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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Magomed Magomedov (ranked 6240 p4p, 499 weight class) and Kai Kona (ranked 7001 p4p, 527 weight class). Kai Kona will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Magomed Magomedov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kai Kona!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Gregory Folan and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kona's corner calls for a 1-2. Kona obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kona connects with a jab.
Kona's coach down at Far-Q Fight Club was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Kona's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Kona connects with a looping right hand.
Kona looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Magomedov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kona counters with a right hand to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kona, as that shot connected.
Magomedov scores with a takedown into Kona's guard.
Magomedov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Magomedov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kona controlling the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Magomedov's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Magomedov trying to control but Kona is working from the bottom.
Magomedov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Magomedov pushing down on Kona's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomedov is working for a submission of some sort.
Kona really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Magomedov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Magomedov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Magomedov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kona sees it coming and defends easily.
Magomedov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kona defends it well.
Still in half guard, Magomedov seems content to control.
Kona is trying to stand up here but Magomedov is controlling him well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kona trying to control here.
Magomedov is looking to advance position but Kona won't allow it.
Magomedov is working hard here to advance position.
Magomedov is working for a submission of some sort.
Magomedov seems to be looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov moves nicely into side control.
Kona tries to improve position but can't.
Magomedov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Magomedov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kona knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Magomedov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Magomedov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kona is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kona is looking for a sweep.
Magomedov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Magomedov tries for a kimura but Kona is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kona is not content to let Magomedov control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Magomed Magomedov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Magomedov darts in looking for a takedown but Kona gets double underhooks and turns Magomedov into the cage.
Kona punishes Magomedov's body with a nice straight punch.
Magomedov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kona tries to avoid it but Magomedov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kona to the ground. Kona escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kona lands a lovely overhand right.
Magomedov goes for a double leg but Kona avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kona continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Magomed Magomedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sloppy strikes from Kona. Those never looked like landing.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Magomedov.
Magomedov throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kona was covering up waiting for the punch and Magomedov finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Magomedov drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Magomedov as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Kona screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Magomedov! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Magomed Magomedov!
After the big win, Magomed Magomedov made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Urban Fighter and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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