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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Marat Magomedov (ranked 258 p4p, 32 weight class) and Johnny Vegas (ranked 363 p4p, 48 weight class). Magomedov comes to the cage accompanied by Evangelion OST - The Beast II. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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161 lbs
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Great wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Insanely flexible |
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Olympic wrestler
World class MT
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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
16 - 4 - 1, fighting out of London, Marat Magomedov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Johnny Vegas!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Thiago Cunha and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
That kick from Vegas tenderised Magomedov's leg. Magomedov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Vegas checks a leg kick nicely.
Vegas clinches up with Magomedov and pushes him back against the cage.
Vegas manages to break the clinch.
Magomedov moves out of range as Vegas throws a body kick.
We've been informed that Vegas has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Magomedov throws a big shot that misses.
Magomedov clobbers Vegas with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Magomedov throws a hook to the side of Vegas's head but Vegas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vegas throws a hook to the side of Magomedov's head but Magomedov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vegas closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Vegas tries to circle away but Magomedov has him pinned against the cage.
A short right from Vegas on the inside.
Vegas has a couple of punches blocked by Magomedov.
Magomedov works on Vegas's body with a couple of short punches.
Magomedov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vegas gets underhooks to prevent Magomedov's takedown attempt.
Magomedov misses with some punches.
Vegas takes a shot to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nice body punch from Magomedov.
Vegas blocks a body shot from Magomedov.
I was talking to Magomedov's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Magomedov wants a takedown but no success here.
Vegas swings wildly with an uppercut but Magomedov uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomedov lands with a light punch inside.
Magomedov lands with a right to the head.
Vegas gets through Magomedov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Magomedov swings wildly with an uppercut but Vegas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vegas blocking some punches.
Vegas lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Vegas wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Vegas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Vegas.
A head punch on the inside from Magomedov fails to land.
Vegas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vegas scores with a shot to the side of Magomedov's head.
Magomedov tries a body shot but Vegas blocks it.
Vegas lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Magomedov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vegas misses with a body punch.
Magomedov throws a punch but it's blocked by Vegas.
Magomedov can't find room to land a body shot as Vegas controls the action.
Vegas blocks an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vegas swings wildly with an uppercut but Magomedov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Magomedov throws a head punch that misses.
Magomedov throws a punch but it's blocked by Vegas.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Magomedov.
Vegas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Magomedov misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Magomedov.
Vegas is fighting off a takedown attempt but Magomedov is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Vegas to the mat. Vegas regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Magomedov looking to pass the guard.
Vegas keeping moving, preventing Magomedov from controlling successfully.
Vegas pulls Magomedov in to control the position.
Vegas keeping moving, preventing Magomedov from controlling successfully.
Magomedov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Vegas's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov is looking to advance position but Vegas won't allow it.
Vegas is pressing down on Magomedov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Magomedov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Magomedov stops Vegas from standing up.
Magomedov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vegas has control of Magomedov's left arm, preventing Magomedov from doing any damage.
Magomedov is in close to Vegas's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Vegas escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Magomedov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Vegas holds on and takes a little breather.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Magomedov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Magomedov tries to free his leg and advance position but Vegas is retaining full guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Magomedov throws a strike but Vegas rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Magomedov trying to keep a closed guard but Vegas is proving a slippery customer.
Vegas trying to control the position from guard on top but Magomedov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Magomedov is working an open guard so Vegas takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
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 Marat Magomedov will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Magomedov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Vegas scores with a hook.
Magomedov checks a leg kick.
Magomedov darts in and clinches Vegas up against the cage.
Vegas throws a head punch that misses.
Vegas gets through Magomedov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Magomedov throws a head punch that misses.
Magomedov swings wildly with an uppercut but Vegas uses good head movement to avoid it.
A shot in the inside from Vegas.
Vegas's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Johnny Vegas seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Magomedov blocks an uppercut.
Vegas throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Magomedovs head.
It looks like Marat Magomedov has been cut.
Vegas prevents the takedown attempt.
Vegas lands a body shot.
Magomedov blocks a body shot from Vegas.
Magomedov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Vegas backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vegas scores with a shoulder strike.
Vegas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vegas blocks a body shot from Magomedov.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Magomedov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vegas.
Vegas is leaning against Magomedov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Magomedov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vegas tries to throw a body punch but Magomedov avoids it by throwing Vegas back against the cage.
Vegas scores with a shot to the side of Magomedov's head.
Magomedov tries for a takedown. No joy.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Magomedov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Magomedov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Magomedov misses with the head strike.
