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Event:
Havoc Weekend War 1
Date: Jan 21, 2017 |
#R1#
Fadden throws a chopping leg kick but Magomedov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Fadden swats away the attempt to clinch by Magomedov.
Magomedov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Fadden can pounce on him.
Fadden throws a head kick that misses.
Magomedov ducks right into an uppercut from Fadden.
Fadden misses with a head kick.
Fadden sets himself, and Magomedov steps forward looking for the clinch! Fadden avoids it this time.
Fadden lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Magomedov checks the leg kick nicely there.
Fadden tried to score with a low kick but Magomedov checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov tries to clinch but Fadden is having none of it.
Fadden looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Fadden is looking to chop away at Magomedov's legs.
Fadden definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Magomedov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Fadden. #T1#
Fadden thumps Magomedov with a low kick.
Magomedov blocks a low kick nicely.
A little jabbing left from Magomedov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Fadden misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Magomedov dodges the punch combination from Fadden.
Fadden throws a nice outside leg kick.
Fadden throws a hook but Magomedov blocks it.
Fadden looks to score with a jab to the body but Magomedov is just out of range.
Magomedov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fadden paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Magomedov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Fadden throws a lazy body kick
and Fadden takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fadden scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Fadden misses with a kick to the body.
Magomedov counters with a body kick.
Fadden throws a head kick but Magomedov moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Magomedov rushes Fadden and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T2#
Magomedov slowing the pace effectively.
Magomedov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Magomedov wants to stall.
Magomedov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fadden's elbow.
A bit of stalling here from Fadden.
Fadden tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Magomedov just stands there and leans against the cage.
Magomedov is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Magomedov scores with a shot to the side of Fadden's head.
Magomedov digs a right hand into Fadden's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Fadden's gas tank. #BC#
Fadden escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Magomedov tries to clinch up but Fadden circles away and keeps his distance.
And Fadden counters with a quick kick to the body but Magomedov blocks it.
Magomedov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Magomedov steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Fadden. That one must have hurt.
Magomedov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Magomedov is looking for the big counter here.#T3#
Fadden dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fadden throws a low kick but it's checked well by Magomedov.
Fadden throws a low kick but it's checked well by Magomedov.
Magomedov is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Fadden throws a low kick but Magomedov avoids it.
Magomedov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fadden paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nice uppercut lands for Fadden. That snapped Magomedov's head back.
Fadden swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fadden misses with a body punch
and Magomedov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fadden gets off balance looking for a body kick#CL2#
and Magomedov counters by moving into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fadden.
Magomedov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#TD#
Fadden wants the takedown. Magomedov is fighting it off but Fadden persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Magomedov's guard against the cage.#ES2#
Magomedov pushes Fadden off and gets back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fadden throws a body punch but Magomedov moves out of range.
Magomedov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Fadden connects with a nice looking jab.
#T4#
Fadden tries a head kick but it misses.
Magomedov steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Fadden.
Fadden fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Magomedov is out of range.
Fadden's corner calls for a 1-2. Fadden obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Fadden throws a predictable looking body shot
#CL2#
and Magomedov moves into the clinch.
Magomedov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Magomedov effectively controlling the action here.
Magomedov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Magomedov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fadden content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Magomedov is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Fadden trying to stall but Magomedov improves his position.
Magomedov tries to throw a body punch but Fadden avoids it by throwing Magomedov back against the cage.
Magomedov swings wildly with an uppercut but Fadden uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD#
Fadden lands a takedown into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Fadden dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Magomedov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fadden.
Magomedov tries to clinch but Fadden is having none of it.
Fadden misses with a wild body shot.
Magomedov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Fadden lands a nice leg kick that just misses Magomedov's sensitive parts.
Magomedov tries to clinch but Fadden is having none of it.
Crunch! Fadden slams his shin into Magomedov's torso.
Danga de danga de dang - Fadden scores with a four punch combination!
Magomedov misses with an uppercut. Fadden saw that one coming.
A bone on bone clash there as Magomedov blocks the leg kick.
Magomedov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Fadden has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Fadden connects with a good right hand that stumbles Magomedov. Magomedov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A head kick misses from Fadden.
Magomedov misses with a looping left.
Fadden throws a head kick that Magomedov semi-blocks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fadden tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
A low kick from Fadden misses #CL2#
and Magomedov holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Magomedov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fadden goes for a takedown in the clinch but Magomedov prevents it.
Magomedov has a couple of punches blocked by Fadden.
Magomedov is stalling here.
Magomedov misses with a punch on the inside.
Magomedov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fadden is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Magomedov can't find room to land a body shot as Fadden controls the action.
Magomedov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #TD#
Fadden gets control of Magomedov's arms and successfully pulls guard. Fadden will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Fadden is trying to keep Magomedov in close.
#T2##SUB#
Fadden is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Magomedov defends well.
Magomedov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Magomedov slips nicely into half guard.#T3#
Magomedov trying to pass the guard but Fadden defending well.
Magomedov is looking to take a break and control but Fadden is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fadden trying to control from the bottom.
Fadden is looking to improve his position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Fadden missing with punches from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nice straight punches there by Fadden. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Fadden.#CL2#
Magomedov has Fadden up against the cage in a clinch.
Magnus Magomedov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Magomedov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Magomedov lands an uppercut.
Magomedov is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Magomedov misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Magomedov swings wildly with an uppercut but Fadden uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fadden tries to score a body lock takedown but Magomedov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Fadden. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Magomedov lands with a light punch inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that John Fadden will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Fadden lunges at Magomedov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Magomedov's hand.
Fadden walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Magomedov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Magomedov needs to keep his hands up - Fadden had a free shot at his head there.
Fadden is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Magomedov can do to turn this around?
Fadden throws a head kick that misses.
John Fadden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slapping body kick lands there for Fadden.
The fighters circling - Fadden throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Magomedov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov scores with a jab. Fadden acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Magomedov lunges at Fadden with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Fadden's hand.
Fadden sizes up Magomedov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
John Fadden is winning the standup battle so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Magomedov blocks a leg kick.
Fadden misses with a hook
and Magomedov counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Magomedov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Magomedov has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Magomedov blocks a leg kick.
Fadden pivots, looking for a leg kick but Magomedov is out of range and Fadden settles back down.
Magomedov moves out of range of the leg kick from Fadden.
Nice cross by Fadden.
Fadden just misses with a punch to the body.
