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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hung Young Wang (ranked 1129 p4p, 417 weight class) and Khamzat Magomedov (ranked 144 p4p, 48 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Khamzat Magomedov was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hung Young Wang!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Khamzat Magomedov!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Sosuke Kotani and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Wang as Magomedov shoots in.
Magomedov darts in looking for a takedown but Wang gets double underhooks and turns Magomedov into the cage.
Wang throws a nice inside leg kick.
Magomedov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Wang sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hung Young Wang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khamzat Magomedov.
Magomedov fails with a takedown attempt.
Wang misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Magomedov.
Magomedov feints and as Wang raises his hands in defense, Magomedov changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Magomedov tries to free his leg and advance position but Wang is retaining full guard.
Wang pulls Magomedov in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Wang manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Wang taking a breather.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wang softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Magomedov wants a takedown but no success here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Wang.
Magomedov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Wang gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Wang breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wang throws the left hand but Magomedov avoids the punch easily.
A big left from Wang misses.
Magomedov shoots for a takedown but Wang saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Magomedov shoots in and drives through. Wang sprawls well.
Wang fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Magomedov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Wang moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Magomedov tries for a takedown but Wang circles away easily
and Wang counters with a thumping low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wang throws a front kick that sends Magomedov stumbling back into the cage.
Magomedov looks winded!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov closes the distance and clinches up with Wang, looking for a takedown. Magomedov pushes Wang against the cage but Wang circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Magomedov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Magomedov has his takedown stuffed
and Wang cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wang misses with a straight right.
Magomedov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Wang defends it well.
Wang throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wang keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Magomedov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Good exchange - Wang coming out on top.
Magomedov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Magomedov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Wang throwing a counter right hand but Magomedov manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wang throws a hook but Magomedov blocks it.
Hung Young Wang is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Magomedov moves out of range as Wang throws a body kick.
Wang throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Magomedov counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Magomedov drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Wang dives on top into guard.
Wang avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Magomedov has a closed guard, preventing Wang from standing up.
Wang is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Wang got a little sloppy there for a moment and Magomedov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Wang has managed to get both his arms back between Magomedov's legs - danger averted.
Wang trying to control but Magomedov is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wang tries to stand but Magomedov is controlling from the bottom.
Wang stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Magomedov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wang would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wang trying to control but Magomedov is working from the bottom.
Wang stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Magomedov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wang trying to control but Magomedov is working from the bottom.
Wang is pushing down on Magomedov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Magomedov is fighting to maintain full guard but Wang has managed to sneak the leg through.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hung Young Wang dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Magomedov slips a jab and a cross from Wang.
Magomedov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Wang tries to land a body kick
and Magomedov counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Magomedov looking to pass the guard.
Magomedov is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Wang pulls Magomedov in to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Magomedov is working for a submission of some sort.
Wang makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Wang.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomedov forces his way into half guard.
Magomedov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Magomedov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Wang is controlling Magomedov's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Magomedov wants to pass to mount but Wang is defending the position.
Magomedov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Wang doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Magomedov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Wang tries to get to full guard but Magomedov has control of the leg.
Wang is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Average Judas Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Magomedov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Wang moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Magomedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Wang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wang is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov passes into half guard.
Wang is looking to improve his position.
Magomedov is looking for submissions but instead, Wang has regained full guard.
Wang has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Magomedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Wang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
Magomedov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wang swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Magomedov wants to control from the top but Wang keeps moving.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Magomedov shoots and misses
and Wang counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wang connects with a looping right hand.
Wang is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Magomedov can do to turn this around?
Wang swinging wildly here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Magomedov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Wang avoids it really well and circles away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Khamzat Magomedov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Magomedov bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Wang is trying to control Magomedov's posture but Magomedov avoids it.
Magomedov is trying to get an arm triangle but Wang is defending well.
Wang is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Magomedov's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Magomedov is looking to take a break and control but Wang is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov is working for a kimura but Wang is defending it quite comfortably.
Magomedov is pressing down on Wang's thigh, looking to free his foot. Wang is holding on for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wang is looking to control Magomedov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Wang avoid being mounted?
Wang is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Wang manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Wang wants to sweep here but Magomedov controlling him for the moment.
Wang keeping moving, preventing Magomedov from controlling successfully.
