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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Vikrama Lykke (ranked 24382 p4p, 512 weight class) and Ahmed Magomedov (ranked 24625 p4p, 487 weight class). Lykke comes to the cage accompanied by 2Pac - Dear Mama. Vikrama Lykke has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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154 lbs
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150 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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Good wrestler
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vikrama Lykke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ahmed Magomedov!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Bruno Hogan and Ben Watson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magomedov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lykke but Lykke pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Lykke seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Magomedov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Lykke counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Magomedov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lykke was well out of range. Poor timing from Magomedov.
Lykke is looking for a counter combo.
Magomedov clinches up against the cage.
Magomedov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Vikrama Lykke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ahmed Magomedov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Lykke gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
The referee calls for Lykke to work.
Lykke is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomedov tries to score a body lock takedown but Lykke shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Magomedov breaks from the clinch.
Lykke gets tackled into the cage by Magomedov. Magomedov maintains the clinch.
Lykke is pressed up against the cage. Magomedov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Lykke down to the mat. Lykke avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Magomedov clinches.
Magomedov throws a punch but it's blocked by Lykke.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Magomedov letting Lykke take a breather here.
Magomedov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lykke has Magomedov pushed against the cage.
Lykke goes for a takedown attempt but Magomedov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Lykke leaves Magomedov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Lykke defends well and Magomedov ends up having to push Lykke into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Lykke seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Magomedov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Magomedov misses with a knee strike.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Lykke.
Lykke has clasped his hands together around Magomedov's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Magomedov tries to escape but Lykke is in control.
Magomedov is looking for a sweep.
Magomedov is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Lykke asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Lykke wants to lay and pray for a moment but Magomedov keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov tries to improve position but can't.
Lykke tries to move to mount but Magomedov blocks the move with his legs.
Magomedov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lykke wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Lykke is looking to take a break and control but Magomedov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Magomedov's face as Lykke controls the position.
You can see the frustration on Magomedov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Magomedov is not content to let Lykke control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lykke just content to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Vikrama Lykke will probably get the nod.
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 connects with a jab.
Magomedov pushes Lykke up against the cage in a clinch.
Magomedov tries to pull guard but Lykke holds him up against the cage and eventually Magomedov drops back down to his feet.
Lykke letting Magomedov take a breather here.
Magomedov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Lykke gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Lykke fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Vikrama Lykke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ahmed Magomedov.
Magomedov closes the distance and pushes Lykke back into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomedov jumps guard but Lykke stands there with Magomedov around his waist. Magomedov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Magomedov is looking for a takedown.
Magomedov has Lykke pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Lykke manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Lykke is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Magomedov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lykke blocks it with crossed arms.
Lykke is pressed up against the cage. Magomedov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Lykke down to the mat. Lykke avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Magomedov misses with a double jab
and Lykke counters with an outside leg kick.
Lykke gets tackled into the cage by Magomedov. Magomedov maintains the clinch.
Lykke breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Magomedov dives in and scores a takedown into Lykke's guard.
Lykke on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Lykke tries to get out of the position.
Lykke is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Magomedov won't allow Lykke to sweep him here.
Magomedov trying to control but Lykke is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lykke is on top in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov keeping moving, preventing Lykke from controlling successfully.
Magomedov pulls Lykke in close to prevent any damage.
Magomedov looking for a sweep. Not yet Magomedov, not yet.
Lykke passes into half guard.
Lykke trying to control the action but Magomedov is working from the bottom.
Lykke tries to pass the half guard into mount. Magomedov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Magomedov wants to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Lykke is keen to just control but Magomedov is a slippery customer.
Magomedov keeping hold of Lykke's head, controlling as best he can.
Lykke is taking a breather. Magomedov says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Lykke tries to pass to full mount but Magomedov defends it.
Magomedov is looking to improve his position.
Magomedov keeps trying to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lykke passes to full mount!
Magomedov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Vikrama Lykke will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Magomedov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Lykke counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Magomedov shoots in for a takedown but Lykke shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lykke throws a big counter combination but Magomedov scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Magomedov throws a lazy head kick
and Lykke counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Vikrama Lykke is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice sprawl there from Lykke as Magomedov shoots in.
Vikrama Lykke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ahmed Magomedov.
Magomedov shoots in but Lykke avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Lykke appears to be looking for a big counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lykke sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Magomedov somewhat.
Lykke went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lykke keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Magomedov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lykke counters with a series of strikes. Magomedov will be more careful next time no doubt.
Magomedov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Lykke counters with a left to the body.
Magomedov dives in and grabs Lykke's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lykke pushes down on Magomedov's head and hops out.
Lykke seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Magomedov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Lykke managing to block the knees to the body from Magomedov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov jumps guard but Lykke stands there with Magomedov around his waist. Magomedov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Magomedov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Magomedov moves into the clinch.
Lykke missing with knees to the body.
Magomedov is looking for a takedown.
Lykke using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Magomedov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Lykke connects with a knee to the head.
Ahmed Magomedov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lykke breaks from the clinch.
Lykke stuffs the takedown.
Horrible takedown attempt by Magomedov or perhaps it was just good defense by Lykke, which made it look bad.
Magomedov shoots in for a double leg but Lykke sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lykke seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Magomedov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Lykke counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Magomedov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lykke, pushing him back against the cage.
Magomedov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lykke as he jumps to the side.
Lykke appears to be looking for a big counter.
Lykke stuffs the takedown attempt from Magomedov. Magomedov gets slowly back to his feet.
Lykke seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Magomedov tries for a takedown but Lykke sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Magomedov looks to score with a jab to the body but Lykke is just out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Magomedov instigates a clinch.
Ahmed Magomedov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vikrama Lykke is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lykke's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vikrama Lykke showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lykke, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Vikrama Lykke!
Vikrama Lykke spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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RATING
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