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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Konstantin Magomedov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Opie Winston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Magomedov comes to the cage accompanied by Ave Maria. Winston has chosen Curtis Stigers - This Life as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Opie Winston will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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245 lbs
31 - 17 - 0 |
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220 cm
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276 lbs
26 - 17 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
31 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Konstantin Magomedov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Opie Winston!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Glass and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magomedov looks to score with a jab to the body but Winston is just out of range.
Winston swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Magomedov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Magomedov misses with a hook.
Winston has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Winston staying out of range there.
Magomedov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Winston on the side of the head.
Magomedov misses with a wild combination.
Winston tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Magomedov throws the kick towards the body but Winston avoids it.
Winston has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Magomedov.
Magomedov moves into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Winston.
Winston stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov working aggressively here.
Winston misses with some punches.
Magomedov has Winston pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Winston manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Winston.
Winston scores with a nice hook to the head.
Magomedov misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Magomedov scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Magomedov.
Winston avoids the elbow strike from Magomedov, against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Winston scores with a nice short uppercut.
Winston fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Winston lands with a light punch inside.
Magomedov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Winston backwards.
Winston throws a punch but it's blocked by Magomedov.
Winston lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Magomedov misses with a punch on the inside.
Winston working aggressively here.
Winston swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Winston throws a punch but it's blocked by Magomedov.
Magomedov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Magomedov fails to land.
Magomedov looking to stall.
Winston scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Magomedov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Winston scores with a hook to the body.
Winston tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Winston wants to break free but Magomedov has control.
A short right from Magomedov on the inside.
Magomedov throws a head punch that misses.
Winston misses with the head strike.
Winston blocks a body shot from Magomedov.
Magomedov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Winston misses with a hook to the ribs.
Winston misses with a punch on the inside.
Magomedov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Winston.
Magomedov misses with some punches.
Magomedov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Magomedov stalling in the clinch but Winston improves position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Winston throws a head punch that misses.
Winston working aggressively here.
Magomedov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Magomedov blocking some punches.
Magomedov blocks a body shot from Winston.
Winston lands with a right to the head.
Magomedov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Winston pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Konstantin Magomedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Winston slips a jab from Magomedov.
Magomedov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Magomedov checks a leg kick.
Magomedov tries to land a front kick but Winston steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Magomedov.
A big left from Magomedov misses.
Winston tries a head kick but it misses.
Magomedov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Winston sprawls and moves away.
Magomedov shoots in looking for a takedown but Winston manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Magomedov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Winston rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Magomedov counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Winston!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Magomedov lands a nice forearm strike.
Magomedov in the domination position with Winston hanging on.
Magomedov creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Winston sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Winston stops Magomedov from passing to mount.
Winston managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Magomedov.
Magomedov trying to control the position but Winston is working away.
Winston wants to control but Magomedov postures up.
Winston tries to improve position but can't.
Magomedov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Winston is not content to let Magomedov control the position.
Magomedov grinds an elbow into Winston's temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Konstantin Magomedov dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A cross from Winston lands.
It looks like Konstantin Magomedov has been cut.
Winston throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Winston lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Winston tries to bum rush Magomedov with a series of wild strikes but Magomedov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Magomedov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Magomedov goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Winston throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Magomedov attempts a counter takedown but Winston avoids it well and moves away.
Magomedov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A head kick by Magomedov misses
and Winston counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Magomedov thumps Winston with a low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Winston. Magomedov does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Magomedov looks to land a body kick but Winston moved away.
Magomedov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Winston cracks Magomedov with a good jab.
Winston throws a sloppy head kick and Magomedov moves out of range easily.
Winston keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Magomedov is looking to land body kicks.
Winston misses with a head kick.
Opie Winston is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomedov has managed to clinch.
Winston tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Magomedov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Winston scores with a shot to the side of Magomedov's head.
Magomedov misses with an elbow strike.
Winston working aggressively here.
Magomedov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Magomedov throws a head punch that misses.
Winston breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Winston drives through and clinches with Magomedov against the cage.
Winston tries to stall but Magomedov uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Winston seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
Winston tries to stall but Magomedov uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Magomedov tries for a takedown but Winston manages to get underhooks.
Magomedov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov blocking some punches.
Winston blocks an uppercut.
Magomedov blocks an uppercut.
Winston tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short body shot lands from Magomedov as the two fighters clinch.
Magomedov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Winston's efforts to push away.
Winston prevents a body shot from Magomedov.
Magomedov has picked Winston up - he's going for a ride! Magomedov dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Winston is trying to control but can't.
Magomedov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Winston blocking the ground and pound attempt from Magomedov.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Magomedov in particular looking to stall.
Magomedov trying to control the action but Winston is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Winston wants to control but Magomedov is keeping busy.
Winston controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Winston wants to control but Magomedov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Magomedov here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Magomedov moves nicely into side control.
Magomedov working the head and body with strikes.
Magomedov connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Winston some visible discomfort.
Winston is rocked!
Magomedov has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Winston!
Winston is still in real trouble! Can Magomedov finish him?
Magomedov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Winston can do to turn this around?
Magomedov cracks Winston with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Konstantin Magomedov!
After winning the bout, Konstantin Magomedov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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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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