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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Killov Magomedov (ranked 1342 p4p, 2538 weight class) and Helio Flacide (ranked 191 p4p, 345 weight class). Killov Magomedov is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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5 - 1 - 0 |
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Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very quick |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Killov Magomedov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Helio Flacide!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Konstantin Menshow and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magomedov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Flacide.
Flacide has closed the distance and engaged Magomedov in a clinch.
Flacide fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Flacide is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Flacide taking a breather.
Magomedov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Flacide avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Magomedov is working for takedown but Flacide is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Killov Magomedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Flacide avoiding damage.
Magomedov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Flacide swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flacide manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Magomedov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Flacide is keeping the position for now.
Flacide looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Magomedov seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flacide is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Flacide tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Magomedov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Flacide is trying to keep Magomedov in close.
Magomedov tries to free his leg and advance position but Flacide is retaining full guard.
Magomedov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Magomedov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Flacide for as long as he can get away with.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Flacide trying to keep a closed guard but Magomedov is proving a slippery customer.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Magomedov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Flacide's guard.
Magomedov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Magomedov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Magomedov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Flacide knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Flacide has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Magomedov is working away from the top position though.
Magomedov looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Magomedov is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Flacide reverses the position - he's now on top in Magomedov's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov wants to sweep here but Flacide controlling him for the moment.
Magomedov is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Flacide trying to control the position from guard on top but Magomedov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Magomedov is pulling down on Flacide's head. It's preventing any offense from Flacide, at least for the moment.
Flacide stopping the sweep attempt from Magomedov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Magomedov keeping moving, preventing Flacide from controlling successfully.
Flacide tries to free his leg and advance position but Magomedov is retaining full guard.
Magomedov seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Flacide trying to control the position from guard on top but Magomedov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Flacide throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Flacide trying to control the position from guard on top but Magomedov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Flacide shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Magomedov defends it nicely.
Flacide shoots in but no luck this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Helio Flacide dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Flacide takes the fight into the clinch.
Flacide gets underhooks to prevent Magomedov's takedown attempt.
Flacide prevents the takedown attempt.
Magomedov tries to stall but Flacide uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Magomedov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Killov Magomedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Flacide throws an elbow that misses.
Magomedov prevents a body shot from Flacide.
Magomedov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Flacide pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Magomedov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Come on Magomedov - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Flacide taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Flacide is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Magomedov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Flacide gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomedov blocks the elbow strike.
Magomedov tries to score a body lock takedown but Flacide shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Magomedov tries to stall but Flacide uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Flacide goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Flacide trying to control the position but instead, Magomedov has worked for underhooks and has pushed Flacide into the cage.
Magomedov has clasped his hands together around Flacide's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Flacide is looking for a sweep.
Magomedov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Flacide is not content to let Magomedov control the position.
Flacide has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Magomedov goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Flacide has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Magomedov but great work by Flacide.
Flacide thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Flacide tries to advance to mount but can't.
Magomedov is trying to get back to half guard.
Flacide wants to control but Magomedov is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov is looking to reverse the position.
Flacide tries to advance to mount but can't.
Magomedov is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Flacide's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Magomedov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Magomedov wants to sweep but no luck.
Magomedov keeping full guard, as Flacide tries to pass.
Flacide is still trying to improve 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.
Magomedov keeping moving, preventing Flacide from controlling successfully.
Flacide might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Magomedov haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Magomedov managing to control the position.
Flacide advances to half guard.
Magomedov is looking for a sweep. Flacide is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Magomedov is working hard here to advance position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Flacide throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Flacide throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Helio Flacide showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Magomedov drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Flacide looking to control.
Flacide wants to control but Magomedov passes easily into half guard.
Magomedov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Flacide tries to roll over but Magomedov keeps him under control.
Magomedov wants to pass to mount but Flacide is defending the position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flacide is looking to improve his position.
Flacide manages to get to full guard.
Magomedov wants to control from the top but Flacide keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomedov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Flacide is keeping the position for now.
Magomedov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Magomedov stopping the sweep attempt from Flacide.
Magomedov passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Magomedov is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Flacide will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Flacide tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Magomedov trying to control the position but Flacide is working away.
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.
Flacide wants to control but Magomedov postures up.
Magomedov is looking to take a break and control but Flacide is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Magomedov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Flacide knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Flacide is looking to reverse the position.
Flacide wants to control but Magomedov postures up.
Magomedov trying to control the action but Flacide is working from the bottom.
Magomedov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Flacide, who protects the arm well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flacide seems a little lost for a moment, as Magomedov dominates the positioning.
Flacide sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Magomedov controlling the action here.
Magomedov continues to stall.
Flacide is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Magomedov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Flacide is looking to get back to full guard here but Magomedov has managed to pass to side control instead.
Magomedov happy to just control the position for now.
Flacide tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Helio Flacide is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Killov Magomedov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Magomedov is chipping away with strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Killov Magomedov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Flacide has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Helio Flacide!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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