Magomedov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fadden.
Magomedov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Fadden under the eye.
Nice straight punches there by Fadden. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Fadden.
Magomedov tries to move into range but Fadden moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Magomedov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Magomedov wants to clinch.
John Fadden is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Fadden throws a body punch but Magomedov moves out of range. #CL2#
Magomedov rushes Fadden and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Magomedov content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Magomedov scores with a shot to the side of Fadden's head.
Fadden blocks a body shot from Magomedov.
Magomedov taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Magomedov has Fadden pressed against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Magomedov.
Magomedov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Magomedov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Fadden is looking to control Magomedov's arms but Magomedov gets an underhook and turns him. Now Fadden has his back to the cage.
Fadden goes for a takedown attempt but Magomedov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Magomedov wants to clinch.
Fadden appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T3#
Magomedov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Magomedov looks to land a right hand but Fadden moved out of range.
It looked like Fadden wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Magomedov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Magomedov just misses with a punch to the body.
Fadden goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #CL2#
Magomedov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fadden.
Fadden blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Magomedov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short uppercut from Magomedov.
Fadden throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Fadden working Magomedov over with knees to the body.
Fadden tries for a takedown. No joy.
#T4#
Magomedov is looking to control Fadden's arms but Fadden gets an underhook and turns him. Now Magomedov has his back to the cage.
Fadden tries a body shot but Magomedov blocks it.
Fadden throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Magomedov can't find room to land a body shot as Fadden controls the action.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Fadden is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Fadden. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Magomedov misses with a body punch.
Magomedov stalling.
Fadden taking a breather.
Magnus Magomedov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A right hand to the body from Magomedov.
Fadden has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Magomedov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Magomedov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Magomedov has a couple of punches blocked by Fadden.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Magnus Magomedov.
I think Fadden 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Fadden!
John Fadden managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Nuggetori's Nutritionals , into his post fight interview.
Magnus Magomedov was interviewed post fight and said 'He was the better BJJ fighter.. I knew this would be tough for me. Congratulations!'.
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Event:
GFC 59: Wong vs Origi
Date: Dec 21, 2016 |
#R1#
Borisov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Magomedov throws a combination. Borisov tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Magomedov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#KD2#
Magomedov lands a left and a right that send Borisov crashing to the mat, dazed. Magomedov thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#
Borisov is rocked!
Magnus Magomedov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A looping hook to the body misses from Borisov. Magomedov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Oh Borisov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Borisov drops his hands for a split second and Magomedov immediately capitalizes on the opportunity by smashing a powerful hook into Borisov face, sending his mouthguard sailing through the air, much to the delight of the crowd. Magomedov follows up with a right hand that knocks Borisov into next week. He's out cold and this fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Magnus Magomedov!
Post fight, Magnus Magomedov took to the microphone: 'I know he is good at BJJ. But now everyone knows that I have fists like steel! I beat the unbeaten! спасибо'.
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Event:
GFC 51: Abbott vs Overeem
Date: Nov 16, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Taranin feints and as Magomedov raises his hands in defense, Taranin changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Taranin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Magomedov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Taranin has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Magomedov wants to sweep but no luck.
Taranin has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Magomedov wants to stand but Taranin is controlling the position.
Taranin controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Taranin won't allow Magomedov to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Magomedov told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Taranin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Magomedov keeping moving, preventing Taranin from controlling successfully. #T1##SUB#
Taranin postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Magomedov is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Taranin, into his guard. #REVB#
Magomedov is looking to stand up but Taranin won't let him. #SUB#
Magomedov wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Taranin's closed guard. He's half up but Taranin has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Taranin pivots and extends the arm, Magomedov falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Taranin! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Segey Taranin!
The defeated Magnus Magomedov had this to say: 'He was the better BJJ fighter.. I knew this would be tough for me. Congratulations!'.
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Event:
GFC 42: Sullivan vs Horse
Date: Sep 24, 2016 |
#R1#
Fadden just misses with a punch to the body.
John Fadden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fadden shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Magomedov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fadden plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Fadden keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fadden misses with a head kick.
Fadden throws a hook but Magomedov avoids it easily.
Magomedov slips a jab and a cross from Fadden.
Magomedov unleashes a big counter combination but Fadden bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#CL#
Fadden rushes Magomedov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Magomedov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fadden backwards.
Fadden misses with an elbow over the top.
Magomedov content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Magomedov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fadden throws an elbow but it's blocked.
#TD2#
Magomedov has clasped his hands together around Fadden's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fadden regains half guard.#SUB2#
Fadden is defending against the submission attempts here by Magomedov.
#SUB#
Fadden actively working from the bottom here.#T1#
Fadden moves into full guard.
Fadden bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Magomedov's guard. #REVR#
Fadden sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Magomedov's guard. #SUB2#
Magomedov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Fadden working the head and body with strikes.
Fadden lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB2#
Magomedov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Magomedov told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Magomedov is defending against the submission attempts here by Fadden.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Magomedov can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB2#
Magomedov looking for submissions off his back.#T2##SUB2#
Magomedov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fadden pulls his head out easily.
Fadden has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB#
Fadden looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Fadden controlling from the full mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Magomedov is desperately trying to improve his position but Fadden has a good base and remains in mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fadden lands a heavy elbow.
Magomedov is trying desperately to improve position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fadden is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Magomedov can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
#SUB#
Fadden looking for a guillotine from mount but Magomedov is having none of it. #SUB#
Fadden is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Magomedov to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Magomedov shrugs it off. #T3#
Magomedov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Fadden trying to control but Magomedov is having none of it.
Fadden looking to finish Magomedov with some ground and pound. This is bad for Magomedov!#SUB#
Fadden goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Magomedov is on top in guard.
Magomedov looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Fadden working for a triangle but Magomedov defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Magomedov has gone for a leg lock! Fadden slips out almost immediately though and dives into Magomedov's guard.#REVR#
Fadden is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T4#
Fadden wants to pass the guard but Magomedov is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Magomedov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fadden can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Magomedov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Fadden chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Magomedov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Magomedov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fadden is aware though and is defending well.
Fadden is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Magomedov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fadden. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Fadden wants to control from the top but Magomedov keeps moving.
Fadden is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Fadden drops back looking for a leg! Magomedov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Magomedov manages to kick Fadden off! Fadden jumps back into Magomedov's guard.
Magomedov keeping moving, preventing Fadden from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Fadden dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Fadden tests Magomedov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fadden looks to throw a body kick
letting Magomedov counter with a right hand.
