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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Peter Beardsley (ranked 756 p4p, 1103 weight class) and Maksud Magomedov (ranked 101 p4p, 154 weight class). Magomedov is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Lezginka - Kavkaz. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent boxer
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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 11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Peter Beardsley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Maksud Magomedov!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magomedov cracks a nice hook into Beardsley's ribs.
Magomedov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Beardsley gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Magomedov to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Beardsley trying to keep a closed guard but Magomedov is proving a slippery customer.
Beardsley seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Magomedov throws a big right hand that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov wants to control from the top but Beardsley keeps moving.
Magomedov postures up in Beardsley's guard and throws a big left but Beardsley blocks it.
Beardsley is trying to keep Magomedov in close.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomedov wants to control from the top but Beardsley keeps moving.
Magomedov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Beardsley misses the jab.
Magomedov throws a body shot but no joy.
The fighters circling - Magomedov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Magomedov throws a lazy right hand but Beardsley sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Magomedov jabs at Beardsley's body.
We've been informed that Magomedov has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
A combination from Beardsley does no damage.
Magomedov throws a jab when Beardsley was well out of range.
It looked like Beardsley wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Beardsley scores with a jab. Magomedov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Maksud Magomedov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beardsley slips under a jab from Magomedov.
Beardsley throws out a loose jab but Magomedov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Beardsley takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Magomedov throws a body punch but Beardsley moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beardsley slips a straight right by Magomedov.
Magomedov looks to land a left hand but Beardsley moved out of range nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Magomedov misses the target.
Beardsley takes a swing at Magomedov's ribcage but misses.
Magomedov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Beardsley throws out a powerful jab.
Beardsley pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Magomedov throws a lazy right hand but Beardsley sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Magomedov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Magomedov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Beardsley gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Magomedov closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Beardsley to the mat! Beardsley manages to get full guard.
Beardsley will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Magomedov connects with a couple of short punches.
Magomedov passes into half guard.
Beardsley is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Magomedov scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beardsley keeping hold of Magomedov's head, controlling as best he can.
Beardsley is pressing down on Magomedov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Magomedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Beardsley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Beardsley escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Magomedov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Beardsley controls Magomedov momentarily but Magomedov frees himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Magomedov throws a strike but Beardsley rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Magomedov keeping moving, preventing Beardsley from controlling successfully.
Beardsley is looking to advance position but Magomedov has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Beardsley is trying desperately to improve position.
Magomedov avoids the attempt from Beardsley to control.
Magomedov scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Beardsley?
Beardsley really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Magomedov lands with some strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Maksud Magomedov dominated that round.
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.
Magomedov throws an off balance right hand
and Beardsley counters with a straight right hand.
Beardsley pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Magomedov misses with a wild body shot.
Magomedov misses with a few strikes there.
A nice combination there by Magomedov.
Beardsley jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Magomedov cracks Beardsley with a good jab.
Beardsley throws a head kick but Magomedov moves out of range.
Beardsley swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Magomedov throws a jab but it's blocked by Beardsley.
Magomedov throws a jab but it's blocked by Beardsley.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Magomedov. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Beardsley walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Magomedov misses with an uppercut.
Magomedov blocks a leg kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Beardsley.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Magomedov looking to score a takedown here. Beardsley is defending well but Magomedov drives through and ends up in Beardsley's guard.
Magomedov wants to control from the top but Beardsley keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beardsley looking to control.
Beardsley had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Magomedov defends it easily.
Beardsley looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Magomedov cracks Beardsley with a solid left hand.
Magomedov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Magomedov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Beardsley seems keen to control Magomedov's posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Beardsley working a defensive guard here.
Beardsley has momentary wrist control but Magomedov slips an elbow through the middle.
Magomedov throws an elbow that misses. Beardsley uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Magomedov's guard. Nice move by Beardsley!
Beardsley trying to control the position from guard on top but Magomedov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Magomedov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Beardsley tries to free his leg and advance position but Magomedov is retaining full guard.
Magomedov pulls Beardsley in to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov keeping full guard, as Beardsley tries to pass.
Maksud Magomedov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Magomedov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Beardsley pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Magomedov is keeping the position for now.
Beardsley postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Magomedov is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Beardsley, into his guard.
Beardsley isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Magomedov stacks Beardsley on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Magomedov!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beardsley struggling a bit here.
Beardsley is trying to get back to half guard.
Beardsley is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Total Impact MMA/KT, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Magomedov connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Beardsley some visible discomfort.
Beardsley tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Magomedov working the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Magomedov is looking to take a break and control but Beardsley is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Magomedov might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Beardsley haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Maksud Magomedov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Magomedov takes one to the side of the head.
Beardsley walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Magomedov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Magomedov lands a slapping body shot.
Magomedov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Beardsley.
Magomedov drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Beardsley tries to buck Magomedov off but Magomedov is having none of it.
Beardsley manages to get back to half guard.
Beardsley is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Magomedov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Magomedov's back!
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 staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Beardsley not allowing Magomedov to control his hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomedov is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Beardsley patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
You can see the frustration on Magomedov's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Beardsley's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Beardsley looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Magomedov is controlling Beardsley 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard.
Beardsley keeping moving, preventing Magomedov from controlling successfully.
Peter Beardsley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Beardsley swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Magomedov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Magomedov tries to free his leg and advance position but Beardsley is retaining full guard.
Magomedov wants to control from the top but Beardsley keeps moving.
Beardsley is trying to hold Magomedov in close to prevent damage but Magomedov has managed to pass into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beardsley is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Magomedov pulls his head out easily.
Magomedov working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Magomedov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Magomedov is nestled in close to Beardsley, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Beardsley wants to improve his position but Magomedov is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Magomedov slips a nice elbow through Beardsley's hands, connecting with Beardsley's forehead.
Maksud Magomedov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Beardsley is refusing to be controlled, as Magomedov sits in half guard.
Beardsley manages to get to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Magomedov postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Maksud Magomedov.
Well Magomedov has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maksud Magomedov!
Maksud Magomedov thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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