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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Khalid Magomedov (ranked 885 p4p, 1933 weight class) and Itchy Sinclair (ranked 118 p4p, 247 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Magomedov might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to SABINA feat. Timaro - Dagestan. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Good wrestler
World class boxer
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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 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Khalid Magomedov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 17 - 3, fighting out of Las Vegas, Itchy Sinclair!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Daniel Blasius and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good shot there by Magomedov.
Sinclair moves away from the strike by Magomedov.
Sinclair looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sinclair swings for the body but Magomedov moves out of range.
Magomedov takes one on the button.
Sinclair misses the shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Magomedov.
Sinclair connects with a body shot that sends Magomedov's belly button to the back.
The fighters circling - Sinclair throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Magomedov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Sinclair stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Magomedov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Magomedov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sinclair tries to move into range but Magomedov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Magomedov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sinclair.
Nice defenses there by Sinclair.
We've been informed that Sinclair has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
A swing and a miss from Magomedov.
Nice cross by Magomedov.
Khalid Magomedov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Magomedov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Magomedov swings widly with a right hand
and Sinclair counters with a nice uppercut.
Magomedov closes the distance and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sinclair wants to get back to striking at distance but Magomedov won't allow it.
Magomedov tries a body shot but Sinclair blocks it.
Sinclair wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Magomedov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Magomedov avoids the elbow strike from Sinclair, against the cage.
Magomedov tries a body shot but Sinclair blocks it.
Magomedov lands a nice shot to the body.
Sinclair breaks from the clinch.
Magomedov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Magomedov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sinclair was well out of range. Poor timing from Magomedov.
Magomedov scores with a body shot.
Magomedov throws out a powerful jab.
Sinclair lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Sinclair's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Magomedov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sinclair scrambles back to his feet.
Sinclair takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sinclair lands with a straight right. Magomedov didn't see that one coming.
Sinclair lunges at Magomedov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Magomedov's hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters circle momentarily. Magomedov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sinclair tries a low kick but Magomedov avoids it.
Magomedov feinted with a counter takedown.
Magomedov lands with a hook. Sinclair tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
It looks like Itchy Sinclair has been cut.
A jab from Sinclair misses.
Magomedov tries to clinch but Sinclair moves away
and Sinclair makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Magomedov gets caught flat footed, as Sinclair shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Magomedov trying to control the position here.
Magomedov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sinclair is one step ahead there.
Sinclair scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov has momentary wrist control but Sinclair slips an elbow through the middle.
Sinclair trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sinclair wants to stand but Magomedov has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Nice cross by Sinclair.
Sinclair lands a head shot.
Magomedov tries to clinch but Sinclair moves out of range.
Magomedov missing with a left hand there. Sinclair was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Magomedov darts in and clinches Sinclair up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov lands a right hand.
Magomedov stalling the fight.
Sinclair is looking to break free of the clinch but Magomedov has double underhooks.
Sinclair pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Magomedov misses with a looping left.
Sinclair slips under a jab from Magomedov.
Sinclair scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sinclair wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sinclair jabs Magomedov right on the nose. Magomedov blinks but takes it well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sinclair works over Magomedov's head and body with a nice combination.
Magomedov lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A jab from Sinclair finds it's way through Magomedov's defenses.
Sinclair throws the left hand but Magomedov avoids the punch easily.
Magomedov throws a lazy uppercut
and Sinclair counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Magomedov tries to clinch but Sinclair is having none of it.
A jab from Sinclair does it's job there.
Sinclair connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Itchy Sinclair dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Itchy Sinclair's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Magomedov dodges the punch combination from Sinclair.
Magomedov connects with a nice looking jab.
The fighters circling - Magomedov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Magomedov misses with an uppercut. Sinclair saw that one coming.
Sinclair throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Magomedov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sinclair.
Magomedov looks to score with a jab to the body but Sinclair is just out of range.
Sinclair looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Magomedov throws a predictable looking body shot
and Sinclair counters with a right hand to the body.
Magomedov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sinclair paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov drives through and clinches with Sinclair against the cage.
Sinclair wants to break the clinch but can't.
A head punch on the inside from Magomedov fails to land.
Magomedov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sinclair wants to break free but Magomedov has control.
Sinclair's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Magomedov scores with a jab to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sinclair misses with a hook.
Magomedov misses the shot to the body.
Sinclair only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Sinclair is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Magomedov.
Sinclair uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Magomedov.
Magomedov cracks Sinclair with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sinclair swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Magomedov. Sinclair does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sinclair looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Magomedov moves in looking to clinch but Sinclair pushes him off.
A slapping leg kick lands for Magomedov.
Sinclair scores with a jab.
Sinclair misses with a looping left.
Sinclair jabs Magomedov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sinclair takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sinclair slips a straight right by Magomedov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sinclair shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Magomedov misses the shot to the body.
Magomedov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Magomedov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Magomedov throws an overhand right that lands on Sinclair's shoulder, as Sinclair tries to avoid the shot.
