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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Magomed Magomedov (ranked 3929 p4p, 387 weight class) and Hector Morales (ranked 3833 p4p, 381 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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166 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
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Decent boxing
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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 Amsterdam, Magomed Magomedov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hector Morales!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Elvis Blanc and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Morales misses.
Morales looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Magomedov fails to land the takedown.
Morales misses with a straight right.
Morales scores with a sloppy right hand. Magomedov should have avoided that one.
Nice straight punches there by Morales. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Morales.
Magomedov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Morales.
Magomedov feinted with a counter takedown.
Magomedov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Magomedov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sloppy strikes from Morales. Those never looked like landing.
Morales throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Morales tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Magomedov was well out of range. Poor timing from Morales.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomedov darts in looking for a takedown but Morales gets double underhooks and turns Magomedov into the cage.
Magomedov avoids the body shot from Morales.
Morales scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Morales scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Magomedov doesn't seem bothered though.
Morales connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Magomedov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Morales circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Magomed Magomedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Morales thuds a left hand into Magomedov's body.
A slow jab from Morales misses its intended target.
Morales scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Magomedov goes for a double leg but Morales avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Morales continues to drive forward.
Morales throws a jab but it's blocked by Magomedov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morales leaves Magomedov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Morales lands with an overhand left.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Morales misses with a wild body shot.
Magomedov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Morales manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Magomedov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Morales throws out the jab.
Magomedov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Morales sprawls and moves away.
Magomedov tries to clinch up but Morales circles away and keeps his distance.
Morales misses the shot to the body.
Magomedov feinted with a counter takedown.
Magomedov avoids the body shot from Morales.
A looping hook to the body misses from Morales. Magomedov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hector Morales seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Magomedov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Morales counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Magomedov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Morales smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Morales throws out a loose jab but Magomedov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Morales misses with an uppercut. Magomedov saw that one coming.
Morales throws a right hand that Magomedov ducks under and follows up with a left that Magomedov also avoids with ease.
Morales lands with a good body shot.
Magomedov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Morales is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Magomedov had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Magomedov staying out of range there.
Hector Morales is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Morales scores with a sloppy right hand. Magomedov should have avoided that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morales misses with an uppercut. Magomedov saw that one coming.
Morales swings away with a body shot that misses
and Magomedov counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Magomedov.
Morales misses with a body punch.
Morales tries to throw a body punch but Magomedov avoids it by throwing Morales back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Magomedov is looking to take this one to the mat.
Magomedov being controlled against the cage.
Magomedov can't get the takedown.
Magomedov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Morales pulls his leg out and moves away.
Morales throws a hook but Magomedov avoids it easily.
Morales throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Morales connects with a body shot.
Morales throws a body punch but Magomedov moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hector Morales 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.
Morales tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Magomedov was well out of range. Poor timing from Morales.
Morales fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Magomedov manages to avoid it.
Magomedov is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Morales.
Morales stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Morales connects with a body shot that sends Magomedov's belly button to the back.
Morales scores with a jab to the body.
Hector Morales seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Morales fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Magomedov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Magomedov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Morales tries to avoid it but Magomedov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Morales to the ground. Morales escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Morales misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov needs to keep his hands up - Morales had a free shot at his head there.
Magomedov slips a jab from Morales.
Magomedov attempts a counter takedown but Morales avoids it well and moves away.
Morales works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Morales throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Magomedov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morales dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Magomedov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Morales swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Morales misses the shot to the body.
Morales throws a lazy right hand but Magomedov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Morales misses the shot to the body.
Morales has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Morales slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Morales misses with a straight left.
Morales swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Magomedov feinted with a counter takedown.
Morales misses with a hook.
Magomedov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A big left from Morales misses.
Magomedov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A cross from Morales lands.
Morales lands with a nice body punch.
Morales lands a slapping body shot.
Magomedov slips under a jab.
Magomedov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Morales swings for the body but Magomedov moves out of range.
A shot to the liver by Morales. Beautiful body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Morales connects with a crisp jab.
Morales misses with a hook
and Magomedov counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Morales is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Magomedov is pressing down on Morales's thigh, looking to free his foot. Morales is holding on for now.
Morales is pressing down on Magomedov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morales is adopting a defensive guard.
Magomedov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Morales swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Morales 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 drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Morales manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Magomedov has Morales in his guard.
Magomedov is looking for a triangle but Morales pushes his legs off easily.
Magomedov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Morales gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Magomedov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Morales defends it easily.
Morales controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Magomedov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Magomedov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Morales controls the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Morales gets to his feet. Magomedov looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hector Morales showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Morales lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Magomedov circles away quickly and effectively.
Magomedov is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Morales.
A right-left combo lands from Morales.
Magomedov has his takedown stuffed
and Morales counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Morales lands a nice looking body shot.
Magomedov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Morales.
Magomedov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Morales digs a good body shot into Magomedov's ribs.
Morales fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov ducks under a wild hook from Morales.
Morales throws a body shot but no joy.
Morales listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Magomed Magomedov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomedov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Magomedov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Morales swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Morales defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Magomedov.
Morales appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Morales throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Magomedov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Morales sprawls and moves away.
Morales throws a lazy right hand but Magomedov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Morales scores with a decent looking hook.
Magomedov tries to clinch but Morales moves out of range.
Morales misses with a straight left.
Magomedov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morales cracks Magomedov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Magomedov staying out of range there.
Morales swings and misses with a hook to the body.
As Morales tries to get set, Magomedov tries to push him back and clinch up but Morales manages to avoid the attempt.
Morales looks to score with a jab to the body but Magomedov is just out of range.
Magomedov moves away from the strike by Morales.
Morales lands a body shot.
Magomedov dives in for a single leg takedown but Morales sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Magomed Magomedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Horrible takedown attempt by Magomedov or perhaps it was just good defense by Morales, which made it look bad.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Magomedov shoots for a takedown but Morales saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Magomedov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morales scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Morales with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Magomedov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Morales paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Morales jabs at Magomedov's body.
Magomedov fails with the takedown
letting Morales counter with a right hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Morales scores with a shot to the body.
Magomedov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Morales to score with a decent uppercut.
Morales lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Magomedov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morales looks to score with a jab to the body but Magomedov is just out of range.
Magomedov misses with a takedown
and Morales counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Morales jabs at Magomedov's body.
Morales missing with a left hand there. Magomedov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Morales pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
As Morales tries to get set, Magomedov tries to push him back and clinch up but Morales manages to avoid the attempt.
Morales comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Morales misses with a hook.
The fighters circling - Morales throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Magomedov looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Morales tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Magomedov was well out of range. Poor timing from Morales.
Magomed Magomedov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Morales jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hector Morales comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Morales 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 25:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 25:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hector Morales!
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