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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Michal Sykora (ranked 1551 p4p, 2416 weight class) and Hasbulla Magomedov (ranked 92 p4p, 139 weight class). Hasbulla Magomedov has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Michal Sykora!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Hasbulla Magomedov!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Franklyn Lucas and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sykora tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sykora lands a head kick!
Sykora scores with a hook.
Magomedov is rocked!
Magomedov feints and as Sykora raises his hands in defense, Magomedov changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Sykora avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Magomedov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Sykora wants to stand and escape but Magomedov is having none of it.
Magomedov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sykora wants to stand and escape but Magomedov is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov distracts Sykora with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Magomedov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Magomedov stops Sykora from standing up.
Magomedov throws a big elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomedov won't allow Sykora to get back to his feet.
Magomedov landing some decent shots from guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Magomedov working his ground and pound in the gym.
Magomedov is in close to Sykora's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Magomedov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sykora wants to stand up but Magomedov is controlling him.
Sykora is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Magomedov dives into side control.
Magomedov lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Magomedov lands a decent elbow from side control.
Magomedov working the ground and pound.
Magomedov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Magomedov tries to score with some ground and pound. Sykora controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sykora is trying to buck Magomedov off.
Magomedov lands an elbow.
Magomedov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Sykora, who protects the arm well.
Magomedov lands a decent elbow from side control.
Sykora is working to avoid the ground and pound but Magomedov connects with a decent elbow.
Magomedov moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Check out the look on Magomedov's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Sykora is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Magomedov asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Magomedov lands some shots froms side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sykora taking punishment in the form of punches.
Magomedov working the head and body with strikes.
Sykora wants to get back to his feet.
Sykora is working to avoid the ground and pound but Magomedov connects with a decent elbow.
Sykora on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Sykora is pushing Magomedov's head away, looking to escape. Magomedov manages to hold on to the position though.
Sykora is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Magomedov lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Sykora wants to get back to his feet.
Magomedov lands a decent elbow from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sykora is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Magomedov has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Magomedov lands an elbow.
Magomedov working the head with strikes.
Magomedov working the head with strikes.
Sykora is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Magomedov trying to control the action but Sykora is working from the bottom.
Sykora is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Magomedov has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Magomedov landing a few strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Magomedov passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Sykora!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hasbulla Magomedov dominated that round.
That's time! Sykora's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Sykora scores with a nice body kick.
Magomedov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sykora to score with a decent uppercut.
Sykora gets caught napping as Magomedov dives in and scores a takedown. Sykora manages to retain guard.
Sykora will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Magomedov postures up in Sykora's guard and throws a big left but Sykora blocks it.
Magomedov won't allow Sykora to get back to his feet.
Magomedov throwing strikes but missing.
Magomedov is in close to Sykora's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Magomedov won't allow Sykora to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sykora is looking to stand up but Magomedov isn't so interested in that idea.
Hasbulla Magomedov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Magomedov landing with the ground and pound.
Magomedov won't allow Sykora to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomedov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Magomedov landing with the ground and pound.
Magomedov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Magomedov throwing strikes but missing.
Sykora wants to get back to his feet but Magomedov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Sykora has momentary wrist control but Magomedov slips an elbow through the middle.
Magomedov stands up over Sykora, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sykora is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Magomedov is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov wants to pass the guard but Sykora is keeping the position.
Magomedov prevents Sykora from getting back to his feet.
Sykora can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Magomedov controls the pace.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Magomedov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Magomedov looking to score a takedown here. Sykora is defending well but Magomedov drives through and ends up in Sykora's guard.
Magomedov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Magomedov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Magomedov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Magomedov trying to control but Sykora is working from the bottom.
Sykora wants to stand but Magomedov is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov landing with the ground and pound.
Magomedov won't allow Sykora to get back to his feet.
Magomedov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Sykora is looking to stand up but Magomedov isn't so interested in that idea.
Sykora trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Magomedov landing with the ground and pound.