Fadden wants to clinch.#CL#
Fadden closes the distance and clinches. #TD2#
Magomedov turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!#ES#
Fadden throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
This has been an exciting period of action!#KD#
Fadden feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Magomedov sprawling to the canvas! Magomedov rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Fadden finish him?!
#ROC#
Magomedov is rocked!#CL#
Fadden clinches up against the cage.
Magomedov tries to throw a body punch but Fadden avoids it by throwing Magomedov back against the cage. #T1#
Magomedov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Fadden is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Magomedov is defending well.
Fadden is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Magomedov can do to turn this around?#TD2#
Magomedov wants the takedown. Fadden is fighting it off but Magomedov persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Fadden's guard against the cage.
Fadden is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Fadden working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Magomedov has gone for a leg lock! Fadden slips out almost immediately though and dives into Magomedov's guard.#REVR#
Magomedov keeping moving, preventing Fadden from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Magomedov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fadden can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Fadden trying to control but Magomedov is working from the bottom.
Fadden stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Magomedov swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Magomedov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fadden doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fadden manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T2#
Fadden working some strikes from top position.
Fadden scoring with punches to the head and body.
Fadden works over Magomedov with some ground and pound from guard.
Fadden passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB#
Fadden thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Fadden is working Magomedov over with some ground and pound from side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fadden wants to control but Magomedov is keeping him busy.
Fadden is chipping away with strikes.
Fadden passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Magomedov! #SUB#
Fadden jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Magomedov manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Magomedov taking punishment in the form of punches.
#T3#
Fadden trying to control the position but Magomedov is working away. #SUB#
Fadden is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Magomedov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Magomedov tries to improve position but can't.
Magomedov manages to work his way to half guard, despite Fadden's best efforts.
Magomedov is not content to let Fadden control the position.
Fadden takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Fadden lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Magomedov is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Fadden scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB2#
Magomedov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fadden pulls his head out easily.
John Fadden overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Fadden is looking for a kimura but Magomedov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Fadden to get the leverage.
Fadden lands with a punch from half guard.
Fadden is trying to control. Magomedov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Magomedov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T4#
Fadden moves into full mount! Magomedov won't be happy about that! #SUB#
Fadden looking for a guillotine from mount but Magomedov is having none of it. #SUB#
Fadden has control of Magomedov's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Magomedov regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Fadden scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Magomedov?
Fadden working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Fadden has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fadden with a couple of short strikes.
Magomedov is still in real trouble! Can Fadden finish him?
Fadden postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Magomedov badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Fadden around the waist but Fadden pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Fadden is the winner by TKO! Fadden jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Fadden!
An out of breath John Fadden thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
GFC 32: Rampage
Date: Aug 28, 2016 |
#R1#
Flaherty takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Magomedov lands a slapping body shot.
Flaherty takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Magomedov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Flaherty darts in looking for a takedown but Magomedov gets double underhooks and turns Flaherty into the cage.
Magomedov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Magomedov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Flaherty looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Magomedov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Magomedov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Flaherty under the eye.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Flaherty takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Magomedov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Flaherty shoots for a takedown but Magomedov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Flaherty tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Magomedov is looking to wear down Flaherty with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Flaherty fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Magomedov avoids it really well and circles away.
Magomedov throwing a counter right hand but Flaherty manages to avoid it.
Magnus Magomedov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Flaherty.
Flaherty misses with a takedown attempt - Magomedov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T1#
Flaherty tries to move into range but Magomedov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Magomedov catches Flaherty with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Good standup being displayed there by Magomedov as he connects with a hook.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Magomedov.
Magomedov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Flaherty tries to clinch up but Magomedov circles away and keeps his distance.
Magomedov dips to his left and cracks Flaherty with an uppercut!
Flaherty throws a head kick that Magomedov semi-blocks.
Magomedov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Flaherty is looking to clinch but Magomedov is avoiding it.
Flaherty misses with an attempted mid kick.
Magomedov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T2#
Magomedov lands a two punch combo.
#CL#
Magomedov drives through and clinches with Flaherty against the cage.
Flaherty fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Magomedov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Flaherty struggles to land a body shot inside as Magomedov controls his hands.
#BC2#
Flaherty pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Magomedov lands with a nice body punch.
Magomedov scores with a body shot.
Magomedov is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Magomedov cracks Flaherty with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Magomedov jabs Flaherty right on the nose. Flaherty blinks but takes it well.
Flaherty gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Magnus Magomedov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Magomedov just misses with a punch to the body.
#CL2#
Flaherty closes the distance and clinches.
A right hook to the body lands for Magomedov.
#T3#
Flaherty fails to pull guard.
Magomedov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Flaherty backwards.
Flaherty tries to score a body lock takedown but Magomedov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Magomedov slowing the pace effectively.
A right hand to the body from Magomedov.
Magomedov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nice body punch from Magomedov.
Flaherty looks winded!
Flaherty is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Magomedov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Flaherty backwards.
Magomedov slowing the pace effectively.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#BC#
Magomedov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T4#
Good shot there by Magomedov.
Flaherty dives in for a single leg takedown but Magomedov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Flaherty tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Flaherty looks to clinch
and Magomedov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#TD2#
Flaherty bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Flaherty wants to control but Magomedov is keeping him busy.
Magomedov struggling a bit here.
Magomedov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Flaherty wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Flaherty working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Magnus Magomedov dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Magomedov takes a swing at Flaherty's ribcage but misses.
Jab from Magomedov.
Magomedov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Magomedov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Magomedov digs a good hook to Flaherty's body.
Nice cross by Magomedov.
Flaherty swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Flaherty fails in his attempt to clinch.
A punch combination from Flaherty misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Magomedov misses its target.
Flaherty shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Magomedov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Flahertys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Flaherty takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Flaherty misses with a jab to the body
and Magomedov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Magomedov scores with a hook to the body. Flaherty takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T1#
Flaherty takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Magomedov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Flaherty can do to turn this around?
Flaherty is breathing heavily.
Magomedov throws a shot to the body.
Magomedov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Magomedov lands with a shot to the body.
Magnus Magomedov is winning the standup battle so far.
Flaherty misses with a takedown
and Magomedov counters with a straight right hand.
Magomedov lands with a right hand.
Flaherty is looking to clinch.
Magomedov lands a body shot.
