Spherical 1 – Inside seconds, it’s evident Gadzhiyasulov is the larger, faster, extra highly effective fighter. In the meantime, Medina appears uncomfortable. He takes a head kick and costs ahead. Gadzhiyasulov lands a pair of leg kicks after which a mix. Medina waves him on. Gadzhiyasulov leg kicks once more. Gadzhiyasulov jabs the physique and kicks once more. Medina is bleeding from each cheeks, however he smiles. Gadzhiyasulov connects on a leg kick, then clinches Medina and walks the combat towards the cage. Medina circles away. Gadzhiyasulov retains touchdown this stepping facet kick to Medina’s abdomen. I don’t suppose it’s doing a lot injury but it surely’s retaining Medina proper in Gadzhiyasulov’s vary. Medina lands a speeding proper hand however Gadzhiyasulov ties him up in opposition to the fence once more. Medina once more strikes away and Gadzhiyasulov tries a “Showtime” kick a la Anthony Pettis. Medina clinches Gadzhiyasulov in opposition to the fence. Gadzhiyasulov escapes the clinch with a pair seconds left and the clock expires. 10-9 Gadzhiyasulov.
Spherical 2 – Gadzhiyasulov is targeted, consistently switching stances. Medina dives in for a mix. Gadzhiyasulov returns to the leg kicks. They clinch and separate, and clinch and separate. Medina runs at Gadzhiyasulov, who counters him with an elbow. Medina’s nostril is busted. Gadzhiyasulov takes Medina down. Gadzhiyasulov strikes from full guard to half guard. Medina returns Gadzhiyasulov into full guard. Medina shoves Gadzhiyasulov off, who scrambles again down. Medina will get up alongside the fence. Gadzhiyasulov journeys him again to the canvas. Medina will get up and separates. The horn sounds as they arrive collectively once more. 20-18 Gadzhiyasulov.
Spherical 3 – Gadzhiyasulov lands and Medina connects moments later. Medina lands a tough left hand. Gadzhiyasulov takes him down and Medina lands elbows from the underside. Medina will get up alongside the fence. Gadzhiyasulov is shoving him into the cage. Medina pushes Gadzhiyasulov and grins. Gadzhiyasulov lands laborious and Medina returns with a loud elbow. Gadzhiyasulov is exhausted. He desperately shoots for a takedown and will get it. Gadzhiyasulov is in half guard. After a while on the bottom, Gadzhiyasulov will get up after which dives again into Medina’s guard. Medina shoots up a triangle however Gadzhiyasulov pushes his legs apart. Medina crawls towards the cage and makes use of it to rise up. They commerce blows earlier than Gadzhiyasulov drags the combat right down to the canvas with a thud. The spherical ends. 30-27 Gadzhiyasulov.
End result: Magomed Gadzhiyasulov def. Jose Medina through unanimous resolution (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)Pictures: Magomed Gadzhiyasulov def. Jose MedinaRecords: Magomed Gadzhiyasulov (8-0), Jose Medina (11-3)Division: Gentle heavyweightBroadcast: ESPN+Referee: Jason Herzog
