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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hurricane Defoe (ranked 611 p4p, 145 weight class) and Husein Magomaevaboff (ranked 88 p4p, 26 weight class). Magomaevaboff is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Shaolin of Dagestan. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hurricane Defoe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Husein Magomaevaboff!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, William Gold and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magomaevaboff walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hurricane Defoe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Defoe misses with a looping left.
Defoe turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Magomaevaboff throws a solid leg kick but Defoe takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Magomaevaboff.
Magomaevaboff motions for Defoe to come forward. Magomaevaboff throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Magomaevaboff on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Defoe. Defoe obviously looking to wear him down.
Defoe moves out of range of the body kick from Magomaevaboff.
A thudding body kick lands there by Defoe!
Defoe throws a hook but Magomaevaboff blocks it.
Defoe fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Magomaevaboff has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Defoe looks to land a right hand but Magomaevaboff moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomaevaboff pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Defoe half committed to a counter leg kick.
Magomaevaboff smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
It looks like Hurricane Defoe has been cut.
Defoe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A head kick misses from Magomaevaboff.
Defoe throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Defoe connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Defoe is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Magomaevaboff.
Defoe throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Magomaevaboff.
Defoe misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Magomaevaboff feints a counter leg kick.
Defoe scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Defoe throws a front kick aimed at Magomaevaboff's knee but Magomaevaboff avoids it well.
Defoe takes a jab right on the kisser.
Magomaevaboff is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Defoe.
Nice jab there from Magomaevaboff.
Defoe takes one to the side of the head.
Magomaevaboff tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Magomaevaboff is looking to slow Defoe down with leg kicks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A good leg kick by Defoe.
Magomaevaboff has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lazy body kick from Defoe
and Magomaevaboff counters with a stiff right hand.
Defoe lands a leg kick that knocks Magomaevaboff off balance momentarily.
Magomaevaboff cracks Defoe with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Defoe looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Magomaevaboff finish him?
Defoe is rocked!
Defoe throws a lazy right hand but Magomaevaboff sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Defoe moves out of range of the strikes.
Magomaevaboff tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Defoe throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Magomaevaboff counters with a nice body shot.
Magomaevaboff throws a leg kick which misses Defoe's front leg but catches the back leg as Defoe tries to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Defoe.
Defoe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Magomaevaboff.
Defoe half committed to a counter leg kick.
Defoe scoring well with a low kick there.
Magomaevaboff misses with a straight right.
Magomaevaboff on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Defoe with a hook.
Defoe throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Defoe slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Defoe steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Magomaevaboff. That one must have hurt.
Magomaevaboff connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Magomaevaboff drops his hands momentarily and Defoe takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Defoe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Magomaevaboff.
Defoe lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Defoe throws a body punch but Magomaevaboff moves out of range.
Magomaevaboff only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Magomaevaboff throws a jab but it's blocked by Defoe.
Defoe moves forwards but Magomaevaboff connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Defoe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Defoe blocks the body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Defoe takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Defoe throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Defoe blocks a low kick nicely.
Magomaevaboff just misses with a punch to the body.
Defoe scores with a hook to the body. Magomaevaboff takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Defoe ducks under a wild hook from Magomaevaboff.
Defoe with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Defoe throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Magomaevaboff counters with a slapping leg kick.
Defoe loads up on a big right hand but Magomaevaboff slips the punch.
Defoe scores with a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Defoe with a nice cross.
Magomaevaboff walks forward, straight into a front kick from Defoe.
Magomaevaboff moves out of range of the leg kick from Defoe.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Husein Magomaevaboff will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Hurricane Defoe's cut.
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.
Defoe stuns Magomaevaboff with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Defoe thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Magomaevaboff if he has to take too many more of those.
A jab from Defoe finds it's way through Magomaevaboff's defenses.
Defoe shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hurricane Defoe is winning the standup battle so far.
Defoe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Magomaevaboff manages to avoid it.
Magomaevaboff looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Magomaevaboff just misses with a punch to the body.
Defoe misses with an uppercut. Magomaevaboff saw that one coming.
Defoe throws a good cross that connects.
Magomaevaboff takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Defoe pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
An inside leg kick from Defoe misses.
Magomaevaboff tries to counter with a clinch but Defoe shakes him off and moves away.
Defoe gets tackled into the cage by Magomaevaboff. Magomaevaboff maintains the clinch.
Defoe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Magomaevaboff throws a head punch that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Defoe misses with a short punch on the inside.
Defoe avoiding damage as Magomaevaboff throws knees to the body.
Magomaevaboff lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
I was talking to Defoe's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Defoe misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Defoe throws a head punch that misses.
Defoe manages to break the clinch.
Defoe walks into a stiff left hand from Magomaevaboff.
Magomaevaboff throws a hook but Defoe avoids it easily.
Defoe throws a leg kick that is checked
and Magomaevaboff counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Defoe misses with a body kick.
Defoe backing away here, and Magomaevaboff unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Magomaevaboff. That snapped Defoe's head back.
Defoe blocks the body kick.
Defoe stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Magomaevaboff.
Magomaevaboff will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Magomaevaboff missing with a left hand there. Defoe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Defoe throws a low kick but Magomaevaboff avoids it.
Decent striking displayed by Magomaevaboff there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Magomaevaboff takes the fight into the clinch.
Defoe's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Magomaevaboff tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Magomaevaboff blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Magomaevaboff softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Defoe.
