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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sigandi Legend Jr (ranked 25350 p4p, 3526 weight class) and Magomed Magomedsharipov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Good takedowns
Counter fighter
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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 6 - 25 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sigandi Legend Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 32 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Magomed Magomedsharipov!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Sergei Dronov and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magomedsharipov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Magomedsharipov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Legend Jr darts in looking for a takedown but Magomedsharipov gets double underhooks and turns Legend Jr into the cage.
Magomedsharipov stops a takedown attempt from Legend Jr.
Magomedsharipov tightens his grip and picks Legend Jr up, before dumping him to the ground. Legend Jr manages to land in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Legend Jr looking to hit a scissor sweep but Magomedsharipov is one step ahead there.
Magomedsharipov controlling from the top position.
Magomedsharipov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedsharipov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Magomedsharipov working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Let's hope that Magomedsharipov has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Legend Jr on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Legend Jr tries to get out of the position.
Legend Jr 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.
Magomedsharipov stands and throws Legend Jr's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomedsharipov moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Magomedsharipov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Magomedsharipov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Legend Jr taking punishment in the form of punches.
Legend Jr struggling a bit here.
Magomedsharipov moves into full mount!
Magomedsharipov is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Legend Jr has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Magomedsharipov trying to control but Legend Jr is having none of it.
Magomedsharipov controlling the pace for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Legend Jr keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Magomedsharipov is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Legend Jr can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Magomedsharipov scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Magomedsharipov looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Legend Jr is in all sorts of trouble here.
Magomedsharipov lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Legend Jr hang on?
Magomedsharipov controlling the pace for now.
Magomedsharipov looking to control but Legend Jr is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Legend Jr tries to hold on but Magomedsharipov postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Legend Jr is working to get back to half guard.
Magomedsharipov looking to control but Legend Jr is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magomedsharipov has control of Legend Jr's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Legend Jr regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Legend Jr is looking to improve his position but Magomedsharipov isn't that keen on the idea.
Magomedsharipov has hold of Legend Jr's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Legend Jr manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Magomedsharipov working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Magomedsharipov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Magomedsharipov looks winded!
Magomedsharipov working for a guillotine from mount but Legend Jr is in no mood to give up.
Magomedsharipov working the ground and pound effectively.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magomedsharipov controlling from the full mount.
Magomedsharipov goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Legend Jr turns into him and now he's in Magomedsharipov's guard.
Legend Jr throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Legend Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Magomedsharipov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Magomedsharipov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Legend Jr postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Magomed Magomedsharipov dominated that round.
That's time! Legend Jr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Legend Jr defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Magomedsharipov.
Legend Jr wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Legend Jr shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Magomedsharipov napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Magomedsharipov is trying to improve his position.
Legend Jr is putting a hurting on Magomedsharipov here, landing some big shots from side control.
Legend Jr tries for a kimura but Magomedsharipov is defending well.
Legend Jr working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An elbow from Legend Jr crashes against the mat.
Legend Jr swings around for an armbar but Magomedsharipov sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Legend Jr's guard.
Magomedsharipov landing with the ground and pound.
Legend Jr looking to hit a scissor sweep but Magomedsharipov is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Legend Jr keeping moving, preventing Magomedsharipov from controlling successfully.
Magomedsharipov forces his way into half guard.
Magomedsharipov blocks the strikes from Legend Jr.
Legend Jr looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Magomedsharipov prevents Legend Jr from improving his position.
Magomedsharipov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Magomedsharipov content to control rather than advance.
Magomedsharipov is continuing to stall.
Magomedsharipov working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Magomedsharipov is trying to work for a kimura but Legend Jr is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magomedsharipov is taking a breather. Legend Jr 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.
Magomedsharipov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Magomedsharipov is taking a breather. Legend Jr 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.
Magomedsharipov working Legend Jr over with strikes.
Legend Jr on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Magomedsharipov is looking to take a break and control but Legend Jr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Magomedsharipov is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Legend Jr won't allow Magomedsharipov to pass to mount.
Legend Jr looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Legend Jr misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Magomedsharipov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Legend Jr punching from the bottom.
Ground and pound from Magomedsharipov.
Legend Jr tries to roll over but Magomedsharipov keeps him under control.
Magomedsharipov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Magomedsharipov is working for a kimura but Legend Jr is defending it quite comfortably.
Magomedsharipov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Legend Jr is looking for a sweep. Magomedsharipov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Magomedsharipov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Legend Jr is not content to let Magomedsharipov control the position.
Magomedsharipov drops an elbow to the side of Legend Jr's head.
Magomedsharipov tries to pass to full mount but Legend Jr defends it.
Legend Jr is trying to maintain the position but Magomedsharipov is very close to passing his half guard.
Magomedsharipov works his foot free and advances to mount.
Legend Jr in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Magomedsharipov pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Legend Jr throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Legend Jr is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Magomed Magomedsharipov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Magomedsharipov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Legend Jr avoids it really well and circles away.
Magomedsharipov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Legend Jr defends it nicely.
Legend Jr dives in for a single leg takedown but Magomedsharipov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedsharipov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sigandi Legend Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Magomed Magomedsharipov.
Magomedsharipov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Legend Jr.
Magomedsharipov wants the takedown. Legend Jr is fighting it off but Magomedsharipov persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Legend Jr's guard against the cage.
Magomedsharipov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomedsharipov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Legend Jr trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Legend Jr keeping moving, preventing Magomedsharipov from controlling successfully.
Magomedsharipov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Legend Jr swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Legend Jr looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Legend Jr trying to strike off his back.
Magomedsharipov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Magomedsharipov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Legend Jr keeping moving, preventing Magomedsharipov from controlling successfully.
Magomedsharipov slips nicely into half guard.
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.
Well, if Magomedsharipov is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Legend Jr actively working from the bottom here.
Legend Jr tries to get to full guard but Magomedsharipov has control of the leg.
Legend Jr taking some punishment here, with Magomedsharipov in his half guard.
Legend Jr is looking to improve his position.
Magomedsharipov seems to be working for a kimura but Legend Jr defends the submission attempt.
Magomedsharipov is taking a breather. Legend Jr 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.
Magomedsharipov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magomedsharipov winds up and cracks Legend Jr with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Magomedsharipov prevents Legend Jr from improving his position.
Magomedsharipov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Legend Jr defends it well.
Legend Jr is not content to let Magomedsharipov control the position.
Magomedsharipov seems to be working for a kimura but Legend Jr defends the submission attempt.
Legend Jr tries to get to full guard but Magomedsharipov has control of the leg.
Legend Jr looking for submissions off his back.
Magomedsharipov works his way into full mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Legend Jr keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Magomedsharipov lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Magomedsharipov wants to control the pace but Legend Jr is squirming around nicely.
Magomedsharipov has control of Legend Jr's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Legend Jr regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Magomedsharipov looking to control but Legend Jr is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Legend Jr really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
BOOM! Magomedsharipov connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Sigandi Legend Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Magomed Magomedsharipov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Magomedsharipov wants to control the pace but Legend Jr is squirming around nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Magomed Magomedsharipov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Magomedsharipov 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Magomed Magomedsharipov!
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