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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Max Debrine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Magomed Ahmadaliev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Debrine's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, The Best. 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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230 lbs
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267 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Max Debrine!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Magomed Ahmadaliev!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Andrew Berry and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ahmadaliev throws a head kick that misses.
Ahmadaliev dives in and scores a takedown into Debrine's guard.
Debrine wants to sweep but no luck.
Ahmadaliev connects with a couple of short punches.
Ahmadaliev controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Let's hope that Ahmadaliev 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ahmadaliev stands up and waves to Debrine to follow him.
Debrine will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ahmadaliev misses with a head kick.
Ahmadaliev looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Debrine is fending him off so far but Ahmadaliev persists. Nope, Debrine circles away and we're back to standing.
Ahmadaliev fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Debrine is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Ahmadaliev.
Debrine moves in looking to clinch but Ahmadaliev pushes him off.
Ahmadaliev misses with a takedown attempt - Debrine sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Debrine feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Ahmadaliev has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Debrine is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Max Debrine has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Magomed Ahmadaliev.
Ahmadaliev closes the distance and pushes Debrine back into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Debrine is trying to break the clinch but Ahmadaliev is controlling him.
Ahmadaliev is looking to take this one to the mat.
Debrine prevents a takedown attempt there.
Ahmadaliev goes for a takedown in the clinch but Debrine prevents it.
Ahmadaliev wants a takedown.
Ahmadaliev on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ahmadaliev is trying to drag Debrine to the mat but Debrine just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Ahmadaliev pulls Debrine into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Debrine trying to control but Ahmadaliev is working from the bottom.
Ahmadaliev is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Debrine presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Debrine jumps guard and drags Ahmadaliev to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Debrine is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Debrine is trying to control the position but Ahmadaliev postures up.
Ahmadaliev not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Debrine looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Debrine being controlled here, momentarily.
Ahmadaliev postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Ahmadaliev pushes down on Debrine's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ahmadaliev content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Magomed Ahmadaliev dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Debrine fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ahmadaliev misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Debrine clinches.
Debrine is pushing Ahmadaliev up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Debrine lands a knee to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Debrine is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ahmadaliev gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Debrine looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Ahmadaliev is trying to trip Debrine. He has hold of a leg but Debrine is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Ahmadaliev persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Debrine is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ahmadaliev stays in close to Debrine's body and controls the position.
Ahmadaliev drops back looking for a leg! Debrine is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Debrine manages to kick Ahmadaliev off! Ahmadaliev jumps back into Debrine's guard.
Debrine throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Debrine working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ahmadaliev doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ahmadaliev manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ahmadaliev looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ahmadaliev throws a right and a left that both miss.
Debrine throws a front kick aimed at Ahmadaliev's knee but Ahmadaliev avoids it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ahmadaliev closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Debrine to the mat! Debrine manages to get full guard.
Ahmadaliev stopping the sweep attempt from Debrine.
Debrine looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ahmadaliev showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ahmadaliev's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Ahmadaliev is continuing to stall.
The adventures of Ahmadaliev the control monster continue. Boring.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ahmadaliev slips nicely into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Debrine is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ahmadaliev pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Debrine taking some punishment here, with Ahmadaliev in his half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ahmadaliev scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ahmadaliev content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Magomed Ahmadaliev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Debrine's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Ahmadaliev fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ahmadaliev blocks a low kick nicely.
Debrine closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Ahmadaliev did well to prevent Debrine getting side control.
Ahmadaliev makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Debrine tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ahmadaliev looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ahmadaliev is pushing down on Debrine's leg trying to pass to half guard. Debrine is fighting to maintain full guard but Ahmadaliev has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ahmadaliev working the head and body with strikes.
Debrine manages to get to full guard.
Debrine is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ahmadaliev defends well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ahmadaliev 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.
More stalling from Ahmadaliev.
Ahmadaliev with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Debrine controls Ahmadaliev momentarily but Ahmadaliev frees himself.
Ahmadaliev controls from within his opponent's guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Ahmadaliev stopping the sweep attempt from Debrine.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Debrine blocks a head kick by Ahmadaliev.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Debrine gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Ahmadaliev to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Ahmadaliev is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Ahmadaliev stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Ahmadaliev throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Debrine was covering up waiting for the punch and Ahmadaliev finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Ahmadaliev 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Debrine trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Magomed Ahmadaliev really 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.
Debrine tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ahmadaliev manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ahmadaliev closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Debrine's guard.
Ahmadaliev sitting in guard here, content to control.
Debrine is looking for a triangle but Ahmadaliev pushes his legs off easily.
Ahmadaliev 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Debrine escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ahmadaliev gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Ahmadaliev 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Debrine looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Debrine enables Ahmadaliev to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Debrine manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Ahmadaliev has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Debrine had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ahmadaliev defends it easily.
Ahmadaliev engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ahmadaliev working some strikes from top position.
Debrine is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Ahmadaliev engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Ahmadaliev keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Debrine's head.
Ahmadaliev controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ahmadaliev landing with the ground and pound.
Debrine wants to control but Ahmadaliev passes easily into half guard.
Debrine tries to get to full guard but Ahmadaliev has control of the leg.
Ahmadaliev seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Debrine is looking for a sweep. Ahmadaliev is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's four 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.
Ahmadaliev is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Debrine tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ahmadaliev manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Debrine looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ahmadaliev shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Debrine's guard.
Ahmadaliev 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Magomed Ahmadaliev dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Debrine's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Ahmadaliev tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Debrine swivels and escapes.
Ahmadaliev shoots in looking for a takedown but Debrine manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ahmadaliev's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Debrine closes the distance and pushes Ahmadaliev back into the cage.
Debrine unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Ahmadaliev wants to take the fight to the mat but Debrine manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Max Debrine has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Magomed Ahmadaliev.
Debrine jumps guard and drags Ahmadaliev to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Debrine is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Debrine throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Debrine is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ahmadaliev is stalling in the full guard.
Ahmadaliev distracts Debrine with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ahmadaliev controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Ahmadaliev.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ahmadaliev rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Debrine moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Debrine throws a shot to the body.
Ahmadaliev shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Ahmadaliev was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Debrine is being controlled here.
Ahmadaliev is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Debrine knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The referee asks Ahmadaliev politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Ahmadaliev prefers to stall for the moment though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Max Debrine has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Yet more stalling tactics from Ahmadaliev.
Ahmadaliev in side control lands a decent elbow.
Ahmadaliev grinds an elbow into Debrine's temple.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ahmadaliev taking a breather here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Magomed Ahmadaliev comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ahmadaliev winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 45:50
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 45:50
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Magomed Ahmadaliev!
Magomed Ahmadaliev is the new heavyweight champion!
In defeat, Max Debrine stepped up to the mic, saying 'Sorry dudes'.
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energy
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hype
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