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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Khamzat Magomedov (ranked 347 p4p, 248 weight class) and Reese Remington (ranked 47 p4p, 29 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Reese Remington enters the cage!
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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 10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Khamzat Magomedov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Reese Remington!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Sosuke Kotani and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Remington looks to land a left hand but Magomedov moved out of range nicely.
Remington misses with a hook.
Magomedov shoots and misses
and Remington counters with a lovely straight right hand!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Magomedov.
Remington swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Magomedov darts in looking for a takedown but Remington gets double underhooks and turns Magomedov into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Khamzat Magomedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Remington lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Magomedov.
Remington prevents the takedown attempt.
Remington swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Remington.
Remington swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov looking for a takedown.
Remington works on Magomedov's body with a couple of short punches.
Magomedov wants a takedown but no success here.
Remington tries to throw a body punch but Magomedov avoids it by throwing Remington back against the cage.
Remington taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Remington lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomedov is trying to pull guard but Remington has him pressed against the cage.
Remington has a couple of punches blocked by Magomedov.
A nice left hand lands by Remington.
Remington misses with a short punch on the inside.
Remington lands a left hand that snaps the head of Magomedov backwards.
Remington has a couple of punches blocked by Magomedov.
Remington lands a body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Remington.
Remington swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Magomedov wants a takedown.
Remington lands a right hand that snaps the head of Magomedov backwards.
Remington lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Remington lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Remington lands a hook that snaps the head of Magomedov backwards.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Remington has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Remington working aggressively here.
Remington misses with a hook from the clinch.
Magomedov takes a shot to the head.
Remington lands with a right to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Remington misses with a punch on the inside.
Magomedov tries for a takedown. No joy.
Remington misses with a punch on the inside.
Remington tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Magomedov's elbow.
Remington swings wildly with an uppercut but Magomedov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Magomedov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Remington swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Remington misses with a hook to the ribs.
Remington goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Magomedov turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Magomedov manages to end up in side control.
Magomedov is trying to get an arm triangle but Remington is defending well.
Remington is trying to get back to half guard.
Magomedov tries to advance to mount but Remington denies him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov swings around for an armbar but Remington sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Magomedov's guard.
Remington working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Magomedov is looking for a triangle here but Remington uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Magomedov is looking to reverse the position.
Magomedov taking a bit of punishment here - Remington scoring with strikes.
Remington lands some shots froms side control.
Remington moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Magomedov tries to improve position but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov looking for a sweep but Remington has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Magomedov wants to hold on but Remington pushes him away.
Magomedov is wriggling around trying to escape.
Magomedov is working hard here to advance position.
Remington controlling his opponent.
Magomedov is working to get back to half guard.
Remington controlling his opponent.
Magomedov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Reese Remington dominated that round.
That's time! Magomedov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Magomedov shoots in but Remington avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Magomedov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Remington sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Magomedov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Remington swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Khamzat Magomedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Magomedov fails with a takedown attempt.
Remington swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Magomedov throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Remington was covering up waiting for the punch and Magomedov finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Remington manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Remington misses with a short punch on the inside.
Remington is leaning against Magomedov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Magomedov is trying to pull guard but Remington has him pressed against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Remington fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Remington softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Remington is working Magomedov over against the cage.
Remington can't find room to land a body shot as Magomedov controls the action.
Remington gets through Magomedov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Magomedov.
Magomedov takes a shot to the head.
A hook to the body from Remington.
Magomedov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Remington pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Remington swings wildly with an uppercut but Magomedov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Remington has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Remington working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Remington working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Remington lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Remington swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Remington lands a body shot.
Remington lands with a right to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short left from Remington.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Remington misses with a punch on the inside.
Remington misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Remington.
A hook to the body from Remington.
Magomedov tries for a takedown. No joy.
Remington swings wildly with an uppercut but Magomedov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Remington lands a body punch.
Remington tries to work over Magomedov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Remington scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Remington misses with some punches.
Remington misses with a punch on the inside.
Remington throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Magomedovs head.
Remington lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Remington pushes Magomedov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Remington scores with a nice hook to the head.
Magomedov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Remington lands with a light punch inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov tries to pull guard but Remington won't allow it.