Magomedov lands with a good body shot.
Magomedov's corner calls for a 1-2. Magomedov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nice shot lands for Magomedov.#ROC#
Flaherty is rocked!
Flaherty dives in for a single leg takedown but Magomedov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Flaherty is still on wobbly legs! Can Magomedov finish him?#T2#
Magomedov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A decent looking cross lands there for Magomedov.
Flaherty will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Flaherty fails with the takedown
and Magomedov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Magnus Magomedov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Flaherty.
Flaherty throws a wild hook but Magomedov just manages to duck under it and - ooooh! Flaherty gets nailed by a brutal uppercut which crumples him back against the cage! The referee jumps in - Magomedov raises his hands in celebration and walks away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Magnus Magomedov!
Magnus Magomedov thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Primal 36
Date: Jul 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Magomedov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nilan doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Magomedov misses with a lunging right hand
and Nilan counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nilan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Magomedov.
Magomedov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Magomedov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Magomedov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nilan swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Magomedov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Magomedov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nilan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Nilan instigates a clinch.
Nilan blocks a body shot from Magomedov.
Nilan lands a nice shot to the body.
Magomedov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Magomedov looking to slow down the pace here.
A nice left hand lands by Magomedov.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #T1#
A right hand to the body from Nilan.
Magomedov blocks a body shot from Nilan.
Magomedov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nilan's elbow.
Magomedov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Magomedov digs a right hand into Nilan's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Nilan's gas tank.
Magomedov struggles to land a body shot inside as Nilan controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nilan.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Magomedov.
A nice right hand lands inside from Magomedov.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Magomedov.
Magomedov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nilan prevents a body shot from Magomedov.
Magomedov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Magomedov looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
The referee is keeping an eye on Nilan - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Nilan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nilan blocks an uppercut.
A frustrated look appears on Magomedov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Magomedov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nilan's elbow. #T2##BC#
Magomedov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nilan throws a jab but it's blocked by Magomedov.
It looked like Magomedov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Magomedov misses with a right hand
letting Nilan counter with a right hand.
Nilan lands with a nice body punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nilan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Magomedov misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Nilan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Magomedov just misses with a punch to the body.
Magomedov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nice uppercut lands for Nilan. That snapped Magomedov's head back.
Magomedov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nilan loads up on a big right hand but Magomedov slips the punch.
Magomedov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
As Magomedov backs off Nilan throws a huge counter combo but Magomedov manages to avoid it all.
Magomedov scores with a jab.
Nilan misses with a combination
and Magomedov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3#
Magomedov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Magomedov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Magomedov is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Magomedov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nilan at a distance.
The fighters circle momentarily. Magomedov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Magomedov catches Nilan with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Magomedov looks to land a right hand but Nilan moved out of range.
Nilan tries to clinch but Magomedov moves out of range.
Magomedov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nilan misses with a wild body shot.
Magomedov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Magomedov throws a big shot that misses.
Magomedov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Magomedov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Nilan is out of range and Magomedov settles back down.
Nilan slips under a jab.
Nilan now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Magomedov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chris Nilan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Nilan clinches with his opponent.
#T4#
Nilan just leaning against Magomedov, taking a breather.
Magomedov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nilan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nilan works on Magomedov's body with a couple of short punches.
Nilan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Magomedov backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Magomedov fails to land.
Nilan lands an uppercut.
Nilan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Magomedovs head.
Nilan blocks a body shot from Magomedov.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Nilan has Magomedov pressed against the cage, preventing Magomedov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Magomedov misses with a punch to the body.
A hook to the body from Nilan.
Magomedov can't find room to land a body shot as Nilan controls the action.
Nilan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nilan content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Nilan leaning his opponent against the cage.
Magomedov tries to work over Nilan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Chris Nilan will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Nice cross by Nilan.#CL2#
Nilan closes the distance and clinches.
Nilan blocks a body shot from Magomedov.
Nilan misses with a punch on the inside.
Nilan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Magomedov.
Magomedov tries to throw a body punch but Nilan avoids it by throwing Magomedov back against the cage.
Chris Nilan seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Magomedov trying to control the position but instead, Nilan has worked for underhooks and has pushed Magomedov into the cage.
Nilan struggles to land a body shot inside as Magomedov controls his hands.
Nilan lands a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nilan struggles to land a body shot inside as Magomedov controls his hands.
Nilan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nilan keeps control of Magomedov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Magomedov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Magomedov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nilan has a couple of punches blocked by Magomedov.
#T1#
Magomedov has had enough of the clinch but Nilan keeps him there for the moment.
Nilan lands with a left to the head.
Nilan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Magomedov can't find room to land a body shot as Nilan controls the action.
Still in the clinch, Nilan scores with a nice short uppercut.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Nilan will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Magomedov up against the cage.
Nilan continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Nilan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Nilan.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Magomedov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nilan misses with the head strike.
Magomedov lands with a light punch inside.
Nilan misses with some punches.
#T2#
Nilan misses with a body punch.
Nilan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Magomedov backwards.
Nilan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Magomedovs head.
Nilan lands a left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nilan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nilan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nilan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Magomedov's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Magomedov misses with a punch to the body.
Magomedov is trying to force a seperation but Nilan has the dominant position.
Magomedov tries to throw a body punch but Nilan avoids it by throwing Magomedov back against the cage.
Nilan works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Magomedov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Nilan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nilan's coach down at The Butcher's Block was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Nilan's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#T3#
Nilan throws a punch but it's blocked by Magomedov.
Magomedov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nilan's elbow.
Nilan lands a right hand.
Nilan stalling in the clinch.
Nilan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC#
Magomedov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sloppy strikes from Nilan. Those never looked like landing.
Magomedov misses with a jab to the body
and Nilan counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL#
Magomedov closes the distance and pushes Nilan back into the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Nilan struggles to land a body shot inside as Magomedov controls his hands.
Nilan lands a shoulder strike.
Magomedov working aggressively here.
Magomedov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Nilan working aggressively here.
Stalling in the clinch from Nilan.
#T4#
Magomedov misses with a body punch.
Nilan scores with a shoulder strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Magomedov.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nilan trying to stall but Magomedov improves his position.
Magomedov pushes Nilan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nilan blocks a body shot from Magomedov.
Magomedov tries to work over Nilan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nilan blocking some punches.
Magomedov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Magomedov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Magomedov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nilan slowing the pace effectively.
Nilan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Magomedov trying to stall but Nilan improves his position.
