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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Zabit Magomedov (ranked 936 p4p, 882 weight class) and Roberto Karokaro (ranked 127 p4p, 121 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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BJJ Brown Belt
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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 23 - 20 - 1, fighting out of London, Zabit Magomedov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 14 - 2, fighting out of Tokyo, Roberto Karokaro!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magomedov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Magomedov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Karokaro doesn't seem bothered though.
Zabit Magomedov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Magomedov takes one on the button.
Magomedov lands with a kick to the temple. Karokaro shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Karokaro's corner calls for a 1-2. Karokaro obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Magomedov has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Point Blanc in the buildup to the fight.
Karokaro lands with a slapping head kick.
It looks like Zabit Magomedov has been cut.
Magomedov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A head kick misses from Magomedov.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Magomedov lands a high kick!
Magomedov misses the shot to the body.
A big left from Magomedov misses.
Karokaro displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Magomedov throws out the jab.
Karokaro uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Magomedov.
Magomedov missing with a left hand there. Karokaro was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Karokaro takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karokaro misses the jab.
Magomedov looks to land a left hand but Karokaro moved out of range nicely.
Magomedov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Magomedov just misses with a punch to the body.
A slow jab from Karokaro misses its intended target.
Karokaro uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Magomedov.
Magomedov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Karokaro.
Magomedov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Magomedov takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Magomedov connects with a high kick.
Magomedov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Karokaro.
Magomedov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Karokaro was well out of range. Poor timing from Magomedov.
Magomedov tries to land a front kick but Karokaro steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Karokaro with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov misses with a head kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Magomedov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Magomedov throws a body punch but Karokaro moves out of range.
Magomedov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Magomedov throws a jab when Karokaro was well out of range.
Karokaro throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Magomedov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Karokaro was well out of range. Poor timing from Magomedov.
A low kick from Magomedov misses
and Karokaro counters with a nice uppercut.
Magomedov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Karokaro manages to avoid it.
Karokaro throws a big counter head kick but Magomedov avoids it with no problem.
Karokaro fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Magomedov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Karokaro avoids the head kick by Magomedov.
Some wild striking there from Karokaro.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karokaro moves out of range of the strikes.
Karokaro throws a half hearted mid kick.
Magomedov went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Magomedov thows a leg kick but Karokaro checks it
and Karokaro counters with a body kick.
Magomedov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Karokaro follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Karokaro jabs Magomedov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Magomedov is breathing heavily.
Karokaro scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Zabit Magomedov's cut is getting worse.
Karokaro works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Magomedov throws an off balance right hand
and Karokaro counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Magomedov misses with a low kick.
Magomedov throws a jab but it's blocked by Karokaro.
Magomedov throws a body punch but Karokaro moves out of range.
Karokaro is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A thudding body kick lands there by Karokaro!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A slow jab from Karokaro misses its intended target.
Karokaro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Magomedov.
Karokaro swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Magomedov takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Karokaro lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Magomedov backs up against the cage.
Magomedov throws a head kick that misses.
Karokaro lands with a slapping head kick.
Karokaro scores with a punch to the head.
Zabit Magomedov's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Magomedov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Karokaro manages to avoid it.
Magomedov misses with a head kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Magomedov throws a body punch but Karokaro moves out of range.
Karokaro lands a big head kick that sends Magomedov tumbling to the mat! Karokaro takes a step backwards and waves Magomedov back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Magomedov is rocked!
Magomedov scores with a hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Roberto Karokaro dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Zabit Magomedov's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Karokaro scores with a jab. Magomedov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Karokaro misses with a double jab.
Magomedov throws a head kick that misses.
Magomedov misses the jab.
Magomedov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Roberto Karokaro seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Magomedov misses with a left hand
and Karokaro counters with a left to the body.
Karokaro slips a jab from Magomedov.
A big left from Magomedov misses.
Magomedov throws a body punch but Karokaro moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karokaro drops Magomedov with a beautiful combination! Magomedov stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Karokaro is looking for the KO!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Karokaro ducks right into an uppercut from Magomedov.
Magomedov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Karokaro doesn't seem bothered though.
Magomedov throws a hook but Karokaro blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomedov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Karokaro.
Karokaro throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Karokaro throws a head kick that misses.
Karokaro displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Magomedov throws out the jab.
Magomedov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Magomedov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Karokaro.
Magomedov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Karokaro.
Magomedov's corner calls for a 1-2. Magomedov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Magomedov throws a push kick but Karokaro slaps the foot to one side.
Magomedov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Jeez, Zabit Magomedov's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Karokaro in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Some wild striking there from Karokaro.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick from Karokaro lands but Magomedov takes it in his stride.
Magomedov throws a body punch but Karokaro moves out of range.
Karokaro throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Zabit Magomedov's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Roberto Karokaro!
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