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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andrei Garland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Magomed Ahmadaliev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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265 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
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258 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very quick |
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Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Andrei Garland!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Magomed Ahmadaliev!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Yukihiro Shimada and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ahmadaliev gets a clinch.
Ahmadaliev breaks the clinch.
Ahmadaliev keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Garland looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ahmadaliev leaves Garland with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrei Garland. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Garland shoots in for a takedown but Ahmadaliev shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Garland fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ahmadaliev clinches with his opponent.
Ahmadaliev breaks from the clinch.
Garland shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ahmadaliev counters by moving into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee is keeping an eye on Ahmadaliev - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Garland is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ahmadaliev pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Ahmadaliev makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Garland drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ahmadaliev pulls his leg out and moves away.
Garland tries to clinch up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ahmadaliev gets a double leg takedown into Garland's guard.
Ahmadaliev stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Garland shoots in but Ahmadaliev avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Garland shoots in and drives through. Ahmadaliev sprawls well.
Garland throws a jab but it's blocked by Ahmadaliev.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Ahmadaliev.
Ahmadaliev really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Garland. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Garland is looking to regain half guard here but Ahmadaliev keeps moving and retains side control.
Ahmadaliev decides to stand back up.
Ahmadaliev fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Garland sprawls well initially but Ahmadaliev persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Ahmadaliev working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ahmadaliev wants to stand up but Garland is controlling the position.
Garland slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Garland looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ahmadaliev stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Garland shoots in for a takedown but Ahmadaliev shows good takedown defense.
Garland fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Garland fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ahmadaliev avoids it really well and circles away.
Ahmadaliev wants to counter with a clinch but Garland pushes him away.
Nice sprawl there from Ahmadaliev as Garland shoots in.
Ahmadaliev moves into the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Ahmadaliev stalling.
Ahmadaliev's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Garland is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ahmadaliev pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Ahmadaliev misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ahmadaliev breaks from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garland darts in looking for a takedown but Ahmadaliev gets double underhooks and turns Garland into the cage.
Ahmadaliev has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ahmadaliev breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Garland shoots in but Ahmadaliev avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ahmadaliev leaves Garland with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Garland has a takedown stuffed.
Ahmadaliev leaves Garland with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ahmadaliev fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Garland, pushing him back against the cage.
Garland wants a takedown but no success here.
Ahmadaliev manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Ahmadaliev wriggles free and stands up.
Nice takedown defense from Ahmadaliev. No joy for Garland on that attempt.
Ahmadaliev fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Garland sprawls well initially but Ahmadaliev persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ahmadaliev decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Garland is breathing heavily.
Garland tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ahmadaliev swivels and escapes.
Ahmadaliev closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ahmadaliev lands in his opponent's guard.
Ahmadaliev must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ahmadaliev gets to his feet. Garland looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Garland fails with a takedown attempt.
Ahmadaliev now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Ahmadaliev throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Garland.
Nice sprawl there from Ahmadaliev as Garland shoots in.
Ahmadaliev keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Garland throws a jab when Ahmadaliev was well out of range.
Garland misses with a takedown attempt - Ahmadaliev sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ahmadaliev drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
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!
Ahmadaliev closes the distance and pushes Garland back into the cage.
Garland has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ahmadaliev is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Ahmadaliev prevents the takedown attempt.
Ahmadaliev breaks from the clinch.
Garland shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ahmadaliev as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrei Garland. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Garland drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Garland working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Garland tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Garland has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahmadaliev sneaks out the side door and pushes Garland away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Ahmadaliev defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Garland.
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!
Ahmadaliev gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garland goes for a takedown attempt but Ahmadaliev pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ahmadaliev shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Garland actively working from the bottom here.
Ahmadaliev stands up and beckons Garland to join him on the feet.
Garland tries to clinch up but Ahmadaliev circles away and keeps his distance.
Ahmadaliev drives through and clinches with Garland against the cage.
Garland is looking to take this one to the mat.
Garland wants a takedown but no success here.
Garland drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ahmadaliev pulls his leg out and moves away.
Ahmadaliev changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Garland looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garland tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ahmadaliev stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Ahmadaliev gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ahmadaliev throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Garlands head.