Magomedov tries to pull guard but Remington forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Remington lands a hook to the side of the head.
Remington throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Magomedovs head.
Remington struggles to land a body shot inside as Magomedov controls his hands.
A hook to the body from Remington.
Remington fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Remington.
Remington escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Magomedov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Remington counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Remington misses with a short punch on the inside.
Remington lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Remington struggles to land a body shot inside as Magomedov controls his hands.
Remington lands a hook that snaps the head of Magomedov backwards.
Magomedov tries to score a body lock takedown but Remington shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Remington lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Remington stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
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!
Remington tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Remington lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Magomedov backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Remington.
Remington working aggressively here.
Remington fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Remington fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Magomedov prevents a body shot from Remington.
Remington lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Magomedov backwards.
Remington working aggressively here.
Remington misses with a hook from the clinch.
Magomedov blocks a body shot from Remington.
Remington tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Remington struggles to land a body shot inside as Magomedov controls his hands.
Remington tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Magomedov's elbow.
Remington lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Magomedov tries to pull guard but Remington holds him up against the cage and eventually Magomedov drops back down to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Reese Remington showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Magomedov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Horrible takedown attempt by Magomedov or perhaps it was just good defense by Remington, which made it look bad.
Remington bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Magomedov's head.
Magomedov fails with a takedown attempt.
Magomedov ducks right into an uppercut from Remington.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Remington slaps away a takedown attempt from Magomedov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Khamzat Magomedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Remington lands with a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomedov misses with a takedown attempt
and Remington counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Magomedov misses with a takedown attempt - Remington sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Magomedov fails with the takedown
and Remington counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Khamzat Magomedov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Remington stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Remington wants it to stay on the feet.
Magomedov dives in and grabs Remington's left leg, looking for a takedown. Remington pushes down on Magomedov's head and hops out.
Remington swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Remington connects with a good right hand that stumbles Magomedov. Magomedov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Magomedov fails to land the takedown.
Magomedov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Remington avoids it really well and circles away.
Remington takes a swing at Magomedov's ribcage but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov dives in and grabs Remington's left leg, looking for a takedown. Remington pushes down on Magomedov's head and hops out.
Reese Remington is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Remington tests Magomedov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Remington lands a slapping body shot.
Reese Remington seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Remington cracks Magomedov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Remington fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Magomedov manages to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Remington getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Magomedov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Remington avoids it really well and circles away.
Remington looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Magomedov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Remington counters with a straight right hand.
Magomedov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov walks into a straight right hand from Remington.
A cross from Remington lands.
Magomedov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Magomedov shoots in but no luck this time.
Remington displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Magomedov.
Remington swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Remington is looking to clinch.
Magomedov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Remington sprawls and moves away.
Remington fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Magomedov manages to avoid it.
Magomedov tries to counter with a takedown but Remington is quick to defend against it.
Remington scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Magomedov doesn't seem bothered though.
Magomedov shoots in but Remington avoids the takedown attempt easily.
No luck for Magomedov with that takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Remington is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Magomedov.
Magomedov blocks a head kick by Remington.
Magomedov tries to counter with a takedown but Remington is quick to defend against it.
Remington slaps away a takedown attempt from Magomedov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Remington is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Magomedov with a body shot.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Magomedov.
Magomedov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Remington as he avoids it easily.
Remington now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Magomedov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Magomedov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Remington avoids it really well and circles away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Reese Remington really dominated that round.
That's time! Magomedov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Magomedov darts in looking for a takedown but Remington gets double underhooks and turns Magomedov into the cage.
Magomedov wants a takedown.
Remington swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Remington tries a body shot but Magomedov blocks it.
Remington has a couple of punches blocked by Magomedov.
Still in the clinch, Remington scores with a nice short uppercut.
Magomedov fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Khamzat Magomedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Remington tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Magomedov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Remington smiles and moves away.
Nice shot lands for Remington.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Remington manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Remington keeping full guard, as Magomedov tries to pass.
Remington is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomedov drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Remington manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Magomedov has Remington in his guard.
Remington got a little sloppy there for a moment and Magomedov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Remington has managed to get both his arms back between Magomedov's legs - danger averted.
