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Event:
Dominance XIII
Date: Oct 27, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD2#
Magomedsharipov drives through with a takedown into Sticky's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Magomedsharipov won't allow Sticky to sweep him here.
Sticky is looking to stand up but Magomedsharipov isn't so interested in that idea.
Magomedsharipov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Sticky wants to hit a sweep here but Magomedsharipov passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Sticky there!
You get the feeling that Sticky really doesn't like being in this position too much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sticky tries to hold on but Magomedsharipov pushes him away.
Sticky is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Magomedsharipov is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T1#
Sticky doing his best to control the position. Can he escape?
Magomedsharipov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Magomedsharipov has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Sticky's face.
#SUB2#
Magomedsharipov working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Sticky sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Sticky moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T2#
Sticky is looking to stand up but Magomedsharipov isn't so interested in that idea.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sticky is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Sticky stops Magomedsharipov from standing up.
Sticky wants to control from the top but Magomedsharipov keeps moving.
Sticky wants to get up but he can't break Magomedsharipov's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Magomedsharipov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sticky is controlling him. #T3##ES2#
Magomedsharipov scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Sticky shoots and misses #CL2#
and Magomedsharipov counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #TD2#
Magomedsharipov gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Sticky is trying to control but Magomedsharipov passes into side control!
Sticky is looking for a sweep.
Sticky wants to control but Magomedsharipov postures up.
You can see the frustration on Sticky's face as Magomedsharipov controls the position.
Magomedsharipov working away.
Magomedsharipov throws an elbow but Sticky slips to the side and avoids it well.
Magomedsharipov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sticky. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Sticky is trying to get back to half guard.#T4#
Sticky takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Magomedsharipov moves into full mount!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Magomedsharipov controlling from the full mount.
Let's hope that Magomedsharipov has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sticky wants to hold on but Magomedsharipov pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrei Magomedsharipov dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Sticky dives in and grabs Magomedsharipov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Magomedsharipov pushes down on Sticky's head and hops out.
Magomedsharipov darts in looking for a takedown but Sticky gets double underhooks and turns Magomedsharipov into the cage.
It looked like Sticky wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sticky misses with a takedown #CL2#
and Magomedsharipov holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #TD2#
Magomedsharipov lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Sticky is trying to control but can't.
Magomedsharipov slows the pace down in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sticky gets full guard.#T1##SUB#
Sticky has his foot on Magomedsharipov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Magomedsharipov works his way back into a safe position though.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sticky is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Sticky postures up in Magomedsharipov's guard and throws a big left but Magomedsharipov blocks it. #SUB#
Sticky thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #ES2#
Magomedsharipov kicks Sticky off and gets to his feet.
A head kick by Sticky misses #TD2#
and Magomedsharipov counters with a single leg into guard. Sticky didn't expect that.
Sticky wants to sweep but no luck.
Sticky is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T2#
Magomedsharipov stays in close to Sticky's body and controls the position.
Magomedsharipov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sticky trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Sticky is looking for a triangle but Magomedsharipov pushes his legs off easily.
Sticky is trying to keep Magomedsharipov in close.
#T3#
Magomedsharipov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Magomedsharipov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Ricky Sticky is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sticky throws a leg kick but Magomedsharipov sees it coming and checks it nicely. #TD2#
Magomedsharipov closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Magomedsharipov tries to move to mount but Sticky blocks the move with his legs.
Sticky trying to control but Magomedsharipov flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Magomedsharipov looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
#T4#
Magomedsharipov just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#SUB2#
Magomedsharipov has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Sticky looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Magomedsharipov scores with strikes from the back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrei Magomedsharipov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Sticky stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sticky wants it to stay on the feet.
Sticky takes a swing at Magomedsharipov's ribcage but misses. #TD2#
Magomedsharipov feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Magomedsharipov postures up and lands a big shot to Sticky's brow.
Sticky being controlled here, momentarily.
Sticky is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedsharipov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Sticky keeping full guard, as Magomedsharipov tries to pass. #T1#
Sticky wants to sweep here but Magomedsharipov controlling him for the moment.
Magomedsharipov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Magomedsharipov working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Magomedsharipov prevents Sticky from getting back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Sticky misses with a wild combination.