Ahmadaliev's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Garland has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ahmadaliev is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Garland tries for a takedown. No joy.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ahmadaliev creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ahmadaliev gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Garland.
Ahmadaliev's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Ahmadaliev lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ahmadaliev gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Garland.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ahmadaliev is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Garland is keeping busy.
Garland changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ahmadaliev fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Garland shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ahmadaliev as he avoids it easily.
Garland misses with a takedown attempt
and Ahmadaliev counters with a series of strikes. Garland will be more careful next time no doubt.
Ahmadaliev instigates a clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ahmadaliev.
Ahmadaliev drags the fight down to the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ahmadaliev is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Ahmadaliev manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Garland has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ahmadaliev avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Garland has Ahmadaliev pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ahmadaliev manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Ahmadaliev avoiding damage.
Ahmadaliev is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ahmadaliev trying to stall but Garland improves his position.
Ahmadaliev is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Ahmadaliev lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ahmadaliev presses Garland against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Ahmadaliev takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Garland can't get the takedown.
Garland letting Ahmadaliev take a breather here.
Garland has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Ahmadaliev is trying to keep an underhook but Garland manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Ahmadaliev is looking to escape.
Ahmadaliev makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Garland shoots in for a double leg but Ahmadaliev sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ahmadaliev is looking for the big counter here.
Andrei Garland seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ahmadaliev moves into the clinch successfully.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
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.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Garland takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ahmadaliev has Garland up against the cage in a clinch.
Ahmadaliev breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Garland tries to close the distance and clinch but Ahmadaliev swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ahmadaliev stuffs the takedown attempt from Garland. Garland gets slowly back to his feet.
Ahmadaliev closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Ahmadaliev decides to stand back up. Ahmadaliev steps back and let's Garland get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ahmadaliev taking a breather.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Garland is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ahmadaliev pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ahmadaliev breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Garland looking to score a takedown here. Ahmadaliev is defending well but Garland drives through and ends up in Ahmadaliev's guard.
Ahmadaliev has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Garland is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Garland changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ahmadaliev fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrei Garland. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ahmadaliev closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Garland's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Garland has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ahmadaliev can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ahmadaliev decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Ahmadaliev feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ahmadaliev wants to stand but Garland is controlling his posture from full guard.
Garland looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ahmadaliev is looking to stand up but Garland won't let him.
Magomed Ahmadaliev has got the better of the ground game so far.
Garland 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.
Ahmadaliev gets to his feet - Garland follows without any prompting.
Ahmadaliev slips under a jab from Garland.
Nice defenses there by Ahmadaliev.
Ahmadaliev looking to score a takedown here. Garland is defending well but Ahmadaliev drives through and ends up in Garland's guard.
Ahmadaliev wants to stand but Garland has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Ahmadaliev decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Garland, up you get!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garland gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Garland 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.
Ahmadaliev wants to get up but he can't break Garland's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Ahmadaliev gets to his feet - Garland follows without any prompting.
Garland darts in looking for a takedown but Ahmadaliev gets double underhooks and turns Garland into the cage.
Ahmadaliev shoots in and bounces Garland off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Ahmadaliev gets to his feet. Garland looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ahmadaliev manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Garland on his heels. He'll look to pass Garland's guard now, I'm sure.
Garland is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ahmadaliev is aware though and is defending well.
Ahmadaliev is looking to stand up but Garland won't let him.
Garland is working an open guard so Ahmadaliev takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Garland looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ahmadaliev darts in and clinches Garland up against the cage.
Ahmadaliev ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Ahmadaliev no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Ahmadaliev wants to get back to his feet but Garland is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Garland is pushing down on Ahmadaliev's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ahmadaliev is fighting to maintain full guard but Garland has managed to sneak the leg through.
Garland is working for a kimura but Ahmadaliev is defending it quite comfortably.
Andrei Garland has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Magomed Ahmadaliev is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Garland tries to pass to full mount but Ahmadaliev defends it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Magomed Ahmadaliev comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ahmadaliev has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 26:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 26:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Magomed Ahmadaliev!
An out of breath Magomed Ahmadaliev thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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