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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Hasbulla Magomedov (ranked 2175 p4p, 1363 weight class) and Cyril Cizek (ranked 217 p4p, 142 weight class). Magomedov comes to the cage accompanied by Roy Jones Jr - Can't be Touched. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 15 - 0, fighting out of London, Hasbulla Magomedov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Cyril Cizek!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Chris Downing and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magomedov takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Magomedov fails to land the takedown.
Cizek tried to score with a low kick but Magomedov checks it.
Magomedov shoots in looking for a takedown but Cizek manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Magomedov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
The fighters circle momentarily. Cizek darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Cizek swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cizek scores with a jab.
Cizek throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Horrible takedown attempt by Magomedov or perhaps it was just good defense by Cizek, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hasbulla Magomedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Magomedov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Cizek defends well and Magomedov ends up having to push Cizek into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Cizek manages to break the clinch.
Magomedov shoots in for a double leg but Cizek sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Magomedov shoots for a takedown but Cizek saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Some wild striking there from Cizek.
Magomedov is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Cizek.
Magomedov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Cizek to counter with a crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Magomedov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Magomedov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cizek.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cizek. Magomedov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cizek punishes Magomedov's body with a nice straight punch.
Cizek lands a jab to the head.
Cizek has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Magomedov darts in looking for a takedown but Cizek gets double underhooks and turns Magomedov into the cage.
Magomedov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Cizek to keep the fight standing.
Cizek breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Magomedov moves out of range of the body kick from Cizek.
Cizek throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Magomedov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Magomedov shoots and misses
and Cizek counters with a straight right hand.
Cizek lands an overhand right.
Magomedov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cizek pinned against the cage. Cizek gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Magomedov shoots for a takedown but Cizek saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Magomedov darts in looking for a takedown but Cizek gets double underhooks and turns Magomedov into the cage.
Magomedov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Cizek smiles and moves away.
Magomedov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Magomedov is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Cizek.
Cizek cracks Magomedov with a good jab.
A punch lands to the side of Magomedov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Cizek swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Magomedov.
Magomedov shoots in looking for a takedown. Cizek tries to sprawl out of it but Magomedov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cizek manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Cizek fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A nice leg kick from Cizek, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cizek throws a half hearted mid kick.
Cizek displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Magomedov.
Cizek scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Cizek lands a nice shot that snaps Magomedov's head back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Magomedov crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Cizek - the referee stops the clock and Magomedov gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Cizek. Magomedov manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Cyril Cizek is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cizek's jab looks to have found its range, popping Magomedov under the eye.
Magomedov has a takedown stuffed.
Cizek lands a head shot.
Cizek's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Cizek duly obliges.
Magomedov has a takedown stuffed.
Magomedov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cizek circles away.
It seemed like Cizek was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cizek bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Magomedov's head.
Cizek has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Magomedov dives in for a single leg takedown but Cizek sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Magomedov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Cizek just stands there and leans against the cage.
Cizek tries to break free but Magomedov pushes him back against the cage.
Cizek is trying to break the clinch but Magomedov has him pressed against the cage.
Cizek tries to break free but Magomedov pushes him back against the cage.
Cizek doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Magomedov has been working on his balance at Shut Up & Train!, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Cizek.
Magomedov tries to pull guard but Cizek forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cizek can't find room to land a body shot as Magomedov controls the action.
Magomedov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Cizek walks away with a smile on his face. Magomedov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Cizek scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cizek swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Magomedov.
Magomedov shoots in and drives through. Cizek sprawls well.
Cizek fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Magomedov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Magomedov needs to keep his hands up - Cizek had a free shot at his head there.
Cyril Cizek seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cizek fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Cizek sizes up Magomedov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Magomedov shoots in but Cizek avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A nice leg kick from Cizek, right into the meat of the thigh.
A shot to the liver by Cizek. Beautiful body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Magomedov misses with a takedown
and Magomedov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Magomedov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cizek tries to avoid it but Magomedov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cizek to the ground. Cizek escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Magomedov takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cyril Cizek dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Cizek lands with a right hand.
Cizek scores with a head kick.
Cizek connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Magomedov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Magomedov walks into a stiff left hand from Cizek.
Magomedov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Cizek cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Magomedov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cizek as he avoids it easily.
Magomedov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cizek's waist but Cizek gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Magomedov off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hasbulla Magomedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cizek connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Magomedov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Magomedov needs to keep his hands up - Cizek had a free shot at his head there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cizek throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Magomedov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Magomedov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cizek avoids it really well and circles away.
Magomedov drops his hands momentarily and Cizek takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cizek stuffs the takedown attempt from Magomedov. Magomedov gets slowly back to his feet.
Cizek looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Cizek throws a head kick that misses.
Magomedov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Magomedov is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Cizek's half guard.
