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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bobo Brazil (ranked 1308 p4p, 1602 weight class) and Maksud Magomedov (ranked 175 p4p, 217 weight class). Magomedov has chosen Lezginka - Kavkaz as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Insanely flexible |
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Olympic wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bobo Brazil!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Maksud Magomedov!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Chris Dean and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brazil lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Magomedov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Brazil instigates a clinch.
Magomedov lands an uppercut.
It looks like Bobo Brazil has been cut.
A head punch on the inside from Magomedov fails to land.
Brazil is trying to break the clinch but Magomedov is controlling him.
A right hand to the body from Magomedov.
Brazil fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Brazil goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Magomedov.
Magomedov lands a shot to the body.
Brazil is breathing heavily.
Magomedov is leaning against Brazil and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Magomedov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Brazil gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Magomedov.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Brazil gets underhooks to prevent Magomedov's takedown attempt.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Magomedov.
A short right from Brazil.
Magomedov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short right from Magomedov on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Magomedov as the two fighters clinch.
Magomedov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Magomedov has clasped his hands together around Brazil's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomedov is working Brazil over with some ground and pound from side control.
Magomedov lands a decent elbow from side control.
Magomedov working the ground and pound from side control.
Magomedov controls the position from side control.
An elbow from Magomedov crashes against the mat.
Magomedov is looking to take a break and control but Brazil is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Brazil on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Brazil is not content to let Magomedov control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov lands some shots froms side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Magomedov working away.
Magomedov scores with a couple of short elbows.
Brazil bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Magomedov misses with a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Brazil misses the target.
Magomedov with the counter takedown but Brazil avoids it easily.
Magomedov looks to land a left hand but Brazil moved out of range nicely.
Brazil misses with a wild combination.
Brazil takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Magomedov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brazil walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Magomedov rushes Brazil and presses him up against the cage.
Magomedov swings wildly with an uppercut but Brazil uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brazil breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Magomedov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Brazil under the eye.
Magomedov gets a clinch.
Magomedov blocks an uppercut.
Magomedov misses with the head strike.
Brazil lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Magomedov.
Brazil misses with a short punch on the inside.
Brazil's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Brazil throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Brazil tries a head kick but it misses.
Magomedov feints the counter takedown.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brazil shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A shot to the body from Magomedov misses
and Brazil counters with a three punch combo that has Magomedov backing up. Magomedov nods at Brazil to acknowledge the strikes.
Brazil takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Magomedov scores with a hook to the body. Brazil takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Magomedov is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Brazil rather than just go for the knockout.
Brazil moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brazil throws a head kick but Magomedov moves out of range.
Bobo Brazil is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Magomedov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Magomedov lands with a nice body punch.
Magomedov with a hook.
Magomedov misses with a two punch combination.
Magomedov slips a jab and a cross from Brazil.
Brazil takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Brazil takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Magomedov works Brazil's body with a nice hook.
Magomedov scores with a hook to the body. Brazil takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Magomedov pushes Brazil up against the cage in a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Brazil scores with a nice short uppercut.
Brazil lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A right handed body shot lands from Magomedov.
Magomedov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Magomedov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Magomedov lands a takedown into guard.
Brazil looking to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Maksud Magomedov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bobo Brazil's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Magomedov throws a body punch but Brazil moves out of range.
Magomedov has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Brazil misses with a head kick.
Maksud Magomedov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Brazil throws a head kick but Magomedov moves out of range.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Magomedov. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Brazil ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Magomedov lands with a nice body punch.
Magomedov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Brazil.
Magomedov missing with a left hand there. Brazil was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Decent striking displayed by Magomedov there.
Magomedov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Magomedov tries to work over Brazil's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from Magomedov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brazil throws a head punch that misses.
Brazil misses with the head strike.
Magomedov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Magomedov pushes Brazil back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Magomedov misses with a punch to the body.
Brazil working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Magomedov.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brazil tries to work over Magomedov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomedov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Brazil lands a right hand that snaps the head of Magomedov backwards.
Brazil misses with a punch on the inside.
Magomedov scores with a hook to the body.
Magomedov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Magomedov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Magomedov lands a nice shot to the body.
Magomedov looking for a takedown.
Brazil throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Magomedov.
Brazil tries to throw a body punch but Magomedov avoids it by throwing Brazil back against the cage.
Magomedov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nice body punch from Magomedov - that landed with a thud.
Magomedov is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Magomedov is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A shot in the inside from Magomedov.
Brazil throws a punch but it's blocked by Magomedov.
Brazil prevents a body shot from Magomedov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brazil misses with some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Brazil creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brazil can't break the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Brazil fails to land.
