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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Leek Madeek (ranked 4811 p4p, 24902 weight class) and Magomed Magomedsharipov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Leek Madeek has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Decent wrestler
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Leek Madeek!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 105 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Magomed Magomedsharipov!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, William Gold and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Madeek throws a sloppy head kick
and Magomedsharipov counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Magomedsharipov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Magomedsharipov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Magomedsharipov is working for a submission of some sort.
Magomedsharipov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Magomedsharipov is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Magomedsharipov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedsharipov trying to pass the guard but Madeek defending well.
Madeek avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Magomedsharipov.
Magomedsharipov is taking a breather. Madeek says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Magomedsharipov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Madeek keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Well, if Magomedsharipov is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Magomedsharipov trying to mount his opponent but Madeek defends it.
Magomedsharipov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
It looks like Magomedsharipov might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Magomedsharipov trying to mount his opponent but Madeek defends it.
Magomedsharipov content to control rather than advance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Magomedsharipov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Magomedsharipov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Madeek defends it well.
Magomedsharipov slows the pace down in half guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Magomedsharipov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Madeek went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Madeek misses with a wild combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Madeek enables Magomedsharipov to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Madeek manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Magomedsharipov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Magomedsharipov throws a big right hand that misses.
Magomedsharipov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Madeek is looking to stand up but Magomedsharipov isn't so interested in that idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magomedsharipov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Madeek works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Magomedsharipov trying to control but Madeek is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Leek Madeek is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Magomedsharipov closes the distance and clinches up with Madeek, looking for a takedown. Magomedsharipov pushes Madeek against the cage but Madeek circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Leek Madeek seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Madeek closes the distance but Magomedsharipov moves to the side
and Magomedsharipov counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Magomedsharipov wants to control from the top but Madeek keeps moving.
Magomedsharipov throws a strike but Madeek rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Madeek has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Madeek throws an elbow that misses. Magomedsharipov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Madeek's guard. Nice move by Magomedsharipov!
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Magomedsharipov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Magomedsharipov looking to sit in guard and control but Madeek gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Magomed Magomedsharipov dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Magomedsharipov shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Magomedsharipov was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Magomed Magomedsharipov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Magomedsharipov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Madeek keeps working.
Magomedsharipov is trying to move to mount but Madeek reverses beautifully and ends up in Magomedsharipov's guard.
Magomedsharipov has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Madeek throws a big right hand that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Madeek gets to his feet - Magomedsharipov follows without any prompting.
Leek Madeek is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Madeek lands a head kick!
Magomedsharipov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Madeek sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Madeek seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomedsharipov shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Madeek avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Magomedsharipov.
Madeek looks like he's trying to stand up.
Magomedsharipov is looking for a kimura but Madeek is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Magomedsharipov to get the leverage.
Magomedsharipov is keen to just control but Madeek is a slippery customer.
Magomedsharipov is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Magomedsharipov wants to work for an arm triangle but Madeek is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Magomedsharipov is breathing heavily.
Madeek pushes Magomedsharipov off looking to stand but Magomedsharipov dives back in and keeps control.
Magomedsharipov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magomedsharipov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Magomedsharipov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Madeek knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Magomedsharipov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Magomedsharipov tries for a takedown but Madeek sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Madeek is looking to counter punch.
Madeek slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Madeek stuffs the takedown attempt from Magomedsharipov. Magomedsharipov gets slowly back to his feet.
Magomedsharipov just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromMadeek.
Leek Madeek has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Magomed Magomedsharipov.
Magomedsharipov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Madeek throws a series of strikes that have Magomedsharipov backpedaling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Madeek.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Madeek has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Madeek wants to get back to striking at distance but Magomedsharipov won't allow it.
Madeek has had enough of the clinch but Magomedsharipov keeps him there for the moment.
Madeek manages to break the clinch.
Magomedsharipov shoots for a double leg takedown but Madeek sprawls well. He's pushed Magomedsharipov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Madeek is looking to counter punch.
Madeek misses with a few strikes there.
Madeek throws a lazy head kick
and Magomedsharipov counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Magomedsharipov.
Magomedsharipov looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magomedsharipov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Magomedsharipov postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Madeek is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Magomedsharipov, into his guard.
Magomedsharipov has a closed guard, preventing Madeek from standing up.
Magomedsharipov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Madeek defends it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Leek Madeek dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Magomedsharipov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Madeek lands a head kick!
Madeek doesn't manage to clinch there - Magomedsharipov circles away.
Magomedsharipov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Madeek defends it nicely.
Madeek tries a head kick but it misses.
Magomedsharipov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Madeek with a nice calf kick.
Magomedsharipov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The fight stays on the outside here - Madeek looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Magomedsharipov blocks a head kick by Madeek.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Madeek scores with a decent looking hook.
No luck for Magomedsharipov with that takedown attempt.
Madeek displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Magomedsharipov.
Leek Madeek has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Magomed Magomedsharipov.
Magomedsharipov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Magomedsharipov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Magomedsharipov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Madeek swivels and escapes.
Madeek throws a quick counter head kick but Magomedsharipov was just out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Madeek as Magomedsharipov shoots in.
Madeek fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Magomedsharipov.
Madeek goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
A head kick misses from Madeek.
Jab from Madeek.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Madeek wants to clinch up but Magomedsharipov keeps it at a distance.
Magomedsharipov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Madeek defends it well.
Madeek pushes Magomedsharipov away with a front kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Madeek lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Madeek lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Magomedsharipov circles away quickly and effectively.
Madeek lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Magomedsharipov circles away quickly and effectively.
Madeek tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Magomedsharipov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Magomedsharipov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Madeek defends it well.
Magomedsharipov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Magomedsharipov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Madeek tries to close the distance and clinch but Magomedsharipov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Magomedsharipov misses with a takedown attempt
and Madeek counters with a left and a right that stings Magomedsharipov.
Magomedsharipov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Madeek dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Madeek moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Magomedsharipov manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Madeek on his heels. He'll look to pass Madeek's guard now, I'm sure.
Magomedsharipov throws an elbow that misses. Madeek uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Magomedsharipov's guard. Nice move by Madeek!
Magomedsharipov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Madeek's guard.
Magomedsharipov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Madeek wants to stand up but Magomedsharipov is controlling him.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Magomedsharipov working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magomedsharipov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Madeek being controlled here, momentarily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Leek Madeek showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Madeek has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leek Madeek!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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