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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Umar Hagmedov (ranked 4991 p4p, 3399 weight class) and Sigandi Legend (ranked 505 p4p, 387 weight class). Sigandi Legend has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Umar Hagmedov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Sigandi Legend!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Aleksandr Martynov and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Hagmedov.
Legend manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Nice strikes from Legend there.
Hagmedov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hagmedov tries to get out of the position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Legend connects with a nice short shot to Hagmedov's temple.
Hagmedov is looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Legend looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Hagmedov is looking to improve his position.
Legend looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Hagmedov tries to get to full guard but Legend has control of the leg.
Ground and pound from Legend.
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!
Legend prevents Hagmedov from standing back up.
Legend landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hagmedov tries to roll over but Legend keeps him under control.
Legend is nestled in close to Hagmedov, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Legend missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hagmedov tries to roll over but Legend keeps him under control.
Legend drops an elbow to the side of Hagmedov's head.
Hagmedov is not content to let Legend control the position.
Legend is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Legend is keen to just control but Hagmedov is a slippery customer.
Legend is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Hagmedov on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hagmedov on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Hagmedov is trying to get back to full guard.
Legend misses with a head shot. Hagmedov uses the momentum to regain guard.
Legend looks winded!
Hagmedov working a defensive guard here.
Hagmedov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Legend is one step ahead there.
Legend landing some decent shots from guard.
Legend trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hagmedov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Legend scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Legend in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hagmedov has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Legend off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Hagmedov works the jab nicely.
Hagmedov shoots in but no luck this time.
Hagmedov shoots in looking for a takedown. Legend tries to sprawl out of it but Hagmedov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Legend manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Umar Hagmedov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hagmedov misses the jab.
Hagmedov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Legend gets a double leg takedown into Hagmedov's guard.
Legend prevents Hagmedov from getting back to his feet.
Hagmedov looking to control.
Legend won't allow Hagmedov to sweep him here.
Legend throws an elbow that misses. Hagmedov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Legend's guard. Nice move by Hagmedov!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hagmedov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hagmedov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hagmedov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hagmedov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Sigandi Legend will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Hagmedov darts in and clinches Legend up against the cage.
Legend is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hagmedov is defending well.
Legend blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hagmedov has hold of one of Legend's legs. Legend is fighting the takedown attempt but Hagmedov gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Sigandi Legend has got the better of the ground game so far.
Legend has his hands on Hagmedov's head, controlling the position.
Hagmedov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hagmedov trying to control but Legend is working from the bottom.
Legend looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Hagmedov passes into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Legend manages to work his way to half guard, despite Hagmedov's best efforts.
Legend is breathing heavily.
Legend is looking for a sweep. Hagmedov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Legend misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Hagmedov trying to control the action but Legend is working from the bottom.
Hagmedov is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Legend is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Hagmedov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Legend is trying to get back to full guard.
Hagmedov is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Hagmedov drops an elbow to the side of Legend's head.
Legend is refusing to be controlled, as Hagmedov sits in half guard.
Hagmedov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Legend sees it coming and defends easily.
Legend has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hagmedov is working away from the top position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hagmedov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Legend keeps working.
Hagmedov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Hagmedov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Hagmedov is trying to control the action in half guard but Legend is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Legend makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Legend.
Hagmedov works over Legend with some ground and pound from guard.
Hagmedov trying to control but Legend is working from the bottom.
Hagmedov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Legend thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Hagmedov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hagmedov trying to control but Legend is working from the bottom.
Legend bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hagmedov's guard.
Hagmedov wriggles free and stands up.
Nice shot lands for Hagmedov.
Hagmedov attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Legend takes a jab right on the kisser.
It looks like Sigandi Legend has been cut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Legend shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hagmedov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hagmedov is looking to stand up but Legend isn't so interested in that idea.
Legend distracts Hagmedov with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Legend stopping the sweep attempt from Hagmedov.
Hagmedov controls Legend momentarily but Legend frees himself.
Legend won't allow Hagmedov to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hagmedov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Legend.
Hagmedov wants to sweep but no luck.
Hagmedov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Umar Hagmedov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sigandi Legend's cut.
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!
Hagmedov drives through with a takedown into Legend's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Hagmedov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Legend swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Legend lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Legend preventing the sweep.
Legend passes Hagmedov's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Legend looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hagmedov with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Legend throwing shots but Hagmedov is blocking nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hagmedov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hagmedov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Legend is working away from the top position though.
Legend is trying to work for a kimura but Hagmedov is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hagmedov is looking to escape.
Legend takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Legend throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Legend connects with a nice short shot to Hagmedov's temple.
Legend prevents Hagmedov from standing back up.
Legend prevents Hagmedov from improving his position.
Hagmedov wants to get back to his feet.
Hagmedov is trying to control but can't.
Hagmedov pushes Legend off looking to stand but Legend dives back in and keeps control.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hagmedov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Legend lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Legend with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hagmedov pushes Legend off and scrambles back to his feet.
Hagmedov drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hagmedov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hagmedov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hagmedov passes Legend's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Legend has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hagmedov is keen to just control but Legend is a slippery customer.
Legend is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hagmedov pulls his head out easily.
Hagmedov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hagmedov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Legend does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hagmedov lands with a punch from half guard.
Hagmedov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Legend can do to turn this around?
Hagmedov working Legend over with strikes.
Hagmedov winds up and cracks Legend with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Hagmedov lands with a punch from half guard.
Hagmedov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Legend does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Legend lands a couple of sideways elbows.
Legend is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hagmedov scores with a couple of nice shots.
Hagmedov working Legend over with strikes.
Hagmedov is trying to control the action in half guard but Legend is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Legend punching from the bottom.
Hagmedov is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Hagmedov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Legend is looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hagmedov postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Legend looks a forlorn figure.
Legend is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Hagmedov landing strikes from the mount.
Hagmedov landing strikes from the mount and Legend is in trouble!
Legend is trying desperately to improve position.
Hagmedov in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
And that's the end of the fight!
Umar Hagmedov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hagmedov has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Umar Hagmedov!
Umar Hagmedov took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'I’m gonna keep winning and i will avenge my losses soon'.
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RATING
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