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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mukhammadgafur Gazimagomedov (ranked 6682 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rashid Magomedhanov (ranked 3083 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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158 lbs
2 - 12 - 0 |
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170 cm
25
158 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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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 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mukhammadgafur Gazimagomedov!
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, Rashid Magomedhanov!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Franklyn Lucas and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gazimagomedov takes one to the chin there.
Magomedhanov moves into range and clinches up with Gazimagomedov.
Magomedhanov is trying to break the clinch but Gazimagomedov is controlling him.
Gazimagomedov tries to throw a body punch but Magomedhanov avoids it by throwing Gazimagomedov back against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Magomedhanov as Gazimagomedov tries to tie him up.
Gazimagomedov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Magomedhanov has him pressed against the cage.
Gazimagomedov prevents Magomedhanov from breaking the clinch.
Gazimagomedov is trying to pull guard but Magomedhanov has him pressed against the cage.
Gazimagomedov managing to block the knees to the body from Magomedhanov.
Gazimagomedov is trying to break free.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Come on Magomedhanov - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Gazimagomedov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Gazimagomedov can't get the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Magomedhanov.
Magomedhanov jumps into guard, dragging Gazimagomedov to the mat.
Gazimagomedov trying to control but Magomedhanov is working from the bottom.
Magomedhanov has a closed guard, preventing Gazimagomedov from standing up.
Magomedhanov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gazimagomedov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gazimagomedov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Magomedhanov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Magomedhanov wants to sweep here but Gazimagomedov controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gazimagomedov stays in close to Magomedhanov's body and controls the position.
Gazimagomedov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Gazimagomedov throws a big elbow that misses.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Magomedhanov instigates a clinch.
Magomedhanov gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Gazimagomedov is trying to escape back to his feet but Magomedhanov uses the scramble to pass into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gazimagomedov gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Magomedhanov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Gazimagomedov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Gazimagomedov throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Gazimagomedov working for a triangle but Magomedhanov defends it easily.
Magomedhanov wants to stand and escape but instead Gazimagomedov has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gazimagomedov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Magomedhanov throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Magomedhanov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Magomedhanov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gazimagomedov is looking to stand up but Magomedhanov won't let him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rashid Magomedhanov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Magomedhanov clinches with his opponent.
Magomedhanov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Gazimagomedov is working for takedown but Magomedhanov is calmly controlling the position for now.
Gazimagomedov trying to land knees to the body.
Gazimagomedov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Magomedhanov smiles and moves away.
Gazimagomedov is looking to clinch.
Magomedhanov looks to land a left hand but Gazimagomedov moved out of range nicely.
Magomedhanov closes the distance and clinches.
Gazimagomedov tries to stall but Magomedhanov uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Magomedhanov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedhanov tries to circle away but Gazimagomedov has him pinned against the cage.
Gazimagomedov wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mukhammadgafur Gazimagomedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gazimagomedov jumps guard but Magomedhanov turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Gazimagomedov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Magomedhanov just stands there and leans against the cage.
Magomedhanov jumps guard and drags Gazimagomedov to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Gazimagomedov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Magomedhanov throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Gazimagomedov passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Gazimagomedov is looking to take a break and control but Magomedhanov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ground and pound from Gazimagomedov seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gazimagomedov trying to control the action but Magomedhanov is working from the bottom.
Magomedhanov gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Magomedhanov is trying to stand up here but Gazimagomedov is controlling him well.
Magomedhanov is striking from the bottom but he's now found himself mounted! Oh dear - not enough focus on defense there.
Magomedhanov wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Gazimagomedov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gazimagomedov looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Magomedhanov defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Gazimagomedov.
Gazimagomedov looking to control but Magomedhanov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Magomedhanov manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Magomedhanov manages to escape and get back to his feet!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gazimagomedov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Magomedhanov defends it nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Magomedhanov clinches with his opponent.
Gazimagomedov is trying to drag Magomedhanov to the mat but Magomedhanov just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Gazimagomedov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Magomedhanov pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gazimagomedov looking for a takedown.
Magomedhanov is trying to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rashid Magomedhanov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Magomedhanov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gazimagomedov, pushing him back against the cage.
Gazimagomedov is trying to drag Magomedhanov to the mat but Magomedhanov just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Gazimagomedov goes for a takedown attempt but Magomedhanov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Magomedhanov closes the distance and clinches.
A frustrated look appears on Magomedhanov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Gazimagomedov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mukhammadgafur Gazimagomedov. 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.
Magomedhanov jumps guard and drags Gazimagomedov to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Magomedhanov wants to sweep but no luck.
Magomedhanov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gazimagomedov defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomedhanov isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Gazimagomedov stacks Magomedhanov on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Gazimagomedov!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Magomedhanov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gazimagomedov decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Mukhammadgafur Gazimagomedov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gazimagomedov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Magomedhanov's waist but Magomedhanov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gazimagomedov off to one side.
Gazimagomedov shoots for a double leg takedown but Magomedhanov sprawls well. He's pushed Gazimagomedov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Magomedhanov rushes Gazimagomedov and presses him up against the cage.
Gazimagomedov breaks from the clinch.
Magomedhanov instigates a clinch.
Magomedhanov is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gazimagomedov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Magomedhanov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Magomedhanov moves into the clinch successfully.
Gazimagomedov is working for takedown but Magomedhanov is calmly controlling the position for now.
Magomedhanov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Magomedhanov has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Gazimagomedov uses from the top position.
Magomedhanov keeping moving, preventing Gazimagomedov from controlling successfully.
Magomedhanov has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Gazimagomedov has passed into side control.
Magomedhanov bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gazimagomedov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Despite the aggression on Magomedhanov's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Magomedhanov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Gazimagomedov wants to clinch up but Magomedhanov keeps it at a distance.
Magomedhanov throws an overhand right that lands on Gazimagomedov's shoulder, as Gazimagomedov tries to avoid the shot.
Magomedhanov has Gazimagomedov up against the cage in a clinch.
Gazimagomedov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gazimagomedov is trying to force a seperation but Magomedhanov has the dominant position.
Magomedhanov pulls guard.
Gazimagomedov stopping the sweep attempt from Magomedhanov.
Magomedhanov doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Magomedhanov working for submissions but it's allowed Gazimagomedov to get to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gazimagomedov wants to pass to mount but Magomedhanov is defending the position.
Magomedhanov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gazimagomedov is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Mukhammadgafur Gazimagomedov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rashid Magomedhanov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Magomedhanov defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Gazimagomedov.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rashid Magomedhanov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Magomedhanov has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rashid Magomedhanov!
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energy
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FIGHT
RATING
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