UFC Austin: Damir Ismagulov outstrikes Guram Kutateladze to extend winning streak
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Guram Kutateladze vs Damir Ismagulov in action at UFC Austin
UFC Austin brings a very technical lightweight matchup between Guram Kutateladze and Damir Ismagulov. Both of them are elite opponents and have great reputations in their careers.
UFC Fight Night goes to Austin for this amazing card. The event takes place at the Moody Center in Austin, Texas. In the main card, we have an exciting lightweight matchup between Damir Ismagulov and Guram Kutateladze. Damir has a record of 24-1 in his professional career while Guram has a resume of 12-3. Damir has been in the last four years with UFC and has accumulated a total of 4 wins.
Despite his amazing wins, Damir is yet to finish an opponent in the promotion which he will be looking to do in his upcoming bout. Guram is a Georgian lightweight that is known to have an all-around game. This fight will be the perfect test for both fighters. Continue reading to see how these two lightweight battled it out at UFC Austin.
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Guram Kutateladze and Damir Ismagulov go toe-to-toe
Round 1: Both the fighters take the center of the octagon as the bell goes. Ismagulov looks very swift on his feet and works the jab. Kutateladze with a fantastic body kick but Ismagulov is not fazed by it. Kutateladze pushes Ismagulov on the ropes and lands huge knees on his opponent. Ismagulov manages to come out of the pressure and now is back swinging. Kutateladze with the opportunity to finish the fight but loses composure.
Round 2: Heading into the second round, Guram is leading on the scorecard with strikes and takedown. Body kick from Damir that lands well. Guram and Damir both look very swift and it looks like an intense battle. Both the fighters are elite in their defense which makes it very tough for both fighters to land their shots. Huge right hand from Guram to Damir’s face. An amazing knee from Damir to defend his opponent’s takedown. A spinning head kick that is out of nowhere for Guram. A lot of damage on the face of the Georgian fighter.
Round 3: More and more low kicks for Guram. Amazing movement from Ismagulov which help him land great jabs. None of the two fighters look tired as they continue to bop on their feet. Great body feints from both the fighters. Guram misses a straight kick attempt. A very close fight so far. Unless there is a finish the judges could swing either way. Guram lands a knee to the chest while Damir goes down. Referee Herb Dean calls for a stoppage in the last few seconds. The fight ends after the restart. Amazing fight.
Results: Damir def. Guram via split decision
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