A nice left hand lands by Nilan.
Nilan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nilan.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Nilan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
A swing and a miss from Magomedov.
Magomedov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Nilans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CL2#
Nilan closes the distance and pushes Magomedov back into the cage.
Magomedov struggles to land a body shot inside as Nilan controls his hands.
Magomedov scores with a shot to the side of Nilan's head.
Magomedov stalling in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Nilan.
Nilan's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Nilan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Magomedov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Magomedov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Magomedov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fighters circling - Magomedov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nilan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nilan ducks under a wild hook from Magomedov.
Nilan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Magomedov was well out of range. Poor timing from Nilan.#T1#
Nilan throws a big shot that misses.#CL2#
Magomedov tries to keep at a distance but Nilan has taken the fight into the clinch.
Magomedov lands a nice shot to the body.
Nilan is trying to maintain a safe position but Magomedov gets an underhook and turns Nilan into the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Nilan throws a head punch that misses.
Magomedov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nilan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nilan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nilan scores with a nice hook to the head.
Magomedov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Magomedov tries to work over Nilan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A hook to the body from Nilan.
Nilan working aggressively here.
Magnus Magomedov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Magomedov.
Nilan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nilan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nilan throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nilan can't find room to land a body shot as Magomedov controls the action.
Nilan misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Magomedov.
Magomedov tries to work over Nilan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nilan blocks a body shot from Magomedov.
Magomedov tries to throw a body punch but Nilan avoids it by throwing Magomedov back against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Magomedov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Magomedov misses with some punches.
Nilan lands with a short shot to the head.
Magomedov is looking to break free of the clinch but Nilan has double underhooks.
Good body shot from Nilan.
Nilan scores with a shoulder strike.
Magomedov tries to work over Nilan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3#
Nilan will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Magomedov up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Nilan fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Magomedov fails to land.
Nilan stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Magomedov throws a head punch that misses.
Nilan misses with a body punch.
Nilan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Magomedov misses with a punch to the body.
Magomedov is looking to control Nilan's arms but Nilan gets an underhook and turns him. Now Magomedov has his back to the cage.
Nilan scores with a nice hook to the head.
Magomedov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Magomedov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nilan misses with a body punch.
Magomedov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Magomedov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Nilan. #T4#
Nilan swings wildly with an uppercut but Magomedov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nilan lands a hook that snaps the head of Magomedov backwards.
Magomedov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chris Nilan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Magomedov is trying to push Nilan away but Nilan has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Magomedov lands a right hand.
Nilan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Magomedov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Magomedov is trying to break the clinch but Nilan is controlling him.
Magomedov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nilan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Magomedov blocking some punches.
Magomedov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Magomedov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Magomedov misses with some punches.
Magomedov struggles to land a body shot inside as Nilan controls his hands.
Nilan is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chris Nilan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Nilan winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Nilan!
Chris Nilan bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
Primal 29
Date: Jun 25, 2016 |
#R1#
Bolek just misses with a punch to the body.
Billy Bolek seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab by Magomedov.
Magomedov scores with the left hand. Bolek knows he should have avoided that one.
Bolek moves out of range of the strikes.
Magomedov throws a body punch but Bolek moves out of range.
Magomedov misses with a looping right.
Bolek lands a really nice looking cross but Magomedov seems unphased.
Bolek misses with a wild body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Bolek misses the target.
Bolek lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bolek feints a jab promting Magomedov to slip. Bolek then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Magomedov slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Bolek pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Magomedov back to the cage. Bolek follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bolek throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Magomedov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bolek throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Magomedov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bolek.
A cross from Magomedov lands.
Bolek ducks under a wild hook from Magomedov.
Magomedov throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Bolek throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bolek misses the shot to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Magomedov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bolek dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bolek.
Magomedov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bolek drops his hands momentarily and Magomedov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nice uppercut lands for Bolek. That snapped Magomedov's head back.
Bolek connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Magomedov momentarily.
Bolek throws a right hand that Magomedov ducks under and follows up with a left that Magomedov also avoids with ease.
Magomedov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL2#
Bolek has closed the distance and engaged Magomedov in a clinch.
Bolek can't find room to land a body shot as Magomedov controls the action.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Magomedov is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Magomedov struggles to land a body shot inside as Bolek controls his hands.
Bolek working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bolek can't find room to land a body shot as Magomedov controls the action.
Bolek misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T2#
Magomedov blocking some punches.
Magomedov dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Magomedov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bolek misses with a punch on the inside.
Bolek throws a head punch that misses.
Bolek blocks a body shot from Magomedov.
Bolek can't find room to land a body shot as Magomedov controls the action.
Bolek working aggressively here.
Magomedov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Still in the clinch, Magomedov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bolek tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Magomedov's elbow.
Bolek lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Magomedov lands with a left to the head.
Bolek lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bolek tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bolek misses with a short punch on the inside.
Magomedov struggles to land a body shot inside as Bolek controls his hands.
A short left from Bolek.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Magomedov. #T3#
Magomedov throws a punch but it's blocked by Bolek.
Magomedov blocks an uppercut.
Magomedov struggles to land a body shot inside as Bolek controls his hands.
Magomedov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bolek throws a punch but it's blocked by Magomedov.
Bolek tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bolek has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Magomedov seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Bolek can turn it around.
Bolek misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bolek prevents a body shot from Magomedov.
Bolek tries a body shot but Magomedov blocks it.
Magomedov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Magomedov will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Bolek up against the cage.
Bolek swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bolek working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Magomedov is trying to break the clinch but Bolek has him pressed against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Magomedov fails to land.
Magomedov working aggressively here.
A shot in the inside from Magomedov. #T4#
Magomedov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bolek swings wildly with an uppercut but Magomedov uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Magomedov on the inside.
Magomedov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Magomedov blocks an uppercut.
Bolek swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Magomedov lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Magomedov tries to break free but Bolek pushes him back against the cage.
Bolek makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bolek swings wildly with an uppercut but Magomedov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bolek misses with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bolek creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Magomedov misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Magomedov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bolek is keeping busy.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bolek.
Bolek struggles to land a body shot inside as Magomedov controls his hands.
Bolek misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Bolek dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Bolek connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bolek misses the shot to the body.
Magomedov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bolek.
Magomedov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bolek.
Bolek takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Magomedov is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Bolek in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Bolek takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Magomedov throws a hook but Bolek avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from Magomedov.
