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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Halid Magomedov (ranked 25271 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ibragim Magomedov (ranked 25122 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 - 17 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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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
12 - 9 - 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 - 17 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ibragim Magomedov!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Vladimir Khabensky and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Halid Magomedov has managed to clinch.
Ibragim Magomedov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Halid Magomedov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Halid Magomedov throws a leg kick but Ibragim Magomedov moved away.
Halid Magomedov bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Halid Magomedov is staying tight to Ibragim Magomedov's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Halid Magomedov lands some shots froms side control.
Halid Magomedov trying to control the action but Ibragim Magomedov is working from the bottom.
Ibragim Magomedov wants to control but Halid Magomedov postures up.
Ibragim Magomedov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halid Magomedov is looking to take a break and control but Ibragim Magomedov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Halid Magomedov slows the pace down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ibragim Magomedov is pushing Halid Magomedov's head away, looking to escape. Halid Magomedov manages to hold on to the position though.
Halid Magomedov trying to control the position but Ibragim Magomedov is working away.
Halid Magomedov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ibragim Magomedov, who protects the arm well.
Ibragim Magomedov is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Halid Magomedov off and has taken his back!
Halid Magomedov breaks Ibragim Magomedov's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Ibragim 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.
Halid Magomedov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Halid Magomedov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ibragim Magomedov is on top in guard.
Ibragim Magomedov wants to stand but Halid Magomedov is controlling his posture from full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Halid Magomedov keeping full guard, as Ibragim Magomedov tries to pass.
Halid Magomedov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ibragim Magomedov is controlling him.
Halid Magomedov pulls Ibragim Magomedov in close to prevent any damage.
Halid Magomedov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Halid Magomedov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ibragim Magomedov wants to control from the top but Halid Magomedov keeps moving.
Halid Magomedov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ibragim Magomedov is one step ahead there.
Halid Magomedov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Halid Magomedov is pulling down on Ibragim Magomedov's head. It's preventing any offense from Ibragim Magomedov, at least for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Halid Magomedov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Halid Magomedov thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Halid Magomedov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ibragim Magomedovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Halid Magomedov shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Halid Magomedov showed some decent athleticism there.
Ibragim Magomedov trying to control here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Halid Magomedov working the head and body with strikes.
Ibragim Magomedov desperately trying to maintain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Halid Magomedov dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Halid Magomedov is looking to land body kicks.
Halid Magomedov forces Ibragim Magomedov back against the cage and clinches.
Ibragim Magomedov is trying to pull guard but Halid Magomedov turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Halid Magomedov has Ibragim Magomedov pressed against the cage, preventing Ibragim Magomedov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ibragim Magomedov goes for a takedown attempt but Halid Magomedov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Halid Magomedov has closed the distance and engaged Ibragim Magomedov in a clinch.
Halid Magomedov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A nice combination there by Ibragim Magomedov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halid Magomedov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Halid Magomedov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ibragim Magomedov can do to turn this around?
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.
Ibragim Magomedov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Halid Magomedov drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ibragim Magomedov is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Halid Magomedov wants to pass the guard but Ibragim Magomedov is keeping the position.
Halid Magomedov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Halid Magomedov trying to control but Ibragim Magomedov is working from the bottom.
Ibragim 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.
Halid Magomedov trying to control but Ibragim Magomedov is working from the bottom.
Ibragim Magomedov is wriggling around but Halid Magomedov manages to pass to half guard.
Halid Magomedov is taking a breather. Ibragim 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.
Ibragim Magomedov wants to control but Halid Magomedov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ibragim Magomedov is trying to stand up here but Halid Magomedov is controlling him well.
Halid Magomedov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Halid Magomedov prevents Ibragim Magomedov from standing back up.
Halid Magomedov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ibragim Magomedov is trying to control but Halid Magomedov manages to pass to mount!
Halid Magomedov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Halid Magomedov has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Ibragim Magomedov's face.
Halid Magomedov controlling from mount.
Ibragim Magomedov tries to reverse the position but Halid Magomedov maintains control.
You get the feeling that Ibragim Magomedov really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Halid Magomedov with good strikes from the mount here!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ibragim Magomedov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ibragim Magomedov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Halid Magomedov working Ibragim Magomedov over with strikes here.
Halid Magomedov with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Halid Magomedov landing strikes, looking to finish!
Halid Magomedov lands a heavy elbow.
Halid Magomedov stands up from mount. Strange move.
Ibragim Magomedov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Halid Magomedov scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Halid Magomedov slows the pace down in half guard.
Ibragim Magomedov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Halid Magomedov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Halid Magomedov looking to pass the guard.
Halid Magomedov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Halid Magomedov gets to his feet - Ibragim Magomedov follows without any prompting.
Ibragim Magomedov throws a sloppy head kick
and Halid Magomedov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Halid Magomedov closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Ibragim Magomedov's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Halid Magomedov dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Halid Magomedov throws a sloppy head kick and Ibragim Magomedov moves out of range easily.
Ibragim Magomedov throws a push kick but Halid Magomedov slaps the foot to one side.
Halid Magomedov shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Ibragim Magomedov's guard.
Halid Magomedov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ibragim Magomedov working a defensive guard but Halid Magomedov manages to pass into side control anyway.
Ibragim Magomedov is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ibragim Magomedov is looking for a sweep. Halid Magomedov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Halid Magomedov seems to be working for a kimura but Ibragim Magomedov defends the submission attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Halid Magomedov decides to stand and escape the position.
Halid Magomedov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Halid Magomedov feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Halid Magomedov slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Halid Magomedov stands and steps away. Ibragim Magomedov gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Halid Magomedov stuffs the takedown.
Halid Magomedov is looking to counter punch.
Halid Magomedov rushes Ibragim Magomedov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ibragim Magomedov looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Halid Magomedov is pressed up against the cage. Ibragim Magomedov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Halid Magomedov down to the mat. Halid Magomedov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Ibragim Magomedov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Halid Magomedov tries to avoid it but Ibragim Magomedov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Halid Magomedov to the ground. Halid Magomedov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Halid Magomedov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ibragim Magomedov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Halid Magomedov shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Halid Magomedov was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Halid Magomedov in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Halid Magomedov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ibragim Magomedov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Halid Magomedov wants to control but Ibragim Magomedov is keeping him busy.
Halid Magomedov slows the pace down.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ibragim Magomedov is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Halid Magomedov grinds an elbow into Ibragim Magomedov's temple.
Ibragim Magomedov sneaks back into half guard.
Halid Magomedov slows the pace down in half guard.
Ibragim Magomedov is trying to maintain the position but Halid Magomedov is very close to passing his half guard.
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.
Halid Magomedov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Well, if Halid Magomedov is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Halid Magomedov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ibragim Magomedov with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ibragim Magomedov is rocked!
Halid Magomedov lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Ibragim Magomedov quite badly. Ibragim Magomedov pulls Halid Magomedov in close trying to recover. Halid Magomedov postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Ibragim Magomedov on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Ibragim Magomedov doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Halid Magomedov!
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FIGHT
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