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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Maksud Magomedov (ranked 1011 p4p, 955 weight class) and Richard Rockefeller (ranked 126 p4p, 120 weight class). Magomedov comes to the cage accompanied by Lezginka - Kavkaz. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Excellent boxer
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Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Maksud Magomedov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Richard Rockefeller !
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magomedov defending well as Rockefeller loads up on a big left hand.
Magomedov 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.
Decent striking displayed by Rockefeller there.
Rockefeller throws a jab when Magomedov was well out of range.
Rockefeller cracks Magomedov with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Rockefeller has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Magomedov to stand back up!
Rockefeller throws a hook but Magomedov avoids it easily.
Magomedov moves out of range as Rockefeller strikes.
Magomedov feinted with a counter takedown.
Rockefeller throws a lazy right hand but Magomedov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Magomedov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rockefeller misses with a body shot.
Rockefeller misses with a hook
and Magomedov counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Magomedov.
Rockefeller is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Magomedov throws a big right hand that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rockefeller has his hands on Magomedov's head, controlling the position.
Magomedov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Rockefeller avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Magomedov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Magomedov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Rockefeller 's head.
Magomedov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Rockefeller is trying to control the position but Magomedov postures up.
Magomedov postures up in Rockefeller 's guard and throws a big left but Rockefeller blocks it.
Rockefeller 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Magomedov won't allow Rockefeller to get back to his feet.
Magomedov chips away with some ground and pound.
Magomedov lands a couple of elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rockefeller wants to stand and escape but Magomedov is having none of it.
Rockefeller has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Magomedov is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Magomedov is working for takedown but Rockefeller is calmly controlling the position for now.
Rockefeller tries to circle away but Magomedov has him pinned against the cage.
Rockefeller has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Magomedov has Rockefeller pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Magomedov pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Rockefeller tumbling to the mat - Magomedov dives into Rockefeller 's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Magomedov wants to pass the guard but Rockefeller is keeping the position.
Magomedov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Magomedov won't allow Rockefeller to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov trying to control but Rockefeller is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Magomedov won't allow Rockefeller to sweep him here.
Magomedov trying to control but Rockefeller is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Magomedov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rockefeller .
Magomedov feinted with a counter takedown.
Rockefeller throws a hook but Magomedov blocks it.
Magomedov ducks under a wild hook from Rockefeller .
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Magomedov is defended easily by Rockefeller .
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maksud Magomedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rockefeller throws a leg kick that is checked
and Magomedov counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Magomedov.
Magomedov won't allow Rockefeller to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rockefeller pulls Magomedov in to control the position.
Rockefeller keeping moving, preventing Magomedov from controlling successfully.
Magomedov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rockefeller keeping moving, preventing Magomedov from controlling successfully.
Magomedov tries to free his leg and advance position but Rockefeller is retaining full guard.
Magomedov trying to control but Rockefeller is working from the bottom.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Rockefeller trying to control the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Magomedov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rockefeller .
Magomedov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Richard Rockefeller is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rockefeller throws a hook but Magomedov avoids it easily.
Magomedov tries to counter with a takedown but Rockefeller is quick to defend against it.
Rockefeller throws a looping overhand right but Magomedov ducks down to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Rockefeller dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Rockefeller cracks Magomedov with a right hand to the side of the head.
Magomedov slips a jab from Rockefeller .
Rockefeller drops Magomedov with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Magomedov looks back up at him and smiles so Rockefeller waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Magomedov misses with an uppercut. Rockefeller saw that one coming.
Rockefeller looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Richard Rockefeller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rockefeller throws a looping overhand right but Magomedov ducks down to avoid it.
Magomedov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rockefeller moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An inside leg kick lands from Rockefeller .
Rockefeller keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Rockefeller connects with a good right hand that stumbles Magomedov. Magomedov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rockefeller .
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rockefeller cracks Magomedov with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Magomedov looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Rockefeller finish him?
Rockefeller misses with a low kick.
Rockefeller sends Magomedov crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Rockefeller is motioning to the referee to let Magomedov up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Magomedov is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Magomedov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rockefeller now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Rockefeller throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Magomedov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rockefeller throws out the jab.
Magomedov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rockefeller counters with a crisp right hand that drops Magomedov! Rockefeller lets Magomedov back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Oh Magomedov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rockefeller throws a leg kick
and Magomedov counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Magomedov seems to have got his legs back now.
