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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Yusuf Mammadov (ranked 1042 p4p, 1383 weight class) and Zabit Magomedov (ranked 137 p4p, 185 weight class). 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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5 - 3 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin |
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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 7 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Yusuf Mammadov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Zabit Magomedov!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Hirohito Nitta and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circling - Magomedov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A looping hook to the body misses from Magomedov. Mammadov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Magomedov scores with a leg kick.
Mammadov throws a sloppy head kick and Magomedov moves out of range easily.
It seemed like Magomedov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mammadov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Magomedov misses the jab.
Mammadov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Magomedov pinned against the cage. Magomedov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mammadov ducks under a wild hook from Magomedov.
Mammadov is looking to clinch but Magomedov is avoiding it.
Magomedov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Magomedov wants it to stay on the feet.
Magomedov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mammadov thuds his shin into the meat of Magomedov's side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An inside leg kick lands from Magomedov.
Magomedov throws out a powerful jab.
Magomedov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Magomedov wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yusuf Mammadov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mammadov fails to land the takedown.
Magomedov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mammadov was well out of range. Poor timing from Magomedov.
Mammadov is looking to counter punch.
Mammadov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomedov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mammadov thuds his right hand into Magomedov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Magomedov misses with a straight left.
Magomedov missing with a left hand there. Mammadov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Magomedov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Good leg kick by Magomedov.
Nice shot lands for Mammadov.
Magomedov looks to land a right hand but Mammadov moved out of range.
Magomedov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Mammadov with a poor takedown
and Magomedov counters with a stiff right hand.
Magomedov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Mammadov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A telegraphed right hand from Magomedov misses the target.
Magomedov misses with a shot to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Zabit Magomedov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Magomedov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Mammadov throws a leg kick which misses Magomedov's front leg but catches the back leg as Magomedov tries to avoid it.
Mammadov instigates a clinch.
Magomedov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Magomedov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mammadov has a couple of punches blocked by Magomedov.
Magomedov has Mammadov pressed against the cage.
Mammadov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Magomedov's elbow.
Magomedov is looking to control Mammadov's arms but Mammadov gets an underhook and turns him. Now Magomedov has his back to the cage.
Mammadov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mammadov tries a body shot but Magomedov blocks it.
Magomedov tries a body shot but Mammadov blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mammadov.
Mammadov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Mammadov has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Magomedov is trying to keep an underhook but Mammadov manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Mammadov works his foot free and advances to mount.
Mammadov content just to control the position here.
Mammadov jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Magomedov is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Magomedov and Mammadov has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Mammadov tries for a kimura but Magomedov is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mammadov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Mammadov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Magomedov is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Mammadov tries to advance to mount but can't.
Magomedov 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.
Magomedov parries the strikes from Mammadov easily there. Mammadov is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Magomedov to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Mammadov throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Mammadov tries to advance to mount but Magomedov denies him.
Mammadov throws an elbow but Magomedov slips to the side and avoids it well.
Mammadov trying to control the action but Magomedov is working from the bottom.
Mammadov swings around for an armbar but Magomedov sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Mammadov's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Magomedov advances position into side control!
Mammadov stops Magomedov from passing to mount.
Mammadov tries to bench press Magomedov off him but Magomedov keeps the position.
Magomedov controls the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zabit Magomedov dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Mammadov shoots in looking for a takedown but Magomedov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mammadov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Magomedov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nice jab there from Mammadov.
Mammadov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Magomedov.
Mammadov swings for the body but Magomedov moves out of range.
Mammadov lands with a nice body punch.
Magomedov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Magomedov connects with a crisp jab.
Mammadov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mammadov moves away from the strike by Magomedov.
Mammadov moves out of range as Magomedov strikes.
Mammadov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Magomedov.
Mammadov takes the fight into the clinch.
Magomedov misses with some punches.
Mammadov has had enough of the clinch but Magomedov keeps him there for the moment.
Magomedov stalling the fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mammadov has hold of one of Magomedov's legs. Magomedov is fighting the takedown attempt but Mammadov gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Magomedov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mammadov.
Yusuf Mammadov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mammadov trying to control the position from guard on top but Magomedov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Magomedov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mammadov drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Magomedov dives on top into guard.
Magomedov trying to control but Mammadov is working from the bottom.