#TD2#
Magomedsharipov shoots in and bounces Sticky off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#T2#
Magomedsharipov trying to move into half guard but instead Sticky has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Sticky content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Magomedsharipov keeping moving, preventing Sticky from controlling successfully.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Magomedsharipov can do anything to dispel that myth.#ES2#
Magomedsharipov pushes Sticky off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Magomedsharipov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sticky with a poor takedown #CL2#
and Magomedsharipov counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Magomedsharipov. #T3#
Sticky trying to stall but Magomedsharipov improves his position.
Magomedsharipov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Sticky pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Sticky looking to stall.
Sticky tries to stall but Magomedsharipov uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Magomedsharipov stops a takedown attempt from Sticky.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricky Sticky. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sticky is trying to break free.
Sticky tries a knee to the head but Magomedsharipov blocks it.
Sticky has had enough of the clinch but Magomedsharipov keeps him there for the moment.#TD2#
Magomedsharipov lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
#T4#
Magomedsharipov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Magomedsharipov.
Sticky is looking to escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andrei Magomedsharipov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Magomedsharipov 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrei Magomedsharipov!
Andrei Magomedsharipov gave a mention to The Dirty Needle Project in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
WPFA XXXVI: Pipes vs Cristos
Date: Oct 02, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magomedsharipov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Park tries to avoid it but Magomedsharipov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Park to the ground. Park escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Magomedsharipov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Park defends it nicely.
Park slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Park jabs at Magomedsharipov's body.
Magomedsharipov misses with a takedown attempt
and Park counters with a stiff right hand.
Jung Ho Park has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrei Magomedsharipov.#T1#
Park scores with a jab to the body.
Magomedsharipov is looking to clinch but Park is avoiding it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Magomedsharipov.
It looked like Park was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Nice jab there from Park.
Magomedsharipov misses with a takedown attempt
letting Park counter with a right hand.
Park works Magomedsharipov's body with a nice hook.
Park connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#ROC#Magomedsharipov is rocked!#T2#
Park throws a pinpoint strike between Magomedsharipov's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Magomedsharipov crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Park scores a great knockout victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jung Ho Park! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 06, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gon jabs Magomedsharipov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sloppy strikes from Gon. Those never looked like landing.
Gon has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cozad MMA London in the buildup to the fight.
Gon scores with a one two! Magomedsharipov had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Gon connects with a right hand. Magomedsharipov shakes it off.#TD2#
Magomedsharipov shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Gon looking for submissions off his back.
Magomedsharipov prevents Gon from improving his position.
Still in half guard, Magomedsharipov seems content to control.#T1##SUB2#
Gon is defending against the submission attempts here by Magomedsharipov.
Magomedsharipov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Magomedsharipov drops an elbow to the side of Gon's head.
Magomedsharipov prevents Gon from standing back up.
Magomedsharipov working Gon over with strikes.
Magomedsharipov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Gon gets full guard.#T2#
Magomedsharipov slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Gon is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Magomedsharipov sitting in guard here, content to control. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Magomedsharipov moves out of range of the strikes.#T3#
Magomedsharipov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gon sprawls well. Gon wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Magomedsharipov gets slowly back to his feet.
Gon lands a lovely overhand right.
Gon missing with a left hand there. Magomedsharipov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Magomedsharipov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gon.
#TD2#
Magomedsharipov gets a takedown into half guard.#ES#
Gon kicks off Magomedsharipov and gets to his feet. #T4#
We've been informed that Magomedsharipov has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Gon looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And Magomedsharipov tries to counter it with a takedown but Gon pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Magomedsharipov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gon lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Gon.
A shot to the body from Gon misses
and Magomedsharipov counters with a one-two to the body.
Gon cracks Magomedsharipov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Magomedsharipov takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#ROC#Magomedsharipov is rocked!
OH! Magomedsharipov has been rocked by a huge right hand and is in deep trouble! Gon smells blood and charges in for the finish! Gon unloads a vicious overhand right and connects to the jaw of Magomedsharipov sending him face first to the canvas! Unbelievable!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ron Gon! |
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Event:
Ash Pres: Lindgren vs. Rizzo
Date: Aug 17, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.#TD2#
Magomedsharipov closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Mendoza did well to prevent Magomedsharipov getting side control.
Mendoza is looking to improve his position.
Mendoza taking some punishment here, with Magomedsharipov in his half guard.
Mendoza manages to get to full guard.
