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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Zhasulan Boranbayev (ranked 4533 p4p, 0 weight class) and Halid Magomedov (ranked 25093 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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157 lbs
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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
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Zhasulan Boranbayev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 11 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Halid Magomedov!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Illya Tyunina and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magomedov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Boranbayev drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Magomedov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Magomedov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Boranbayev won't allow Magomedov to sweep him here.
Magomedov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov is looking to stand up but Boranbayev isn't so interested in that idea.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomedov is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Boranbayev is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Magomedov throws a leg kick
and Boranbayev counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Boranbayev postures up.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Magomedov can do anything to dispel that myth.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Magomedov is on top in guard.
Magomedov wants to control from the top but Boranbayev keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Boranbayev swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Magomedov is pushing down on Boranbayev's leg trying to pass to half guard. Boranbayev is fighting to maintain full guard but Magomedov has managed to sneak the leg through.
Magomedov is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Magomedov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Boranbayev does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Boranbayev is trying to stand.
Magomedov trying to control from half guard but Boranbayev is working away.
Magomedov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boranbayev tries to kick Magomedov off but Magomedov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Boranbayev looking for submissions off his back.
Magomedov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Boranbayev does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Magomedov looks to land a left hand but Boranbayev moved out of range nicely.
Magomedov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Boranbayev manages to avoid it.
Magomedov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Boranbayev decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov works his way to full guard. Good work.
Boranbayev's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Magomedov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Boranbayev doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Boranbayev manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Boranbayev throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boranbayev trying to control the position from guard on top but Magomedov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Magomedov keeping full guard, as Boranbayev tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Halid Magomedov will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Magomedov shoots in but Boranbayev avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Boranbayev clinches with his opponent.
Magomedov looking for a takedown.
Magomedov stops a takedown attempt from Boranbayev.
A frustrated look appears on Boranbayev's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Boranbayev managing to block the knees to the body from Magomedov.
Magomedov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Zhasulan Boranbayev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Halid Magomedov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov jumps guard but Boranbayev turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Boranbayev goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Boranbayev drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Magomedov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomedov tries to clinch but Boranbayev moves out of range.
Magomedov wants to clinch up but Boranbayev keeps it at a distance.
Boranbayev lands a body shot.
Magomedov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Boranbayev avoids it really well and circles away.
Boranbayev showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Magomedov.
Boranbayev misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Magomedov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Boranbayev defends it well.
Magomedov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Boranbayev defends it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boranbayev scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Boranbayev shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Magomedov manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Zhasulan Boranbayev overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Boranbayev is looking to work some ground and pound but Magomedov has wrist control.
Boranbayev throwing strikes but missing.
Boranbayev with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Boranbayev's guard.
Magomedov wants to control from the top but Boranbayev keeps moving.
Magomedov is stalling in the full guard.
Magomedov trying to control but Boranbayev is working from the bottom.
Boranbayev is controlling Magomedov's posture.
Boranbayev is trying to control the position from the bottom.
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.
Magomedov wants to control from the top but Boranbayev keeps moving.
Magomedov cracks Boranbayev with a solid left hand.
Boranbayev has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Magomedov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Magomedov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Magomedov is defended easily by Boranbayev.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zhasulan Boranbayev dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Boranbayev scores with a takedown into Magomedov's guard.
Boranbayev won't allow Magomedov to get back to his feet.
Magomedov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Boranbayev in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov is trying to keep Boranbayev in close.
Magomedov is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomedov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Boranbayev gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Boranbayev has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Boranbayev stays in close to Magomedov's body and controls the position.
Magomedov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Boranbayev's guard.
Magomedov distracts Boranbayev with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Magomedov wants to control from the top but Boranbayev keeps moving.
Magomedov wants to stand but Boranbayev is controlling his posture from full guard.
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.
Magomedov trying to control but Boranbayev is working from the bottom.
Magomedov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Boranbayev's head.
Magomedov postures up.
Magomedov postures up and lands a big shot to Boranbayev's brow.
Magomedov passes into half guard.
Boranbayev is trying to stand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Boranbayev controlling the position well.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Magomedov shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Magomedov showed some decent athleticism there.
Ground and pound from Magomedov.
Boranbayev wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Magomedov lands a nice short elbow.
Magomedov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Boranbayev's head.
Boranbayev is trying to stand back up but Magomedov is controlling him
Boranbayev is looking to improve his position.
Boranbayev avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Magomedov.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Magomedov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Boranbayev tries to roll over but Magomedov keeps him under control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Halid Magomedov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Magomedov has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 28:29
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Halid Magomedov!
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energy
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hype
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FIGHT
RATING
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