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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Douglas Magamedov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andre Valente (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andre Valente is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Douglas Magamedov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Andre Valente!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Bruno Lombardi and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magamedov darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Valente is trying to maintain the position but Magamedov is very close to passing his half guard.
Magamedov wants to work for an arm triangle but Valente is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Magamedov controlling the pace.
Valente wants to improve his position but Magamedov is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magamedov trying to pass the guard but Valente defending well.
Valente wants to sweep but Magamedov has passed to side control!
Valente is trying to control Magamedov's posture but Magamedov avoids it.
Valente really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Magamedov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Magamedov is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Valente's shoulder. That is not cool.
Magamedov trying to control the action but Valente is working from the bottom.
Valente is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Douglas Magamedov wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Magamedov shoots in and gets a takedown into Valente's guard.
Magamedov stands up and waves to Valente to follow him.
Valente with a poor takedown
and Magamedov holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
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!
Valente slowing the pace effectively.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Magamedov as Valente tries to tie him up.
Magamedov has Valente pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Valente manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valente is trying to break the clinch but Magamedov is controlling him.
Valente's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Magamedov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Magamedov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Valente manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Valente gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Magamedov counters with a nice double leg into side control. Valente won't be happy with that.
Magamedov landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Magamedov controlling the position from side mount.
Magamedov cracks Valente with a big right hand but Valente just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Magamedov has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Magamedov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Magamedov drags the fight down to the ground.
Magamedov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Magamedov lands a nice short elbow.
Magamedov is taking a breather. Valente says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Magamedov moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Valente.
Valente looks winded!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Valente is trying to control Magamedov's posture but Magamedov avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Douglas Magamedov dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Valente looks to throw the jab but Magamedov is out of range.
Magamedov moves into the clinch successfully.
The referee is keeping an eye on Valente - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Valente has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Magamedov after a bit of a struggle.
Valente drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Magamedov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Valente has him pressed against the cage.
Magamedov has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Valente after a bit of a struggle.
Magamedov gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Magamedov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Magamedov stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Magamedov shoots in for a takedown but Valente shows good takedown defense.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magamedov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Valente moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Valente fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Douglas Magamedov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andre Valente.
Valente tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Magamedov defends well and Valente ends up having to push Magamedov into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Magamedov wants to get back to striking at distance but Valente won't allow it.
Valente tries to pull guard but Magamedov won't allow it.
Valente is breathing heavily.
Magamedov tries to pull guard but Valente won't allow it.
A frustrated look appears on Magamedov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Valente wants a takedown.
Valente prevents Magamedov from breaking the clinch.
Magamedov pulls guard effortlessly.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Magamedov wants to sweep here but Valente controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magamedov has Valente pulled in close to control his posture.
Magamedov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Valente drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Magamedov dives on top into guard.
Magamedov advances position into side control!
Magamedov just content to control the position.
Douglas Magamedov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Magamedov wants to control but Valente is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valente takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Valente manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Magamedov trying to pass the guard but Valente defending well.
Magamedov is working for a kimura here but Valente manages to reverse the position and he's now in Magamedov's guard.
Magamedov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magamedov pulls Valente in to control the position.
Magamedov pushes Valente off and gets back to his feet.
Valente fails with the takedown.
Magamedov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Valente swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Valente doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Magamedov counters by clinching up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Valente wants to break free but Magamedov has control.
Magamedov ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Magamedov no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Magamedov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Douglas Magamedov dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Magamedov tries to clinch but Valente moves out of range.
Valente leaves Magamedov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Magamedov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Valente swivels and escapes.
Valente misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Magamedov fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Douglas Magamedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Magamedov shoots in but no luck this time.
Douglas Magamedov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Magamedov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Valente as he avoids it easily.
Magamedov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Valente goes for a double leg but Magamedov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Magamedov continues to drive forward.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valente is trying to maintain a safe position but Magamedov gets an underhook and turns Valente into the cage.
Valente's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Valente tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Magamedov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Magamedov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Magamedov is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Valente can't fight it off and eventually Magamedov manages to take the fight to the floor. Valente looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Magamedov gets to his feet - Valente follows without any prompting.
Valente lands a head kick. Magamedov smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Valente tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Magamedov defends well and Valente ends up having to push Magamedov into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Valente jumps guard but Magamedov stands there with Valente around his waist. Valente gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valente is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Magamedov pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Magamedov trying to land knees to the body.
Valente is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Magamedov to keep the fight standing.
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!
Magamedov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Valente fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Magamedov closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Valente quickly recovers to half guard.
Magamedov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Magamedov controlling the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magamedov trying to pass the guard but Valente defending well.
Magamedov controlling the action here.
Valente tries to get to full guard but Magamedov has control of the leg.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Magamedov connects with a nice short shot to Valente's temple.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magamedov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Magamedov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Valente is looking to escape.
Magamedov slows the pace down in half guard.
Magamedov working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Magamedov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Andre Valente has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Douglas Magamedov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Magamedov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Douglas Magamedov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Magamedov, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight for Douglas Magamedov!
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight for Douglas Magamedov!
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight for Douglas Magamedov!
Douglas Magamedov wins by unanimous decision!
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