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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Zhasulan Boranbayev (ranked 7382 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ibragim Magomedov (ranked 24514 p4p, 0 weight class). Ibragim Magomedov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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157 lbs
6 - 7 - 0 |
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177 cm
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155 lbs
5 - 22 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Brawler
Experienced |
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BJJ Blue Belt
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
6 - 7 - 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
5 - 22 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ibragim Magomedov!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Fedor Mirinova and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Magomedov with that takedown attempt.
Boranbayev takes the fight into the clinch.
Boranbayev turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Boranbayev creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Magomedov sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Magomedov sneaks back into half guard.
Magomedov controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Magomedov works his way to full guard. Good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Magomedov is in close to Boranbayev's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Magomedov passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boranbayev is looking to regain half guard here but Magomedov keeps moving and retains side control.
Boranbayev is working hard here to advance position.
Boranbayev can't do much from the bottom here.
Magomedov tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Magomedov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Boranbayev is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Boranbayev is trying to get back to half guard.
That's two 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.
Magomedov tries to stand but Boranbayev is controlling his head.
Boranbayev is looking to regain half guard here but Magomedov keeps moving and retains side control.
Magomedov throws an elbow but Boranbayev slips to the side and avoids it well.
Magomedov trying to control the action but Boranbayev is working from the bottom.
Boranbayev is looking to reverse the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov taking a breather here.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Magomedov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Boranbayev tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Magomedov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four 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 postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Boranbayev tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Magomedov presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Magomedov wants to get back to his feet but Boranbayev is holding on tight.
Boranbayev holds on to Magomedov as tight as he can, avoiding damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Magomedov is in the full mount, landing strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ibragim Magomedov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ibragim Magomedov's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Magomedov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Boranbayev tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Magomedov manages to circle out of the way.
Magomedov is looking to clinch.
Boranbayev half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Boranbayev stuns Magomedov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Boranbayev darts in and clinches Magomedov up against the cage.
Boranbayev throws an elbow that misses.
Magomedov manages to break the clinch.
Boranbayev drives through with a takedown into guard.
Magomedov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Magomedov is on top in guard.
Boranbayev managing to control the position.
Magomedov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Magomedov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boranbayev is trying to keep Magomedov in close.
Ibragim Magomedov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Magomedov drops back looking for a leg! Boranbayev is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Boranbayev manages to kick Magomedov off! Magomedov jumps back into Boranbayev's guard.
Boranbayev had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Magomedov defends it easily.
That's two 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.
Magomedov landing some decent shots from guard.
Boranbayev throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Magomedov escapes and throws Boranbayev's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Magomedov has control of an arm but Boranbayev manages to advance to Magomedov's back!
Boranbayev struggling to land strikes to the head as Magomedov covers up.
Boranbayev throwing sloppy strikes.
Boranbayev doesn't have the hooks in and Magomedov manages to turn into his guard.
Boranbayev keeping moving, preventing Magomedov from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov passes Boranbayev's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Boranbayev is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Magomedov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Boranbayev sees it coming and defends easily.
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.
Magomedov lands with a punch from half guard.
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.
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.
Boranbayev wants to control but Magomedov is keeping busy.
Boranbayev is refusing to be controlled, as Magomedov sits in half guard.
Magomedov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ground and pound from Magomedov.
Boranbayev is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Magomedov scores with a couple of nice shots.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Magomedov is keen to just control but Boranbayev is a slippery customer.
It looks like Magomedov is going to stand back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ibragim Magomedov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Ibragim Magomedov's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Boranbayev rushes Magomedov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Magomedov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Magomedov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Boranbayev fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Magomedov drives through and clinches with Boranbayev against the cage.
Magomedov struggles to land a body shot inside as Boranbayev controls his hands.
Boranbayev breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Magomedov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Boranbayev as he avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov gets caught napping as Boranbayev dives in and scores a takedown. Magomedov manages to retain guard.
Boranbayev got a little sloppy there for a moment and Magomedov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Boranbayev has managed to get both his arms back between Magomedov's legs - danger averted.
Boranbayev loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
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.
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.
Magomedov has his foot on Boranbayev's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Boranbayev works his way back into a safe position though.
Magomedov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boranbayev trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Magomedov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Magomedov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Boranbayev controls the pace.
Boranbayev postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Boranbayev loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Boranbayev got a little sloppy there for a moment and Magomedov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Boranbayev has managed to get both his arms back between Magomedov's legs - danger averted.
Boranbayev stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Magomedov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boranbayev throwing strikes but missing.
Magomedov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Boranbayev is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
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.
Boranbayev stands and steps away. Magomedov gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Boranbayev tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Boranbayev lands with a nice combination. Magomedov backs away looking to recover.
Magomedov shoots for a takedown but Boranbayev saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Zhasulan Boranbayev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ibragim Magomedov.
Boranbayev dives in and scores a takedown into Magomedov's guard.
Magomedov wants to get back to his feet but Boranbayev is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Magomedov working for a triangle but Boranbayev defends it easily.
Boranbayev throws a big elbow that misses.
Magomedov has momentary wrist control but Boranbayev slips an elbow through the middle.
Boranbayev postures up in Magomedov's guard and throws a big left but Magomedov blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov is working an open guard so Boranbayev takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Magomedov tries to keep at a distance but Boranbayev has taken the fight into the clinch.
Magomedov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Boranbayev pulls his leg out and moves away.
Boranbayev has managed to clinch.
Magomedov drags the fight down to the ground.
Boranbayev prevents Magomedov from getting back to his feet.
Boranbayev preventing the sweep.
Boranbayev won't allow Magomedov to get back to his feet.
Boranbayev stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Magomedov gets caught flat footed, as Boranbayev shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Boranbayev pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Magomedov is keeping the position for now.
Boranbayev knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Magomedov on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boranbayev stands up from Magomedov's guard - Boranbayev perhaps looking for a knockout.
Boranbayev closes the distance and clinches.
Magomedov is trying to break the clinch but Boranbayev is controlling him.
Magomedov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Magomedov successfully pulls guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boranbayev is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Magomedov looking for a sweep. Not yet Magomedov, not yet.
Magomedov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Magomedov looking for a guillotine here but Boranbayev defends easily.
Magomedov is working an open guard so Boranbayev takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zhasulan Boranbayev showed his dominance in that final round.
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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ibragim Magomedov!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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