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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Francis Oosthuizen (ranked 2159 p4p, 24869 weight class) and Magomed Magomedsharipov (ranked 198 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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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 30 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Francis Oosthuizen !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 26 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Magomed Magomedsharipov!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Chris Downing and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oosthuizen swings widly with a right hand
and Magomedsharipov counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Magomedsharipov lands strikes from half guard.
Magomedsharipov seems to be looking for submissions.
Magomedsharipov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Magomedsharipov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Magomedsharipov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Oosthuizen defending well though.
Oosthuizen is breathing heavily.
Magomedsharipov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedsharipov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Magomedsharipov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomedsharipov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Oosthuizen doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Magomedsharipov.
Magomedsharipov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Magomedsharipov is taking a breather. Oosthuizen says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Oosthuizen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Magomedsharipov is nestled in close to Oosthuizen , controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Oosthuizen blocking the ground and pound attempt from Magomedsharipov.
Magomedsharipov content to control rather than advance.
Oosthuizen blocking the ground and pound attempt from Magomedsharipov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Magomedsharipov is looking to take a break and control but Oosthuizen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Magomedsharipov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Magomedsharipov trying to control from half guard but Oosthuizen is working away.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Magomedsharipov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Magomedsharipov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Oosthuizen is fending him off so far but Magomedsharipov persists. Nope, Oosthuizen circles away and we're back to standing.
Oosthuizen cracks Magomedsharipov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Oosthuizen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Magomedsharipov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Magomedsharipov gets a double leg takedown into Oosthuizen 's guard.
Oosthuizen keeping moving, preventing Magomedsharipov from controlling successfully.
Magomedsharipov scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magomedsharipov preventing the sweep.
Magomedsharipov trying to control the position from guard on top but Oosthuizen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Oosthuizen is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Magomedsharipov throws a strike but Oosthuizen rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Magomedsharipov working for a triangle but Oosthuizen defends it easily.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Magomedsharipov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Magomedsharipov wants to stand up but Oosthuizen is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Magomedsharipov looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Oosthuizen has picked Magomedsharipov up and slammed him! Magomedsharipov can't keep hold of the triangle and Oosthuizen manages to pass to side control!
Magomedsharipov stops Oosthuizen from passing to mount.
Magomedsharipov tries to bench press Oosthuizen off him but Oosthuizen keeps the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Oosthuizen controlling the position from side mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Magomed Magomedsharipov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Magomedsharipov shoots for a double leg takedown but Oosthuizen sprawls well. He's pushed Magomedsharipov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Magomedsharipov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Oosthuizen defends it nicely.
Nice sprawl there from Oosthuizen as Magomedsharipov shoots in.
Francis Oosthuizen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Magomed Magomedsharipov.
Oosthuizen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Magomedsharipov shoots in for a double leg but Oosthuizen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Oosthuizen throws a hook but Magomedsharipov avoids it easily.
Magomedsharipov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Oosthuizen pinned against the cage. Oosthuizen gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice shot lands for Oosthuizen .
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Oosthuizen closes the distance and lands a one-two.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oosthuizen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Magomedsharipov fails with a takedown attempt.
Oosthuizen throwing a counter right hand but Magomedsharipov manages to avoid it.
Magomed Magomedsharipov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The fighters circle momentarily. Oosthuizen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Magomedsharipov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Oosthuizen tries to avoid it but Magomedsharipov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Oosthuizen to the ground. Oosthuizen escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Oosthuizen cracks a nice hook into Magomedsharipov's ribs.
Oosthuizen jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Francis Oosthuizen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Oosthuizen scores with a hook to the body. Magomedsharipov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A cross from Oosthuizen lands.
Oosthuizen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Oosthuizen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Oosthuizen clobbers Magomedsharipov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Magomedsharipov.
Oosthuizen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Magomedsharipov closes the distance and clinches up with Oosthuizen , looking for a takedown. Magomedsharipov pushes Oosthuizen against the cage but Oosthuizen circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
It looks like Oosthuizen has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Magomedsharipov takes one to the chin there.
Oosthuizen cracks Magomedsharipov with an open hand slap.
