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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Magomed Magomedsharipov (ranked 4727 p4p, 19075 weight class) and Thomas Bolleke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Magomedsharipov has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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5 - 4 - 0 |
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195 cm
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35 - 31 - 2 |
Decent wrestler
Brawler
Good chin |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin |
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Magomed Magomedsharipov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 35 - 31 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Thomas Bolleke!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bolleke tries to clinch but Magomedsharipov is having none of it.
Magomedsharipov is breathing heavily.
Bolleke tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Magomedsharipov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bolleke darts in trying to clinch
and Magomedsharipov counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Magomedsharipov won't allow Bolleke to get back to his feet.
Magomedsharipov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bolleke works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bolleke wants to get back to his feet but Magomedsharipov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Magomedsharipov trying to control the position from guard on top but Bolleke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedsharipov drops back, looking for a kneebar! Bolleke looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Bolleke looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Bolleke!
Bolleke wants to stand but Magomedsharipov is controlling his arm.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomedsharipov is trying to control Bolleke's posture but Bolleke avoids it.
Bolleke tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Magomedsharipov is trying to improve his position.
Magomedsharipov is trying to buck Bolleke off.
Magomedsharipov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Magomedsharipov tries to get out of the position.
Bolleke tries to stand but Magomedsharipov is controlling his head.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bolleke fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bolleke tries to clinch there but Magomedsharipov circles away.
Bolleke tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Magomedsharipov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magomedsharipov dives in and scores a takedown into Bolleke's guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Magomedsharipov has gone for a leg lock! Bolleke slips out almost immediately though and dives into Magomedsharipov's guard.
Magomedsharipov working a defensive guard here.
Bolleke prevents Magomedsharipov from getting back to his feet.
Magomedsharipov pulls Bolleke in close to his closed guard and prevents Bolleke from doing any damage or advancing position.
Bolleke avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magomedsharipov looking to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Magomedsharipov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
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 Magomed Magomedsharipov will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Bolleke tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Magomedsharipov counters with a nice double leg into side control. Bolleke won't be happy with that.
Magomedsharipov fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Sloppy strikes there by Magomedsharipov.
Bolleke is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Magomedsharipov is controlling him well.
The ground and pound from Magomedsharipov seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bolleke is pushing Magomedsharipov's head away, looking to escape. Magomedsharipov manages to hold on to the position though.
Bolleke dodges the ground and pound from Magomedsharipov.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Magomedsharipov trying to control the position but Bolleke is working away.
We've been hearing that Magomedsharipov has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Magomedsharipov throws a strike aimed at the side of Bolleke's head but Bolleke avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomedsharipov is looking to take a break and control but Bolleke is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bolleke pushes Magomedsharipov away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Magomedsharipov gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bolleke tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Magomedsharipov decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Bolleke's guard.
Magomedsharipov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Magomedsharipov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bolleke can do to turn this around?
Magomedsharipov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bolleke's guard.
Magomedsharipov drops an elbow to the side of Bolleke's head.
Magomedsharipov is looking to advance position but Bolleke won't allow it.
Magomedsharipov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bolleke on the ground.
Bolleke tries to kick Magomedsharipov off but Magomedsharipov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magomedsharipov frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
You get the feeling that Bolleke really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Magomedsharipov trying to control but Bolleke is having none of it.
Magomedsharipov is really struggling to control Bolleke but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Magomedsharipov with shots to the head and body - Bolleke looks very uncomfortable down there.
Magomedsharipov in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee warns Bolleke that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Bolleke wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Magomedsharipov.
BOOM! Magomedsharipov connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Magomedsharipov scoring with strikes but Bolleke is staying in there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Magomedsharipov trying to control but Bolleke is having none of it.
Magomedsharipov with good strikes from the mount here!
Magomedsharipov wants to control the pace but Bolleke is squirming around nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magomedsharipov controlling from mount.
Magomedsharipov is working for a guillotine from mount but Bolleke frees his head quite easily.
Magomedsharipov putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Magomedsharipov cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Magomedsharipov raining down hammerfists from mount.
Magomedsharipov controlling the pace for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Magomed Magomedsharipov dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Magomedsharipov closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Bolleke did well to prevent Magomedsharipov getting side control.
Magomedsharipov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bolleke does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Magomedsharipov stops Bolleke from getting back to his feet.
Magomedsharipov seems to be working for a kimura but Bolleke defends the submission attempt.
Bolleke is trying to stand.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Magomedsharipov here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Magomedsharipov is keen to just control but Bolleke is a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedsharipov throws a strike but Bolleke avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Magomedsharipov trying to control but Bolleke is working from the bottom.
Bolleke is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Magomedsharipov is controlling him.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bolleke wants to clinch.
Bolleke tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Magomedsharipov counters with a nice double leg into side control. Bolleke won't be happy with that.
Magomedsharipov trying to control the action but Bolleke is working from the bottom.
Magomedsharipov tries to move into full mount but can't pass Bolleke's legs.
Magomed Magomedsharipov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Magomedsharipov tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Thomas Bolleke has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magomedsharipov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bolleke has escaped the position, nice work there.
Bolleke is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Magomedsharipov is controlling him well.
Magomedsharipov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bolleke knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Bolleke dodges the ground and pound from Magomedsharipov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magomedsharipov is trying to get an arm triangle but Bolleke is defending well.
The strikes coming from Magomedsharipov are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Magomedsharipov tries for a kimura but Bolleke is defending well.
Magomedsharipov in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Magomedsharipov cracks Bolleke with a big elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Magomedsharipov content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Magomedsharipov working the ground and pound from side control.
Magomedsharipov lands a decent elbow from side control.
Bolleke pushes Magomedsharipov away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Magomedsharipov gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Bolleke on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Magomedsharipov tries for a kimura but Bolleke is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Magomedsharipov trying to control the position but Bolleke is working away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Magomed Magomedsharipov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Magomedsharipov has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Magomed Magomedsharipov!
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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