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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kaden Stephens (ranked 2740 p4p, 4694 weight class) and Magomed Magomedsharipov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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14 - 24 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
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Decent wrestler
Brawler
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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 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Kaden Stephens!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Magomed Magomedsharipov!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Ackerman and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stephens is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Magomedsharipov.
Stephens throws a big shot that misses.
Magomedsharipov feints the counter takedown.
Nice defenses there by Magomedsharipov.
Magomedsharipov feints the counter takedown.
Stephens throws a hook but Magomedsharipov blocks it.
Magomedsharipov shoots in and gets a takedown into Stephens's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stephens working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Magomedsharipov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Magomedsharipov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Stephens is trying to keep Magomedsharipov in close.
Magomedsharipov stays in close to Stephens's body and controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stephens looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Magomedsharipov won't allow Stephens to sweep him here.
Magomedsharipov throwing strikes from guard but Stephens blocks nicely.
Stephens is trying to keep Magomedsharipov in close.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stephens keeping moving, preventing Magomedsharipov from controlling successfully.
Stephens is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Magomedsharipov is aware though and is defending well.
Stephens not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Stephens is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Magomedsharipov is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Stephens had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Magomedsharipov defends it easily.
Magomedsharipov trying to control but Stephens is working from the bottom.
Magomedsharipov stopping the sweep attempt from Stephens.
Magomedsharipov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Stephens trying to keep a closed guard but Magomedsharipov is proving a slippery customer.
Stephens controlling the position.
Magomedsharipov is looking to work some ground and pound but Stephens has wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stephens looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Stephens manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Magomedsharipov manages to get himself to full guard.
Magomedsharipov looking for a guillotine here but Stephens defends easily.
Magomedsharipov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Stephens. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Magomedsharipov keeping moving, preventing Stephens from controlling successfully.
Stephens pushes down on Magomedsharipov's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Magomedsharipov is trying to get back to full guard.
Stephens trying to control the action but Magomedsharipov is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stephens is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Magomedsharipov has managed to free his arm - good work.
Stephens wants to lay and pray for a moment but Magomedsharipov keeps working.
Magomedsharipov has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Stephens frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Magomedsharipov can't escape the position.
Magomedsharipov has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Stephens has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Magomedsharipov preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Stephens.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magomedsharipov is in bad spot here.
Magomedsharipov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Magomedsharipov looks winded!
Stephens struggling to keep hold of the position.
Magomedsharipov is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Stephens off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Magomedsharipov defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stephens looking to break Magomedsharipov's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Magomedsharipov remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Stephens will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Stephens is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Magomedsharipov has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Magomedsharipov defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Stephens's arms.
Magomedsharipov defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Stephens's arms.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kaden Stephens dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Magomedsharipov looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Stephens looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Magomedsharipov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Stephens has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Magomedsharipov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stephens is trying to control the position but Magomedsharipov postures up.
Stephens looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Magomedsharipov is defending well. Stephens quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Magomedsharipov has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Stephens celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kaden Stephens!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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