Magomedov wants to pass the guard but Wang is keeping the position.
Magomedov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
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.
Wang has his foot on Magomedov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Magomedov works his way back into a safe position though.
Magomedov drops back, looking for a kneebar! Wang looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Wang looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Wang!
Magomedov is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Wang is looking to advance position but Magomedov won't allow it.
Wang wants to lay and pray for a moment but Magomedov keeps working.
Magomedov moves into full guard.
Wang trying to control the position from guard on top but Magomedov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wang is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Magomedov is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Magomedov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wang doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wang manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Wang advances position into side control!
Wang moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Magomedov is trying to improve his position.
Magomedov is trying to control Wang's posture but Wang avoids it.
Magomedov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Wang wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
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.
Magomedov stops Wang from passing to mount.
Magomedov is trying to control Wang's posture but Wang avoids it.
Wang controlling the position from side mount.
You can see the frustration on Magomedov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Magomedov tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Wang presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Magomedov is looking to improve his position but Wang isn't that keen on the idea.
Magomedov is squirming around, avoiding Wang's attempts to control the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Hung Young Wang did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Magomedov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Magomedov closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Wang is trying to improve his position.
Who's going to make the next move?
Magomedov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Wang knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Magomedov swings around for an armbar but Wang sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Magomedov's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wang passes into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wang tries to pass the half guard into mount. Magomedov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Wang slows the pace down in half guard.
Magomedov wants to improve his position but Wang is controlling well.
Magomedov actively working from the bottom here.
Wang stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Magomedov to get to his feet.
Magomedov is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Wang's half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Wang still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Wang has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Wang trying to control the action but Magomedov is working from the bottom.
Magomedov trying his best to control but Wang has mounted him.
Magomedov is trying to reverse the position but instead Wang has taken his back - oops!
Magomedov looking very determined here, making life difficult for Wang.
Wang is hanging on to Magomedov's back as he tries to escape.
Wang controls the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
I really don't envy Magomedov right now.
Magomedov keeps trying to improve his position.
Magomedov breaks Wang's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Wang keeping moving, preventing Magomedov from controlling successfully.
Magomedov drops back, looking for a kneebar! Wang looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Wang looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Wang!
Magomedov is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Wang controls the position.
Wang stands up and beckons Magomedov to his feet.
A jab from Wang finds it's way through Magomedov's defenses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
It looked like Wang wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Magomedov goes for a double leg but Wang avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Wang continues to drive forward.
Wang throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Wang lands an overhand right.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Magomedov looks for a takedown but Wang sprawls well.
Wang half committed to a counter leg kick.
Hung Young Wang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khamzat Magomedov.
Magomedov needs to keep his hands up - Wang had a free shot at his head there.
Wang leaves Magomedov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Wang misses with an uppercut. Magomedov saw that one coming.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hung Young Wang had his way with Khamzat Magomedov in that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Magomedov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wang misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nice takedown defense from Wang. No joy for Magomedov on that attempt.
Magomedov shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Wang is trying to defend but Magomedov finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Magomedov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Magomedov seems to be looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Wang has managed to free his arm - good work.
Wang is trying to stand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wang trying to control but Magomedov postures up.
Magomedov seems to be working for a kimura but Wang defends the submission attempt.
Magomedov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Wang moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Wang keeping full guard, as Magomedov tries to pass.
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.
Wang wants to sweep but no luck.
Magomedov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Magomedov drops back, looking for a kneebar! Wang looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Wang looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Wang!
Magomedov is trying to improve his position.
Wang trying to control the action but Magomedov is working from the bottom.
Magomedov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Magomedov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Magomedov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Wang stands up.
Hung Young Wang is winning the standup battle so far.
Wang connects with a solid leg kick.
Magomedov darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Magomedov trying to work for an americana but Wang has managed to regain full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov passes Wang's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Wang keeping hold of Magomedov's head, controlling as best he can.
Magomedov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Wang sees it coming and defends easily.
Wang manages to get to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Magomedov wants to pass the guard but Wang is keeping the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Khamzat Magomedov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Wang 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 47:48
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 47:48
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 48:48
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Khamzat Magomedov! Khamzat Magomedov retains his middleweight title!
A very excited looking Khamzat Magomedov made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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