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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Giannis Script (ranked 4384 p4p, 4120 weight class) and Khabib Magomedov (ranked 386 p4p, 373 weight class). Khabib Magomedov is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
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Good wrestler
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Giannis Script!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Khabib Magomedov!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Sam Margolis and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Script wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Magomedov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Script.
Script fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Magomedov manages to avoid it.
Magomedov wants to clinch.
Script fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Script throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Script connects with a body shot that sends Magomedov's belly button to the back.
Magomedov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Script throws a series of punches but Magomedov avoids them all with ease.
Magomedov wants to counter with a clinch but Script pushes him away.
We've been told by Script's head coaches at Wanis Combat Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomedov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Script digs a good hook to Magomedov's body.
Script cracks a nice hook into Magomedov's ribs.
Magomedov tries to clinch there but Script circles away.
Script throws a left and a right that both miss
and Magomedov counters by moving into the clinch.
Magomedov jumps guard but Script turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Magomedov jumps guard but Script stands there with Magomedov around his waist. Magomedov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Giannis Script has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khabib Magomedov.
Script breaks the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Script as Magomedov shoots in.
Script throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Script scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Script ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Script scores with a hook to the body. Magomedov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Script comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Magomedov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Script defends well and Magomedov ends up having to push Script into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Magomedov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Script is looking to wear down Magomedov with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Magomedov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Script misses the shot to the body.
Magomedov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Script defends it well.
Magomedov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Magomedov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Script swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov shoots in looking for a takedown but Script manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Magomedov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Script is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Magomedov wants to clinch
and Script counters with a right hand to the body.
Script ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Magomedov moves away.
Script dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Script ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Magomedov moves away.
Magomedov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Script as he avoids it easily.
Magomedov fails with a takedown attempt.
Magomedov avoids the body shot from Script.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Script counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Magomedov clinches up with Script and pushes him back against the cage.
Script's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Magomedov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Script circles away.
Giannis Script seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Script scores with a body shot.
Magomedov shoots in but Script avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Script tried to counter with a leg kick but Magomedov avoided it.
Script throws a nice looking combination but Magomedov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Magomedov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Magomedov has his takedown stuffed
and Script counters with a three punch combo that has Magomedov backing up. Magomedov nods at Script to acknowledge the strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Giannis Script dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Magomedov wants to clinch.
Script scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Script misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Script throws a body punch but Magomedov moves out of range.
Script stuns Magomedov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Script scores with a body shot.
Magomedov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Script misses the shot to the body.
Magomedov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Script defends it nicely.
Script changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Script misses with a body shot.
Script takes a swing at Magomedov's ribcage but misses.
Magomedov feints the counter takedown.
Script pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Magomedov back to the cage. Script follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Script slaps away a takedown attempt from Magomedov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Giannis Script has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khabib Magomedov.
A shot to the body from Script misses
and Magomedov counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Magomedov.
Magomedov wants to control from the top but Script keeps moving.
Magomedov working some strikes from top position.
Script is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Magomedov is controlling him.
Magomedov is pushing down on Script's leg trying to pass to half guard. Script is fighting to maintain full guard but Magomedov has managed to sneak the leg through.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Script wants to get back to his feet.
Script is not content to let Magomedov control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Script pushes Magomedov off but Magomedov dives into side control.
Magomedov is looking to take a break and control but Script is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Script is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Magomedov can do to turn this around?
Script wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Script on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Script is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Script wants to get back to his feet but Magomedov is dominant here and he's now got Script's back!
Script is taking damage to the body and head.
Magomedov looking for the RNC.
Magomedov looking to break Script's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Script remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Magomedov will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Magomedov biding his time, looking for the opening.
Magomedov throwing damaging strikes from the back! Script could be in trouble here!
Script is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Script is defending well but eventually Magomedov manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Script has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Khabib Magomedov!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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