Cizek kicks off Magomedov and gets to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Cizek throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Cizek with the inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cizek lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jab, jab by Cizek - just one landing.
Magomedov shoots in and drives through. Cizek sprawls well.
Cizek lands the left hand.
Magomedov shoots in for a takedown but Cizek shows good takedown defense.
Nice takedown defense from Cizek. No joy for Magomedov on that attempt.
Cizek connects with a crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cizek jabs at Magomedov's body.
Cizek lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Cizek.
Magomedov shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Magomedov showed some decent athleticism there.
Cizek has one foot on Magomedov's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Magomedov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A good leg kick by Cizek.
Jab from Cizek.
Cizek scores with the left hand. Magomedov knows he should have avoided that one.
Cizek stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Magomedov has his takedown stuffed
and Cizek cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Magomedov shoots in looking for a takedown. Cizek tries to sprawl out of it but Magomedov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cizek manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cizek lands a nice shot to the body.
Cizek slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Cizek throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Magomedov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nice sprawl there from Cizek as Magomedov shoots in.
Magomedov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Magomedov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Cizek counters with a nice body shot.
Magomedov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Cizek fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Magomedov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Cizek lands a jab to the nose.
Cizek lands with a shot to the body.
Magomedov shoots for a takedown but Cizek saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Magomedov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Cizek is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Magomedov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Magomedov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Cizek scores with a jab to the head.
Cizek connects with a right hand. Magomedov shakes it off.
Cizek fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Magomedov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cizek sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Magomedov somewhat.
Cizek tries a head kick but it misses.
A nice leg kick from Cizek, right into the meat of the thigh.
Magomedov shoots for a double leg takedown but Cizek sprawls well. He's pushed Magomedov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Magomedov shoots in but no luck this time.
Cizek lands with an overhand left.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cizek lands with a nice body punch.
Cizek throws a shot to the body.
Cizek moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cizek.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cyril Cizek showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Cizek bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A solid body kick from Cizek.
Magomedov on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
The crowd cheers as Cizek lands an impressive looking overhand right. Magomedov doesn't seem phased though.
Magomedov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cizek tries to avoid it but Magomedov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cizek to the ground. Cizek escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Magomedov shoots in but no luck this time.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cizek.
Cyril Cizek seems to be getting the better of the standup.
No luck for Magomedov with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hasbulla Magomedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cizek lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Magomedov scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cizek is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Magomedov scores with a couple of nice shots.
Cizek pushes Magomedov off and gets back to his feet.
Cizek turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
No luck for Magomedov with that takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cizek leaves Magomedov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Cizek with a hook.
Cizek jabs Magomedov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Cizek bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Magomedov's head.
Magomedov manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Cizek on his heels. He'll look to pass Cizek's guard now, I'm sure.
Cizek keeping full guard, as Magomedov tries to pass.
Magomedov postures up in Cizek's guard and throws a big left but Cizek blocks it.
Magomedov is looking to work some ground and pound but Cizek has wrist control.
Magomedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Cizek is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hasbulla Magomedov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cizek kicks Magomedov off and gets to his feet.
Cizek tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Magomedov was well out of range. Poor timing from Cizek.
Magomedov seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Magomedov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cizek swivels and escapes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Magomedov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Magomedov moves forwards but Cizek connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Cizek throws a nice outside leg kick.
Cizek lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Magomedov.
Cizek uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Cizek throws a nice outside leg kick.
Magomedov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cizek tries to avoid it but Magomedov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cizek to the ground. Cizek escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Cizek lands a head shot.
Cizek throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown attempt by Magomedov or perhaps it was just good defense by Cizek, which made it look bad.
Cizek turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Cizek tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Magomedov was well out of range. Poor timing from Cizek.
Cizek sizes up Magomedov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Magomedov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Magomedov shoots for a double leg takedown but Cizek sprawls well. He's pushed Magomedov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Cizek cracks Magomedov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Magomedov takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Magomedov misses with a takedown attempt - Cizek sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Magomedov.
Cizek connects with a good right hand that stumbles Magomedov. Magomedov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cizek lands with a straight right. Magomedov didn't see that one coming.
Magomedov takes a head kick and keeps coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Magomedov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Cizek jabs Magomedov right on the nose. Magomedov blinks but takes it well.
Magomedov misses with a takedown attempt - Cizek sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nice body punch from Cizek.
Cizek slaps away a takedown attempt from Magomedov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Cizek dips to his left and cracks Magomedov with an uppercut!
Cizek lands a nice hook to Magomedov's body. Magomedov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Magomedov fails with a takedown attempt.
Cyril Cizek is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Magomedov will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Cizek. That's going to slow Magomedov down.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cyril Cizek comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Cizek 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 25:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 25:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cyril Cizek!
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