Magomedov wants to pass the guard but Mammadov is keeping the position.
Mammadov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Mammadov working for a triangle but Magomedov defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov content to stall in guard here.
Mammadov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Magomedov defends it easily.
Mammadov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Magomedov defends it easily.
We've been hearing good reports from Mammadov's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Mammadov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mammadov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mammadov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Magomedov keeping moving, preventing Mammadov from controlling successfully.
Mammadov is looking to pass into half guard but Magomedov pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Magomedov is in guard.
Magomedov won't allow Mammadov to sweep him here.
Magomedov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mammadov is keeping the position for now.
Mammadov is trying to control the position but Magomedov postures up.
Mammadov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mammadov keeping moving, preventing Magomedov from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mammadov's guard.
Mammadov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mammadov tries to roll over but Magomedov keeps him under control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Magomedov trying to control the pace.
Mammadov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Zabit Magomedov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Mammadov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Magomedov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Magomedov misses with a wild body shot.
Mammadov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Magomedov moves away.
Mammadov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Magomedov defending well as Mammadov loads up on a big left hand.
Magomedov connects with a body shot.
Mammadov slips under a jab.
Magomedov misses with a hook.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mammadov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Magomedov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mammadov throws an overhand right that lands on Magomedov's shoulder, as Magomedov tries to avoid the shot.
Mammadov dives in for a single leg takedown but Magomedov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mammadov tries for a takedown but Magomedov manages to get underhooks.
Mammadov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mammadov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Mammadov fails to land.
A nice right hand lands inside from Magomedov.
Mammadov throws a punch but it's blocked by Magomedov.
Still in the clinch, Mammadov scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mammadov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Magomedov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mammadov misses with some punches.
Magomedov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Magomedov struggles to land a body shot inside as Mammadov controls his hands.
Mammadov swings wildly with an uppercut but Magomedov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mammadov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Magomedov scores with a nice hook to the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Mammadov is trying to pull guard but Magomedov turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yusuf Mammadov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mammadov can't find room to land a body shot as Magomedov controls the action.
Mammadov misses with a punch on the inside.
Magomedov stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Magomedov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mammadov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mammadov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Magomedov misses with a low kick.
Magomedov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Zabit Magomedov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mammadov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Magomedov throws an overhand right that lands on Mammadov's shoulder, as Mammadov tries to avoid the shot.
Mammadov dives in for a single leg takedown but Magomedov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A short uppercut from Magomedov.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mammadov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Magomedov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mammadov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Magomedov's elbow.
Mammadov tries to pull guard but Magomedov forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Magomedov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Magomedov is working Mammadov over against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mammadov has had enough of the clinch but Magomedov keeps him there for the moment.
Mammadov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mammadov.
A short uppercut from Magomedov.
Magomedov presses Mammadov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A body shot lands from Magomedov.
Magomedov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Magomedov scores with a hook to the body.
Yusuf Mammadov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Magomedov misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Magomedov.
Magomedov lands a body punch.
Magomedov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Magomedov.
Magomedov lands with a left to the head.
Magomedov lands a nice uppercut.
Mammadov misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short body shot lands from Magomedov as the two fighters clinch.
Magomedov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch on the inside from Magomedov fails to land.
Mammadov looking to slow down the pace here.
Magomedov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Magomedov misses with a punch on the inside.
Magomedov throws a head punch that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Magomedov.
Mammadov is trying to force a seperation but Magomedov has the dominant position.
Mammadov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Magomedov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mammadov walks into a jab.
Mammadov walks into a stiff left hand from Magomedov.
Mammadov walks into a stiff left hand from Magomedov.
Magomedov lands with an uppercut that bounces Mammadov off the cage and back into range.
Magomedov scores with a punch to the head.
Magomedov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Zabit Magomedov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A big right from Magomedov misses.
Magomedov scores with a leg kick.
Magomedov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Mammadov shoots in but Magomedov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mammadov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mammadov ducks right into an uppercut from Magomedov.
Mammadov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Mammadov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mammadov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Magomedov. Magomedov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zabit Magomedov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Magomedov 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight for Zabit Magomedov!
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight for Zabit Magomedov!
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight for Zabit Magomedov!
Zabit Magomedov wins by unanimous decision!
A victorious Zabit Magomedov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
57% |
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