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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Zhasulan Boranbayev (ranked 8800 p4p, 0 weight class) and Halid Magomedov (ranked 24625 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 - 8 - 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
14 - 13 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Halid Magomedov!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Vladimir Khabensky and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magomedov shoots for a double leg takedown but Boranbayev sprawls well. He's pushed Magomedov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Magomedov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Boranbayev avoids it really well and circles away.
Boranbayev defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Magomedov.
Zhasulan Boranbayev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Halid Magomedov.
Boranbayev looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Magomedov!
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 is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Boranbayev's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Boranbayev takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov trying to hold on to Boranbayev's head to control him but Boranbayev postures up.
Boranbayev wants to stand but Magomedov has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomedov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Boranbayev throws a big right hand that misses.
Boranbayev trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Magomedov manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Magomedov wants to pass the guard but Boranbayev is keeping the position.
Boranbayev tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Boranbayev keeping moving, preventing Magomedov from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov is stalling in the full guard.
Boranbayev is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Magomedov works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Boranbayev is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Magomedov pulls his head out easily.
Magomedov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Boranbayev keeps working.
Boranbayev knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Magomedov on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boranbayev is looking to control Magomedov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Boranbayev avoid being mounted?
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Magomedov tries to stand but can't do so whilst Boranbayev controls his leg.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boranbayev pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Magomedov shoots for a takedown but Boranbayev saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Boranbayev wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Magomedov fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Boranbayev to the ground. Magomedov is now in Boranbayev's guard.
Magomedov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Magomedov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Boranbayev is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov wanted to stand there but Boranbayev had control of the position.
Magomedov cracks Boranbayev with a solid left hand.
Magomedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Boranbayev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boranbayev is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Boranbayev working for a triangle but Magomedov defends it easily.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Halid Magomedov dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Boranbayev has a takedown stuffed.
Boranbayev shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Magomedov is trying to defend but Boranbayev finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Boranbayev tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Boranbayev stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boranbayev looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomedov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Magomedov.
Magomedov is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Magomedov is looking for a triangle but Boranbayev pushes his legs off easily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Boranbayev accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Magomedov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Boranbayev is controlling him.
Boranbayev won't allow Magomedov to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Boranbayev pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Magomedov is keeping the position for now.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Magomedov pulls Boranbayev in close to prevent any damage.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Magomedov is defended easily by Boranbayev.
Magomedov is breathing heavily.
Boranbayev looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Boranbayev missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boranbayev throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Magomedov to regain full guard.
Magomedov has his hands on Boranbayev's head, controlling the position.
Boranbayev trying to control but Magomedov is working from the bottom.
Magomedov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Boranbayev's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Magomedov wants to control from the top but Boranbayev keeps moving.
That's four 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 keeping full guard, as Magomedov tries to pass.
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.
Magomedov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Magomedov preventing the sweep.
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 Zhasulan Boranbayev will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Magomedov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Magomedov fails with the takedown.
Boranbayev wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Boranbayev drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
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 not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boranbayev is stalling in the full guard.
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.
Magomedov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Boranbayev accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
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.
Boranbayev throwing strikes from guard but Magomedov blocks nicely.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boranbayev fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Magomedov to the ground. Boranbayev is now in Magomedov's guard.
Magomedov wants to sweep here but Boranbayev controlling him for the moment.
Boranbayev throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Magomedov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boranbayev throws a big right hand that misses.
Magomedov controls Boranbayev momentarily but Boranbayev frees himself.
Boranbayev is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Boranbayev throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Magomedov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Boranbayev stopping the sweep attempt from Magomedov.
Magomedov trying to control the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Magomedov misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov with a poor takedown
and Boranbayev counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Boranbayev lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Boranbayev tries to close the distance and clinch but Magomedov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Magomedov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Boranbayev shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Boranbayev showed some decent athleticism there.
Magomedov trying to hold on to Boranbayev's head to control him but Boranbayev postures up.
Boranbayev thows a huge punch but Magomedov dodges it nicely.
Boranbayev throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Boranbayev throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Magomedov to regain full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Boranbayev can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Boranbayev has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Magomedov being controlled here, momentarily.
Boranbayev won't allow Magomedov to sweep him here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Magomedov looking for a guillotine here but Boranbayev defends easily.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Zhasulan Boranbayev overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Boranbayev accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zhasulan Boranbayev showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Boranbayev 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 29:28
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 29:28
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zhasulan Boranbayev!
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RATING
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