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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Shamil Magomedov (ranked 4875 p4p, 4693 weight class) and Edmund Holloway (ranked 409 p4p, 395 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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Basic striking
Good chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Shamil Magomedov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Edmund Holloway!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Daniel Cesar and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holloway slips a straight right by Magomedov.
Holloway misses with a right hand
and Holloway takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Holloway misses with a wild body shot.
Edmund Holloway seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Holloway tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Magomedov was well out of range. Poor timing from Holloway.
Magomedov tries to counter with a takedown but Holloway is quick to defend against it.
A swing and a miss from Magomedov.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Magomedov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Magomedov gets the takedown into side control.
Holloway sneaks out the side door and pushes Magomedov away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Holloway takes a swing at Magomedov's ribcage but misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Magomedov. That snapped Holloway's head back.
Magomedov looking to score a takedown here. Holloway is defending well but Magomedov drives through and ends up in Holloway's guard.
Holloway is wriggling around but Magomedov manages to pass to half guard.
Holloway is trying to stand.
Magomedov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Holloway preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Magomedov prevents Holloway from standing back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomedov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Magomedov drops an elbow to the side of Holloway's head.
Magomedov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Magomedov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Magomedov stops Holloway from getting back to his feet.
Holloway pushes Magomedov off and gets back to his feet.
Holloway lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Magomedov ducks under a wild hook from Holloway.
Magomedov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Holloway misses with a straight right.
Holloway walks into a stiff left hand from Magomedov.
Holloway misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Magomedov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Holloway.
Holloway connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Magomedov scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Holloway tries to kick Magomedov off but Magomedov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Magomedov connects with a nice short shot to Holloway's temple.
Holloway is looking to escape.
Magomedov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Holloway doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Magomedov.
Holloway preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Holloway looks like he's trying to stand up.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Magomedov drops an elbow to the side of Holloway's head.
Magomedov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Holloway with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov winds up and cracks Holloway with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Holloway trying to control here.
Holloway is trying to stand.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Magomedov lands a nice short elbow.
Holloway trying to control here.
Magomedov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Holloway tries to roll over but Magomedov keeps him under control.
Magomedov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Holloway wants to get back to full guard.
Magomedov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Magomedov slips a nice elbow through Holloway's hands, connecting with Holloway's forehead.
Magomedov prevents Holloway from standing back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Magomedov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Holloway is rocked!
Holloway wants to improve his position but Magomedov is controlling well.
Holloway trying to control here.
Magomedov drops an elbow to the side of Holloway's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Magomedov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Magomedov prevents Holloway from improving his position.
Magomedov working over Holloway with some ground and pound. Holloway looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Magomedov slips a nice elbow through Holloway's hands, connecting with Holloway's forehead.
Holloway trying to control but Magomedov postures up.
Magomedov drops an elbow to the side of Holloway's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shamil Magomedov dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Holloway connects with a crisp jab.
Magomedov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Holloway throws a half hearted mid kick.
Holloway showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Magomedov.
Magomedov misses with a few strikes there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Magomedov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Holloway scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Magomedov doesn't seem bothered though.
Holloway throws a hook to the side of Magomedov's head but Magomedov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Holloway lands a jab to the nose.
Holloway scores with a sloppy right hand. Magomedov should have avoided that one.
Magomedov looks to land a left hand but Holloway moved out of range nicely.
Holloway throws a half hearted mid kick.
Magomedov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Magomedov there as he acknowledges the shot.
Edmund Holloway seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Magomedov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Holloway misses with the combination.
Nice straight punches there by Holloway. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Holloway.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holloway misses with a straight right.
Magomedov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Holloway manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Holloway misses with a body shot.
A bone on bone clash there as Magomedov blocks the leg kick.
Holloway avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Holloway fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Magomedov manages to avoid it.
Edmund Holloway is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Holloway with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Magomedov closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Holloway quickly recovers to half guard.
Holloway wants to get back to his feet.
Magomedov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Holloway can do to turn this around?
Nice strikes from Magomedov there.
Holloway has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Holloway wants to get back to his feet.
Magomedov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Holloway has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Magomedov is working away from the top position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holloway is trying to get back to full guard.
Holloway looks like he's trying to stand up.
Holloway gets back to full guard.
Holloway working for a triangle but Magomedov defends it easily.
Magomedov prevents Holloway from getting back to his feet.
Magomedov stands up over Holloway, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Holloway is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Magomedov chips away with some ground and pound.
Magomedov landing some decent shots from guard.
Magomedov with a nice head shot there.
Holloway trying to control the position.
Shamil Magomedov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Magomedov is working Holloway over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Holloway is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Magomedov is controlling him.
Magomedov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Magomedov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Magomedov scoring with some ground and pound.
Holloway not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Holloway preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Magomedov wants to pass the guard but Holloway is keeping the position.
Magomedov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Magomedov scoring with some ground and pound.
Holloway wants to stand and escape but Magomedov is having none of it.
Holloway is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Magomedov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Magomedov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Holloway is keeping the position for now.
Magomedov stops Holloway from standing up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Shamil Magomedov will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Holloway fails to land with a series of punches.
Magomedov shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Magomedov was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Magomedov cracks Holloway with a big elbow.
Magomedov is working Holloway over with some ground and pound from side control.
Holloway is still in real trouble! Can Magomedov finish him?
Magomedov working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Holloway tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Magomedov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Magomedov connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Holloway some visible discomfort.
Magomedov cracks Holloway with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Magomedov immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Holloway is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Magomedov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shamil Magomedov!
In defeat, Edmund Holloway stepped up to the mic, saying 'fuck allat bull shit'.
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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