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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Marat Magomedov (ranked 457 p4p, 51 weight class) and Tommy Gavin (ranked 1166 p4p, 125 weight class). Magomedov comes to the cage accompanied by Evangelion OST - The Beast II. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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160 lbs
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Great wrestler
Lethal high kicks
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Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Marat Magomedov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tommy Gavin!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Saam Ante and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gavin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Magomedov.
Gavin tries a quick counter leg kick but Magomedov is wise to it.
Gavin misses with a hook. Magomedov ducked under it nicely.
Both fighters circling a little - Gavin finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Gavin fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Magomedov shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Gavin manages to get to full guard.
Magomedov cracks Gavin with a solid left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gavin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Gavin holds on and takes a little breather.
Magomedov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomedov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Magomedov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gavin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gavin has his hands on Magomedov's head, controlling the position.
Magomedov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gavin is keeping the position for now.
Gavin pulls Magomedov in close to prevent any damage.
Gavin trying to control the position.
That's two 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.
Magomedov throws a strike but Gavin rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Gavin preventing the sweep.
Gavin content to stall in guard here.
Magomedov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gavin is aware though and is defending well.
Gavin wants to pass the guard but Magomedov is keeping the position.
Gavin must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Gavin won't allow Magomedov to sweep him here.
Gavin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Magomedov is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gavin preventing the sweep.
Gavin slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Gavin won't allow Magomedov to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gavin trying to control but Magomedov is working from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Magomedov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gavin throws a jab but it's blocked by Magomedov.
Magomedov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Gavin misses with a kick to the body
and Magomedov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The fighters circling - Gavin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tommy Gavin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Magomedov looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Gavin pushes Magomedov off and gets back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gavin slips under a jab.
Gavin jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Tommy Gavin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gavin looks to throw the jab but Magomedov is out of range.
Gavin gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Magomedov lands with a straight right. Gavin didn't see that one coming.
Magomedov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Magomedov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Gavin.
Gavin attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Magomedov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gavin fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Magomedov on the side of the head.
Gavin throws a low kick but Magomedov avoids it.
Magomedov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Gavin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Magomedov can pounce on him.
Magomedov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Gavin throws a wild body kick that Magomedov sees coming a mile off.
Magomedov takes a swing at Gavin's ribcage but misses.
Gavin lands a nice leg kick that just misses Magomedov's sensitive parts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tommy Gavin will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Gavin cracks the inside of Magomedov's front leg.
Magomedov checks a leg kick.
Magomedov lands a really nice looking cross but Gavin seems unphased.
Gavin moves out of range of the strikes.
Gavin throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Gavin.
Magomedov scores with a jab.
Magomedov throws a low kick but Gavin avoids it.
Magomedov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gavin. Gavin obviously looking to wear him down.
Magomedov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Magomedov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A clash of legs there as Magomedov blocks the low kick.
Gavin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Magomedov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Gavin.
Gavin on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Magomedov checks a low kick from Gavin.
Magomedov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gavin misses with a leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Gavin.
Gavin throws a hook but Magomedov avoids it easily.
Gavin scores with a crisp jab that stopped Magomedov in his tracks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomedov shoots in and bounces Gavin off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Magomedov wants to pass the guard but Gavin is keeping the position.
Gavin has momentary wrist control but Magomedov slips an elbow through the middle.
Magomedov postures up in Gavin's guard and throws a big left but Gavin blocks it.
Gavin lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Magomedov seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Gavin is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Magomedov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gavin is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gavin landing with the ground and pound.
Magomedov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Magomedov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gavin defends well.
Magomedov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gavin preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov is looking for a triangle but Gavin pushes his legs off easily.
Magomedov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Magomedov is working an open guard so Gavin takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Magomedov slips a jab from Gavin.
Gavin looks for the body kick but Magomedov saw that one coming.
Gavin checks a leg kick.
Gavin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Magomedov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Tommy Gavin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Magomedov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gavin lands a nice shot that snaps Magomedov's head back.
Crunch! Gavin slams his shin into Magomedov's torso.
Magomedov throws the left hand but Gavin avoids the punch easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Magomedov misses with a lunging right hand
and Gavin counters with a slapping leg kick.
Gavin connects with a solid leg kick.
Magomedov tries to clinch there but Gavin circles away.
Gavin looks to score with a jab to the body but Magomedov is just out of range.
Magomedov half committed to a counter leg kick.
Gavin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gavin tries a low kick but Magomedov avoids it.
Magomedov closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Gavin quickly recovers to half guard.
Gavin has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Magomedov thows a huge punch but Gavin dodges it nicely.
Gavin trying to hold on to Magomedov's head to control him but Magomedov postures up.