Sykora is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Magomedov is controlling him.
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.
Magomedov wants to control from the top but Sykora keeps moving.
Magomedov is in close to Sykora's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Sykora is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Magomedov chips away with some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Magomedov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Sykora working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Magomedov.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Magomedov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hasbulla Magomedov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Magomedov takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Sykora misses with a few strikes there.
Magomedov shoots in and bounces Sykora off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Magomedov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Magomedov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Magomedov trying to control but Sykora is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov throws a big right hand that misses.
Magomedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Sykora is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sykora wants to get back to his feet but Magomedov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Sykora keeping moving, preventing Magomedov from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sykora lands with an uppercut that bounces Magomedov off the cage and back into range.
Sykora throws a shot from downtown. Magomedov moves away and avoids it.
Sykora misses the shot to the body.
Magomedov is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Sykora connects with a leg kick.
Magomedov avoids a kick to the body.
Magomedov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Magomedov closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov working the head and body with strikes.
Magomedov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Magomedov lands a nice short elbow.
Sykora on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Sykora is looking to escape.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Magomedov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
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 trying to mount his opponent but Sykora defends it.
Nice strikes from Magomedov there.
Magomedov stalling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Sykora wants to get back to his feet.
Magomedov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Magomedov stops Sykora from getting back to his feet.
Magomedov lands with a punch from half guard.
Magomedov winds up and cracks Sykora with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Sykora is trying to stand.
Sykora has hold of Magomedov's hands but Magomedov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Magomedov is working for a kimura but Sykora is defending it quite comfortably.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov is trying to control the action in half guard but Sykora is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Magomedov lands with a punch from half guard.
Sykora is trying to stand back up but Magomedov is controlling him
Magomedov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Sykora pushes Magomedov off looking to stand but Magomedov dives back in and keeps control.
Magomedov is keen to just control but Sykora is a slippery customer.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sykora taking some punishment here, with Magomedov in his half guard.
Sykora is trying to stand.
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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hasbulla Magomedov really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Sykora scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Sykora is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Sykora pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sykora misses with a low kick.
Sykora throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Magomedov wants to counter the offense by Sykora and move into the clinch position.
A big right from Sykora misses.
Magomedov takes a jab right on the kisser.
The fighters circling - Sykora throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Magomedov looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Magomedov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sykora is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Magomedov dives into side control.
Sykora is trying to buck Magomedov off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomedov tries for a kimura but Sykora is defending well.
Magomedov is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Sykora's shoulder. That is not cool.
Magomedov lands a few punches from side control.
Sykora wants to get back to his feet but Magomedov drags him back down.
Magomedov connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Sykora some visible discomfort.
Magomedov trying to control the action but Sykora is working from the bottom.
Magomedov lands a decent elbow from side control.
Sykora takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov lands a nice forearm strike.
Magomedov works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Magomedov grinds an elbow into Sykora's temple.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Magomedov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Magomedov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Magomedov is looking to take a break and control but Sykora is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sykora wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov trying to control the position but Sykora is working away.
Magomedov landing strikes.
Sykora is looking to get back to his feet here but Magomedov is keeping cool and he's managed to take Sykora's back.
Sykora is trying to get back to his feet but Magomedov has full control of the position and if anything, Sykora has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Magomedov lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Magomedov.
Magomedov loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Sykora hold on?
Magomedov is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Sykora up.
Sykora is rocked!
Magomedov really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Sykora.
Oh Sykora is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Magomedov is working the ground and pound. Can Sykora escape?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sykora is taking damage to the body and head.
Sykora defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Well, with Magomedov on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Sykora is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Sykora is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Sykora is trapped and Magomedov is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Sykora takes a big shot to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Magomedov throwing damaging strikes from the back! Sykora could be in trouble here!
Magomedov biding his time, looking for the opening.
Magomedov is raining down hard shots and and Sykora has had enough - he's tapped out due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Hasbulla Magomedov!
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