Magomedov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bolek takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bolek throws a series of punches but Magomedov moves out of range.
A jab from Magomedov misses.
Bolek throws a body shot but no joy.
Bolek lands the left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bolek tries to close the distance and clinch up but Magomedov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Magomedov misses with a wild body shot.
Bolek has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bolek misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bolek throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1#
Magomedov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bolek moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Bolek misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Magomedov.
Magomedov appears to be looking for a big counter.
Magomedov wants to clinch up but Bolek keeps it at a distance.
Bolek ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Magomedov moves away.
Magomedov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bolek swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A nice side step and Bolek releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Bolek slips a jab from Magomedov.
Magomedov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bolek stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Magomedov throws a big shot that misses.
Magomedov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bolek moves away.
Magomedov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Magomedov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Magomedov swings for the body but Bolek moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Magomedov. Bolek does a little dance to reset his feet.
Magomedov has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bolek ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Magomedov moves away.
Bolek throws a combination. Magomedov tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Magomedov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T2#
Magomedov missing with a left hand there. Bolek was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Magomedov defending well as Bolek loads up on a big left hand.
Magomedov throws a hook to the side of Bolek's head but Bolek sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Billy Bolek seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Magomedov throws a shot to the body.
Magomedov thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL2#
Bolek fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Magomedov, pushing him back against the cage.
Magomedov misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Magomedov.
Billy Bolek seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bolek tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Magomedov's elbow.
Magomedov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Magomedov prevents a body shot from Bolek. #BC#
Magomedov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jab from Magomedov.
Magomedov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bolek fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Magomedov on the side of the head.
Bolek takes a swing at Magomedov's ribcage but misses.
Bolek misses with a hook
and Magomedov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3#
Magomedov misses with a body shot.
A little jabbing left from Bolek on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bolek fails to land with a series of punches.
Magomedov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bolek misses with a wild body shot.
Bolek ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Magomedov moves away.
Magomedov is looking to counter punch.
Magomedov misses with a looping right.#CL2#
Bolek has managed to clinch.
Bolek doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bolek misses with some punches.
Bolek lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Magomedov lands a hook that snaps the head of Bolek backwards.
Magomedov leaning his opponent against the cage.
Bolek misses with a body punch.
Magomedov blocks an uppercut.
Bolek swings wildly with an uppercut but Magomedov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Magomedov prevents a body shot from Bolek. #T4#
Magomedov gets through Bolek's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Magomedov tries to throw a body punch but Bolek avoids it by throwing Magomedov back against the cage.
Bolek fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bolek lands a body shot in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Bolek fails to land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Magomedov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bolek lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bolek misses with a body punch.
Bolek tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Magomedov tries to throw a body punch but Bolek avoids it by throwing Magomedov back against the cage.
Magomedov throws a head punch that misses.
Magomedov blocks a body shot from Bolek.
Bolek misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bolek throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Magomedovs head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Magomedov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bolek's elbow.
Bolek throws a punch but it's blocked by Magomedov.
Magomedov gets through Bolek's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Billy Bolek will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Bolek pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A little feinted left hand from Magomedov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bolek misses the body punch
and Magomedov counters with a straight right hand.
Bolek rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Magomedov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bolek pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Magomedov back to the cage. Bolek follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Bolek lands a nice shot that snaps Magomedov's head back.
Bolek thows a left - swing and a miss!
It looked like Magomedov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Magomedov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It seemed like Bolek was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Magomedov moves out of range as Bolek strikes.
Magomedov misses with a body shot.
Magomedov ducks under a wild hook from Bolek.
Bolek fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Magomedov fails in his attempt to clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Magomedov. Bolek does a little dance to reset his feet.
A punch lands to the side of Magomedov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big right from Bolek misses.
Magomedov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bolek ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bolek takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T1#
Magomedov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Magomedov throws a jab when Bolek was well out of range.
Bolek let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Magomedov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Magomedov looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Magomedov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bolek doesn't seem bothered though.
Magomedov looks to land a left hand but Bolek moved out of range nicely.
Bolek fails to land with a series of punches.
Bolek throws a combination that misses
and Magomedov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Magomedov throws a hook but Bolek avoids it easily.
Magomedov misses with an uppercut.
Magomedov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bolek.
Bolek swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Magomedov.
Magomedov looks to land a left hand but Bolek moved out of range nicely.
Bolek appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Magomedov misses with an uppercut. Bolek saw that one coming.
Magomedov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nice jab there from Magomedov.
Magnus Magomedov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Magomedov moves out of range as Bolek strikes.
Magomedov misses the jab.
Magomedov moves out of range of the strikes.
Bolek misses with a looping left.
Magomedov throwing a counter right hand but Bolek manages to avoid it.
Bolek misses with the combination.
Magomedov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Magomedov swats away the attempt to clinch by Bolek.
Bolek connects with a good right hand that stumbles Magomedov. Magomedov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Magomedov looks to land a left hand but Bolek moved out of range nicely.
Bolek looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Magomedov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bolek comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bolek punishes Magomedov's body with a nice straight punch.
Bolek lands a nice shot that snaps Magomedov's head back.
Bolek misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Magomedov throws a big counter combination but Bolek scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T3#
Nice jab there from Bolek.
Bolek lands with a nice body punch.
Magomedov misses with a wild body shot.
Bolek throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bolek staying out of range there.
Bolek throws out a loose jab but Magomedov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bolek throws a predictable looking body shot
and Magomedov counters with a nice body shot.
Magomedov blocks a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Bolek misses the target.
Magomedov appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Bolek throws a shot from downtown. Magomedov moves away and avoids it.
Magomedov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bolek blocks a jab.
Bolek throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Magomedov on the side of the head.
Magomedov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bolek.
Magomedov punishes Bolek's body with a nice straight punch.
Magomedov misses the shot to the body.
Bolek uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Magomedov.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bolek lands a right hook to the body.
Bolek takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bolek avoids the body shot from Magomedov.
Magomedov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Magomedov misses with a wild body shot.
Bolek lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Magomedov lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
#CUT#
It looks like Billy Bolek has been cut.
Bolek misses with a straight right.
A counter left hand to the body from Magomedov misses its target.
Bolek looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Magomedov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Magomedov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bolek tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Magomedov was well out of range. Poor timing from Bolek.
Bolek ducks under a wild hook from Magomedov.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Magomedov throws out a loose jab but Bolek uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bolek looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Magomedov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bolek was well out of range. Poor timing from Magomedov.
