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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Magomed Magomedsharipov (ranked 3038 p4p, 4319 weight class) and Brian O Conner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Magomedsharipov has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Decent wrestler
Brawler
Good chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
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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 13 - 20 - 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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brian O Conner!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
O Conner is looking to clinch but Magomedsharipov is avoiding it.
O Conner tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Magomedsharipov darts in looking for a takedown but O Conner gets double underhooks and turns Magomedsharipov into the cage.
Magomedsharipov is breathing heavily.
O Conner turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and O Conner manages to end up in side control.
O Conner in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
O Conner working the ground and pound.
Magomedsharipov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but O Conner wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
O Conner in side control lands a decent elbow.
O Conner has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Magomedsharipov is trying to control O Conner's posture but O Conner avoids it.
O Conner thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
O Conner wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Magomedsharipov, who protects the arm well.
O Conner landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Conner landing strikes.
O Conner is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Magomedsharipov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
O Conner grinds an elbow into Magomedsharipov's temple.
O Conner lands a few punches from side control.
O Conner looks up at the clock and then as Magomedsharipov takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, O Conner smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Magomedsharipov is working to avoid the ground and pound but O Conner connects with a decent elbow.
O Conner in side control, just content to control the action for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
O Conner is trying to get an arm triangle but Magomedsharipov is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magomedsharipov is trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
O Conner wants to lay and pray for a moment but Magomedsharipov keeps working.
O Conner taking a breather here.
It looks like O Conner might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
O Conner wants to lay and pray for a moment but Magomedsharipov keeps working.
O Conner is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Magomedsharipov is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Conner trying to control the position but Magomedsharipov is working away.
Magomedsharipov takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
O Conner cracks Magomedsharipov with an elbow. That is naaassty.
O Conner trying to control the action but Magomedsharipov is working from the bottom.
O Conner is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Magomedsharipov is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
O Conner trying to control the position but Magomedsharipov is working away.
O Conner passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Magomedsharipov!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
O Conner looking to control but Magomedsharipov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
O Conner is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Magomedsharipov can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
O Conner lands a couple of good shots and Magomedsharipov has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
O Conner keeps control of the position as Magomedsharipov tries to break free.
A lull in the action here.
Magomedsharipov is taking damage to the body and head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
O Conner is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Magomedsharipov defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
O Conner has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Magomedsharipov has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brian O Conner dominated that round.
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.
Magomedsharipov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
O Conner closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - O Conner lands in his opponent's guard.
O Conner postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
O Conner working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
O Conner lands a couple of digs.
O Conner scoring with punches to the head and body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Conner trying to control but Magomedsharipov is working from the bottom.
O Conner forces his way into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
O Conner lands strikes from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Conner wants to stand up but Magomedsharipov is controlling the position.
Magomedsharipov is staying active underneath O Conner, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
O Conner seems to be looking for submissions.
O Conner is working for a kimura but Magomedsharipov is defending it quite comfortably.
O Conner winds up and cracks Magomedsharipov with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
O Conner content to control rather than advance.
O Conner trying to control the action but Magomedsharipov is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Magomedsharipov on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
O Conner is looking to take a break and control but Magomedsharipov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
O Conner is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Magomedsharipov has managed to free his arm - good work.
O Conner decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
O Conner throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Magomedsharipov's waist but Magomedsharipov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing O Conner off to one side.
Magomedsharipov fails with the takedown
and O Conner counters with a nice double leg into side control. Magomedsharipov won't be happy with that.
O Conner in side control lands a decent elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Conner is working Magomedsharipov over with some ground and pound from side control.
O Conner cracks Magomedsharipov with a big elbow.
O Conner thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
O Conner cracks Magomedsharipov with a big elbow.
Brian O Conner has got the better of the ground game so far.
O Conner thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
O Conner decides to stand up, so the ref orders Magomedsharipov to his feet.
O Conner fails in his attempt to clinch.
O Conner looks for a takedown but Magomedsharipov sprawls well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magomedsharipov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from O Conner.
Magomed Magomedsharipov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brian O Conner.
O Conner fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Magomedsharipov to the ground. O Conner is now in Magomedsharipov's guard.
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.
Magomedsharipov wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and O Conner manages to pass to side control.
O Conner tries to pass to full mount but Magomedsharipov defends it.
O Conner lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
O Conner working the head and body with strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brian O Conner 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!
O Conner tests Magomedsharipov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from O Conner.
Magomedsharipov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
O Conner dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
O Conner fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
O Conner jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
O Conner tries a head kick but it misses.
O Conner shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than O Conner was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
O Conner just content to control the position.
O Conner has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
O Conner scoring with punches and elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomedsharipov is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Magomedsharipov prevents O Conner from moving into mount.
Magomedsharipov tries to improve position but can't.
O Conner is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Magomedsharipov has escaped the position, nice work there.
Magomedsharipov is not content to let O Conner control the position.
O Conner in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
O Conner controls the position.
O Conner scores with a couple of short elbows.
O Conner trying to control the action but Magomedsharipov is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magomedsharipov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
O Conner decides to stand up, so the ref orders Magomedsharipov to his feet.
O Conner cracks Magomedsharipov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
O Conner closes this distance looking for a takedown but Magomedsharipov circles away.
Brian O Conner is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Danga de danga de dang - O Conner scores with a four punch combination!
O Conner lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
O Conner looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Magomedsharipov moves into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Conner stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Magomedsharipov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
O Conner controls from within his opponent's guard.
O Conner with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
O Conner not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
O Conner trying to control the position from guard on top but Magomedsharipov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Magomedsharipov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. O Conner is aware though and is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Magomedsharipov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
O Conner not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
O Conner landing some decent shots from guard.
O Conner controls from within his opponent's guard.
Magomedsharipov keeping moving, preventing O Conner from controlling successfully.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Magomedsharipov takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Magomed Magomedsharipov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
O Conner lands a really nice looking cross but Magomedsharipov seems unphased.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brian O Conner comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well O Conner 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brian O Conner!
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energy
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hype
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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