Magomedsharipov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mendoza. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Mendoza has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Magomedsharipov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mendoza lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Mendoza prevents Magomedsharipov from getting back to his feet.
Magomedsharipov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Magomedsharipov is looking to stand up but Mendoza isn't so interested in that idea. #T1#
Mendoza pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Magomedsharipov is keeping the position for now.
Mendoza trying to control but Magomedsharipov is working from the bottom.
Magomedsharipov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mendoza is controlling him.
Magomedsharipov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mendoza.
Mendoza lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mendoza's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Mendoza slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Mendoza trying to control the position from guard on top but Magomedsharipov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mendoza working some strikes from top position.
Mendoza prevents Magomedsharipov from getting back to his feet.
Mendoza chips away with some ground and pound.#T2#
Mendoza keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Magomedsharipov's head.
Mendoza chips away with some ground and pound.
Mendoza stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Magomedsharipov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Magomedsharipov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mendoza is controlling him.
Mendoza lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Mendoza landing with the ground and pound.
Mendoza stops Magomedsharipov from standing up.
Mendoza lands a couple of elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mendoza prevents Magomedsharipov from getting back to his feet.
Mendoza tries to free his leg and advance position but Magomedsharipov is retaining full guard.
Mendoza trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Magomedsharipov wants to stand up but Mendoza is controlling him. #T3#
Magomedsharipov looks winded!
Mendoza trying to control the position from guard on top but Magomedsharipov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mendoza 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.
Mendoza slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Mendoza content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Mendoza trying to control but Magomedsharipov is working from the bottom.
Magomedsharipov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mendoza controls the pace.
Mendoza chips away with some ground and pound.
Magomedsharipov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mendoza is controlling him.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Magomedsharipov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Mendoza distracts Magomedsharipov with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T4#
Mendoza lands a couple of digs.
Magomedsharipov keeping moving, preventing Mendoza from controlling successfully.
Mendoza chips away with some ground and pound.
Mendoza wants to control from the top but Magomedsharipov keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mendoza scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Mendoza trying to control but Magomedsharipov is working from the bottom.
Magomedsharipov wants to stand up but Mendoza is controlling him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mendoza's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Mendoza is pushing down on Magomedsharipov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Magomedsharipov is fighting to maintain full guard but Mendoza has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Mendoza wants to work for an arm triangle but Magomedsharipov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Mendoza seems to be looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chad Mendoza dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Magomedsharipov shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Magomedsharipov connects with a nice short shot to Mendoza's temple.
The fighters are battling for position here. Mendoza manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Mendoza is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendoza 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.#SUB#
Mendoza is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Chad Mendoza overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Mendoza working a defensive guard here.
Mendoza looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Magomedsharipov's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB#
Mendoza is looking to cinch up a triangle. Magomedsharipov throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Mendoza's body to avoid the submission. Mendoza has instead reached around Magomedsharipov's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Mendoza arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Chad Mendoza! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 11, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD2#
Magomedsharipov changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hunter Four looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Hunter Four gets back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hunter Four wants to control but Magomedsharipov is keeping busy.
Hunter Four moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Magomedsharipov looking to sit in guard and control but Hunter Four gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Hunter Four wants to pass the guard but Magomedsharipov is keeping the position.
Magomedsharipov wants to stand and escape but Hunter Four is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunter Four slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #ES2#
Magomedsharipov has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Hunter Four is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#T1#
Hunter Four is trying to pull guard but Magomedsharipov turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC2#
Magomedsharipov breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Magomedsharipov tries to keep at a distance but Hunter Four has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD#
Hunter Four gets control of Magomedsharipov's arms and successfully pulls guard. Hunter Four will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Magomedsharipov seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Magomedsharipov throws a strike but Hunter Four rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Hunter Four stops Magomedsharipov from standing up.
Hunter Four trying to control the position from guard on top but Magomedsharipov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hunter Four stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Magomedsharipov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Magomedsharipov wants to get back to his feet but Hunter Four is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T2#
Hunter Four wants to control from the top but Magomedsharipov keeps moving.
Hunter Four won't allow Magomedsharipov to get back to his feet. #ES2#
Magomedsharipov has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Hunter Four has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#TD#
Hunter Four has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Magomedsharipov uses from the top position.
Hunter Four keeping full guard, as Magomedsharipov tries to pass.