Bolek now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Sloppy strikes from Bolek. Those never looked like landing.
A counter left hand to the body from Magomedov misses its target.
Bolek works Magomedov's body with a nice hook.
And that's the end of the fight!
Billy Bolek comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bolek has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Billy Bolek!
A very excited looking Billy Bolek made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
Immortals 23 Paulik v Sojka
Date: May 07, 2016 |
#R1#
Vasleyiev ducks under a wild hook from Magomedov.
Magomedov blocks a head kick by Vasleyiev.
Magomedov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Magomedov scores with a shot to the body.
Magomedov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Magomedov was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Magomedov blocks a jab.
Magomedov scores with a jab.
Vasleyiev pivots, looking for a leg kick but Magomedov is out of range and Vasleyiev settles back down.
A swing and a miss from Magomedov.
Magomedov misses with a body shot.
Magomedov lands with a shot to the body.
Vasleyiev with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Magomedov to score with a decent uppercut.
Magomedov scores with a sloppy right hand. Vasleyiev should have avoided that one.
Vasleyiev chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Vasleyiev tries to land a leg kick but Magomedov saw it coming and moves away.
Magomedov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vasleyiev throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. #T1#
Magomedov misses with a wild body shot.
Vasleyiev misses with a hook. Magomedov ducked under it nicely.
Magomedov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Vasleyiev lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Magomedov scores with the left hand. Vasleyiev knows he should have avoided that one.
Vasleyiev takes a swing at Magomedov's ribcage but misses.
Magomedov lands a right hook to the body.
Magomedov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Magomedov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Vasleyiev slips a straight right by Magomedov.
Magomedov throws a body shot but no joy.
Vasleyiev misses with an uppercut
and Magomedov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Magomedov throws a jab when Vasleyiev was well out of range.
Vasleyiev throws a hook but Magomedov avoids it easily.
Vasleyiev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Magomedov manages to avoid it.
Vasleyiev connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Vasleyiev throws a sloppy body shot
and Magomedov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Magomedov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Magomedov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vasleyiev moves away.
Vasleyiev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vasleyiev is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Magomedov rather than just go for the knockout.
Magomedov throws a lazy right hand but Vasleyiev sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Magomedov on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Magomedov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Magomedov throws a body shot but no joy.
Magomedov punishes Vasleyiev's body with a nice straight punch.
Vasleyiev walks into a left hand.
Vasleyiev throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Magomedov there.
Vasleyiev throws a push kick but Magomedov slaps the foot to one side.
Vasleyiev lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Vasleyiev lands a high kick!
Vasleyiev looks to land a left hand but Magomedov moved out of range nicely.#T3#
Magomedov throws a looping overhand right but Vasleyiev ducks down to avoid it.
Vasleyiev scoring well with a low kick there.
Good exchange - Magomedov coming out on top.
Magomedov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dimitri Vasleyiev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vasleyiev buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Vasleyiev is looking to score with low kicks.
Magomedov on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Vasleyiev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little feinted left hand from Magomedov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Vasleyiev misses with a body shot.
Magomedov is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Vasleyiev uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Magomedov.
Vasleyiev connects with a crisp jab.
Magomedov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Vasleyiev's head.
Vasleyiev takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Magomedov thows a left - swing and a miss! #T4#
Vasleyiev misses with a body punch
and Vasleyiev takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vasleyiev lets loose with a powerful body kick. Magomedov will feel that in the morning.
Vasleyiev thumps Magomedov with a low kick.
Vasleyiev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Magomedov.
Magomedov looks to score with a jab to the body but Vasleyiev is just out of range.
Vasleyiev turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Magomedov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Vasleyiev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Magomedov.
Magomedov misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Vasleyiev counters with a nice body shot.
Vasleyiev throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Magomedov counter with a right hand.
Vasleyiev is looking to slow Magomedov down with leg kicks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Magomedov misses the jab.
Magomedov throws out a loose jab but Vasleyiev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Danga de danga de dang - Vasleyiev scores with a four punch combination!
An inside leg kick lands from Vasleyiev.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Magnus Magomedov dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Vasleyiev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Vasleyiev.
Magomedov swings for the body but Vasleyiev moves out of range.
Vasleyiev looks to land a body kick but Magomedov moved away.
Magomedov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Good exchange - Magomedov coming out on top.
Magomedov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vasleyiev walks into a stiff left hand from Magomedov.
Magomedov takes a swing at Vasleyiev's ribcage but misses.
Magomedov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Vasleyiev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Magomedov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Magomedov.
Vasleyiev throws a nice outside leg kick.
Magomedov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Magomedov misses with a body shot.
Magomedov throws a jab when Vasleyiev was well out of range.
Magomedov throws a shot from downtown. Vasleyiev moves away and avoids it.#T1#
Vasleyiev turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Vasleyiev lands a leg kick that knocks Magomedov off balance momentarily.
Vasleyiev is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Magomedov.
Vasleyiev throws a lazy right hand but Magomedov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Vasleyiev checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Vasleyiev connects with an inside leg kick.
Magomedov throws a poor cross that misses
and Vasleyiev counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Magomedov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Magomedov doesn't manage to clinch there - Vasleyiev circles away.
Vasleyiev appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Vasleyiev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vasleyiev fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Magomedov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Vasleyiev in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Magomedov misses the body punch
and Vasleyiev counters with a right hand to the body.
Magomedov misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Vasleyiev counters with a nice leg kick.
Vasleyiev's jab looks to have found its range, popping Magomedov under the eye.#T2##CL#
Magomedov rushes Vasleyiev and presses him up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vasleyiev misses with a hook from the clinch.
Magomedov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Magomedov looking to stall.
Vasleyiev goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vasleyiev tries to work over Magomedov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vasleyiev tries to work over Magomedov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Magomedov wants to break free but Vasleyiev has control.
Magomedov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Magomedov tries to work over Vasleyiev's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vasleyiev tries to throw a body punch but Magomedov avoids it by throwing Vasleyiev back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Magomedov.
Vasleyiev swings wildly with an uppercut but Magomedov uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Magomedov.
Magomedov lands a shoulder strike. #T3#
Vasleyiev tries to work over Magomedov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Magomedov as Vasleyiev tries to tie him up.
Magomedov can't find room to land a body shot as Vasleyiev controls the action.
