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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Hasbulla Magomedov (ranked 4788 p4p, 23682 weight class) and Chel Diokno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Magomedov kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Roy Jones Jr - Can't be Touched. Diokno has chosen This is my story as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Hasbulla Magomedov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Chel Diokno!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diokno tries a head kick but it misses.
Magomedov closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Diokno quickly recovers to half guard.
Diokno is trying is best to control the position here.
Magomedov has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Diokno trying to control here.
Magomedov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Diokno tries to kick Magomedov off but Magomedov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Diokno is looking to improve his position.
Magomedov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Magomedov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diokno is looking to control Magomedov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Diokno avoid being mounted?
Magomedov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Diokno sees it coming and defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomedov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Magomedov trying to control the action but Diokno is working from the bottom.
Magomedov slows the pace down in half guard.
Diokno keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diokno is trying to control but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Diokno controlling the position for now.
Diokno blocking the ground and pound attempt from Magomedov.
Diokno trying to control here.
Magomedov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Magomedov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Magomedov is working for a submission of some sort.
Diokno has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Magomedov is working away from the top position though.
Magomedov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Diokno has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Magomedov in particular looking to stall.
Diokno is concentrating on defense, preventing Magomedov from advancing position.
Magomedov is looking for a kimura here.
Diokno keeping hold of Magomedov's head, controlling as best he can.
Magomedov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Magomedov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Diokno's head.
Diokno trying to control here.
Magomedov is looking for a kimura but Diokno is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Magomedov to get the leverage.
Diokno is staying active underneath Magomedov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
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.
Diokno trying to control here.
Magomedov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Diokno works his way to full guard. Good work.
Diokno looking to control.
Magomedov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Diokno has Magomedov pulled in close to control his posture.
Diokno keeping full guard, as Magomedov tries to pass.
Magomedov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Diokno working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Magomedov.
Diokno looking to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Diokno being controlled here, momentarily.
Diokno trying to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hasbulla Magomedov dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Magomedov scores with a takedown into Diokno's guard.
Magomedov wants to pass the guard but Diokno is keeping the position.
Diokno pulls Magomedov in close to his closed guard and prevents Magomedov from doing any damage or advancing position.
Magomedov wants to pass the guard but Diokno is keeping the position.
Magomedov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Diokno is trying to control the position from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Magomedov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov trying to control but Diokno is working from the bottom.
Diokno has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Magomedov postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diokno trying to control the position here.
Magomedov chips away with some ground and pound.
Magomedov is fighting to break Diokno's control of his arms but Diokno is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Diokno is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Diokno looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Magomedov drops back looking for a leg! Diokno is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Diokno manages to kick Magomedov off! Magomedov jumps back into Diokno's guard.
Magomedov stops Diokno from standing up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Magomedov throws a big elbow that misses.
Diokno is trying to keep Magomedov in close.
Diokno has control of Magomedov's left arm, preventing Magomedov from doing any damage.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Diokno stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Diokno wants it to stay on the feet.
Some wild striking there from Diokno.
Diokno gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Magomedov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Diokno can do to turn this around?
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Diokno obliges.
Diokno lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Magomedov.
Diokno stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
We've been informed that Diokno has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Diokno lands an elbow just above Magomedov 's eye.
Magomedov is trying to pull guard but Diokno has him pressed against the cage.
Magomedov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hasbulla Magomedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A knee to the head by Diokno.
Diokno landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Diokno throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Magomedov blocks it with crossed arms.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diokno is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Magomedov jumps guard but Diokno turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Magomedov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Diokno fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Diokno misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Magomedov shoots for a double leg takedown but Diokno sprawls well. He's pushed Magomedov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Diokno closes the distance and clinches.
Diokno lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Diokno utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Diokno comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Magomedov takes a knee to the side of the body.
Diokno landing knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Magomedov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Diokno is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Diokno lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Magomedov.
Diokno presses Magomedov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Diokno landing knees to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diokno is pressed up against the cage. Magomedov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Diokno down to the mat. Diokno avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Magomedov moves into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diokno landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Chel Diokno seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Diokno lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Magomedov backwards.
Diokno lands a knee to the head.
Diokno gets through Magomedov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Diokno connects with a nasty looking knee right to Magomedov's face.
Diokno is leaning against Magomedov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Magomedov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Diokno lands a body punch.
Diokno misses with a hook to the ribs.
Diokno lands a nice knee to the body.
Magomedov is trying to pull guard but Diokno turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Diokno connects with a nasty looking knee right to Magomedov's face.
Diokno goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right hand to the body from Diokno.
Magomedov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Diokno walks away with a smile on his face. Magomedov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Diokno chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A head kick misses from Diokno.
Chel Diokno is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Magomedov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Diokno but Diokno pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Diokno unleashes a big counter combination but Magomedov bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chel Diokno showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Magomedov fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Diokno sprawls well initially but Magomedov persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Diokno slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Diokno wants to get back to his feet but Magomedov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Diokno is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Magomedov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Magomedov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diokno looking to control.
Magomedov wants to control from the top but Diokno keeps moving.
Magomedov is looking to work some ground and pound but Diokno has wrist control.
Diokno has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Magomedov off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomedov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Diokno as he jumps to the side.
Diokno rushes Magomedov and presses him up against the cage.
Diokno lands a body shot.
Magomedov takes a knee right on the jaw!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Diokno obliges.
Diokno with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Diokno takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Diokno lands a right hand that snaps the head of Magomedov backwards.
Diokno throws a knee to the head but misses.
Diokno using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Magomedov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Diokno using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Magomedov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Magomedov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Diokno is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Diokno is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hasbulla Magomedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diokno using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Magomedov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Magomedov tries to pull guard but Diokno forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Diokno.
Diokno gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Magomedov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diokno lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diokno misses with a knee strike.
Diokno goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Magomedov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Diokno prevents it.
Magomedov wants a takedown but no success here.
Diokno works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Magomedov prevents a body shot from Diokno.
Diokno lands a knee to the head.
Diokno is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Diokno scores a nice knee to the body.
Diokno lands a nice knee to the body.
A short right from Diokno on the inside.
Diokno lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Diokno tries a body shot but Magomedov blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diokno scores with a knee to the head.
Magomedov is looking to take this one to the mat.
Magomedov wants a takedown but no success here.
Diokno landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Diokno with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Diokno lands a body shot.
Magomedov pulls guard successfully.
Magomedov wants to sweep but no luck.
Diokno wants to stand but Magomedov is controlling his posture from full guard.
Magomedov trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov wants to sweep but no luck.
Diokno is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Magomedov has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Diokno is looking to defend but Magomedov has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Diokno! Magomedov pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Diokno taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Hasbulla Magomedov!
Hasbulla Magomedov made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Abdu Rozik be careful I smesh you.'.
In defeat, Chel Diokno stepped up to the mic, saying 'Granite Chin will come back!'.
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hype
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pop
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