Magomedov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Remington is aware though and is defending well.
Remington stopping the sweep attempt from Magomedov.
Remington is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Remington won't allow Magomedov to sweep him here.
Remington showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Remington is aware though and is defending well.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Remington trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Magomedov working for submissions but it's allowed Remington to get to half guard.
Remington wants to stand up but Magomedov has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Remington prevents Magomedov from improving his position.
Remington trying to control the pace.
Remington tries to pass to full mount but Magomedov defends it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Remington is keen to just control but Magomedov is a slippery customer.
Remington is thwarting Magomedov's attempts to control the position.
Magomedov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Magomedov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Remington pulls his head out easily.
Remington is looking to take a break and control but Magomedov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Magomedov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Magomedov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Magomedov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov fails to land the takedown.
Magomedov misses with a takedown
and Remington counters with a head kick. That will keep Magomedov thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Magomedov shoots in and drives through. Remington sprawls well.
Remington throws out a counter right but Magomedov avoids it with no problem.
Remington throws a head kick but Magomedov moves out of range.
Magomedov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Magomedov moves forwards but Remington connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Magomedov looks for a takedown but Remington sprawls well.
Remington throws out a counter right but Magomedov avoids it with no problem.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Remington defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Magomedov.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Remington! But no joy.
Good standup being displayed there by Remington as he connects with a hook.
Magomedov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Remington sprawls well. Remington wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Magomedov gets slowly back to his feet.
A little jabbing left from Remington on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Reese Remington dominated that fourth round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Remington throws a big shot that misses.
Remington throws out a loose jab but Magomedov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Remington scores with a jab to the jaw.
Magomedov fails to land the takedown.
Magomedov with a poor takedown
and Remington cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Magomedov misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Remington to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Khamzat Magomedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A lazy left from Remington finds it's target.
Magomedov misses with a takedown
and Remington counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov goes for a double leg but Remington avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Remington continues to drive forward.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Remington.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Remington misses with a punch to the body.
Remington lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Remington.
Remington tries to throw a body punch but Magomedov avoids it by throwing Remington back against the cage.
Magomedov is trying to pull guard but Remington has him pressed against the cage.
Remington scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Remington lands a body shot.
Remington lands a right hand.
Magomedov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Magomedov blocks an uppercut.
Remington scores with a shoulder strike.
Remington digs a right hand into Magomedov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Magomedov's gas tank.
Remington misses with a punch to the body.
Remington lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Remington misses with a hook from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Remington scores with a nice short uppercut.
Reese Remington seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Remington lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Magomedov.
Remington misses with a body punch.
Remington struggles to land a body shot inside as Magomedov controls his hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Remington lands with a left to the head.
Remington makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Remington misses with a hook from the clinch.
Remington has a couple of punches blocked by Magomedov.
Remington tries a body shot but Magomedov blocks it.
Remington lands a hook that snaps the head of Magomedov backwards.
Magomedov decides to pull guard.
Remington distracts Magomedov with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Remington wants to pass the guard but Magomedov is keeping the position.
Magomedov throws his legs up looking for a submission but Remington uses it to pass to side control.
Magomedov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Remington wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Remington scoring with punches and elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Remington trying to control the position but Magomedov is working away.
Magomedov is looking for a sweep.
Reese Remington is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Magomedov is letting Remington control him for a moment.
Magomedov tries to buck Remington off but Remington is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Magomedov struggling a bit here.
Magomedov is looking for a sweep.
Remington is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Magomedov will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Magomedov is looking to reverse the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Magomedov is looking to reverse the position.
A lull in the action here as Remington stalls from top position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Magomedov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Remington tries to avoid it but Magomedov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Remington to the ground. Remington escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Good exchange - Remington coming out on top.
Magomedov shoots in and drives through. Remington sprawls well.
Remington throws out a counter right but Magomedov avoids it with no problem.
Khamzat Magomedov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Magomedov misses with a takedown
and Remington counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that's the end of the fight!
Reese Remington comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Remington has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 43:50
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 43:50
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 43:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Reese Remington!
Reese Remington is the new middleweight champion!
After winning the bout, Reese Remington thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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