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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hokuto Akira-Magomedov (ranked 1744 p4p, 217 weight class) and Mateusz Biernat (ranked 1000 p4p, 129 weight class). Akira-Magomedov comes to the cage accompanied by Luis Miguel - Oro De Ley. Biernat comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Someday kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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168 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class MT
Insanely flexible |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
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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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hokuto Akira-Magomedov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Mateusz Biernat!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Sergei Dronov and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Akira-Magomedov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Biernat.
Akira-Magomedov tries to sprawl but Biernat drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Akira-Magomedov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Akira-Magomedov tries to get out of the position.
Akira-Magomedov is controlling Biernat's trapped leg to prevent Biernat from advancing to side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Akira-Magomedov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Biernat prevents Akira-Magomedov from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Biernat is figuring out what he wants to do next.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akira-Magomedov controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Biernat is working for a submission of some sort.
Biernat seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Akira-Magomedov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Biernat is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Akira-Magomedov keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Akira-Magomedov is defending against the submission attempts here by Biernat.
Biernat is working for a kimura but Akira-Magomedov is defending it quite comfortably.
Akira-Magomedov is trying to stand back up but Biernat is controlling him
Akira-Magomedov is pressing down on Biernat's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Akira-Magomedov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Akira-Magomedov is working hard here to advance position.
Biernat trying to control the position from guard on top but Akira-Magomedov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Biernat sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Akira-Magomedov's guard.
Akira-Magomedov is staying active underneath Biernat, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Biernat looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Biernat prevents Akira-Magomedov from improving his position.
Akira-Magomedov is trying to stand.
Biernat seems to be looking for submissions.
Biernat is working for a kimura but Akira-Magomedov is defending it quite comfortably.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akira-Magomedov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Biernat is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Akira-Magomedov is trying to maintain the position but Biernat is very close to passing his half guard.
Akira-Magomedov is not content to let Biernat control the position.
Still in half guard, Biernat seems content to control.
Biernat trying to control from half guard but Akira-Magomedov is working away.
Biernat looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Akira-Magomedov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
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.
Biernat won't allow Akira-Magomedov to get back to his feet.
Biernat trying to control the position from guard on top but Akira-Magomedov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Akira-Magomedov pulls Biernat in close to prevent any damage.
Biernat trying to control but Akira-Magomedov is working from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Akira-Magomedov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Biernat moves away from the strike by Akira-Magomedov.
Biernat misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Akira-Magomedov leaves Biernat with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mateusz Biernat will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Biernat walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Akira-Magomedov lands with a cross.
Biernat misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Biernat slips under a jab from Akira-Magomedov.
Akira-Magomedov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akira-Magomedov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Akira-Magomedov wants it to stay on the feet.
Biernat has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Akira-Magomedov finds it's way round the side to connect with Biernat's head.
Akira-Magomedov lands with a good body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Biernat uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Akira-Magomedov.
Biernat looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hokuto Akira-Magomedov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mateusz Biernat.
Akira-Magomedov throws a lazy right hand but Biernat sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Biernat with the counter takedown but Akira-Magomedov avoids it easily.
Biernat uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Akira-Magomedov.
Biernat feints the counter takedown.
Akira-Magomedov throws a series of punches but Biernat avoids them all with ease.
Biernat tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Biernat shoots in for a takedown but Akira-Magomedov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
It looked like Akira-Magomedov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hokuto Akira-Magomedov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Biernat gets the takedown into side control.
Akira-Magomedov is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Biernat tries for a kimura but Akira-Magomedov is defending well.
Biernat wants to lay and pray for a moment but Akira-Magomedov keeps working.
Akira-Magomedov can't do much from the bottom here.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Akira-Magomedov is looking for a sweep.
Akira-Magomedov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Biernat can do to turn this around?
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Biernat wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Akira-Magomedov, who protects the arm well.
Biernat wants to lay and pray for a moment but Akira-Magomedov keeps working.
Mateusz Biernat has got the better of the ground game so far.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Biernat looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Akira-Magomedov is not content to let Biernat control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akira-Magomedov can't do much from the bottom here.
Akira-Magomedov tries to bench press Biernat off him but Biernat keeps the position.
Biernat tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Biernat is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Akira-Magomedov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The referee asks Biernat politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Biernat prefers to stall for the moment though.
That's four 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.
Akira-Magomedov pushes Biernat away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Biernat gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Biernat is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Akira-Magomedov is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Biernat is trying to get an arm triangle but Akira-Magomedov is defending well.
Biernat working away.
Biernat is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Akira-Magomedov will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Akira-Magomedov is not content to let Biernat control the position.
Biernat is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Akira-Magomedov will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
You can see the frustration on Akira-Magomedov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Akira-Magomedov is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hokuto Akira-Magomedov dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Akira-Magomedov scores with a nice head shot.
Akira-Magomedov looks to throw the jab but Biernat is out of range.
Mateusz Biernat is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Akira-Magomedov looks to land a left hand but Biernat moved out of range nicely.
Biernat shoots in and gets a takedown into Akira-Magomedov's guard.
Akira-Magomedov looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Akira-Magomedov looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akira-Magomedov keeping moving, preventing Biernat from controlling successfully.
Akira-Magomedov trying to keep a closed guard but Biernat is proving a slippery customer.
Akira-Magomedov looking for a sweep. Not yet Akira-Magomedov, not yet.
Biernat wants to control from the top but Akira-Magomedov keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Biernat pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Akira-Magomedov is keeping the position for now.
Biernat sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Akira-Magomedov looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Akira-Magomedov is on top in guard.
Akira-Magomedov is looking to stand up but Biernat won't let him.
Biernat keeping moving, preventing Akira-Magomedov from controlling successfully.
Akira-Magomedov is stalling in the full guard.
Biernat has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Akira-Magomedov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Biernat working for a triangle but Akira-Magomedov defends it easily.
Akira-Magomedov has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Biernat is proving hard to escape from.
Akira-Magomedov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Biernat is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Akira-Magomedov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Biernat is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Akira-Magomedov stays in close to Biernat's body and controls the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Biernat looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Biernat is thwarting Akira-Magomedov's attempts to control the position.
Biernat wants to control but Akira-Magomedov is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akira-Magomedov is controlling Biernat's trapped leg to prevent Biernat from advancing to side control.
Akira-Magomedov's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Akira-Magomedov wants to get back to full guard.
Akira-Magomedov is controlling Biernat's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Biernat is trying to control. Akira-Magomedov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Akira-Magomedov is trying to control but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Akira-Magomedov is not content to let Biernat control the position.
Biernat seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Hokuto Akira-Magomedov.
I think Akira-Magomedov has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 29:29
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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FIGHT
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