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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Neyman Gariniho (ranked 2118 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rashid Magomedov (ranked 2516 p4p, 0 weight class). Magomedov is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Chris Brown - See You Again Feat. Tyga & Wiz Khalifa. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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194 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Neyman Gariniho!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rashid Magomedov!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Alan Glass and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gariniho ducks under a wild hook from Magomedov.
Gariniho misses with a head kick.
As Gariniho backs off Magomedov throws a huge counter combo but Gariniho manages to avoid it all.
Gariniho throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Magomedov on the side of the head.
A jab from Gariniho misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Gariniho, as that shot connected.
Magomedov avoids the body shot from Gariniho.
Magomedov is looking for the big counter here.
Gariniho misses with a body shot.
Magomedov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Gariniho throws a body shot but no joy.
Gariniho throws the left hand but Magomedov avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gariniho throws a hook but Magomedov avoids it easily.
Magomedov feints the counter takedown.
Gariniho has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Magomedov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Magomedov moves out of range of the strikes.
Magomedov lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Gariniho throws a sloppy head kick
and Magomedov counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomedov closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Gariniho quickly recovers to half guard.
Gariniho wants to improve his position but Magomedov is controlling well.
Magomedov stops Gariniho from getting back to his feet.
Magomedov wants to control but Gariniho is keeping him busy.
Magomedov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gariniho has managed to free his arm - good work.
Gariniho kicks off Magomedov and gets to his feet.
Gariniho lands a lovely overhand right.
Magomedov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gariniho manages to avoid it.
Gariniho tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Magomedov doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Magomedov takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Magomedov ducks right into an uppercut from Gariniho.
Neyman Gariniho is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Magomedov lands a jab to the nose.
Gariniho swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gariniho misses with a straight left.
Magomedov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gariniho tests Magomedov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gariniho lands a nice hook to Magomedov's body. Magomedov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Gariniho scores with a three punch combo!
Magomedov misses with a double jab.
Gariniho chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Magomedov can pounce on him.
Gariniho looks to score with a jab to the body but Magomedov is just out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gariniho tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Magomedov tries a quick counter leg kick but Gariniho is wise to it.
A cross from Gariniho lands.
Gariniho jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gariniho has Magomedov up against the cage in a clinch.
Gariniho swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Magomedov wants to take the fight to the mat but Gariniho manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gariniho.
Gariniho fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Magomedov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Magomedov stalling the fight.
Gariniho swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov wants to take the fight to the mat but Gariniho manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Gariniho has a couple of punches blocked by Magomedov.
Magomedov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gariniho scores with a shoulder strike.
Magomedov breaks from the clinch.
The fighters circling - Gariniho throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Neyman Gariniho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gariniho connects with a crisp jab.
Gariniho lands with an overhand left.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab from Gariniho finds it's way through Magomedov's defenses.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Gariniho enables Magomedov to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Gariniho manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Magomedov drops back, looking for a kneebar! Gariniho looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Gariniho looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Gariniho!
Magomedov stops Gariniho from passing to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Neyman Gariniho dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
A head kick misses from Gariniho.
Gariniho lands with a right hand.
Gariniho pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Donk. Gariniho catches Magomedov right on the button with a cross.
Neyman Gariniho is winning the standup battle so far.
Gariniho goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Magomedov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gariniho. That did some damage!
Gariniho is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Magomedov can do to turn this around?
Gariniho throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gariniho connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gariniho lands a jab to the nose.
Magomedov is rocked!
Magomedov shoots in but Gariniho avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Gariniho swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gariniho misses with a left hand
and Gariniho takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gariniho pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The fighters circle momentarily. Gariniho darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Magomedov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gariniho throws a right hand that misses
and Magomedov counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Magomedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Gariniho is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Magomedov is fighting to break Gariniho's control of his arms but Gariniho is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Magomedov tries to free his leg and advance position but Gariniho is retaining full guard.
Magomedov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Magomedov looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gariniho is pulling down on Magomedov's head to control his posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gariniho looking for a sweep. Not yet Gariniho, not yet.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Magomedov throwing strikes from guard but Gariniho blocks nicely.
Rashid Magomedov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Magomedov wants to control from the top but Gariniho keeps moving.
Gariniho manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Magomedov manages to get himself to full guard.
Magomedov is looking for a triangle but Gariniho pushes his legs off easily.
Magomedov looking for a guillotine here but Gariniho defends easily.
Magomedov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gariniho gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gariniho decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Magomedov, up you get!
Gariniho wants to clinch but Magomedov slips to the side
and Magomedov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gariniho throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Magomedov avoids the head kick by Gariniho.
Magomedov doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Magomedov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Magomedov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Magomedov with the counter takedown but Gariniho avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from Gariniho.
Magomedov moves away from the strike by Gariniho.
Magomedov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Gariniho lands a body shot.
A jab from Gariniho misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gariniho's waist but Gariniho gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Magomedov off to one side.
Gariniho misses with a hook. Magomedov ducked under it nicely.
Magomedov walks into a jab.
Magomedov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gariniho swivels and escapes.
Neyman Gariniho has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rashid Magomedov.
Gariniho throws a right hand that misses
and Magomedov counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Magomedov.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Magomedov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Magomedov advances to half guard.
Magomedov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Gariniho wants to improve his position but Magomedov is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Neyman Gariniho dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Gariniho with a hook.
Gariniho lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Gariniho rushes Magomedov and presses him up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Gariniho fails to land.
Magomedov wants to take the fight to the mat but Gariniho manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Magomedov tries to pull guard but Gariniho holds him up against the cage and eventually Magomedov drops back down to his feet.
Gariniho fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Gariniho fails to land.
Gariniho tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Magomedov is looking to take this one to the mat.
Neyman Gariniho has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rashid Magomedov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gariniho swings wildly with an uppercut but Magomedov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Magomedov wants a takedown.
Magomedov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Gariniho gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Magomedov is looking to take this one to the mat.
Gariniho misses with some punches.
Gariniho misses with the head strike.
Gariniho working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gariniho misses with a punch on the inside.
Magomedov is trying to break the clinch but Gariniho has him pressed against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gariniho misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gariniho tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Magomedov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Gariniho pulls his leg out and moves away.
Gariniho is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Magomedov.
Gariniho connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Magomedov misses with a straight right.
Gariniho clinches.
Gariniho throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Gariniho.
A short right from Gariniho on the inside.
Gariniho gets underhooks to prevent Magomedov's takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gariniho will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Magomedov up against the cage.
Magomedov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Neyman Gariniho is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Magomedov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Gariniho pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Gariniho lands a hook that snaps the head of Magomedov backwards.
Gariniho working aggressively here.
Gariniho lands an uppercut.
Magomedov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Gariniho walks away with a smile on his face. Magomedov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Magomedov! But no joy.
Gariniho moves away from the strike by Magomedov.
Magomedov moves away from the strike by Gariniho.
Magomedov fails with the takedown
and Gariniho counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
No joy there for Gariniho, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Magomedov doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Magomedov.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gariniho throws a head kick that misses
and Magomedov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gariniho throws a shot to the body.
Rashid Magomedov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gariniho wants to clinch up but Magomedov keeps it at a distance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Neyman Gariniho showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gariniho, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Neyman Gariniho!
After winning the bout, Neyman Gariniho thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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