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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Amirkhan Adaev (ranked 2929 p4p, 0 weight class) and Halid Magomedov (ranked 9036 p4p, 0 weight class). Amirkhan Adaev could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Halid Magomedov's chin.
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175 cm
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156 lbs
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180 cm
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157 lbs
10 - 2 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Brawler
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Amirkhan Adaev! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Halid Magomedov! The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Illya Tyunina and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Adaev gets a takedown into half guard. Adaev wants to pass to mount but Magomedov is defending the position. Adaev sitting and controlling from the half guard. Adaev looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Adaev is thwarting Magomedov's attempts to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round. Magomedov regains full guard. Nicely done. Magomedov lands a decent punch to the body there. Magomedov looking for a guillotine here but Adaev defends easily.
Magomedov looks winded! Adaev wants to pass the guard but Magomedov is keeping the position.
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. Magomedov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Adaev defends well.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Adaev closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Adaev scores with punches from side control. Adaev tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. Adaev content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Adaev trying to control the action but Magomedov is working from the bottom. Adaev in side control lands a decent elbow. Adaev wants to stand but Magomedov is controlling his arm. Adaev has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. Adaev is trying hard to land a takedown here. Magomedov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Magomedov tries to counter with a clinch but Adaev shakes him off and moves away.
That's four 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. Nice sprawl there from Adaev as Magomedov shoots in. Adaev misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Adaev fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Magomedov is out of range. Adaev looking to score a takedown here. Magomedov is defending well but Adaev drives through and ends up in Magomedov's guard. Magomedov looking for a sweep. Not yet Magomedov, not yet. Adaev wanted to stand there but Magomedov had control of the position. Adaev has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Adaev sitting in guard here, content to control. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Adaev throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Amirkhan Adaev dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Magomedov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Magomedov needs to keep his hands up - Adaev had a free shot at his head there. Adaev dives in and grabs Magomedov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Magomedov pushes down on Adaev's head and hops out. Magomedov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Magomedov looks for the body kick but Adaev saw that one coming. Magomedov looks for a takedown but Adaev sprawls well. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Adaev throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Magomedov's waist but Magomedov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Adaev off to one side. Adaev misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Magomedov shoots in for a takedown but Adaev shows good takedown defense. Amirkhan Adaev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Halid Magomedov. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round. Adaev scores with a one two! Magomedov had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. Adaev looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Magomedov! Adaev in side control, just content to control the action for now. Magomedov tries to strike but it doesn't land. Magomedov struggling a bit here.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Magomedov misses with an elbow from the bottom. Magomedov is trying to control Adaev's posture but Adaev avoids it. Magomedov is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Adaev is staying active. Adaev trying to control the position but Magomedov is working away.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Adaev drives through with a takedown into Magomedov's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. 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! Adaev is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Magomedov controls Adaev momentarily but Adaev frees himself. Adaev looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Magomedov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Adaev working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
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. Adaev wants to control from the top but Magomedov keeps moving. If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Magomedov tries for a takedown but Adaev sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Adaev scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Adaev in particular looking to stall. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Magomedov actively working from the bottom here. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Amirkhan Adaev dominated that second round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
The fight moves into the clinch position. Magomedov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Adaev prevents it.
Adaev is looking to take this one to the mat. Magomedov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Adaev gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Adaev has Magomedov pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Adaev pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Magomedov tumbling to the mat - Adaev dives into Magomedov's guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Magomedov trying to keep a closed guard but Adaev is proving a slippery customer.
Magomedov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round. Magomedov 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. Adaev decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. Adaev shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Magomedov trying to control here.
Adaev wants to stand but Magomedov has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Adaev trying to mount his opponent but Magomedov defends it. Adaev sitting and controlling from the half guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Magomedov wants to get back to his feet. Adaev content to control rather than advance.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Adaev wants to pass the guard but Magomedov is defending well.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Adaev rushes Magomedov and presses him up against the cage. Magomedov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Adaev prevents it.
Amirkhan Adaev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Halid Magomedov. Adaev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Magomedov gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Adaev to score an easy takedown into full guard. Magomedov has a closed guard, preventing Adaev from standing up.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Magomedov being controlled here, momentarily. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Magomedov throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
And that's the end of the fight! Amirkhan Adaev showed his dominance in that final round. Well Adaev has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:27 Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:27 Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Amirkhan Adaev!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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