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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Addison Knapp (ranked 3750 p4p, 5038 weight class) and Petr Magomedkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Addison Knapp has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Addison Knapp!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Petr Magomedkov!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Albert Achterberg and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magomedkov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Knapp.
No luck for Knapp with that takedown attempt.
Magomedkov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Knapp defends it nicely.
Knapp is looking to clinch but Magomedkov is avoiding it.
Knapp throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Magomedkov feints the counter takedown.
Nice takedown defense from Knapp. No joy for Magomedkov on that attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedkov rushes Knapp and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Knapp's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Knapp has his takedown stuffed
and Magomedkov moves into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Addison Knapp. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Knapp breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Magomedkov looking for a takedown.
Knapp has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Magomedkov after a bit of a struggle.
Knapp breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Magomedkov slips under a jab.
Magomedkov tries to counter by closing the distance.
Knapp closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Magomedkov quickly recovers to half guard.
Magomedkov has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Knapp is on him like a limpet, forcing Magomedkov back against the cage.
Magomedkov looks winded!
Knapp is working for takedown but Magomedkov is calmly controlling the position for now.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Magomedkov tries to pull guard but Knapp forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knapp is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Magomedkov avoiding damage.
Knapp is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Magomedkov is keeping busy.
Magomedkov blocks a body shot from Knapp.
Knapp is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Magomedkov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Knapp pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Knapp has Magomedkov pressed against the cage, preventing Magomedkov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Knapp has had enough of the clinch but Magomedkov keeps him there for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magomedkov prevents a takedown attempt there.
Magomedkov is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Knapp is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Knapp is looking to take this one to the mat.
Knapp letting Magomedkov take a breather here.
Knapp has Magomedkov pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Magomedkov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Knapp misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Magomedkov manages to pull guard.
Knapp trying to control but Magomedkov is working from the bottom.
Knapp gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters circling a little - Knapp finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Knapp tries for a takedown but Magomedkov circles away easily
and Magomedkov holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Knapp breaks the clinch.
Magomedkov throws a chopping leg kick but Knapp manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Magomedkov circles away from the clinch attempt.
A head kick misses from Knapp.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Knapp is looking to clinch.
Knapp misses with a jab, cross combination.
A head kick misses from Knapp.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Petr Magomedkov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Magomedkov closes the distance and clinches.
Knapp is trying to pull guard but Magomedkov has him pressed against the cage.
Knapp wants to take the fight to the mat but Magomedkov manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Magomedkov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Knapp is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Addison Knapp. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Knapp's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Knapp goes for a double leg but Magomedkov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Magomedkov continues to drive forward.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Magomedkov as Knapp tries to tie him up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedkov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Magomedkov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Knapp defends well and Magomedkov ends up having to push Knapp into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Knapp showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Magomedkov.
Addison Knapp is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knapp shoots for a takedown but Magomedkov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Knapp shoots in and drives through. Magomedkov sprawls well.
Knapp moves in looking to clinch but Magomedkov pushes him off.
Magomedkov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Knapp tries to clinch there but Magomedkov circles away.
Knapp leaves Magomedkov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Knapp darts in looking for a takedown but Magomedkov gets double underhooks and turns Knapp into the cage.
Knapp jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Magomedkov walks away with a smile on his face. Knapp gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Knapp tries to keep at a distance but Magomedkov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Knapp tries to pull guard but Magomedkov won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magomedkov tries for a takedown but Knapp manages to get underhooks.
Knapp looking for a takedown.
Knapp leaning against his opponent.
Magomedkov is trying to pull guard but Knapp has him pressed against the cage.
Knapp wants to break the clinch but can't.
Magomedkov prevents a takedown attempt there.
Magomedkov jumps guard.
Knapp stands up from guard. Let's bang!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magomedkov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Knapp sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
It looked like Knapp was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Magomedkov blocks a head kick by Knapp.
Knapp tries to clinch up.
Magomedkov dives in for a single leg takedown but Knapp sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Knapp fails with the takedown.
Knapp gets tackled into the cage by Magomedkov. Magomedkov maintains the clinch.
Knapp fails to pull guard.
Knapp is trying to break free.
Magomedkov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Knapp avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knapp prevents the takedown attempt.
Knapp gets control of Magomedkov's arms and successfully pulls guard. Knapp will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Knapp trying to keep a closed guard but Magomedkov is proving a slippery customer.
Magomedkov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Knapp looking to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Magomedkov stopping the sweep attempt from Knapp.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Petr Magomedkov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Knapp connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Magomedkov's hands.
Addison Knapp is winning the standup battle so far.
Knapp changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Magomedkov tries to avoid it but Knapp manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Magomedkov to the ground. Magomedkov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nice takedown defense from Knapp. No joy for Magomedkov on that attempt.
Magomedkov slaps away a takedown attempt from Knapp, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Magomedkov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Knapp defends it well.
Magomedkov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Knapp fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Addison Knapp. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Knapp tries to bum rush Magomedkov with a series of wild strikes but Magomedkov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knapp tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Magomedkov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Magomedkov fails with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knapp shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Magomedkov sprawls well. Magomedkov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Knapp gets slowly back to his feet.
Knapp stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Knapp wants it to stay on the feet.
Knapp lands with a slapping head kick.
Knapp dives in for a single leg takedown but Magomedkov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Magomedkov throws a counter combo.
Magomedkov wants a takedown but no success here.
Knapp jumps guard but Magomedkov stands there with Knapp around his waist. Knapp gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Magomedkov lands a body shot.
Knapp goes for a takedown in the clinch but Magomedkov prevents it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magomedkov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Magomedkov looks to land a combination but Knapp avoids it well.
Knapp fails with the takedown.
Magomedkov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Magomedkov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Knapp fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Magomedkov, pushing him back against the cage.
Magomedkov keeps control of Knapp as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Magomedkov lands a shoulder strike.
Knapp is trying to push Magomedkov away but Magomedkov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Knapp fails to pull guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magomedkov breaks the clinch.
Magomedkov has managed to clinch.
Knapp is looking to take this one to the mat.
Magomedkov drags the fight down to the ground.
Knapp decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Addison Knapp seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Magomedkov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Knapp swivels and escapes.
Knapp darts in looking for a takedown but Magomedkov gets double underhooks and turns Knapp into the cage.
Magomedkov jumps guard.
Knapp wants to control from the top but Magomedkov keeps moving.
Magomedkov looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knapp 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.
Knapp tries to free his leg and advance position but Magomedkov is retaining full guard.
Magomedkov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Knapp is one step ahead there.
Petr Magomedkov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Magomedkov trying to control the position.
Addison Knapp has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Petr Magomedkov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Knapp content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
And that's the end of the fight!
Petr Magomedkov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Magomedkov winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Petr Magomedkov!
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