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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Halid Magomedov (ranked 25767 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ibragim Magomedov (ranked 25676 p4p, 0 weight class). Ibragim Magomedov will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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157 lbs
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155 lbs
5 - 11 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Halid Magomedov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 11 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ibragim Magomedov!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Dmitry Maklakov and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Halid Magomedov drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Halid Magomedov is standing up over Ibragim Magomedov. Ibragim Magomedov looks to escape but Halid Magomedov dives into side control.
Halid Magomedov creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Ibragim Magomedov sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Ibragim Magomedov is trying to control Halid Magomedov's posture but Halid Magomedov avoids it.
An elbow from Halid Magomedov crashes against the mat.
Ibragim Magomedov is trying to control Halid Magomedov's posture but Halid Magomedov avoids it.
Ibragim Magomedov is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Halid Magomedov off and has taken his back!
Ibragim Magomedov throwing sloppy strikes.
Halid Magomedov trying to control the position but Ibragim Magomedov manages to sink in the hooks.
Ibragim Magomedov controlling well, preventing Halid Magomedov from escaping the position.
Ibragim Magomedov working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Halid Magomedov rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Halid Magomedov wants to control but Ibragim Magomedov is keeping busy.
Ibragim Magomedov tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Halid Magomedov.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Halid Magomedov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Halid Magomedov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ibragim Magomedov is working away from the top position though.
Ibragim Magomedov trying to mount his opponent but Halid Magomedov defends it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ibragim Magomedov prevents Halid Magomedov from improving his position.
Ibragim Magomedov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Halid Magomedov's head.
Halid Magomedov is trying to maintain the position but Ibragim Magomedov is very close to passing his half guard.
Ibragim Magomedov slips a nice elbow through Halid Magomedov's hands, connecting with Halid Magomedov's forehead.
Halid Magomedov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Halid Magomedov is breathing heavily.
Ibragim Magomedov tries to stand and escape but Halid Magomedov is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ibragim Magomedov prevents Halid Magomedov from improving his position.
Ibragim Magomedov wants to take a breather but Halid Magomedov is having none of it.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Ibragim Magomedov enables Halid Magomedov to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Ibragim Magomedov manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Ibragim Magomedov looking for a sweep. Not yet Ibragim Magomedov, not yet.
Ibragim Magomedov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Halid Magomedov won't allow Ibragim Magomedov to sweep him here.
Halid Magomedov postures up.
Halid Magomedov won't allow Ibragim Magomedov to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ibragim Magomedov is trying to hold Halid Magomedov in close to prevent damage but Halid Magomedov has managed to pass into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ibragim Magomedov pushes Halid Magomedov off looking to stand but Halid Magomedov dives back in and keeps control.
Ibragim Magomedov is looking to improve his position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ibragim Magomedov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ibragim Magomedov trying to control from the bottom.
Halid Magomedov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ibragim Magomedov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Halid Magomedov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Ibragim Magomedov wants to improve his position but Halid Magomedov is controlling well.
Ibragim Magomedov trying to hold on to Halid Magomedov's head to control him but Halid Magomedov postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Halid Magomedov connects with a nice short shot to Ibragim Magomedov's temple.
Ibragim Magomedov is trying to maintain the position but Halid Magomedov is very close to passing his half guard.
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 Halid Magomedov will probably get the nod.
That's time! Halid Magomedov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Halid Magomedov moves into the clinch successfully.
Ibragim Magomedov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Halid Magomedov pushes Ibragim Magomedov up against the cage in a clinch.
Halid Magomedov has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Ibragim Magomedov uses from the top position.
Ibragim Magomedov looking to pass the guard.
Halid Magomedov controlling the position.
Halid Magomedov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ibragim Magomedov controls the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halid Magomedov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ibragim Magomedov is aware though and is defending well.
Halid Magomedov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ibragim Magomedov is aware though and is defending well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ibragim Magomedov throws a big elbow that misses.
Ibragim Magomedov landing with the ground and pound.
Ibragim Magomedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Halid Magomedov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ibragim Magomedov wants to stand but Halid Magomedov has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Halid Magomedov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ibragim Magomedov.