Magomedsharipov cracks Hunter Four with a solid left hand.#SUB#
Hunter Four escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Magomedsharipov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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!
Hunter Four keeping full guard, as Magomedsharipov tries to pass.
Magomedsharipov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T3#
Hunter Four manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Magomedsharipov manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Magomedsharipov wants to stand but Hunter Four is controlling the position. #SUB#
Hunter Four is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #ES2#
Magomedsharipov is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #TD#
Hunter Four gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.#T4#
Magomedsharipov pushes Hunter Four off looking to stand but Hunter Four dives back in and keeps control.
#SUB#
Hunter Four is looking for a kimura but Magomedsharipov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hunter Four to get the leverage. #SUB#
Magomedsharipov is defending against the submission attempts here by Hunter Four.
Hunter Four is breathing heavily.
Magomedsharipov tries to kick Hunter Four off but Hunter Four keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #ES2#
Magomedsharipov manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Hunter Four keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hunter Four jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Magomedsharipov walks away with a smile on his face. Hunter Four gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Hunter Four fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rookie Hunter Four. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Magomedsharipov gets a double leg takedown into Hunter Four's guard.
Hunter Four is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Magomedsharipov scoring with punches to the head and body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrei Magomedsharipov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##CL#
Hunter Four forces Magomedsharipov back against the cage and clinches.
Magomedsharipov tries to stall but Hunter Four uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Hunter Four tries to pull guard but Magomedsharipov forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Hunter Four tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Magomedsharipov just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hunter Four jumps guard but Magomedsharipov stands there with Hunter Four around his waist. Hunter Four gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rookie Hunter Four. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hunter Four fails to pull guard.
Hunter Four fails to pull guard.
Hunter Four tries to pull guard but Magomedsharipov won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunter Four drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#TD2#
Magomedsharipov turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Hunter Four struggling a bit here.
Magomedsharipov lands a few punches from side control.
You can see the frustration on Hunter Four's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hunter Four taking a bit of punishment here - Magomedsharipov scoring with strikes.
Magomedsharipov lands a nice forearm strike. #SU2#
Magomedsharipov decides to stand back up. Magomedsharipov steps back and let's Hunter Four get back to his feet.#CL2#
Magomedsharipov moves into the clinch successfully.
Magomedsharipov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#TD2#
Magomedsharipov has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Hunter Four clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Magomedsharipov lands a punch to the side of the head from the back. #T2#
Magomedsharipov lands with a hammerfist to the side of Hunter Four's head.
Magomedsharipov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hunter Four. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hunter Four staying busy and making it hard for Magomedsharipov to control.
Hunter Four rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Hunter Four tries to roll over but Magomedsharipov keeps him under control.
Magomedsharipov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Magomedsharipov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hunter Four tries to get to full guard but Magomedsharipov has control of the leg.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Magomedsharipov lands a nice short elbow.#T3##SU2#
Magomedsharipov stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being. #TD2#
Magomedsharipov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Magomedsharipov lands in his opponent's guard.
Magomedsharipov tries to stand but Hunter Four is controlling from the bottom. #SUB#
Hunter Four has his foot on Magomedsharipov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Magomedsharipov works his way back into a safe position though.
Magomedsharipov landing with the ground and pound.
Magomedsharipov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T4#
Magomedsharipov wants to control from the top but Hunter Four keeps moving.
Magomedsharipov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hunter Four bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Magomedsharipov's guard. #REVR#
Hunter Four trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hunter Four won't allow Magomedsharipov to get back to his feet. #ES2#
Magomedsharipov has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Hunter Four has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Hunter Four goes for a takedown in the clinch but Magomedsharipov prevents it.
#BC2#
Magomedsharipov breaks the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrei Magomedsharipov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Hunter Four tries to clinch
and Magomedsharipov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Magomedsharipov circles away from the clinch attempt
and Magomedsharipov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hunter Four is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hunter Four shoots for a double leg takedown but Magomedsharipov sprawls well. He's pushed Hunter Four's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
As Hunter Four backs off Magomedsharipov throws a huge counter combo but Hunter Four manages to avoid it all.
Rookie Hunter Four seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Magomedsharipov throws a perfectly timed hook that sends Hunter Four crashing down! Hunter Four tries to stagger back to his feet but Magomedsharipov just hammers him until the ref stops the fight! A confused Hunter Four asks the ref what just happened. Poor fella.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andrei Magomedsharipov! |
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