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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Islam Magomedgadzhiev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Montana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Magomedgadzhiev has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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159 lbs
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152 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
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Counter striker
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Islam Magomedgadzhiev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Anthony Montana!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Fedor Mirinova and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magomedgadzhiev throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Magomedgadzhiev tries a head kick but it misses.
Magomedgadzhiev throws a head kick that misses.
Magomedgadzhiev shoots in and drives through. Montana sprawls well.
Magomedgadzhiev is breathing heavily.
Montana misses with the combination.
Magomedgadzhiev lands with a kick to the temple. Montana shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Magomedgadzhiev throws a head kick that misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Magomedgadzhiev checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Montana fails to land with a series of punches.
Magomedgadzhiev misses with a takedown
and Montana counters with a shoot takedown. Magomedgadzhiev fights it but they end up in guard.
Montana stands up from Magomedgadzhiev's guard - Montana perhaps looking for a knockout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Montana throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Magomedgadzhiev.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Montana gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Montana prevents Magomedgadzhiev from breaking the clinch.
Montana tightens his grip and picks Magomedgadzhiev up, before dumping him to the ground. Magomedgadzhiev manages to land in guard.
Montana thows a big elbow that misses.
Montana got a little sloppy there for a moment and Magomedgadzhiev has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Montana has managed to get both his arms back between Magomedgadzhiev's legs - danger averted.
Montana keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Magomedgadzhiev's head.
Magomedgadzhiev escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Montana gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Montana avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magomedgadzhiev has his foot on Montana's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Montana works his way back into a safe position though.
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!
Montana working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Montana engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Montana looking to pass the guard.
Magomedgadzhiev has his foot on Montana's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Montana works his way back into a safe position though.
Montana works over Magomedgadzhiev with some ground and pound from guard.
Magomedgadzhiev is trying to keep Montana in close.
Magomedgadzhiev looking for a guillotine here but Montana defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magomedgadzhiev working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Montana doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Montana manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Montana is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Magomedgadzhiev working for a triangle but Montana defends it easily.
Magomedgadzhiev has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Montana can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magomedgadzhiev looking for subs off his back but Montana has passed one foot through into half guard.
Montana is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Magomedgadzhiev looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Well, if Montana is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Montana dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Magomedgadzhiev lands a head kick!
Magomedgadzhiev misses with a takedown attempt
and Montana cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Montana misses with a series of wild punches.
Magomedgadzhiev throws a head kick that misses.
Magomedgadzhiev throws a head kick that misses.
Montana clinches with his opponent.
Montana has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Magomedgadzhiev clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Anthony Montana has got the better of the ground game so far.
Montana keeps control of the position easily here as Magomedgadzhiev tries to buck him off.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Montana is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomedgadzhiev manages to reverse the position and now he's in Montana's guard. Nice work there by Magomedgadzhiev.
Montana manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Magomedgadzhiev tries for a takedown but Montana circles away easily
and Montana counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Magomedgadzhiev!
Montana working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Montana lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Montana thowing shots but they're missing.
Montana scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Magomedgadzhiev?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Montana working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Montana unloads with some shots from mount but Magomedgadzhiev bucks and avoids them well.
Montana prevents Magomedgadzhiev from getting the reversal.
Montana throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Montana unloads with some shots from mount but Magomedgadzhiev bucks and avoids them well.
Magomedgadzhiev wants to control but Montana is having none of it.
Montana is landing with some decent strikes but Magomedgadzhiev is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Montana looking to control but Magomedgadzhiev is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magomedgadzhiev is trying to escape the mount.
Magomedgadzhiev wants to hold on but Montana pushes him away.
Magomedgadzhiev taking shots to the head.
Magomedgadzhiev working to try and regain half guard.
Magomedgadzhiev tries to lock up and control but Montana gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Magomedgadzhiev is desperately trying to improve his position but Montana has a good base and remains in mount.
Montana is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Montana lands a heavy elbow.
Magomedgadzhiev keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Montana tries to control but Magomedgadzhiev wriggling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magomedgadzhiev sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Magomedgadzhiev is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Montana pulls his head out easily.
Magomedgadzhiev looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Magomedgadzhiev is trying to control but Montana passes into side control!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Montana lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Montana showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Magomedgadzhiev throws a head kick that misses.
Montana closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Montana has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Magomedgadzhiev uses from the top position.
Montana wants to get back to his feet but Magomedgadzhiev is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Magomedgadzhiev wants to control from the top but Montana keeps moving.
Montana had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Magomedgadzhiev defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Magomedgadzhiev looking to pass the guard.
Magomedgadzhiev working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Magomedgadzhiev looking to pass the guard.
Montana wants to stand but Magomedgadzhiev is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomedgadzhiev looking to sit in guard and control but Montana gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Montana is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Magomedgadzhiev has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Montana is looking to defend but Magomedgadzhiev has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Montana! Magomedgadzhiev pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Montana taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Islam Magomedgadzhiev!
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