Oosthuizen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Magomedsharipovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Magomedsharipov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Oosthuizen counters with a nice uppercut.
Magomedsharipov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Oosthuizen finds it's way round the side to connect with Magomedsharipov's head.
Oosthuizen scores with a crisp jab that stopped Magomedsharipov in his tracks.
Oosthuizen looks to land a left hand but Magomedsharipov moved out of range nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magomedsharipov fails with the takedown
and Oosthuizen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A left lands for Oosthuizen .
Magomedsharipov has a takedown stuffed.
Oosthuizen with a nice cross.
Magomedsharipov shoots in but no luck this time.
A little feinted left hand from Oosthuizen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Oosthuizen cracks Magomedsharipov with a right hand to the side of the head.
Oosthuizen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Magomedsharipov on the side of the head.
Oosthuizen lands an overhand right.
Oosthuizen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oosthuizen throws out a loose jab but Magomedsharipov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Oosthuizen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Magomedsharipov can do to turn this around?
Magomedsharipov dives in and grabs Oosthuizen 's left leg, looking for a takedown. Oosthuizen pushes down on Magomedsharipov's head and hops out.
Magomedsharipov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Magomedsharipov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
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!
Magomedsharipov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Oosthuizen sprawls well. Oosthuizen wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Magomedsharipov gets slowly back to his feet.
Oosthuizen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Magomedsharipov's head backwards.
Nice body punch from Oosthuizen .
Magomedsharipov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Magomedsharipov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Oosthuizen 's waist but Oosthuizen gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Magomedsharipov off to one side.
Magomedsharipov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Francis Oosthuizen dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Oosthuizen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Magomedsharipov slips under a jab.
Magomedsharipov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Oosthuizen as he jumps to the side.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Magomedsharipov.
An attempted straight right counter from Oosthuizen misses the target.
Magomedsharipov defending well as Oosthuizen loads up on a big left hand.
Magomedsharipov takes one on the button.
Magomedsharipov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Oosthuizen .
A swing and a miss from Oosthuizen .
Magomedsharipov with the counter takedown but Oosthuizen avoids it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Oosthuizen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Magomedsharipov fails with a takedown attempt.
Francis Oosthuizen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Magomed Magomedsharipov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oosthuizen just misses with a punch to the body.
Magomedsharipov darts in looking for a takedown but Oosthuizen gets double underhooks and turns Magomedsharipov into the cage.
Oosthuizen displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Magomedsharipov.
Oosthuizen connects with a jab.
Magomedsharipov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Oosthuizen throws a combination that misses
and Magomedsharipov counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Magomedsharipov is working for a submission of some sort.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Magomedsharipov in particular looking to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magomedsharipov is trying to control. Oosthuizen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Magomedsharipov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Oosthuizen 's head.
Magomedsharipov is looking to take a break and control but Oosthuizen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Magomedsharipov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oosthuizen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Oosthuizen misses with a looping left.
Magomedsharipov fails with a takedown attempt.
Oosthuizen lands with a nice body punch.
Oosthuizen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Magomedsharipov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Oosthuizen counters with a nice uppercut.
Magomedsharipov misses with a takedown attempt
and Oosthuizen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Oosthuizen scores with a decent looking hook.
Oosthuizen scores with a jab to the body.
Magomedsharipov slips under a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magomedsharipov darts in looking for a takedown but Oosthuizen gets double underhooks and turns Magomedsharipov into the cage.
Oosthuizen works the jab nicely.
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!
Oosthuizen clobbers Magomedsharipov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Magomedsharipov shoots in but no luck this time.
Magomedsharipov moves forwards but Oosthuizen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Oosthuizen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Magomedsharipov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Decent striking displayed by Oosthuizen there.
Francis Oosthuizen is winning the standup battle so far.
Donk. Oosthuizen catches Magomedsharipov right on the button with a cross.
Magomedsharipov staying out of range there.
Magomedsharipov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Oosthuizen cracks Magomedsharipov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
And that's the end of the fight!
Francis Oosthuizen showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Oosthuizen has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Francis Oosthuizen !
Our winner, Francis Oosthuizen , made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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