Magomedov pushes Vasleyiev back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Vasleyiev trying to control the position but instead, Magomedov has worked for underhooks and has pushed Vasleyiev into the cage.
Magomedov misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Vasleyiev breaks from the clinch.
Magnus Magomedov is winning the standup battle so far.
Vasleyiev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Magomedov manages to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Magomedov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Magomedov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vasleyiev manages to avoid it.
Vasleyiev swings for the body but Magomedov moves out of range.
Magomedov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Vasleyiev doesn't seem bothered though.
Magomedov with a hook.#T4#
Magomedov lands with a straight right. Vasleyiev didn't see that one coming.
A nice leg kick lands there from Vasleyiev.
Magomedov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Vasleyiev let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Magomedov lands a lovely overhand right.
Magomedov lands a nice looking body shot.
Magomedov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Vasleyiev stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vasleyiev chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Magomedov steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Vasleyiev. That one must have hurt.
Magomedov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vasleyiev.
Magomedov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Magomedov takes a swing at Vasleyiev's ribcage but misses.
Magomedov lands a slapping body shot.
Magomedov misses the shot to the body.
Vasleyiev connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Magnus Magomedov 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!
#R3#
Vasleyiev lands with a nice body punch.
Nice body kick from Vasleyiev.
Vasleyiev has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Magomedov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Vasleyiev.
Magomedov checks a leg kick.
Vasleyiev avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vasleyiev appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Vasleyiev throws a leg kick that misses.
Magomedov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Magomedov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Magomedov checks the leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Magomedov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Magomedov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vasleyiev.
Magomedov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vasleyiev gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#CL#
Magomedov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Vasleyiev tries to work over Magomedov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Magomedov has a couple of punches blocked by Vasleyiev.
Magomedov misses with a punch to the body.
#T1##BC2#
Vasleyiev breaks from the clinch.
Vasleyiev will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Magomedov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Magomedov scores with a jab to the head.
A slapping leg kick lands for Vasleyiev.
Vasleyiev connects with the punch.
Magomedov throws the left hand but Vasleyiev avoids the punch easily.
Magomedov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Magomedov misses with a body shot.
Magomedov lands a nice hook to Vasleyiev's body. Vasleyiev takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Magomedov walks forward, straight into a front kick from Vasleyiev.
Magomedov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vasleyiev throws a poor cross that misses
and Magomedov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dimitri Vasleyiev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Magomedov sizes up Vasleyiev with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vasleyiev tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Magomedov is able to avoid easily.
Good work by Magomedov as he checks the leg kick.
Magomedov misses with a body shot.
Magomedov throws a jab but it's blocked by Vasleyiev.
Vasleyiev looks to score with a jab to the body but Magomedov is just out of range.
Magomedov misses the shot to the body.
Magomedov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vasleyiev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Magomedov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Vasleyiev on the side of the head.
Vasleyiev misses with a kick to the body
and Magomedov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Vasleyiev just misses with a punch to the body.
Vasleyiev lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Magomedov lands a slapping body shot.
#T3#
Vasleyiev slips under a jab from Magomedov.
Magomedov swings for the body but Vasleyiev moves out of range.
Magomedov moves in looking to clinch but Vasleyiev pushes him off.
Vasleyiev is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Magomedov misses with a looping left.
An inside leg kick lands from Vasleyiev.
Magomedov punishes Vasleyiev's body with a nice straight punch.
Magomedov throws a body punch but Vasleyiev moves out of range.
Vasleyiev takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Magomedov throws a body punch but Vasleyiev moves out of range.
Vasleyiev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Magomedov manages to avoid it.
Magomedov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vasleyiev can do to turn this around?
Vasleyiev keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Magomedov.
Magomedov takes a swing at Vasleyiev's ribcage but misses.
Vasleyiev feints a counter leg kick.
Vasleyiev misses with a series of wild punches.
Magomedov appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T4#
Vasleyiev fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Vasleyiev throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Magomedov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Vasleyiev misses with a wild body shot. #CL#
Magomedov clinches up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Still in the clinch, Vasleyiev scores with a nice short uppercut.
Magomedov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Vasleyievs head.
Magomedov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Magomedov lands with a right to the head.
Magomedov blocks a body shot from Vasleyiev.
Vasleyiev tries to throw a body punch but Magomedov avoids it by throwing Vasleyiev back against the cage.
Vasleyiev misses with a punch to the body.
Magomedov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vasleyiev tries to work over Magomedov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vasleyiev misses with the head strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
Magnus Magomedov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Magomedov has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Magnus Magomedov!
Magnus Magomedov thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Immortals 20 Three Belts
Date: Apr 13, 2016 |
#R1#
Magomedov throws an overhand right that lands on Chernokov's shoulder, as Chernokov tries to avoid the shot.
A big right from Magomedov misses.
Magomedov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Chernokov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Magomedov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Chernokov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Magomedov.
Chernokov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Chernokov takes a swing at Magomedov's ribcage but misses.
Chernokov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Magomedov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nice defenses there by Chernokov.
Magomedov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Magomedov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Magomedov slips a jab from Chernokov.
Magomedov lands a nice shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Chernokov shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Chernokov was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chernokov works to advance to full mount. Magomedov defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Magomedov is in all sorts of trouble here.
Chernokov lands a big elbow.
Magomedov is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T1#
Chernokov throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Chernokov throws some wild stikes that Magomedov manages to avoid easily.
Magomedov wants to control but Chernokov is having none of it.
Magomedov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Chernokov lands a big elbow.
The referee warns Magomedov that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Magomedov avoids a series of strikes thrown by Chernokov.
Chernokov avoids the attempt from Magomedov to control.
Chernokov lands a nice shot to the head.
Chernokov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Chernokov looking to finish with strikes here!
Magomedov is in a horrible position here. Chernokov smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chernokov is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Magomedov can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Chernokov throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
A nice elbow there by Chernokov.
Chernokov throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Magomedov wants to control but Chernokov is having none of it.
Chernokov is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Chernokov fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Chernokov scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Magomedov?
#ROC2#
Magomedov is rocked!
Magomedov in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Oh Magomedov is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Magomedov tries to lock up and control but Chernokov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Chernokov lands with some strikes.
Magomedov is in a horrible position here. Chernokov smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Chernokov connects with a bit shot that sees Magomedov covering up! More strikes from Chernokov and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Chernokov is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexei Chernokov! Alexei Chernokov retains his lightweight title!
An out of breath Alexei Chernokov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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