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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rodrigo Souza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gasan Magomedov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rodrigo Souza has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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190 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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185 lbs
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Good wrestling
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Rodrigo Souza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Gasan Magomedov!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Winston Alpacca and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Souza scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Souza lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Magomedov down.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You can see the frustration on Magomedov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Magomedov regains half guard, as Souza was trying to land strikes.
Magomedov is refusing to be controlled, as Souza sits in half guard.
Magomedov flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Souza sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Magomedov defending well though.
Souza thows a huge punch but Magomedov dodges it nicely.
Souza is looking to take a break and control but Magomedov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Souza has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomedov is trying to stand up here but Souza is controlling him well.
Souza looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Magomedov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Souza throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Souza with the ground and pound but Magomedov uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Souza pushing down on Magomedov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Magomedov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Magomedov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Souza is working away from the top position though.
Magomedov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Souza thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Magomedov's head.
Magomedov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Magomedov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Souza postures up in Magomedov's guard and throws a big left but Magomedov blocks it.
Souza throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Magomedov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Souza advances to half guard.
Souza trying to control from Magomedov's half guard. Magomedov has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Magomedov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Souza throws a big elbow that misses.
Souza trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Souza throws a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Souza working some strikes from top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Souza distracts Magomedov with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Souza trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Magomedov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Souza.
Souza lands a couple of digs.
Souza wants to control from the top but Magomedov keeps moving.
Magomedov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Magomedov keeping moving, preventing Souza from controlling successfully.
Souza working some strikes from top position.
Souza trying to control but Magomedov is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov is trying to control the position but Souza postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Magomedov keeping moving, preventing Souza from controlling successfully.
Souza throws an elbow that misses. Magomedov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Souza's guard. Nice move by Magomedov!
Souza wants to sweep here but Magomedov controlling him for the moment.
Magomedov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Souza works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Magomedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Souza is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Magomedov tries to free his leg and advance position but Souza is retaining full guard.
Magomedov stopping the sweep attempt from Souza.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rodrigo Souza dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Souza throws a leg kick that is checked
and Magomedov counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Magomedov being controlled here momentarily.
Rodrigo Souza overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Souza wants to sweep but no luck.
Magomedov throws an elbow that misses. Souza uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Magomedov's guard. Nice move by Souza!
Magomedov keeping moving, preventing Souza from controlling successfully.
Magomedov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Souza.
Souza loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Magomedov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Souza can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Souza trying to control but Magomedov is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Souza working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Magomedov looking for a sweep. Not yet Magomedov, not yet.
Souza lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Souza wants to control from the top but Magomedov keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Souza accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Magomedov keeping moving, preventing Souza from controlling successfully.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Rodrigo Souza.
Magomedov throws a right and a left that Souza avoids nicely.
Magomedov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Souza at a distance.
Souza throws a leg kick that misses.
Magomedov connects with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Souza throws a leg kick
and Magomedov counters with a takedown into side control.
Magomedov working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Souza is looking to regain half guard here but Magomedov keeps moving and retains side control.
Souza can't do much from the bottom here.
Magomedov trying to control the position but Souza is working away.
You can see the frustration on Souza's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Souza sneaks back into half guard.
Magomedov wants to take a breather but Souza is having none of it.
Souza is defending against the submission attempts here by Magomedov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Souza is looking to regain full guard. Not this time 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!
Souza keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Magomedov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Souza keeps working.
Magomedov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Gasan Magomedov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Magomedov dives in and scores a takedown into Souza's guard.
Magomedov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Souza working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Magomedov.
Souza managing to control the position.
Souza being controlled here, momentarily.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Magomedov throwing strikes but missing.
Magomedov looking to sit in guard and control but Souza gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Souza scoring with punches to the head and body.
Magomedov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Souza working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Magomedov's head.
Souza throwing strikes from guard but Magomedov blocks nicely.
Souza throwing strikes but missing.
Souza preventing the sweep.
Souza throws a strike but Magomedov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Souza looking to hit a scissor sweep but Magomedov is one step ahead there.
Magomedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Souza is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Souza avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Souza looking to hit a scissor sweep but Magomedov is one step ahead there.
Souza pulls Magomedov in close to his closed guard and prevents Magomedov from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov connects with a couple of short punches.
Magomedov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Souza has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Magomedov wants to pass the guard but Souza is keeping the position.
Souza seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Rodrigo Souza wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Souza shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Magomedov is trying to defend but Souza finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Magomedov is trying to get back to full guard.
Magomedov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Souza thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Magomedov's head.
Souza landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rodrigo Souza showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Souza 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 Bart Greer scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rodrigo Souza!
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energy
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FIGHT
RATING
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