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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Forelli (ranked 25322 p4p, 4108 weight class) and Galiev Magomedocov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Magomedocov has chosen Drowning Pool - Bodies as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Galiev Magomedocov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mike Forelli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Galiev Magomedocov!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Valeri Chadov and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Forelli shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Magomedocov pinned against the cage. Magomedocov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Forelli tries for a takedown but Magomedocov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nice takedown defense from Magomedocov. No joy for Forelli on that attempt.
Forelli looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Forelli. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Forelli shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Magomedocov pinned against the cage. Magomedocov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Forelli dives in and grabs Magomedocov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Magomedocov pushes down on Forelli's head and hops out.
Forelli shoots in for a takedown but Magomedocov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Forelli darts in looking for a takedown but Magomedocov gets double underhooks and turns Forelli into the cage.
Magomedocov prevents a takedown attempt there.
Magomedocov ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Magomedocov no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedocov wants to get back to his feet but Forelli passes into half guard.
Forelli prevents Magomedocov from standing back up.
Magomedocov is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomedocov manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Magomedocov drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Magomedocov tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Magomedocov swings around for an armbar but Forelli sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Magomedocov's guard.
Magomedocov wants to sweep here but Forelli controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Magomedocov holds on and takes a little breather.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magomedocov wants to stand but Forelli is controlling the position.
Magomedocov controlling Forelli's posture.
Forelli looking to pass the guard.
Forelli wants to control from the top but Magomedocov keeps moving.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Magomedocov is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Forelli trying to control but Magomedocov is working from the bottom.
Forelli tries to free his leg and advance position but Magomedocov is retaining full guard.
Magomedocov is looking to stand up but Forelli isn't so interested in that idea.
Magomedocov keeping moving, preventing Forelli from controlling successfully.
Magomedocov wants to stand but Forelli is controlling the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Forelli shoots in but Magomedocov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Forelli closes this distance looking for a takedown but Magomedocov circles away.
Magomedocov with the counter takedown but Forelli avoids it easily.
Magomedocov takes one on the button.
Forelli sizes up Magomedocov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Forelli fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Forelli fails with a takedown attempt.
Forelli fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Magomedocov decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Forelli wants to stand back up but Magomedocov manages to pass into side control.
Magomedocov moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Magomedocov lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Forelli seems a little lost for a moment, as Magomedocov dominates the positioning.
Magomedocov works to advance to full mount. Forelli defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Galiev Magomedocov dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Forelli fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Magomedocov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Forelli defends it well.
Magomedocov closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Forelli bucks up and tries to throw Magomedocov off but instead Magomedocov has got his back!
Magomedocov has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Magomedocov gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Magomedocov connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Forelli to escape the position.
Forelli is rocked!
Magomedocov has good solid back control here.
Galiev Magomedocov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Forelli takes a huge shot to the dome and he's out cold! Big knockout! Magomedocov celebrates with his corner and points to his sponsors on a baseball cap.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Galiev Magomedocov!
Galiev Magomedocov tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
The defeated Mike Forelli had this to say: 'Looks like it was my last lunch..'.
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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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