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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Magomed Magomedsharipov (ranked 4586 p4p, 24190 weight class) and Abdul Jcool (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jcool has chosen Eye of the tiger as his entrance music. Magomedsharipov has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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13 - 40 - 1 |
Decent wrestler
Brawler
Good chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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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 6 - 5 - 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 13 - 40 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Abdul Jcool!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magomedsharipov fails with the takedown.
Jcool is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
We've been hearing reports that Magomedsharipov has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Magomedsharipov is breathing heavily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jcool is defended easily by Magomedsharipov.
Jcool throws a combination that misses
and Magomedsharipov counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Jcool tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Magomedsharipov wants to control from the top but Jcool keeps moving.
Jcool is trying to keep Magomedsharipov in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jcool is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jcool is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Magomedsharipov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jcool manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Magomedsharipov manages to get himself to full guard.
Jcool drops back looking for a leg! Magomedsharipov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Magomedsharipov manages to kick Jcool off! Jcool jumps back into Magomedsharipov's guard.
Magomedsharipov looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jcool trying to control but Magomedsharipov is working from the bottom.
Jcool controls from within his opponent's guard.
Jcool tries to free his leg and advance position but Magomedsharipov is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Jcool wants to control from the top but Magomedsharipov keeps moving.
Jcool pushing down on Magomedsharipov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
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.
Jcool sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Magomedsharipov defending well though.
Jcool wants to work for an arm triangle but Magomedsharipov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Jcool trying to control the action but Magomedsharipov is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Jcool is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Jcool seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Magomedsharipov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Jcool wants to work for an arm triangle but Magomedsharipov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Jcool is looking for a kimura here.
Jcool thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
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.
Magomedsharipov leaves Jcool with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jcool shoots in for a double leg but Magomedsharipov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Magomed Magomedsharipov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abdul Jcool.
Jcool throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Magomedsharipov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jcool swivels and escapes.
Jcool shoots in for a takedown but Magomedsharipov shows good takedown defense.
Magomedsharipov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Magomedsharipov slaps away a takedown attempt from Jcool, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Magomedsharipov leaves Jcool with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Abdul Jcool will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Jcool looks for a takedown but Magomedsharipov sprawls well.
Jcool throws a series of punches but Magomedsharipov avoids them all with ease.
Jcool shoots in for a takedown but Magomedsharipov shows good takedown defense.
Magomedsharipov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Jcool counters with a stiff right hand.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jcool.
Magomedsharipov attempts a counter takedown but Jcool avoids it well and moves away.
Magomed Magomedsharipov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abdul Jcool.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jcool throws a head kick but Magomedsharipov moves out of range.
Magomedsharipov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Jcool shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Jcool working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jcool is pressing down on Magomedsharipov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Magomedsharipov is holding on for now.
Magomedsharipov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Jcool is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Magomedsharipov has managed to free his arm - good work.
Magomedsharipov trying to control here.
Jcool is working for a submission of some sort.
Jcool throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jcool is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Magomedsharipov has managed to free his arm - good work.
Jcool has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jcool wants to lay and pray for a moment but Magomedsharipov keeps working.
Magomedsharipov is looking to control Jcool's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Magomedsharipov avoid being mounted?
Jcool is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magomedsharipov is trying to get back to full guard.
Jcool seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Magomedsharipov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Jcool lands with an uppercut that bounces Magomedsharipov off the cage and back into range.
Jcool fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Magomedsharipov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jcool.
Jcool shoots in looking for a takedown. Magomedsharipov tries to sprawl out of it but Jcool keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Magomedsharipov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jcool goes for a double leg but Magomedsharipov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Magomedsharipov continues to drive forward.
Magomed Magomedsharipov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Magomedsharipov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jcool's waist but Jcool gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Magomedsharipov off to one side.
Magomedsharipov gets caught flat footed, as Jcool shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Magomedsharipov trying to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jcool postures up and lands a big shot to Magomedsharipov's brow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Abdul Jcool showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Jcool shoots in for a takedown but Magomedsharipov shows good takedown defense.
Magomedsharipov goes for a double leg but Jcool avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Jcool continues to drive forward.
Jcool missing with knees to the body.
Jcool is trying to pull guard but Magomedsharipov has him pressed against the cage.
Jcool can't break the clinch.
Jcool is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Magomedsharipov is defending well.
Magomed Magomedsharipov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abdul Jcool.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedsharipov tries for a takedown but Jcool manages to get underhooks.
Magomedsharipov keeps control of Jcool as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Magomedsharipov prevents Jcool from breaking the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jcool wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jcool breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jcool darts in and clinches Magomedsharipov up against the cage.
Jcool tries to break the clinch but Magomedsharipov is controlling the position.
Jcool wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Magomedsharipov has him pressed against the cage.
Jcool has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Magomedsharipov uses from the top position.
Abdul Jcool has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jcool is trying to control the position but Magomedsharipov postures up.
Jcool keeping moving, preventing Magomedsharipov from controlling successfully.
Jcool keeping full guard, as Magomedsharipov tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jcool looking for a guillotine here but Magomedsharipov defends easily.
Jcool trying to control the position.
Magomedsharipov throws a strike but Jcool rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Magomedsharipov keeping moving, preventing Jcool from controlling successfully.
Jcool passes into half guard.
Jcool tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Magomedsharipov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jcool is thwarting Magomedsharipov's attempts to control the position.
Jcool is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Magomedsharipov is just riding it out for now. Jcool eventually gives up the hold.
Jcool is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
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.
Magomedsharipov tries to get to full guard but Jcool has control of the leg.
Jcool throwing shots but Magomedsharipov is blocking nicely.
Jcool is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Magomedsharipov is just riding it out for now. Jcool eventually gives up the hold.
Magomedsharipov is not content to let Jcool control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Abdul Jcool comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jcool has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abdul Jcool!
Abdul Jcool was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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