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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ali Magamutdinov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Congo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Joe Congo acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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138 lbs
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135 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ali Magamutdinov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Joe Congo!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Dirk Anderson and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magamutdinov misses with a hook. Congo ducked under it nicely.
Congo throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Magamutdinov was covering up waiting for the punch and Congo finishes the takedown easily into guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Congo wants to control from the top but Magamutdinov keeps moving.
Congo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Magamutdinov keeping moving, preventing Congo from controlling successfully.
Congo drops back, looking for a kneebar! Magamutdinov looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Magamutdinov looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Magamutdinov!
Magamutdinov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Magamutdinov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Congo is trying to improve his position.
Magamutdinov tries to advance to mount but can't.
Magamutdinov passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Congo!
Congo is looking to get to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magamutdinov wants to control the action but instead Congo gets a body lock and reverses into Magamutdinov's guard! Nice work!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Congo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Congo postures up and lands a big shot to Magamutdinov's brow.
Magamutdinov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Congo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Congo postures up.
Congo throws a strike but Magamutdinov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Congo is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Congo frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Congo goes for an armbar but Magamutdinov turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Magamutdinov.
Magamutdinov passes Congo's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Congo keeping control of the position.
Magamutdinov is looking for a kimura but Congo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Magamutdinov to get the leverage.
Magamutdinov wants to control but Congo is keeping him busy.
Magamutdinov is working for a kimura but Congo is defending it quite comfortably.
Congo actively working from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Congo dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Congo shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Congo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Joe Congo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Congo seems to be working for a kimura but Magamutdinov defends the submission attempt.
Congo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Magamutdinov is just riding it out for now. Congo eventually gives up the hold.
Magamutdinov is looking to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magamutdinov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Congo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Magamutdinov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Congo.
Congo is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Congo working over Magamutdinov with some ground and pound. Magamutdinov looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Congo is trying to work for a kimura but Magamutdinov is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Congo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Magamutdinov trying to hold on to Congo's head to control him but Congo postures up.
Congo not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Congo is looking for a kimura here.
Congo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Magamutdinov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Congo.
Magamutdinov tries to roll over but Congo keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Congo throws a strike but Magamutdinov avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Magamutdinov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Magamutdinov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Congo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Congo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magamutdinov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Magamutdinov working for a triangle but Congo defends it easily.
Congo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Congo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Magamutdinov keeping moving, preventing Congo from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Congo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Magamutdinov keeping moving, preventing Congo from controlling successfully.
Magamutdinov wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Congo is now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Congo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Magamutdinov's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Magamutdinov duly obliges.
Congo doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Magamutdinov counters with a series of strikes. Congo will be more careful next time no doubt.
Magamutdinov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Congo is rocked!
Magamutdinov throws a jab but it's blocked by Congo.
Congo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Congo looks for a takedown but Magamutdinov sprawls well.
Ali Magamutdinov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Congo.
Magamutdinov misses with a hook. Congo ducked under it nicely.
Congo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Magamutdinov as he jumps to the side.
Magamutdinov fails with a takedown attempt.
Congo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Magamutdinov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Congo is still on wobbly legs! Can Magamutdinov finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Magamutdinov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Congo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Magamutdinov somewhat.
Magamutdinov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magamutdinov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Magamutdinov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Congo.
Congo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Magamutdinov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Congo circles away.
Ali Magamutdinov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Congo tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Magamutdinov defends well and Congo ends up having to push Magamutdinov into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Congo pulls guard.
Congo isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Magamutdinov stacks Congo on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Magamutdinov!
Congo seems to have recovered his senses.
Magamutdinov is looking to take a break and control but Congo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Congo wants to control but Magamutdinov postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magamutdinov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Congo is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Magamutdinov wants to control but Congo is keeping him busy.
Magamutdinov tries for a kimura but Congo is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magamutdinov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Congo, who protects the arm well.
Joe Congo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Magamutdinov goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Congo has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Magamutdinov but great work by Congo.
Congo throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Congo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Magamutdinov keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Congo tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Congo content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Magamutdinov is trying to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ali Magamutdinov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Congo has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Winston Alpacca scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Congo!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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