Magomedov looks to land a strike but Gavin avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Gavin working a defensive guard but Magomedov passes into half guard.
Gavin regains full guard. Nicely done.
Gavin wants to control but Magomedov passes easily into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Tommy Gavin will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Magomedov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Magomedov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Gavin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gavin buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Gavin finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Magomedov misses with a looping right.
Magomedov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gavin.
Magomedov instigates a clinch.
Magomedov has a couple of punches blocked by Gavin.
Gavin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Magomedov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Gavin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gavin trying to control the position but instead, Magomedov has worked for underhooks and has pushed Gavin into the cage.
Magomedov is looking for a takedown.
Gavin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Magomedov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gavin lands with a short shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gavin swings wildly with an uppercut but Magomedov uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gavin.
Gavin breaks the clinch.
Gavin throws a leg kick
and Magomedov counters with a low kick, right behind Gavin 's knee.
Magomedov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gavin can pounce on him.
Gavin throws a body kick that misses
and Magomedov counters with a stiff right hand.
Magomedov misses with a looping left.
Gavin throws a right hand that misses
and Magomedov counters with a nice body kick.
Magomedov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gavin.
Magomedov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gavin was well out of range. Poor timing from Magomedov.
Gavin throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Magomedov blocks the body kick.
Gavin misses with a looping left.
Magomedov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Gavin.
Magomedov throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Magomedov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gavin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gavin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gavin on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Gavin moves away from the strike by Magomedov.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gavin! But no joy.
Gavin tried to score with a low kick but Magomedov checks it.
Magomedov thinks about countering with a head kick.
Gavin throws a hook to the side of Magomedov's head but Magomedov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Magomedov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Gavin throws an overhand right that lands on Magomedov's shoulder, as Magomedov tries to avoid the shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gavin. Magomedov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Magomedov wants to clinch.
Magomedov misses with a looping left.
Gavin wants to slow Magomedov down by chopping away at his legs.
Magomedov gets a clinch.
Magomedov misses with a punch to the body.
Gavin taking a breather.
Gavin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gavin is trying to break the clinch but Magomedov has him pressed against the cage.
Gavin gets through Magomedov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gavin tries to throw a body punch but Magomedov avoids it by throwing Gavin back against the cage.
Magomedov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Magomedov blocks an elbow strike.
Magomedov can't find room to land a body shot as Gavin controls the action.
Magomedov scores with a shot to the side of Gavin's head.
Magomedov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Magomedov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gavin.
Gavin can't find room to land a body shot as Magomedov controls the action.
Magomedov can't find room to land a body shot as Gavin controls the action.
Marat Magomedov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Gavin manages to break the clinch.
Gavin blocks a head kick by Magomedov.
Gavin throws a body shot but no joy.
Gavin on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Gavin lands a jab to the nose.
Gavin misses the jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Gavin.
Magomedov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Magomedov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gavin. Gavin obviously looking to wear him down.
Magomedov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gavin swats away the attempt to clinch by Magomedov.
Gavin takes a swing at Magomedov's ribcage but misses.
Gavin takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Magomedov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Gavin.
Gavin is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Magomedov scores with a jab to the jaw.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Gavin.
Magomedov blocks the body kick.
Magomedov throws a quick counter kick to the body but Gavin avoids it.
A head kick by Gavin misses
and Magomedov counters with a straight right hand.
Gavin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gavin lands a nice shot that snaps Magomedov's head back.
Magomedov checks a leg kick.
Magomedov is looking to counter punch.
Magomedov avoids a kick to the body.
It looked like Magomedov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A solid leg kick lands there for Gavin.
Gavin avoids the body shot from Magomedov.
Magomedov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Magomedov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gavin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Tommy Gavin just about did enough to take it.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Gavin gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Magomedov to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Gavin trying to control the position.
Magomedov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gavin is keeping the position for now.
Gavin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gavin keeping moving, preventing Magomedov from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov passes Gavin's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Magomedov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gavin's head.
Gavin keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomedov wants to take a breather but Gavin is having none of it.
Magomedov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Gavin avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Magomedov.
Gavin is looking to control Magomedov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gavin avoid being mounted?
Gavin works his way to full guard. Good work.
Magomedov looking to sit in guard and control but Gavin gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Magomedov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gavin trying to control the position from guard on top but Magomedov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Magomedov looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gavin is one step ahead there.
Magomedov keeping moving, preventing Gavin from controlling successfully.
Gavin looking to improve position, pressing down on Magomedov's thigh with his hand. Magomedov seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Gavin paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Gavin's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Magomedov picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Marat Magomedov!
Marat Magomedov retains his lightweight title!
An out of breath Marat Magomedov 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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