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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Cayden Cadman (ranked 555 p4p, 72 weight class) and Marat Magomedov (ranked 335 p4p, 47 weight class). Magomedov is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Persecution of the Masses. Cayden Cadman could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Marat Magomedov's chin.
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160 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cayden Cadman !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 4 - 1, fighting out of London, Marat Magomedov!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Nard Betker and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cadman throws a jab but it's blocked by Magomedov.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Magomedov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Cadman gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Magomedov to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Cadman pulls Magomedov in close to prevent any damage.
Cadman is looking to stand up but Magomedov isn't so interested in that idea.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cadman is on top in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Magomedov is on top in guard.
Cadman is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Magomedov is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomedov trying to control but Cadman is working from the bottom.
Magomedov stops Cadman from standing up.
Magomedov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cadman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cadman keeping moving, preventing Magomedov from controlling successfully.
Magomedov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cadman keeping moving, preventing Magomedov from controlling successfully.
That's two 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.
Cadman 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 throws a big right hand that misses.
Magomedov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Magomedov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Magomedov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Magomedov throws a strike but Cadman rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Cadman 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.
Cadman would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Cadman controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Cadman tries to stand but Magomedov is controlling from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cadman landing some decent shots from 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.
Cadman sitting in guard here, content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cadman wants to control from the top but Magomedov 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.
Cadman is looking to stand up but Magomedov won't let him.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Cadman misses with a low kick.
Cadman takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Magomedov walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Cadman checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Magomedov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Cadman scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nice defenses there by Magomedov.
Cadman gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A short uppercut from Cadman .
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Magomedov.
Magomedov digs a right hand into Cadman 's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Cadman 's gas tank.
Magomedov goes for a takedown attempt but Cadman pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Cadman moves into the clinch successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Magomedov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cadman 's elbow.
Magomedov throws a head punch that misses.
Cadman blocking some punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Cadman .
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 Cayden Cadman will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Cadman swings for the body but Magomedov moves out of range.
Cadman throws a hook but Magomedov avoids it easily.
Magomedov appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Magomedov keeps Cadman at a distance using the push kick.
Cadman throws an off balance right hand
and Magomedov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Magomedov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Magomedov throws a leg kick but Cadman moved away.
Cadman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cadman lands a head shot.
Cadman clinches with his opponent.
Magomedov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Cadman .
Magomedov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cadman backwards.
Cadman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Magomedov can't find room to land a body shot as Cadman controls the action.
Cadman lands a hook that snaps the head of Magomedov backwards.
Cadman lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cadman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cadman moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Cadman shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Magomedov throws a body punch but Cadman moves out of range.
Magomedov lands a right hook to the body.
Cadman takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cadman scores with a shot to the body.
Cadman works Magomedov's body with a nice hook.
Cadman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Magomedov throws a series of strikes that have Cadman backpedaling.
Cadman cracks a nice hook into Magomedov's ribs.
Cadman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Magomedov.
A cross from Magomedov lands.
Cadman cracks a nice hook into Magomedov's ribs.
Cadman looks to land a right hand but Magomedov moved out of range.
Cadman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cadman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Marat Magomedov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cadman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Magomedov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cadman avoids the body shot from Magomedov.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Magomedov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Magomedov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Magomedov is looking to clinch.
Cadman fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Magomedov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
We've been told by Cadman 's head coaches at Eric's Play Pen that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cadman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Magomedov.
Cadman throws a body shot but no joy.
Magomedov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Magomedov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Cadman takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Magomedov throws a jab when Cadman was well out of range.
Cadman misses with a straight left.
Cadman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Magomedov moves away.
Cadman takes the fight into the clinch.
Cadman throws a head punch that misses.
Magomedov tries for a takedown. No joy.
Magomedov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Cadman fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Cadman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Magomedov manages to avoid it.
Cayden Cadman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cadman scoring well with a low kick there.
Cadman moves into the clinch successfully.
Cadman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Magomedov lands a right hand.
Cayden Cadman has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Magomedov blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Cadman .
Cadman misses with some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cadman lands a shoulder strike.
It looks like Marat Magomedov has been cut.
Cadman displaying some good clinch control by pressing Magomedov up against the cage.
A short right from Magomedov.
Cadman has a couple of punches blocked by Magomedov.
Cadman looking to slow down the pace here.
A hook to the body from Cadman .
Magomedov has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Cadman seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Magomedov can turn it around.
A short right from Cadman on the inside.
Cadman throws a head punch that misses.
Magomedov swings wildly with an uppercut but Cadman uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Magomedov fails to land.
Cadman lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Cadman lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Cadman fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cadman .
Cadman throws a punch but it's blocked by Magomedov.
Magomedov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Cadman is defending well.
Cayden Cadman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marat Magomedov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov lands an uppercut.
Magomedov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Magomedov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cadman prevents a takedown attempt there.
Magomedov working aggressively here.
Cadman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Magomedov pushes Cadman back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Cadman fails to land.
Cadman blocks a body shot from Magomedov.
Magomedov lands a nice uppercut.
Cadman misses with the head strike.
Cadman scores with a shot to the side of Magomedov's head.
Cadman lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Magomedov backwards.
Magomedov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cadman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cadman takes a swing at Magomedov's ribcage but misses.
Cadman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A swing and a miss from Magomedov.
Magomedov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cadman at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cayden Cadman dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Marat Magomedov's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Cadman misses with a straight right.
Cadman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cadman punishes Magomedov's body with a nice straight punch.
Magomedov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cadman . That did some damage!
Cadman loads up on a big right hand but Magomedov slips the punch.
Magomedov with a nice cross.
Cadman on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Cadman drops his hands momentarily and Magomedov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Cadman misses with a body shot.
Magomedov lands a nice shot to the body.
Magomedov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cadman .
Cadman throws a hook but Magomedov blocks it.
Magomedov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Magomedov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Magomedov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Cadman 's head backwards.
Marat Magomedov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Magomedov checks the leg kick nicely there.
Cadman connects with a nice looking jab.
Cadman misses with a wild body shot.
And Magomedov responds with a good body kick, but Cadman manages to step out the way in time.
Magomedov slips a jab from Cadman .
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomedov throws an overhand right that lands on Cadman 's shoulder, as Cadman tries to avoid the shot.
Cadman jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Magomedov blocks a jab.
Magomedov tries to score with a low kick but Cadman moves his leg out of the way.
Magomedov throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Magomedov misses the jab.
Magomedov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Cadman on the side of the head.
Cadman drives through and clinches with Magomedov against the cage.
Cadman takes a shot to the head.
A short right from Magomedov on the inside.
Magomedov lands with a left to the head.
Cadman is rocked!
Magomedov lands a big right hand that drops Cadman ! The killer instinct kicks in and Magomedov finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Magomedov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marat Magomedov!
Our winner, Marat Magomedov, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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