Brazil has a couple of punches blocked by Magomedov.
Brazil tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Magomedov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Magomedov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Brazil lands a hook that snaps the head of Magomedov backwards.
Brazil has a couple of punches blocked by Magomedov.
Magomedov struggles to land a body shot inside as Brazil controls his hands.
Magomedov lands a left hand.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Magomedov.
Magomedov lands a body shot.
Brazil tries to work over Magomedov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short left from Magomedov.
Magomedov tries a body shot but Brazil blocks it.
Brazil misses with a short punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Brazil.
Brazil lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Magomedov stalling against the cage.
Magomedov misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov digs a right hand underneath Brazil's ribcage. Brazil let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Magomedov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Magomedov digs a right hand underneath Brazil's ribcage. Brazil let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Magomedov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Brazil is defending well.
Magomedov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Magomedov gets through Brazil's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Magomedov on the inside.
Magomedov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brazil's elbow.
Nice body punch from Magomedov.
Magomedov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Brazil is defending well.
Bobo Brazil has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maksud Magomedov.
Magomedov stalls.
Nice body punch from Magomedov.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Magomedov.
Magomedov is leaning against Brazil and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Magomedov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Magomedov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Magomedov wants a takedown.
Magomedov tries for a takedown but Brazil manages to get underhooks.
A short right from Magomedov on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov blocking some punches.
Magomedov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Magomedov pushes Brazil back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Maksud Magomedov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Nice body punch from Magomedov.
Magomedov tries to work over Brazil's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Magomedov digs a right hand underneath Brazil's ribcage. Brazil let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Magomedov works on Brazil's body with a couple of short punches.
Magomedov lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Magomedov drops an elbow to the side of Brazil's head.
Magomedov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Brazil with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Magomedov working Brazil over with strikes.
Magomedov is looking to take a break and control but Brazil is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Brazil tries to roll over but Magomedov keeps him under control.
Magomedov working Brazil over with strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Maksud Magomedov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bobo Brazil's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Magomedov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Magomedov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Magomedov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Magomedov lands with a nice body punch.
Brazil throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Brazil misses with a straight left.
Brazil misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Magomedov misses with a hook.
Magomedov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Brazil closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The fight stays on the outside here - Magomedov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov throws a hook but Brazil blocks it.
Magomedov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Magomedov feints a jab promting Brazil to slip. Magomedov then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Brazil slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brazil throws a wild body kick that Magomedov sees coming a mile off.
Brazil moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brazil misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Magomedov swinging wildly here.
Brazil is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Brazil darts in and clinches Magomedov up against the cage.
Brazil blocking some punches.
Magomedov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Magomedov throws a head punch that misses.
Brazil makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Magomedov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Magomedov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brazil working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Magomedov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Brazil tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Magomedov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Brazil backwards.
Brazil swings wildly with an uppercut but Magomedov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Magomedov lands with a short shot to the head.
Bobo Brazil has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brazil blocks an uppercut.
Magomedov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Magomedov tries to score a body lock takedown but Brazil shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Brazil goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Magomedov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Magomedov has a couple of punches blocked by Brazil.
Brazil throws a punch but it's blocked by Magomedov.
Brazil misses with some punches.
A short left from Brazil.
Brazil can't find room to land a body shot as Magomedov controls the action.
Magomedov throws a head punch that misses.
Magomedov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Brazil backwards.
Brazil escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Magomedov looks to score with a jab to the body but Brazil is just out of range.
Brazil throws a counter high kick but Magomedov was just alert enough to avoid it.
Good standup being displayed there by Magomedov as he connects with a hook.
Maksud Magomedov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brazil tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Brazil fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Magomedov avoids the head kick by Brazil.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Brazil quickly recovers to half guard.
Magomedov is nestled in close to Brazil, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Brazil avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Magomedov.
Brazil wants to improve his position but Magomedov is controlling well.
Brazil is refusing to be controlled, as Magomedov sits in half guard.
Magomedov lands strikes from half guard.
Brazil is trying to maintain the position but Magomedov is very close to passing his half guard.
Magomedov working the head and body with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brazil is looking to control Magomedov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Brazil avoid being mounted?
Magomedov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Brazil wants to control but Magomedov passes into side.
Brazil keeps Magomedov under control for a moment.
Magomedov controls the position.
Maksud Magomedov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Brazil misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Magomedov wants to control for a moment but Brazil uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Magomedov working over Brazil with some ground and pound. Brazil looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maksud Magomedov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Magomedov 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maksud Magomedov!
Maksud Magomedov thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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