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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between James McGuiness (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gasan Magomedov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Magomedov is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: "Remedy" by Seether. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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181 lbs
8 - 8 - 1 |
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183 cm
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185 lbs
5 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Good wrestler
Counter fighter
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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
8 - 8 - 1, fighting out of London, James McGuiness!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Gasan Magomedov!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Chris Edwards and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab, jab by McGuiness - just one landing.
McGuiness lands with an uppercut that bounces Magomedov off the cage and back into range.
It looks like Gasan Magomedov has been cut.
McGuiness misses with a straight left.
Magomedov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
McGuiness looks to land a left hand but Magomedov moved out of range nicely.
A big left from McGuiness misses.
Magomedov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
McGuiness looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Magomedov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and McGuiness connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Magomedov scrambles back to his feet.
Magomedov fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. McGuiness sprawls well initially but Magomedov persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
McGuiness preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
McGuiness keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Magomedov lands with a punch from half guard.
Magomedov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Magomedov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomedov trying to pass the guard but McGuiness defending well.
McGuiness is looking to control Magomedov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can McGuiness avoid being mounted?
Ground and pound from Magomedov.
Magomedov thows a huge punch but McGuiness dodges it nicely.
Magomedov works his way into side control.
Magomedov tries to score with some ground and pound. McGuiness controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Magomedov wants to control but McGuiness is keeping him busy.
McGuiness taking a bit of punishment here - Magomedov scoring with strikes.
McGuiness defending against the ground and pound.
McGuiness takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Magomedov throws a strike aimed at the side of McGuiness's head but McGuiness avoids it well.
Magomedov working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Magomedov trying to control the action but McGuiness is working from the bottom.
The strikes coming from Magomedov are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov in side control lands a decent elbow.
Magomedov is looking to take a break and control but McGuiness is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McGuiness sneaks back into half guard.
Magomedov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Magomedov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. McGuiness defending well though.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Magomedov is looking to stall here but McGuiness recovers full guard.
Magomedov drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but McGuiness manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Magomedov has McGuiness in his guard.
Magomedov looking for a sweep. Not yet Magomedov, not yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McGuiness looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gasan Magomedov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gasan Magomedov's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Magomedov misses with a few strikes there.
McGuiness scores with a punch to the head.
Magomedov ducks under a wild hook from McGuiness.
Magomedov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McGuiness.
McGuiness lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
James McGuiness seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Magomedov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Good exchange - McGuiness coming out on top.
McGuiness is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Magomedov takes a swing at McGuiness's ribcage but misses.
No joy there for McGuiness, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McGuiness throws a shot from downtown. Magomedov moves away and avoids it.
A telegraphed right hand from Magomedov misses the target.
Magomedov moves out of range of the strikes.
A big right from McGuiness misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts McGuiness, as that shot connected.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Magomedov misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuiness stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That has opened up Gasan Magomedov's cut even more.
Magomedov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McGuiness loads up on a big right hand but Magomedov slips the punch.
McGuiness loads up on a big right hand but Magomedov slips the punch.
Magomedov misses with a body shot.
James McGuiness is winning the standup battle so far.
The fighters circling - McGuiness throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The fighters circling - McGuiness throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Magomedov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
James McGuiness is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Magomedov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McGuiness missing with a left hand there. Magomedov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Magomedov misses with a hook.
McGuiness is looking to counter punch.
McGuiness is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Magomedov can do to turn this around?
Magomedov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McGuiness, pushing him back against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov pushes McGuiness back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Magomedov throws a head punch that misses.
Magomedov throws a head punch that misses.
Magomedov content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Magomedov misses with some punches.
Magomedov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Magomedov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Magomedov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGuiness stalling.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with McGuiness for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
McGuiness prevents a body shot from Magomedov.
Magomedov scores with a shoulder strike.
Come on Magomedov - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McGuiness.
McGuiness lands with a light punch inside.
Magomedov has a couple of punches blocked by McGuiness.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGuiness is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
McGuiness blocks an uppercut.
Magomedov manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Magomedov tries a body shot but McGuiness blocks it.
Magomedov lands a hook that snaps the head of McGuiness backwards.
Magomedov tries to throw a body punch but McGuiness avoids it by throwing Magomedov back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James McGuiness dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Gasan Magomedov's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
McGuiness misses with a hook. Magomedov ducked under it nicely.
Magomedov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Magomedov lands in his opponent's guard.
Magomedov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McGuiness works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Magomedov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gasan Magomedov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Magomedov trying to control but McGuiness is working from the bottom.
Magomedov cracks McGuiness with a solid left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Magomedov tries to free his leg and advance position but McGuiness is retaining full guard.
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.
Magomedov passes McGuiness's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Magomedov misses with a head shot. McGuiness uses the momentum to regain guard.
Magomedov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Magomedov grinds an elbow into McGuiness's temple.
Magomedov working the ground and pound but McGuiness is defending the strikes.
McGuiness is working to avoid the ground and pound but Magomedov connects with a decent elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGuiness is not content to let Magomedov control the position.
Magomedov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but McGuiness is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Magomedov trying to control the action but McGuiness is working from the bottom.
McGuiness parries the strikes from Magomedov easily there. Magomedov is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable McGuiness to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Magomedov tries for a kimura but McGuiness is defending well.
Magomedov lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear McGuiness down.
Magomedov working the ground and pound but McGuiness is defending the strikes.
An elbow from Magomedov crashes against the mat.
McGuiness parries the strikes from Magomedov easily there. Magomedov is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable McGuiness to escape.
Magomedov wants to control but McGuiness is keeping him busy.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Magomedov misses with a wild body shot.
Magomedov throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. McGuiness tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Magomedov is in McGuiness's guard.
Magomedov cracks McGuiness with a solid left hand.
Magomedov trying to control but McGuiness is working from the bottom.
Magomedov controlling from the top position.
Magomedov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Magomedov wants to control from the top but McGuiness keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gasan Magomedov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Magomedov 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gasan Magomedov!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Gasan Magomedov made sure he mentioned Duce & Gogoplata, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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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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