Vegas blocks an uppercut.
Vegas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vegas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Magomedov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vegas misses with a short punch on the inside.
Magomedov is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marat Magomedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vegas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Magomedov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Vegas fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Magomedov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jab by Magomedov.
Vegas scores with a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vegas jabs at Magomedov's body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vegas throws a big shot that misses.
Vegas cracks Magomedov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Vegas takes a swing at Magomedov's ribcage but misses.
Vegas pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vegas keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Vegas keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A little jabbing left from Vegas on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Vegas avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Magomedov closes the distance and clinches.
Vegas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vegas misses with a punch to the body.
Vegas misses with the head strike.
Magomedov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vegas misses with a punch on the inside.
Vegas blocking some punches.
Magomedov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Magomedov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vegas lands a right hand.
Magomedov blocking some punches.
Vegas working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Magomedov has a couple of punches blocked by Vegas.
Magomedov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Vegas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Magomedov.
Magomedov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Magomedov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Magomedov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Magomedov misses with a punch on the inside.
Vegas lands a right hand that snaps the head of Magomedov backwards.
Magomedov blocking some punches.
Magomedov blocks an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Magomedov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Magomedov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Magomedov working aggressively here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Magomedov tries for a takedown but Vegas manages to get underhooks.
Vegas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Vegas moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vegas throws a right and a left that both miss.
Vegas scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Magomedov blocks a jab.
Magomedov throws a combination that misses
and Vegas counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Magomedov throws a leg kick but Vegas moved away.
Vegas digs a good hook to Magomedov's body.
Magomedov blocks the body kick.
Vegas thuds his right hand into Magomedov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Vegas throws a body punch but Magomedov moves out of range.
Johnny Vegas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vegas connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Magomedov momentarily.
Magomedov tries to move into range but Vegas moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A swing and a miss from Vegas.
Magomedov takes a swing at Vegas's ribcage but misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Magomedov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Magomedov has closed the distance and engaged Vegas in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Vegas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Marat Magomedov's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Vegas misses with a straight right.
Magomedov throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Vegas was covering up waiting for the punch and Magomedov finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Vegas has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Magomedov lands a couple of elbows.
Magomedov wants to control from the top but Vegas keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vegas is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vegas trying to keep a closed guard but Magomedov is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov is looking to work some ground and pound but Vegas has wrist control.
Magomedov throws a big elbow that misses.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Vegas holds on and takes a little breather.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vegas working a defensive guard here.
Marat Magomedov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Magomedov wants to pass the guard but Vegas is keeping the position.
Vegas looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Magomedov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Vegas works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Magomedov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Vegas trying to control the position here.
Vegas working a defensive guard here.
That's two 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.
Vegas is pulling down on Magomedov's head to control his posture.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Magomedov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Magomedov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vegas.
Magomedov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vegas manages to avoid it.
Vegas listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Vegas throws a low kick but Magomedov moves out of range easily.
Magomedov with a hook.
Vegas throws a hook to the side of Magomedov's head but Magomedov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Magomedov throws a leg kick but Vegas sees it coming and moves out of range.
Magomedov missing with a left hand there. Vegas was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vegas buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Magomedov misses with a body kick.
Vegas misses with a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov just misses with a punch to the body.
Vegas takes the fight into the clinch.
Magomedov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Vegas fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Vegas misses with a body kick.
Vegas staying out of range there.
Vegas connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Vegas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Magomedov.
Vegas misses the jab.
Vegas blocks a low kick nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Vegas! But no joy.
Vegas on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Marat Magomedov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vegas 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.
Vegas gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Magomedov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Magomedov.
Vegas lands with a right to the head.
A body shot lands from Vegas.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Magomedov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vegas lands a nice shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vegas.
Vegas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vegas swings wildly with an uppercut but Magomedov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Magomedov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Magomedov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vegas lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Magomedov backwards.
Magomedov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Magomedov blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vegas.
Magomedov struggles to land a body shot inside as Vegas controls his hands.
Magomedov blocking some punches.
Vegas scores with a nice hook to the head.
Magomedov is trying to trip Vegas. He has hold of a leg but Vegas is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Magomedov persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Vegas wriggles free and stands up.
Magomedov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vegas sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Magomedov tries to clinch there but Vegas circles away.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Johnny Vegas.
I think Vegas 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 28:29
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Vegas!
Our winner, Johnny Vegas, 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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energy
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hype
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pop
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