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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Arbi Amagov (ranked 5611 p4p, 478 weight class) and Paddy Fagan (ranked 4943 p4p, 450 weight class). Amagov's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Raphael Lake - Vertigo. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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166 lbs
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171 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Arbi Amagov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Paddy Fagan!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Stewart Dunkirk and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fagan jabs Amagov right on the nose. Amagov blinks but takes it well.
We've been hearing reports that Amagov has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Amagov shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Fagan's guard.
Fagan keeping moving, preventing Amagov from controlling successfully.
Fagan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fagan is trying to hold Amagov in close to prevent damage but Amagov has managed to pass into half guard.
Fagan trying to control here.
Fagan keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Fagan is staying active underneath Amagov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Amagov wants to pass the guard but Fagan is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fagan keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Amagov is trying to work for a kimura but Fagan is defending well.
Fagan pushes Amagov off looking to stand but Amagov dives back in and keeps control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Amagov working over Fagan with some ground and pound. Fagan looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Fagan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fagan wants to control but Amagov is keeping busy.
Fagan tries to roll over but Amagov keeps him under control.
Amagov uses his free foot to push down on Fagan's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Fagan.
Amagov is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Fagan is in all sorts of trouble here.
Fagan holds on to Amagov as tight as he can, avoiding damage.
Fagan holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Amagov tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Amagov connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Amagov looking to secure an arm triangle but Fagan defends it well.
Amagov looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fagan keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Fagan wants to control but Amagov is having none of it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Amagov wants to finish this one by submission but Fagan is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Amagov.
Amagov working for a guillotine from mount but Fagan is in no mood to give up.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Amagov sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Amagov lands with some strikes.
Fagan slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amagov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Amagov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Amagov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Fagan is holding on to half guard well.
Fagan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Amagov looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Amagov working over Fagan with some ground and pound. Fagan looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fagan keeping hold of Amagov's head, controlling as best he can.
Amagov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Amagov is looking to advance position but Fagan won't allow it.
Fagan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fagan preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Amagov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Fagan defends it well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fagan tries to roll over but Amagov keeps him under control.
Amagov drops an elbow to the side of Fagan's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arbi Amagov dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Fagan throws a big shot that misses.
Fagan takes a swing at Amagov's ribcage but misses.
Fagan connects with a body shot.
Fagan throws out a powerful jab.
Amagov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Fagan as he jumps to the side.
Fagan steps in with a hook that catches Amagov right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Fagan follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Amagov looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paddy Fagan!
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hype
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