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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Magomedullah Magomedsharipov (ranked 3492 p4p, 5250 weight class) and Young Blood One (ranked 276 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Magomedullah Magomedsharipov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Young Blood One!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Donatello Bradman and Ben Watson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blood One moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Magomedsharipov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Blood One sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Blood One is trying hard to land a takedown here. Magomedsharipov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Magomedsharipov attempts a counter takedown but Blood One avoids it well and moves away.
Magomedsharipov shoots in and gets a takedown into Blood One's guard.
Blood One can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Magomedsharipov controls the pace.
Magomedsharipov stopping the sweep attempt from Blood One.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Magomedsharipov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Blood One 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.
Blood One is controlling Magomedsharipov's posture.
Magomedsharipov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedsharipov preventing the sweep.
Magomedsharipov connects with a couple of short punches.
Magomedsharipov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Blood One works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomedsharipov looking to sit in guard and control but Blood One gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Blood One wants to control from the top but Magomedsharipov keeps moving.
Blood One stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Magomedsharipov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Blood One postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
My spies in Vancouver Island Fight Club inform me that Blood One has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Magomedsharipov looking to control.
Magomedsharipov keeping full guard, as Blood One tries to pass.
Blood One chips away with some ground and pound.
Blood One works over Magomedsharipov with some ground and pound from guard.
Magomedsharipov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blood One bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Magomedsharipov's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blood One preventing the sweep.
Magomedsharipov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Magomedsharipov keeping moving, preventing Blood One from controlling successfully.
Magomedsharipov pushes Blood One off and gets back to his feet.
Blood One with a lazy takedown attempt
so Magomedsharipov counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Magomedsharipov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Magomedsharipov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Blood One 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 postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Magomedsharipov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Blood One's head.
Blood One working for a triangle but Magomedsharipov defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blood One is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Magomedsharipov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Magomedsharipov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Magomedsharipov preventing the sweep.
Magomedsharipov trying to control but Blood One is working from the bottom.
Magomedsharipov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Blood One is on top in guard.
Blood One landing with the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magomedsharipov wants to stand up but Blood One is controlling him.
Blood One trying to control but Magomedsharipov is working from the bottom.
Magomedsharipov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Magomedsharipov wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Magomedsharipov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Blood One defends it easily.
Blood One content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Blood One is pushing down on Magomedsharipov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Magomedsharipov is fighting to maintain full guard but Blood One has managed to sneak the leg through.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Magomedullah Magomedsharipov dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Magomedsharipov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Blood One lands with a good body shot.
Blood One listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Magomedsharipov shoots in for a takedown but Blood One shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Blood One bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Blood One goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Magomedsharipov rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Blood One's guard! Nice work there by Magomedsharipov!
Magomedsharipov trying to control but Blood One is working from the bottom.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Magomedsharipov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Blood One's head.
Magomedsharipov postures up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Blood One is on top in guard.
Blood One throws a big elbow that misses.
Blood One working some strikes from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blood One looking to pass the guard.
Blood One passes Magomedsharipov's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Magomedsharipov has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Blood One is on him like a limpet, forcing Magomedsharipov back against the cage.
Magomedsharipov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Blood One is defending well.
Magomedsharipov jumps guard but Blood One turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Magomedullah Magomedsharipov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Magomedsharipov as Blood One tries to tie him up.
Magomedsharipov is trying to pull guard but Blood One has him pressed against the cage.
Magomedsharipov jumps into guard, dragging Blood One to the mat.
Blood One throws a big right hand that misses.
Magomedsharipov being controlled here, momentarily.
Blood One pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Magomedsharipov is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blood One wants to control from the top but Magomedsharipov keeps moving.
Blood One preventing the sweep.
Blood One is stalling in the full guard.
Blood One is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Magomedsharipov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Blood One manages to get himself to full guard.
Magomedsharipov scoring with some ground and pound.
Magomedsharipov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Blood One keeping moving, preventing Magomedsharipov from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blood One is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Magomedsharipov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Magomedsharipov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Blood One keeping moving, preventing Magomedsharipov from controlling successfully.
Magomedsharipov throwing strikes from guard but Blood One blocks nicely.
Magomedsharipov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Blood One tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four 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.
Blood One is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Magomedsharipov defends well.
Magomedsharipov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Blood One's head.
Magomedsharipov preventing the sweep.
Magomedsharipov trying to control but Blood One is working from the bottom.
Magomedsharipov with a nice head shot there.
Blood One working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Magomedsharipov.
Blood One keeping moving, preventing Magomedsharipov from controlling successfully.
Blood One 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 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 second round but Young Blood One will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Magomedsharipov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Magomedsharipov.
Magomedsharipov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Blood One sprawls well. Blood One wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Magomedsharipov gets slowly back to his feet.
Magomedsharipov tries for a takedown but Blood One sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Magomedullah Magomedsharipov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Decent striking displayed by Blood One there.
Blood One lands a two punch combo.
Blood One fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blood One cracks Magomedsharipov with a good jab.
Blood One scores with a jab. Magomedsharipov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Blood One doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Magomedsharipov counters with a takedown into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomedsharipov lands a nice forearm strike.
Magomedullah Magomedsharipov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Magomedsharipov wants to control but Blood One is keeping him busy.
Blood One struggling a bit here.
Magomedsharipov staying calm.
Blood One is looking to reverse the position.
Magomedsharipov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Blood One keeps working.
Blood One tries to improve position but can't.
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.
Magomedsharipov cracks Blood One with a big elbow.
Blood One is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Blood One trying to remain calm as Magomedsharipov controls from the top position.
Magomedsharipov landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Magomedsharipov in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Magomedsharipov working away.
Blood One manages to work his way to half guard, despite Magomedsharipov's best efforts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blood One is looking to improve his position.
Magomedsharipov is trying to control. Blood One wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Blood One is trying to get back to full guard.
Magomedsharipov is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Blood One is looking for a sweep. Magomedsharipov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Blood One actively working from the bottom here.
Blood One is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Magomedsharipov scores with a couple of nice shots.
Magomedsharipov wants to free his trapped foot but Blood One is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Magomedsharipov working over Blood One with some ground and pound. Blood One looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magomedsharipov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Blood One knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Blood One is trying is best to control the position here.
Blood One is looking for a sweep. Magomedsharipov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Magomedsharipov working Blood One over with strikes.
Magomedsharipov trying to control from half guard but Blood One is working away.
Magomedsharipov is thwarting Blood One's attempts to control the position.
Blood One looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Magomedsharipov trying to control the action but Blood One is working from the bottom.
Magomedsharipov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Magomedullah Magomedsharipov.
I think Magomedsharipov 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:28
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Magomedullah Magomedsharipov!
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