Magomaevaboff's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Defoe lands with a light punch inside.
Magomaevaboff tries to work over Defoe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Magomaevaboff tries to throw a body punch but Defoe avoids it by throwing Magomaevaboff back against the cage.
Magomaevaboff fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Magomaevaboff.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Magomaevaboff.
Magomaevaboff swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Defoe lands a left hand that snaps the head of Magomaevaboff backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magomaevaboff lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Defoe throws a punch but it's blocked by Magomaevaboff.
Magomaevaboff misses with a knee strike.
Defoe lands a hook that snaps the head of Magomaevaboff backwards.
Magomaevaboff has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Defoe.
Defoe breaks from the clinch.
Defoe throws an overhand right that lands on Magomaevaboff's shoulder, as Magomaevaboff tries to avoid the shot.
Defoe sets himself, and Magomaevaboff steps forward looking for the clinch! Defoe avoids it this time.
Defoe lands a head shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Defoe. Magomaevaboff does a little dance to reset his feet.
Magomaevaboff looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Magomaevaboff misses with an uppercut. Defoe saw that one coming.
Defoe misses with the combination.
Defoe misses with a straight right.
A shot to the body from Defoe misses
and Magomaevaboff counters with a nice kick to the body.
Defoe scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magomaevaboff misses with an uppercut. Defoe saw that one coming.
Defoe lands a nice looking body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A swing and a miss from Defoe.
Defoe lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Magomaevaboff lands a lovely overhand right.
Defoe swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Defoe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Magomaevaboff moves away.
Magomaevaboff scores with a sloppy right hand. Defoe should have avoided that one.
Magomaevaboff walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Defoe swings widly with a right hand
letting Magomaevaboff counter with a right hand.
Magomaevaboff takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A big right from Defoe misses.
Defoe backing away here, and Magomaevaboff unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Defoe changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Hurricane Defoe will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Hurricane Defoe's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Magomaevaboff on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Defoe throws a low kick but it's checked well by Magomaevaboff.
Defoe throws out a leg kick but Magomaevaboff moves out of range and Defoe only half commits.
Magomaevaboff looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Defoe moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A big left from Magomaevaboff misses.
An inside leg kick from Defoe misses.
It seemed like Magomaevaboff was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Magomaevaboff avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Magomaevaboff checks the leg kick.
Magomaevaboff follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Defoe changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Defoe misses with an attempted mid kick.
Defoe cracks Magomaevaboff with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Magomaevaboff keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Defoe explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Defoe throws a leg kick that misses.
Magomaevaboff flicks out a counter leg kick but Defoe steps away.
Defoe scores with a nice right hand.
Defoe staying out of range there.
Defoe misses with a body shot.
Defoe takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Defoe on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Defoe connects with a right hand. Magomaevaboff shakes it off.
Defoe misses with a leg kick.
A little jabbing left from Magomaevaboff on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Defoe is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Defoe misses with a kick to the body.
Magomaevaboff was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Defoe lands with a thumping leg kick.
Magomaevaboff uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Defoe.
Defoe lands a jab to Magomaevaboff's midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magomaevaboff drops his hands momentarily and Defoe takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Defoe with a nice calf kick.
Magomaevaboff misses with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Defoe looks to score with a jab to the body but Magomaevaboff is just out of range.
Defoe swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Magomaevaboff scores with a jab to the body.
Defoe lands a leg kick that knocks Magomaevaboff off balance momentarily.
Magomaevaboff throws a leg kick
enabling Defoe to counter with a crisp jab.
Magomaevaboff scores with a hook to the body. Defoe takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Magomaevaboff throws a front kick that sends Defoe stumbling back into the cage.
Nice uppercut there from Magomaevaboff.
Magomaevaboff throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A clash of legs there as Magomaevaboff blocks the low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Defoe throws a wild body kick that Magomaevaboff sees coming a mile off.
Magomaevaboff misses with a head kick.
Crunch! Defoe slams his shin into Magomaevaboff's torso.
Magomaevaboff lands a big head kick that sends Defoe tumbling to the mat! Magomaevaboff takes a step backwards and waves Defoe back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Oh Defoe is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Magomaevaboff looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Magomaevaboff buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Magomaevaboff sends Defoe crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Magomaevaboff is motioning to the referee to let Defoe up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
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!
Magomaevaboff waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Defoe.
Defoe looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Magomaevaboff is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Magomaevaboff scores with a nice strike.
Magomaevaboff looks to throw a body kick
and Defoe counters with a left to the body.
Defoe misses the shot to the body.
Magomaevaboff only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Magomaevaboff checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magomaevaboff ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Defoe seems to have got his legs back now.
Defoe swings for the body but Magomaevaboff moves out of range.
Defoe misses with a body kick.
Defoe catches Magomaevaboff with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Magomaevaboff takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Magomaevaboff! But no joy.
Defoe misses with a looping left.
Defoe misses with an attempted mid kick.
Defoe tries to bum rush Magomaevaboff with a series of wild strikes but Magomaevaboff uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Defoe misses with a hook.
Magomaevaboff swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Magomaevaboff throws a looping overhand right but Defoe ducks down to avoid it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Defoe. That's going to slow Magomaevaboff down.
Defoe lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Magomaevaboff circles away quickly and effectively.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Hurricane Defoe.
I think Defoe has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Husein Magomaevaboff!
Our winner, Husein Magomaevaboff, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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