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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Zabit Magomedov (ranked 1327 p4p, 1307 weight class) and Dan Averescu (ranked 178 p4p, 174 weight class). Averescu has chosen Guns N' Roses - Welcome To The Jungle as his entrance music. Dan Averescu is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent boxer
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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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Zabit Magomedov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dan Averescu!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Seu Braga and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magomedov misses with a looping right.
Magomedov jabs Averescu to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Magomedov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Averescu was well out of range. Poor timing from Magomedov.
A nice side step and Averescu releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Magomedov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Magomedov throws a shot from downtown. Averescu moves away and avoids it.
Averescu misses with an uppercut. Magomedov saw that one coming.
The crowd cheers as Magomedov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Averescu doesn't seem phased though.
Magomedov connects with a looping right hand.
Averescu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Magomedov.
Magomedov cracks a nice hook into Averescu's ribs.
Magomedov lands a head shot.
A big left from Averescu misses.
Averescu throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Magomedov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Magomedov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Averescus jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Averescu throws a right and a left that Magomedov avoids nicely.
Averescu misses with a hook
and Magomedov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Averescu ducks under a wild hook from Magomedov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Magomedov misses.
Averescu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Magomedov was well out of range. Poor timing from Averescu.
A jab lands there for Magomedov.
Magomedov moves out of range as Averescu strikes.
Magomedov throwing a counter right hand but Averescu manages to avoid it.
Averescu takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Magomedov darts in and clinches Averescu up against the cage.
Magomedov misses with the head strike.
Magomedov scores with a shoulder strike.
Magomedov throws a head punch that misses.
Magomedov tries to work over Averescu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Averescu is trying to break the clinch but Magomedov is controlling him.
Magomedov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
I was talking to Magomedov's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Magomedov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Averescu's elbow.
Magomedov misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Magomedov.
Magomedov stalls.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Averescu backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Averescu can't break the clinch.
Magomedov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Magomedov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Magomedov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Magomedov scores with a shoulder strike.
Averescu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Magomedov cracks Averescu with a nice body shot.
Magomedov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Magomedov misses with the head strike.
Magomedov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Magomedov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Magomedov - that landed with a thud.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov misses with some punches.
Magomedov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Averescu wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Averescu struggles to land a body shot inside as Magomedov controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Averescu.
Magomedov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Still in the clinch, Magomedov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Magomedov is leaning against Averescu and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Magomedov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Averescu wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Magomedov misses with a punch on the inside.
Magomedov struggles to land a body shot inside as Averescu controls his hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov lands a body punch.
Magomedov tries to throw a body punch but Averescu avoids it by throwing Magomedov back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Magomedov fails to land.
A short uppercut from Magomedov.
Magomedov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Averescu backwards.
Magomedov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Magomedov struggles to land a body shot inside as Averescu controls his hands.
Magomedov manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Averescu misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Magomedov.
Magomedov misses with a punch on the inside.
Averescu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Magomedov misses with a body punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zabit Magomedov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Averescu sizes up Magomedov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Magomedov connects with an inside leg kick.
Averescu slips a jab from Magomedov.
Magomedov throws a body shot but no joy.
Magomedov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Averescu can do to turn this around?
Averescu scores with a nice right hand.
Averescu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Magomedov throws out the jab.
Magomedov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A cross from Magomedov lands.
Averescu takes one to the side of the head.
Averescu misses with a looping right.
Dan Averescu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Magomedov lands an overhand right.
Averescu takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Magomedov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
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!
Averescu throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Magomedov.
Averescu takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Magomedov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Magomedov goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomedov swings widly with a right hand
and Averescu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Magomedov moves out of range of the strikes.
Averescu throws a series of punches but Magomedov moves out of range.
Magomedov digs a good hook to Averescu's body.
Magomedov catches Averescu with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Averescu closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Magomedov lands a jab.
Averescu walks into a stiff left hand from Magomedov.
Magomedov misses with a straight right.
Averescu moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
It looks like Zabit Magomedov has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Magomedov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Averescu throws out the jab.
Averescu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Magomedov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Magomedov throws an overhand right that lands on Averescu's shoulder, as Averescu tries to avoid the shot.
Averescu throws a big shot that misses.
Magomedov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Averescu.
Magomedov lands with a nice body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Magomedov lands a really nice looking cross but Averescu seems unphased.
Magomedov throws a good cross that connects.
Averescu missing with a left hand there. Magomedov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Magomedov stuns Averescu with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Averescu misses with a hook. Magomedov ducked under it nicely.
