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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rashid Magomedov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Pulse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Magomedov kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Chris Brown - See You Again Feat. Tyga & Wiz Khalifa. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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194 lbs
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190 lbs
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Good wrestling
Solid boxing
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rashid Magomedov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ben Pulse!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Wesley Smith and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magomedov shoots in and gets a takedown into Pulse's guard.
Magomedov is looking to pass into half guard but Pulse pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Pulse is in guard.
Magomedov has an active guard here but Pulse has managed to pass into half guard.
Magomedov tries to get to full guard but Pulse has control of the leg.
Magomedov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Magomedov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov looking for subs from the bottom but Pulse mounts him!
Magomedov bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomedov drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Pulse manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Magomedov has Pulse in his guard.
Magomedov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Magomedov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Pulse defends well.
Pulse showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Magomedov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Magomedov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Magomedov throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Pulse escapes and throws Magomedov's legs to the side, diving into side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Magomedov is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Magomedov tries to bench press Pulse off him but Pulse keeps the position.
Pulse controls the position.
Magomedov tries to buck Pulse off but Pulse is having none of it.
Magomedov is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at LOD: Fight Club, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Magomedov is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Pulse's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov tries to roll over but Pulse keeps him under control.
Magomedov gets back to full guard.
Magomedov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Magomedov looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Pulse has picked Magomedov up and slammed him! Magomedov can't keep hold of the triangle and Pulse manages to pass to side control!
Magomedov is looking for a sweep.
Pulse is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Pulse wants to lay and pray for a moment but Magomedov keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Pulse wants to control but Magomedov is keeping him busy.
Magomedov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Magomedov manages to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Rashid Magomedov will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Pulse throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Magomedov with a poor takedown
and Pulse counters with a stiff right hand.
Magomedov fails to land with a series of punches.
Pulse fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Magomedov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Magomedov is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Pulse is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Pulse has escaped and now he's on top!
Rashid Magomedov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Magomedov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pulse can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Magomedov looking for subs off his back but Pulse has passed one foot through into half guard.
Magomedov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Magomedov tries to get out of the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Magomedov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomedov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Pulse trying to pass the guard but Magomedov defending well.
Magomedov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Magomedov is trying to get back to full guard.
Magomedov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pulse pulls his head out easily.
Magomedov tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Pulse has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pulse controlling his opponent.
Magomedov is desperately trying to improve his position but Pulse has a good base and remains in mount.
Magomedov manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Magomedov looking for submissions off his back.
Magomedov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pulse pulls his head out easily.
Magomedov is refusing to be controlled, as Pulse sits in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pulse prevents Magomedov from improving his position.
Magomedov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pulse pulls his head out easily.
Magomedov actively working from the bottom here.
Magomedov wants to get back to full guard.
Pulse is trying to control the action in half guard but Magomedov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Magomedov is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Magomedov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pulse pulls his head out easily.
Magomedov is refusing to be controlled, as Pulse sits in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Magomedov is looking for a sweep. Pulse is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Magomedov actively working from the bottom here.
Magomedov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Magomedov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Pulse moves nicely into side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Magomedov is looking for a sweep.
Magomedov is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Pulse is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Pulse showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Pulse lands a big uppercut and Magomedov crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Magomedov looks OK. Pulse waves Magomedov back to his feet!
A jab from Pulse misses.
Pulse waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Magomedov.
Pulse slaps away a takedown attempt from Magomedov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Magomedov.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pulse manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Magomedov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Magomedov regains full guard. Nicely done.
Pulse got a little sloppy there for a moment and Magomedov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pulse has managed to get both his arms back between Magomedov's legs - danger averted.
Magomedov throws his legs up looking for a submission but Pulse uses it to pass to side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomedov is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Pulse is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Magomedov is looking to improve his position but Pulse isn't that keen on the idea.
Pulse controlling from the full mount.
Pulse can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Magomedov is looking to escape.
Magomedov sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Magomedov actively working from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Magomedov with the active half guard here but Pulse passes nicely into side control.
Pulse controls the position from side control.
Pulse tries to move into full mount but can't pass Magomedov's legs.
Magomedov is trying to improve his position.
Magomedov manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pulse is defending against the submission attempts here by Magomedov.
Pulse keeping control of the position.
Magomedov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Magomedov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Magomedov is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Pulse as he works his way to full guard.
That's four 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.
Magomedov drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Pulse dives on top into guard.
Magomedov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pulse doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pulse manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Magomedov working for a triangle but Pulse defends it easily.
Magomedov is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Pulse rolls with it to try and escape but Magomedov cranks on the arm and Pulse is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rashid Magomedov!
Rashid Magomedov took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Mohito Fightwear for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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