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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ethaward Taufiqurohman (ranked 3368 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jamal Gazimagomedov (ranked 2456 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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
2 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ethaward Taufiqurohman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jamal Gazimagomedov!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, John Kavanagh and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Taufiqurohman with that takedown attempt.
Gazimagomedov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Taufiqurohman.
Gazimagomedov lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Taufiqurohman fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ethaward Taufiqurohman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Taufiqurohman is breathing heavily.
Taufiqurohman fails with the takedown.
A big right from Gazimagomedov misses.
Gazimagomedov clinches.
The referee is keeping an eye on Gazimagomedov - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Gazimagomedov gets underhooks to prevent Taufiqurohman's takedown attempt.
Gazimagomedov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gazimagomedov closes the distance and pushes Taufiqurohman back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Gazimagomedov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gazimagomedov dodges the punch combination from Taufiqurohman.
Gazimagomedov scores with a punch to the head.
It looks like Ethaward Taufiqurohman has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gazimagomedov misses the jab.
Taufiqurohman changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Taufiqurohman is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gazimagomedov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Taufiqurohman gets tackled into the cage by Gazimagomedov. Gazimagomedov maintains the clinch.
Gazimagomedov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gazimagomedov moves into the clinch.
Gazimagomedov manages to break the clinch.
Gazimagomedov pushes Taufiqurohman up against the cage in a clinch.
Taufiqurohman wants the takedown. Gazimagomedov is fighting it off but Taufiqurohman persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Gazimagomedov's guard against the cage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Taufiqurohman drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Taufiqurohman jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Gazimagomedov throws a couple of heel strikes.
Gazimagomedov tries to strike from the bottom.
Taufiqurohman is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Gazimagomedov lands with a heel strike from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gazimagomedov tries to strike from the bottom.
Gazimagomedov throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taufiqurohman thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Taufiqurohman thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Taufiqurohman stopping the sweep attempt from Gazimagomedov.
Gazimagomedov throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Taufiqurohman is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Gazimagomedov throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gazimagomedov doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Taufiqurohman is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Taufiqurohman thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Gazimagomedov tries to strike from the bottom.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Gazimagomedov thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jamal Gazimagomedov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gazimagomedov fails to land with a series of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Taufiqurohman is defended easily by Gazimagomedov.
Gazimagomedov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The fighters circling - Gazimagomedov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gazimagomedov rushes Taufiqurohman and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Gazimagomedov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Gazimagomedov breaks from the clinch.
Taufiqurohman dives in and grabs Gazimagomedov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gazimagomedov pushes down on Taufiqurohman's head and hops out.
Gazimagomedov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Taufiqurohman circles away quickly and effectively.
Gazimagomedov misses with a wild combination.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Taufiqurohman.
Taufiqurohman dives in for a single leg takedown but Gazimagomedov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Gazimagomedov misses with an uppercut.
Gazimagomedov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Taufiqurohman goes for a takedown in the clinch but Gazimagomedov prevents it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taufiqurohman is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Taufiqurohman can't get the takedown.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Gazimagomedov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Taufiqurohman is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Gazimagomedov pulls him back up using the underhooks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gazimagomedov leaning his opponent against the cage.
Taufiqurohman tries for a takedown. No joy.
Gazimagomedov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Taufiqurohman moves away from the strike by Gazimagomedov.
Taufiqurohman misses with the combination.
Gazimagomedov moves into range and clinches up with Taufiqurohman.
Gazimagomedov breaks the clinch.
Taufiqurohman misses with a series of wild punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jamal Gazimagomedov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ethaward Taufiqurohman's cut.
That's time! Taufiqurohman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Gazimagomedov throws a big shot that misses.
Horrible takedown attempt by Taufiqurohman or perhaps it was just good defense by Gazimagomedov, which made it look bad.
Taufiqurohman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gazimagomedov.
Taufiqurohman gets tackled into the cage by Gazimagomedov. Gazimagomedov maintains the clinch.
Gazimagomedov prevents the takedown attempt.
Gazimagomedov will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Taufiqurohman up against the cage.
Come on Gazimagomedov - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Gazimagomedov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Taufiqurohman has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ethaward Taufiqurohman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gazimagomedov closes the distance and clinches.
Taufiqurohman wants a takedown but no success here.
Gazimagomedov breaks from the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gazimagomedov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gazimagomedov throws a big shot that misses.
Gazimagomedov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from Gazimagomedov misses its intended target.
Gazimagomedov slaps away a takedown attempt from Taufiqurohman, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Gazimagomedov clinches up with Taufiqurohman and pushes him back against the cage.
Gazimagomedov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice defenses there by Taufiqurohman.
Gazimagomedov moves into range and clinches up with Taufiqurohman.
Jamal Gazimagomedov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Gazimagomedov gets underhooks to prevent Taufiqurohman's takedown attempt.
Gazimagomedov misses with a knee to the head.
Gazimagomedov displaying some good clinch control by pressing Taufiqurohman up against the cage.
Gazimagomedov is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Gazimagomedov is pressed up against the cage. Taufiqurohman has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Gazimagomedov down to the mat. Gazimagomedov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
No joy there for Gazimagomedov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gazimagomedov pushes Taufiqurohman up against the cage in a clinch.
Gazimagomedov manages to break the clinch.
Gazimagomedov moves into the clinch.
Taufiqurohman tries for a takedown. No joy.
Taufiqurohman wants a takedown.
Gazimagomedov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gazimagomedov gets a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Taufiqurohman is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Gazimagomedov manages to break the clinch.
A head kick misses from Taufiqurohman.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Gazimagomedov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gazimagomedov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Taufiqurohman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gazimagomedov.
Taufiqurohman tries a head kick but it misses.