Magomedov takes a swing at Sinclair's ribcage but misses.
Sinclair misses with a hook. Magomedov ducked under it nicely.
Magomedov tries to counter with a takedown but Sinclair is quick to defend against it.
Magomedov misses with a body shot.
Magomedov misses with a left hand
and Sinclair counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sinclair needs to keep his hands up - Magomedov had a free shot at his head there.
Khalid Magomedov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Magomedov throws a right and a left that Sinclair avoids nicely.
Sinclair looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sinclair shoots in and drives through. Magomedov sprawls well.
Magomedov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sinclair scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Magomedov goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov is looking to land body kicks.
Sinclair moves out of range as Magomedov strikes.
Sinclair drops his hands momentarily and Magomedov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Magomedov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sinclair.
Magomedov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sinclair has time to react.
Horrible takedown attempt by Sinclair or perhaps it was just good defense by Magomedov, which made it look bad.
Khalid Magomedov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Itchy Sinclair.
Magomedov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sinclair at a distance.
Sinclair misses with a looping right.
Itchy Sinclair seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Magomedov throws out a loose jab but Sinclair uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sinclair circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sinclair with a hook.
Magomedov throws a hook but Sinclair avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Sinclair.
Magomedov connects with a looping right hand.
Magomedov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sinclair is trying to push Magomedov away but Magomedov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Sinclair wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Sinclair working hard to break the clinch.
Sinclair tries to stall but Magomedov uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Sinclair lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Magomedov keeps control of Sinclair as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Sinclair pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sinclair defending well as Magomedov loads up on a big left hand.
Sinclair's jab looks to have found its range, popping Magomedov under the eye.
Nice defenses there by Sinclair.
Sinclair lands the left hand.
Sinclair throws a low kick but Magomedov moves out of range easily.
Magomedov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Khalid Magomedov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Itchy Sinclair's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Magomedov doesn't manage to clinch there - Sinclair circles away.
Magomedov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sinclair misses with an uppercut. Magomedov saw that one coming.
Magomedov looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Jab, jab by Sinclair - just one landing.
Magomedov throws out a loose jab but Sinclair uses good head movement to avoid it.
Magomedov tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Sinclair counters with a left to the body.
Sinclair moves forwards but Magomedov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Sinclair throws a right and a left that Magomedov avoids nicely.
That kick from Magomedov tenderised Sinclair's leg. Sinclair is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sinclair moves out of range of the strikes.
Magomedov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov throws a hook but Sinclair blocks it.
Sinclair unleashes a big counter combination but Magomedov bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Magomedov misses with a looping left.
Magomedov throws a jab when Sinclair was well out of range.
Magomedov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Magomedov, as that shot connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomedov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sinclair, pushing him back against the cage.
Magomedov trying to control the position but instead, Sinclair has worked for underhooks and has pushed Magomedov into the cage.
Magomedov has Sinclair pressed against the cage, preventing Sinclair from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Sinclair working hard to break the clinch.
Sinclair is trying to force a seperation but Magomedov has the dominant position.
A short left from Magomedov.
Sinclair working hard to break the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Magomedov.
Sinclair wants to break the clinch but can't.
Sinclair wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Magomedov has him pressed against the cage.
Magomedov tightens his grip and picks Sinclair up, before dumping him to the ground. Sinclair manages to land in guard.
Magomedov trying to control but Sinclair is working from the bottom.
Sinclair manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Magomedov manages to get himself to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sinclair manages to get himself to full guard.
Magomedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Sinclair is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Magomedov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Sinclair's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sinclair has one foot on Magomedov's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Magomedov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Magomedov forces Sinclair back against the cage and clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sinclair.
Sinclair is trying to break the clinch but Magomedov has him pressed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sinclair working hard to break the clinch.
Sinclair wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Sinclair wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Magomedov has him pressed against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Sinclair's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Magomedov is leaning against Sinclair and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Magomedov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Khalid Magomedov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Magomedov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Magomedov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sinclair backwards.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Sinclair.
Sinclair is looking to break free of the clinch but Magomedov has double underhooks.
Magomedov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sinclair throws a punch but it's blocked by Magomedov.
Sinclair misses with a body punch.
Sinclair manages to break the clinch.
Magomedov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Magomedov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sinclair.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov scores with a punch to the head.
Sinclair scores with a nice right hand.
Magomedov wants to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Sinclair on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sinclair uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Magomedov.
A telegraphed right hand from Magomedov misses the target.
Sinclair looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nice defenses there by Magomedov.
Magomedov looks to land a left hand but Sinclair moved out of range nicely.
Magomedov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sinclair moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Sinclair throws an off balance right hand
and Magomedov counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Sinclair desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Sinclair pushes Magomedov off looking to stand but Magomedov dives back in and keeps control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Khalid Magomedov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Magomedov has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Khalid Magomedov!
Our winner, Khalid Magomedov, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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