Averescu 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.
Averescu takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Magomedov throws a lazy right hand but Averescu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A shot to the liver by Magomedov. Beautiful body shot.
Magomedov dips to his left and cracks Averescu with an uppercut!
Magomedov has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Zabit Magomedov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Magomedov thuds a left hand into Averescu's body.
Averescu throws an overhand right that lands on Magomedov's shoulder, as Magomedov tries to avoid the shot.
Averescu misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Magomedov tests Averescu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Magomedov misses with a looping left.
Despite the aggression on Averescu's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Averescu walks into a stiff left hand from Magomedov.
Averescu takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Magomedov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Averescu counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Magomedov lands with a right hand.
Averescu looks to land a left hand but Magomedov moved out of range nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Magomedov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Magomedov misses with an uppercut.
Averescu throws a lazy right hand but Magomedov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Magomedov throws the left hand but Averescu avoids the punch easily.
A jab lands there for Magomedov.
Magomedov lands with a nice body punch.
Magomedov scores with a jab to the body.
Averescu works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jab from Magomedov.
Averescu throws a series of punches but Magomedov moves out of range.
Magomedov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Averescu.
Averescu takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov misses with an uppercut.
Magomedov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Averescu has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Magomedov cracks Averescu with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Magomedov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Magomedov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Magomedov cracks a nice hook into Averescu's ribs.
Magomedov jabs Averescu to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Magomedov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Averescu looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Averescu misses with a wild body shot.
Averescu looks to throw the jab but Magomedov is out of range.
Magomedov lands a jab.
Magomedov lands a glancing blow to the side of Averescu's head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Averescu misses with a looping right.
Averescu on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Magomedov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Averescu.
Magomedov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zabit Magomedov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Zabit Magomedov's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Averescu misses with an uppercut.
Magomedov looks to throw the jab but Averescu is out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Magomedov, as that shot connected.
Magomedov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Magomedov lands a jab-cross combination.
Magomedov cracks Averescu with a good jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Averescu. Magomedov does a little dance to reset his feet.
A quick step to the side and Magomedov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zabit Magomedov is winning the standup battle so far.
Averescu misses with a looping left.
Magomedov connects with a body shot that sends Averescu's belly button to the back.
Averescu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Magomedov.
Magomedov closes the distance and pushes Averescu back into the cage.
Magomedov lands with a light punch inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Magomedov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Averescu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A frustrated look appears on Averescu's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Averescu blocks an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Averescu working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Averescu working hard to break the clinch.
A body shot lands from Magomedov.
Magomedov misses with a body punch.
Magomedov tries to throw a body punch but Averescu avoids it by throwing Magomedov back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Magomedov.
Magomedov stalling.
Magomedov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Magomedov can't find room to land a body shot as Averescu controls the action.
Magomedov's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Magomedov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Averescu is pushing Magomedov up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Zabit Magomedov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Averescu is trying to force a seperation but Magomedov has the dominant position.
A short left from Magomedov.
Magomedov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Magomedov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Averescus head.
A bit of stalling here from Averescu.
Averescu is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Magomedov stalls.
Magomedov is leaning against Averescu and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Magomedov.
A head punch on the inside from Magomedov fails to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Magomedov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Magomedov has a couple of punches blocked by Averescu.
Averescu is looking to control Magomedov's arms but Magomedov gets an underhook and turns him. Now Averescu has his back to the cage.
Magomedov misses with the head strike.
A short right from Magomedov.
Magomedov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Averescus head.
Magomedov lands with a short shot to the head.
Magomedov prevents Averescu from breaking the clinch.
Averescu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Magomedov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Averescu misses with some punches.
Zabit Magomedov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Averescu's elbow.
Magomedov has a couple of punches blocked by Averescu.
Magomedov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Magomedov misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Magomedov fails to land.
Magomedov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dan Averescu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Averescu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Magomedov's elbow.
Magomedov presses Averescu against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Averescu wants to break the clinch but can't.
Magomedov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Magomedov.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Magomedov lands a nice uppercut.
Magomedov lands with a right to the head.
Averescu using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Magomedov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zabit Magomedov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Magomedov 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight for Zabit Magomedov!
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight for Zabit Magomedov!
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight for Zabit Magomedov!
Zabit Magomedov wins by unanimous decision!
Post fight, an emotional Zabit Magomedov said 'Welcome to the Show everybodddyyy!!!'.
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