Magomedov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rockefeller defending well though.
Rockefeller has his hands clasped together around Magomedov's back. He's all about the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rockefeller wants to get back to his feet.
Rockefeller is staying active underneath Magomedov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Rockefeller has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Magomedov is on him like a limpet, forcing Rockefeller back against the cage.
Rockefeller breaks the clinch.
Magomedov rushes Rockefeller and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Rockefeller wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Rockefeller has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Magomedov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Rockefeller prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maksud Magomedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rockefeller wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov keeps control of Rockefeller as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Rockefeller breaks from the clinch.
Rockefeller throws out a loose jab but Magomedov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rockefeller throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Magomedov defending well as Rockefeller loads up on a big left hand.
Magomedov shoots in and bounces Rockefeller off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Magomedov throws a big elbow that misses.
Magomedov won't allow Rockefeller to get back to his feet.
Magomedov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rockefeller keeping moving, preventing Magomedov from controlling successfully.
Rockefeller preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rockefeller wants to stand but Magomedov is controlling the position.
Rockefeller is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The fighters circle momentarily. Rockefeller darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Rockefeller .
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rockefeller has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Magomedov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Magomedov keeps control of Rockefeller as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Rockefeller showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Rockefeller throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Richard Rockefeller seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Magomedov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rockefeller sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Magomedov lands a jab to Rockefeller 's midsection.
Magomedov tries to close the distance and clinch but Rockefeller swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rockefeller throws a big counter head kick but Magomedov avoids it with no problem.
Magomedov misses with a shot to the body
and Rockefeller counters with a crisp right hand that drops Magomedov! Rockefeller lets Magomedov back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Rockefeller misses the jab.
Magomedov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rockefeller thuds a left hand into Magomedov's body.
Rockefeller throws a hook but Magomedov blocks it.
Rockefeller takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Rockefeller tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Magomedov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Magomedov shoots for a double leg takedown but Rockefeller sprawls well. He's pushed Magomedov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rockefeller has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomedov moves out of range as Rockefeller strikes.
Magomedov closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Magomedov lands a few punches from side control.
Magomedov sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Rockefeller is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Rockefeller is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Magomedov has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Rockefeller is not content to let Magomedov control the position.
Rockefeller throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Rockefeller throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Magomedov defending well as Rockefeller loads up on a big left hand.
Magomedov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rockefeller misses with a body shot.
Magomedov misses with a body punch
and Rockefeller counters with a nice uppercut.
Maksud Magomedov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Magomedov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rockefeller .
Rockefeller rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Magomedov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A big left from Rockefeller misses.
Rockefeller throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Magomedov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Magomedov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Rockefeller sprawls and moves away.
Rockefeller looks to land a left hand but Magomedov moved out of range nicely.
Rockefeller misses with an attempted mid kick.
Magomedov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rockefeller throws out the jab.
Magomedov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Rockefeller sprawls and moves away.
Rockefeller throws a hook but Magomedov blocks it.
Magomedov misses with a right hand
and Rockefeller counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rockefeller misses with a straight right.
Rockefeller throws a jab when Magomedov was well out of range.
Richard Rockefeller is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Rockefeller throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Magomedov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rockefeller throws a good cross that connects.
Magomedov shoots in but Rockefeller avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maksud Magomedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Magomedov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rockefeller paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rockefeller throws out a counter right but Magomedov avoids it with no problem.
Magomedov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rockefeller throws out the jab.
Magomedov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Rockefeller misses the jab.
Rockefeller scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Magomedov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Magomedov there as he acknowledges the shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rockefeller with a hook.
Rockefeller wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Rockefeller connects with a crisp jab.
Rockefeller throws a hook but Magomedov avoids it easily.
Rockefeller is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Magomedov.
Magomedov tries to counter with a takedown but Rockefeller is quick to defend against it.
Good exchange - Rockefeller coming out on top.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rockefeller walks into a stiff left hand from Magomedov.
An inside leg kick lands from Rockefeller .
Magomedov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rockefeller .
Rockefeller jabs Magomedov right on the nose. Magomedov blinks but takes it well.
Rockefeller throws a jab when Magomedov was well out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Richard Rockefeller comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Rockefeller 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Richard Rockefeller !
Richard Rockefeller managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Conquer, into his post fight interview.
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