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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Emilio Morterero (ranked 4546 p4p, 3238 weight class) and Kamil Magomedov (ranked 422 p4p, 359 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Morterero might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Tequila Sunrise (Spanish Version). Emilio Morterero has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Olympic wrestler
Excellent boxer
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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 16 - 15 - 1, fighting out of New York, Emilio Morterero!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kamil Magomedov!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morterero is looking to land body kicks.
Morterero throws a series of punches but Magomedov avoids them all with ease.
Magomedov throws a sloppy body shot
and Morterero counters with a straight right hand.
Magomedov lands a head shot.
Morterero misses with a straight right.
Morterero lands with an overhand left.
Magomedov shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Magomedov showed some decent athleticism there.
Magomedov is looking to take a break and control but Morterero is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Morterero is defending against the submission attempts here by Magomedov.
Magomedov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morterero pushes Magomedov off looking to stand but Magomedov dives back in and keeps control.
Morterero avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Magomedov.
Magomedov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Morterero blocking the ground and pound attempt from Magomedov.
Magomedov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Morterero's head.
Magomedov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Magomedov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Magomedov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Magomedov throws a strike but Morterero avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Magomedov wants to pass the guard but Morterero is keeping the position.
Magomedov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Magomedov throws an elbow that misses. Morterero uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Magomedov's guard. Nice move by Morterero!
Magomedov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Morterero manages to get himself to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Morterero works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Magomedov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Magomedov connects with a couple of short punches.
Magomedov seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Magomedov tries to free his leg and advance position but Morterero is retaining full guard.
Morterero knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Magomedov on the ground.
Magomedov is working Morterero over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Morterero avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Morterero might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Morterero keeping moving, preventing Magomedov from controlling successfully.
Magomedov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Magomedov is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Morterero is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Morterero has escaped and now he's on top!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Morterero is one step ahead there.
Magomedov keeps trying to improve his position.
Magomedov working a defensive guard here.
Magomedov wants to sweep but no luck.
Morterero avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Morterero stopping the sweep attempt from Magomedov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Magomedov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Morterero is aware though and is defending well.
Magomedov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Magomedov throws a strike but Morterero rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Magomedov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Morterero defends it easily.
Magomedov has a closed guard, preventing Morterero from standing up.
Magomedov is looking for a triangle but Morterero pushes his legs off easily.
Magomedov working for a triangle but Morterero defends it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kamil Magomedov dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
No joy there for Morterero, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Magomedov scores with a body shot.
A combination from Morterero does no damage.
Morterero throws out a loose jab but Magomedov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Magomedov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Magomedov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Morterero looks to land a body kick but Magomedov moved away.
Magomedov with the counter takedown but Morterero avoids it easily.
Magomedov takes a swing at Morterero's ribcage but misses.
Magomedov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Morterero drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Magomedov connects with a single shot there.
Magomedov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Morterero.
Morterero swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Magomedov avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Magomedov throws out a powerful jab.
Morterero misses with a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morterero doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Morterero with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Magomedov to score with a decent uppercut.
Magomedov misses with an uppercut.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Morterero, as that shot connected.
Magomedov misses with a takedown attempt - Morterero sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Magomedov closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Morterero quickly recovers to half guard.
Magomedov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Magomedov looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Magomedov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Morterero's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov throwing shots but Morterero is blocking nicely.
Magomedov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Morterero defending well though.
Magomedov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Magomedov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Magomedov moves into full mount! Morterero won't be happy about that!
Morterero holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Magomedov tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Magomedov looking to finish with strikes here!
Magomedov goes for an armbar but Morterero turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Morterero.
Magomedov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Morterero can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Morterero has picked Magomedov up and slammed him! Magomedov can't keep hold of the triangle and Morterero manages to pass to side control!
Magomedov sneaks back into half guard.
Magomedov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Magomedov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Magomedov looking for subs off his back but Morterero has passed one foot through into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Morterero pulls his head out easily.
Morterero seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Magomedov actively working from the bottom here.
Magomedov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Morterero decides to return to a standing position.
Morterero misses with a few strikes there.
Emilio Morterero is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Magomedov lands a nice shot to the body.
Magomedov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Morterero as he avoids it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kamil Magomedov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Morterero's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Magomedov dives in and scores a takedown into Morterero's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Magomedov passes into half guard.
Magomedov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Morterero blocking the ground and pound attempt from Magomedov.
Magomedov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Magomedov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Morterero defending well though.
Magomedov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Morterero with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Morterero is not content to let Magomedov control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov thows a huge punch but Morterero dodges it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morterero blocking the ground and pound attempt from Magomedov.
Magomedov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Morterero keeps working.
Magomedov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Magomedov thows a huge punch but Morterero dodges it nicely.
Magomedov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Morterero defending well though.
Magomedov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Morterero's head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nice strikes from Magomedov there.
Magomedov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
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 looking to take a break and control but Morterero is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Magomedov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Morterero with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morterero is defending against the submission attempts here by Magomedov.
Magomedov looking for a submission but Morterero manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Magomedov advances position into side control!
Magomedov is looking to take a break and control but Morterero is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Magomedov in side control lands a decent elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morterero on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Morterero regains half guard, as Magomedov was trying to land strikes.
Morterero keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Emilio Morterero has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Magomedov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Morterero won't allow Magomedov to pass to mount.
Magomedov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Morterero is rocked!
Morterero on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Oh Morterero is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Magomedov lands a big elbow - Morterero is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Magomedov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kamil Magomedov!
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