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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paulius Zurauskas (ranked 1861 p4p, 1065 weight class) and Maksud Magomedov (ranked 230 p4p, 132 weight class). Magomedov has chosen Lezginka - Kavkaz as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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19 - 17 - 0 |
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180 cm
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226
21 - 13 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 17 - 0, fighting out of London, Paulius Zurauskas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Maksud Magomedov!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Daniel Bishop and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magomedov throws a right hand that misses
letting Zurauskas counter with a right hand.
Magomedov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Magomedov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Zurauskas tries to avoid it but Magomedov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Zurauskas to the ground. Zurauskas escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Zurauskas has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Deathsquad in the buildup to the fight.
A swing and a miss from Zurauskas.
Zurauskas will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Zurauskas goes for a double leg but Magomedov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Magomedov continues to drive forward.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov has clasped his hands together around Zurauskas's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Zurauskas struggling a bit here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Magomedov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zurauskas keeps working.
Magomedov working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomedov cracks Zurauskas with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Magomedov tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Zurauskas tries to bench press Magomedov off him but Magomedov keeps the position.
Magomedov throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Zurauskas is trying to get back to half guard.
Magomedov is trying to ground and pound but Zurauskas uses the momentary lack of control by Magomedov to regain half guard.
Magomedov wants to pass to mount but Zurauskas is defending the position.
Magomedov is thwarting Zurauskas's attempts to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zurauskas actively working from the bottom here.
Magomedov is looking for a kimura here.
Zurauskas wants to control but Magomedov is keeping busy.
Magomedov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Magomedov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Magomedov is trying to control the action in half guard but Zurauskas is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Magomedov wants to pass the guard but Zurauskas is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zurauskas looking for submissions off his back.
Magomedov tries to pass to full mount but Zurauskas defends it.
Zurauskas keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Magomedov is looking to pass Zurauskas's guard but actually Zurauskas recovers to full guard.
Zurauskas is looking for a triangle but Magomedov pushes his legs off easily.
Magomedov connects with a couple of short punches.
Magomedov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Magomedov looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zurauskas working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Magomedov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Magomedov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Magomedov throws a strike but Zurauskas rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Zurauskas passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Zurauskas tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Zurauskas is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Magomedov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Paulius Zurauskas will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Zurauskas scores with a shot to the body.
Magomedov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Zurauskas misses with an uppercut. Magomedov saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov gets a takedown into half guard.
Magomedov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zurauskas wants to control but Magomedov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Magomedov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Zurauskas wants to get back to full guard.
Magomedov trying to control from half guard but Zurauskas is working away.
Magomedov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Zurauskas sees it coming and defends easily.
Magomedov trying to pass the guard but Zurauskas defending well.
Magomedov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Zurauskas has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Magomedov escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Magomedov!
You can see the frustration on Zurauskas's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Zurauskas is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Magomedov throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Magomedov with the ground and pound but Zurauskas regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Magomedov is looking to take a break and control but Zurauskas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov working over Zurauskas with some ground and pound. Zurauskas looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Magomedov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Zurauskas does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Zurauskas trying to control here.
Maksud Magomedov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Magomedov wants to pass the guard but Zurauskas is defending well.
Nice strikes from Magomedov there.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Magomedov lands a nice short elbow.
Magomedov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Zurauskas is not content to let Magomedov control the position.
Zurauskas is trying to control but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zurauskas actively working from the bottom here.
Magomedov trying to control the action but Zurauskas is working from the bottom.
Magomedov passes the guard and advances to mount!
Zurauskas is trying desperately to improve position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Magomedov avoids the attempt from Zurauskas to control.
A nice elbow there by Magomedov.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Maksud Magomedov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Zurauskas's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
Zurauskas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Magomedov manages to avoid it.
Zurauskas is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Zurauskas swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Magomedov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A jab from Zurauskas misses.
Magomedov tries to clinch up.
Magomedov avoids the body shot from Zurauskas.
Zurauskas jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Zurauskas to counter with a crisp jab.
Magomedov drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Zurauskas's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Zurauskas is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Magomedov is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Magomedov lands an elbow.
Zurauskas can't do much from the bottom here.
Magomedov laying and praying for a moment but Zurauskas takes advantage and regains half guard.
Magomedov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Zurauskas actively working from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Magomedov connects with a nice short shot to Zurauskas's temple.
Zurauskas is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Magomedov pulls his head out easily.
Magomedov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Zurauskas is not content to let Magomedov control the position.
Magomedov uses his free foot to push down on Zurauskas's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Zurauskas.
Magomedov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Zurauskas is looking to escape.
Zurauskas is bucking up trying to escape but Magomedov cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Zurauskas wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Magomedov celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Maksud Magomedov!
A relieved looking Maksud Magomedov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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