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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Khabib Magamedov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Buddy Lyles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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228 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
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201 cm
28
287 lbs
8 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Knockout power |
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Khabib Magamedov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Buddy Lyles!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Donald Grub and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magamedov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Lyles has managed to clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Magamedov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Lyles doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Magamedov tries to pull guard but Lyles forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Magamedov jumps guard but Lyles stands there with Magamedov around his waist. Magamedov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Lyles.
Magamedov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Khabib Magamedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Magamedov tries a body shot but Lyles blocks it.
Lyles displaying some good clinch control by pressing Magamedov up against the cage.
Lyles will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Magamedov up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lyles lands with a short shot to the head.
Lyles tries to land knees in the clinch but Magamedov avoids the damage to the body.
Magamedov is trying to pull guard but Lyles has him pressed against the cage.
Magamedov misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magamedov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lyles just stands there and leans against the cage.
Lyles lands a hook to the side of the head.
Magamedov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lyles just stands there and leans against the cage.
Magamedov misses with a punch to the body.
Magamedov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Magamedov tries to pull guard but Lyles holds him up against the cage and eventually Magamedov drops back down to his feet.
Lyles stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Magamedov tries to pull guard but Lyles forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Magamedov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Magamedov wants to break free but Lyles has control.
Lyles gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Lyles scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Magamedov is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Lyles scores with a couple of nice shots.
Magamedov is breathing heavily.
Lyles drops an elbow to the side of Magamedov's head.
Lyles working over Magamedov with some ground and pound. Magamedov looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Lyles slips a nice elbow through Magamedov's hands, connecting with Magamedov's forehead.
Nice strikes from Lyles there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lyles looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Magamedov with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lyles lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Lyles 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.
Lyles 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.
Lyles takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Lyles controlling the action here.
Magamedov wants to improve his position but Lyles is controlling well.
Lyles slows the pace down in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lyles looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Magamedov with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Lyles in particular looking to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lyles moves nicely into side control.
Magamedov is working to avoid the ground and pound but Lyles connects with a decent elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magamedov takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Magamedov taking punishment in the form of punches.
Magamedov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lyles working away.
Magamedov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Lyles is chipping away with strikes.
Lyles controlling the position.
Let's hope that Lyles has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Magamedov tries to bench press Lyles off him but Lyles keeps the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lyles working the head with strikes.
Lyles cracks Magamedov with a big elbow.
Magamedov taking punishment in the form of punches.
Lyles taking a breather here.
Lyles working the ground and pound from side control.
Magamedov is looking for a sweep.
Lyles controls the position from side control.
Lyles connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Magamedov some visible discomfort.
Lyles happy to just control the position for now.
Lyles working the head and body with strikes.
Lyles working the head and body with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Buddy Lyles dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A body shot lands from Lyles.
Lyles keeps control of Magamedov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Lyles lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lyles.
Magamedov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lyles smiles and moves away.
Magamedov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lyles lands a slapping body shot.
Magamedov misses with a body shot.
Lyles lands a nice looking body shot.
Magamedov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lyles swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lyles fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Magamedov to the ground. Lyles is now in Magamedov's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lyles sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Magamedov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lyles must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lyles stays in close to Magamedov's body and controls the position.
Lyles has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lyles works over Magamedov with some ground and pound from guard.
Lyles cracks Magamedov with a solid left hand.
Lyles content to stall in guard here.
Magamedov seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Lyles distracts Magamedov with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Lyles content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Lyles trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Magamedov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lyles manages to get himself to full guard.
Lyles manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Magamedov manages to get himself to full guard.
Magamedov controls Lyles momentarily but Lyles frees himself.
Lyles with a nice head shot there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lyles scoring with some ground and pound.
Lyles distracts Magamedov with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Lyles is working Magamedov over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Magamedov being controlled here, momentarily.
Lyles postures up and lands a big shot to Magamedov's brow.
Magamedov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lyles is aware though and is defending well.
Buddy Lyles has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lyles showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Lyles scoring with punches to the head and body.
Lyles lands a couple of elbows.
Lyles is working Magamedov over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Lyles's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Lyles postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lyles stands up over Magamedov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Lyles stays in close to Magamedov's body and controls the position.
Magamedov trying to keep a closed guard but Lyles is proving a slippery customer.
Lyles seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Magamedov throws his legs up looking for a submission but Lyles uses it to pass to side control.
Lyles works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Lyles working the body and head with strikes.
Lyles working the ground and pound.
Lyles content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Magamedov gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lyles scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Lyles working the head and body with strikes.
Magamedov is looking to get back to full guard here but Lyles has managed to pass to side control instead.
Lyles tries to advance to mount but Magamedov denies him.
Lyles controls the position.
Magamedov takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Lyles scoring with punches from side control.
Lyles tries to advance to mount but Magamedov denies him.
Lyles staying calm.
Lyles lands a few punches from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Buddy Lyles showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Magamedov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Lyles ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Magamedov sets himself, and Lyles steps forward looking for the clinch! Magamedov avoids it this time.
Lyles takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Magamedov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Magamedov misses with a left hand
and Lyles makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Lyles misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Magamedov.
Magamedov throws a right hand that Lyles ducks under and follows up with a left that Lyles also avoids with ease.
Lyles with a hook.
Lyles drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Lyles postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Magamedov is rocked!
Magamedov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Oh Magamedov is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lyles lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Lyles lands a couple of elbows.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Magamedov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lyles gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lyles is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Magamedov seems to have got his legs back now.
Lyles makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Magamedov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lyles gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lyles cracks Magamedov with a solid left hand.
Magamedov has momentary wrist control but Lyles slips an elbow through the middle.
Khabib Magamedov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Lyles's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Lyles sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Magamedov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lyles can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lyles makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Lyles slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Lyles with a nice head shot there.
Lyles with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Lyles is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lyles chips away with some ground and pound.
Lyles postures up, still in guard. A huge hammer fist lands that bounces Magamedov's head off the mat! Magamedov is out! He's out! Lyles jumps to his feet and celebrates with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Buddy Lyles!
After winning the bout, Buddy Lyles 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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RATING
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