Gazimagomedov closes the distance and clinches.
Taufiqurohman wants to take the fight to the mat but Gazimagomedov manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Gazimagomedov looks to throw an elbow but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gazimagomedov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gazimagomedov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Taufiqurohman drops down looking for an ankle pick but Gazimagomedov pulls his leg out and moves away.
No joy there for Gazimagomedov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gazimagomedov might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Taufiqurohman shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gazimagomedov defends it nicely.
A punch combination from Gazimagomedov misses.
Taufiqurohman changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gazimagomedov tries to avoid it but Taufiqurohman manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gazimagomedov to the ground. Gazimagomedov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Taufiqurohman shoots for a takedown but Gazimagomedov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Taufiqurohman shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gazimagomedov pinned against the cage. Gazimagomedov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Taufiqurohman gets tackled into the cage by Gazimagomedov. Gazimagomedov maintains the clinch.
Gazimagomedov is struggling to control the position.
Taufiqurohman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gazimagomedov misses with a punch on the inside.
Gazimagomedov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Taufiqurohman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Taufiqurohman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gazimagomedov moves into the clinch successfully.
Taufiqurohman blocks an elbow strike from Gazimagomedov.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gazimagomedov slows down the pace here.
Gazimagomedov misses with some punches.
Gazimagomedov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Taufiqurohman shoots in and drives through. Gazimagomedov sprawls well.
Gazimagomedov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Taufiqurohman has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Gazimagomedov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Gazimagomedov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gazimagomedov clinches with his opponent.
Taufiqurohman is trying to drag Gazimagomedov to the mat but Gazimagomedov just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jamal Gazimagomedov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ethaward Taufiqurohman's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - 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.
Taufiqurohman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Taufiqurohman misses with a head kick.
Taufiqurohman tries to keep at a distance but Gazimagomedov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Gazimagomedov breaks the clinch.
Gazimagomedov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Taufiqurohman.
Gazimagomedov instigates a clinch.
Taufiqurohman can't get the takedown.
Gazimagomedov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gazimagomedov misses with a looping left.
Gazimagomedov scores with a nice head shot.
Taufiqurohman ducks under a wild hook from Gazimagomedov.
Gazimagomedov closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee is keeping an eye on Gazimagomedov - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Taufiqurohman has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Gazimagomedov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gazimagomedov misses with a hook from the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Gazimagomedov.
Gazimagomedov is pressed up against the cage. Taufiqurohman has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Gazimagomedov down to the mat. Gazimagomedov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ethaward Taufiqurohman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gazimagomedov closes the distance and pushes Taufiqurohman back into the cage.
Taufiqurohman is looking to take this one to the mat.
Gazimagomedov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Taufiqurohman backwards.
Taufiqurohman drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Gazimagomedov gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Taufiqurohman wants a takedown but no success here.
Gazimagomedov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Taufiqurohman fails with the takedown.
Gazimagomedov clinches up against the cage.
Gazimagomedov will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Taufiqurohman up against the cage.
Gazimagomedov is defending well against a takedown attempt.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Taufiqurohman.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gazimagomedov working aggressively here.
Gazimagomedov manages to break the clinch.
Jamal Gazimagomedov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gazimagomedov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Taufiqurohman tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gazimagomedov swivels and escapes.
Taufiqurohman gets tackled into the cage by Gazimagomedov. Gazimagomedov maintains the clinch.
Taufiqurohman blocks the elbow strike.
Gazimagomedov misses with an elbow strike.
Gazimagomedov breaks the clinch.
Gazimagomedov slips a straight right by Taufiqurohman.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gazimagomedov forces Taufiqurohman back against the cage and clinches.
Gazimagomedov is pressed up against the cage. Taufiqurohman has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Gazimagomedov down to the mat. Gazimagomedov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Gazimagomedov closes the distance and clinches.
Taufiqurohman is looking for a takedown.
Taufiqurohman avoids a wild elbow strike from Gazimagomedov.
Gazimagomedov manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Taufiqurohman drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gazimagomedov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A big left from Gazimagomedov misses.
Taufiqurohman tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Gazimagomedov defends well and Taufiqurohman ends up having to push Gazimagomedov into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ethaward Taufiqurohman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Taufiqurohman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gazimagomedov.
Taufiqurohman shoots in for a double leg but Gazimagomedov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Gazimagomedov forces Taufiqurohman back against the cage and clinches.
Taufiqurohman can't get the takedown.
Gazimagomedov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gazimagomedov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gazimagomedov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gazimagomedov wants it to stay on the feet.
Gazimagomedov throws a jab when Taufiqurohman was well out of range.
Taufiqurohman throws a head kick that misses.
Taufiqurohman slips a jab and a cross from Gazimagomedov.
Gazimagomedov moves into the clinch successfully.
Taufiqurohman wants a takedown but no success here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gazimagomedov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Taufiqurohman tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Gazimagomedov defends well and Taufiqurohman ends up having to push Gazimagomedov into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Taufiqurohman shoots for a double leg takedown but Gazimagomedov sprawls well. He's pushed Taufiqurohman's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Gazimagomedov clinches up with Taufiqurohman and pushes him back against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gazimagomedov gets underhooks to prevent Taufiqurohman's takedown attempt.
Taufiqurohman being controlled against the cage.
Gazimagomedov is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Gazimagomedov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Taufiqurohman tries to keep at a distance but Gazimagomedov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Taufiqurohman is looking for a takedown.
Gazimagomedov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Taufiqurohman lands a high kick!
Gazimagomedov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ethaward Taufiqurohman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jamal Gazimagomedov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Taufiqurohman swats away the attempt to clinch by Gazimagomedov.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jamal Gazimagomedov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Gazimagomedov winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 26:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 26:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jamal Gazimagomedov!
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