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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Magomed Magomedsharipov (ranked 25805 p4p, 13331 weight class) and Rikkard Hanson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Decent wrestler
Brawler
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 - 12 - 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 24 - 45 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rikkard Hanson!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magomedsharipov darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Magomedsharipov looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Still in half guard, Magomedsharipov seems content to control.
Magomedsharipov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Magomedsharipov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
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.
Hanson trying to control from the bottom.
Hanson looks like he's trying to stand up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanson is looking to improve his position.
Hanson trying to control here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hanson wants to stand up but Magomedsharipov is controlling him.
Magomedsharipov is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Magomedsharipov with a flurry of punches that miss.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Magomedsharipov slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hanson misses with a takedown attempt - Magomedsharipov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Magomedsharipov dives in for a single leg takedown but Hanson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Hanson is trying to force a seperation but Magomedsharipov has the dominant position.
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.
Magomedsharipov is looking to take this one to the mat.
Magomedsharipov stops a takedown attempt from Hanson.
Hanson pushes off an throws an elbow but Magomedsharipov leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Magomedsharipov turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Hanson is looking to regain half guard here but Magomedsharipov keeps moving and retains side control.
Magomedsharipov fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Hanson prevents Magomedsharipov from improving position.
Hanson is trying to buck Magomedsharipov off.
Magomedsharipov happy to just control the position for now.
Magomedsharipov tries to score with some ground and pound. Hanson controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magomedsharipov tries for a kimura but Hanson is defending well.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Magomedsharipov tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Hanson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Magomedsharipov has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Hanson!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Magomedsharipov lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Magomedsharipov lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Hanson hang on?
Magomedsharipov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Magomedsharipov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Magomedsharipov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Magomedsharipov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Hanson for as long as he can get away with.
Magomedsharipov's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Magomed Magomedsharipov dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Magomedsharipov shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Hanson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Hanson wants to stand and escape but Magomedsharipov is having none of it.
Hanson keeping full guard, as Magomedsharipov tries to pass.
Magomedsharipov stops Hanson from standing up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanson keeping moving, preventing Magomedsharipov from controlling successfully.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hanson wants to stand up but Magomedsharipov is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomedsharipov throws a big right hand that misses.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hanson shoots in looking for a takedown but Magomedsharipov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hanson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hanson gets caught flat footed, as Magomedsharipov shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Magomedsharipov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hanson wants to stand up but Magomedsharipov is controlling him.
Magomedsharipov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Magomedsharipov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Magomedsharipov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hanson can do to turn this around?
Magomedsharipov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magomedsharipov won't allow Hanson to get back to his feet.
Magomedsharipov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hanson closes the distance looking to clinch
and Magomedsharipov counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Magomedsharipov controlling the action here.
Magomedsharipov is pressing down on Hanson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hanson is holding on for now.
Magomedsharipov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Hanson trying to control here.
Magomedsharipov is trying to work for a kimura but Hanson is defending well.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magomedsharipov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hanson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Hanson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Magomedsharipov is taking a breather. Hanson says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Magomedsharipov is nestled in close to Hanson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Hanson is defending against the submission attempts here by Magomedsharipov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hanson wants to get back to his feet.
Magomedsharipov trying to control the pace.
Magomedsharipov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hanson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Magomedsharipov.
Well, if Magomedsharipov is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Magomed Magomedsharipov dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Hanson shoots in for a takedown but Magomedsharipov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hanson stuffs the takedown.
Magomed Magomedsharipov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hanson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Magomedsharipov stuffs the takedown.
Magomed Magomedsharipov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rikkard Hanson.
Magomedsharipov closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Magomedsharipov stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedsharipov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Magomedsharipov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomedsharipov stops Hanson from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nice strikes from Magomedsharipov there.
Magomedsharipov not doing much here.
Hanson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Magomedsharipov scores with a couple of nice shots.
Magomedsharipov controlling the pace.
Hanson is in trouble now - Magomedsharipov has advanced to mount!
Magomedsharipov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magomedsharipov lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Hanson is bucking up trying to escape but Magomedsharipov cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Magomedsharipov lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Hanson hang on?
Magomedsharipov pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Magomedsharipov lands a big elbow.
Hanson wants to try and get back to his feet.
Magomed Magomedsharipov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Magomedsharipov controlling from the full mount.
Hanson really wants to buck Magomedsharipov off and get back to his feet.
Hanson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Magomedsharipov controlling his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magomedsharipov landing punches.
Magomedsharipov is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Hanson has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Hanson!
Rikkard Hanson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hanson throws a strike but Magomedsharipov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Magomedsharipov stands and throws Hanson's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Magomedsharipov throws an elbow but Hanson slips to the side and avoids it well.
Hanson seems a little lost for a moment, as Magomedsharipov dominates the positioning.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magomedsharipov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hanson, who protects the arm well.
Magomedsharipov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Magomedsharipov working away.
Hanson 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.
Magomedsharipov controlling the position from side mount.
Magomedsharipov advances to mount.
Magomed Magomedsharipov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Magomedsharipov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Magomed Magomedsharipov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Magomedsharipov, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Magomed Magomedsharipov!
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hype
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