Halid Magomedov throws a body shot but no joy.
Ibragim Magomedov goes for a double leg but Halid Magomedov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Halid Magomedov continues to drive forward.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ibragim Magomedov lands an elbow inside that Halid Magomedov shrugs off.
Ibragim Magomedov effectively controlling the action here.
Halid Magomedov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ibragim Magomedov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Halid Magomedov walks away with a smile on his face. Ibragim Magomedov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Halid Magomedov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ibragim Magomedov.
Halid Magomedov rushes Ibragim Magomedov and presses him up against the cage.
Ibragim Magomedov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Halid Magomedov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ibragim Magomedov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Halid Magomedov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ibragim Magomedov dives in and grabs Halid Magomedov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Halid Magomedov pushes down on Ibragim Magomedov's head and hops out.
Ibragim Magomedov tries to clinch up but Halid Magomedov circles away and keeps his distance.
Ibragim Magomedov closes the distance and clinches up with Halid Magomedov, looking for a takedown. Ibragim Magomedov pushes Halid Magomedov against the cage but Halid Magomedov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Halid Magomedov shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Ibragim Magomedov is trying to defend but Halid Magomedov finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Halid Magomedov working the head and body with strikes.
Ibragim Magomedov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Halid Magomedov is working away from the top position though.
Halid Magomedov prevents Ibragim Magomedov from improving his position.
Halid Magomedov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Ibragim Magomedov wants to get back to full guard.
Ibragim Magomedov is trying to maintain the position but Halid Magomedov is very close to passing his half guard.
Ibragim Magomedov is not content to let Halid Magomedov control the position.
Halid Magomedov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's four 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.
Ibragim Magomedov wants to get back to his feet.
Ibragim Magomedov wants to control but Halid Magomedov is keeping busy.
Halid Magomedov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Halid Magomedov in particular looking to stall.
Halid Magomedov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ibragim Magomedov trying to control here.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Halid Magomedov dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Halid Magomedov closes the distance and pushes Ibragim Magomedov back into the cage.
Halid Magomedov pulls guard successfully.
Halid Magomedov working a defensive guard here.
Ibragim Magomedov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ibragim Magomedov wants to get up but he can't break Halid Magomedov's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Halid Magomedov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ibragim Magomedov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halid Magomedov is looking to stand up but Ibragim Magomedov isn't so interested in that idea.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Halid Magomedov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ibragim Magomedov is working Halid Magomedov over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Halid Magomedov keeping moving, preventing Ibragim Magomedov from controlling successfully.
Ibragim Magomedov distracts Halid Magomedov with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ibragim Magomedov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Halid Magomedov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ibragim Magomedov defends well.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's two 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.
Ibragim Magomedov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Halid Magomedov has closed the distance and engaged Ibragim Magomedov in a clinch.
Ibragim Magomedov manages to break the clinch.
Halid Magomedov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ibragim Magomedov tries to land a leg kick but Halid Magomedov saw it coming and moves away.
Ibragim Magomedov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Halid Magomedov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ibragim Magomedov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Halid Magomedov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ibragim Magomedov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Halid Magomedov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ibragim Magomedov shoots in looking for a takedown. Halid Magomedov tries to sprawl out of it but Ibragim Magomedov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Halid Magomedov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Halid Magomedov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ibragim Magomedov sprawls and moves away.
Ibragim Magomedov misses with a double jab.
Halid Magomedov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ibragim Magomedov.
Halid Magomedov scores with a takedown into Ibragim Magomedov's guard.
Ibragim Magomedov pulls Halid Magomedov in close to prevent any damage.
Ibragim Magomedov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Halid Magomedov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ibragim Magomedov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Ibragim Magomedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Halid Magomedov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Halid Magomedov wants to hit a switch here but Ibragim Magomedov passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Halid Magomedov there!
Ibragim Magomedov controlling the position easily from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Halid Magomedov tries to lock up and control but Ibragim Magomedov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Halid Magomedov.
Well Halid Magomedov 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:28
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Halid Magomedov!
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hype
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FIGHT
RATING
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