
and Magomedsharipov counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Magomedsharipov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sticky trying to stall but Magomedsharipov improves his position.
Magomedsharipov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Sticky pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Sticky looking to stall.
Sticky tries to stall but Magomedsharipov uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Magomedsharipov stops a takedown attempt from Sticky.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricky Sticky. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sticky is trying to break free.
Sticky tries a knee to the head but Magomedsharipov blocks it.
Sticky has had enough of the clinch but Magomedsharipov keeps him there for the moment.
Magomedsharipov lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magomedsharipov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Magomedsharipov.
Sticky is looking to escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andrei Magomedsharipov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Magomedsharipov 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrei Magomedsharipov!
Andrei Magomedsharipov gave a mention to The Dirty Needle Project in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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