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Event:
TWGC 29 (170lbs, D2): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Apr 17, 2020 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Magomed Magomedov (ranked 4430 p4p, 0 weight class) and Police Officer (ranked 14550 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Magomed Magomedov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 9 losses; Police Officer!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Paulsen Ambrosius and Patrick Alders.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Officer has taken the fight to the clinch.
Officer gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Magomedov (0) vs (2) Officer
Officer is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Let's hope that Officer 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.
Magomedov trying to control here.
Magomedov tries to get to full guard but Officer has control of the leg.
Officer passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Magomedov! Score +3 for passing guard: Magomedov (0) vs (5) Officer
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Officer tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Magomedov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Officer controlling his opponent.
Officer's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Officer with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Officer looking to control and managing it successfully.
Magomedov is looking to improve his position but Officer isn't that keen on the idea.
Officer wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Officer is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Officer content just to control the position here.
Officer is looking to work his way around to Magomedov's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Officer takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Officer fails to advance to Magomedov's back.
Officer controlling his opponent.
Officer fails to move to back control.
Magomedov is trying to escape the mount.
Officer controlling the position easily from mount.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Officer.
Magomedov tries to reverse the position but Officer maintains control.
Officer controlling the position easily from mount.
Officer fails to take his opponent's back.
Officer controlling from the full mount.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Officer content just to control the position here.
Magomedov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Officer avoids the attempt from Magomedov to control.
Officer controlling his opponent.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Officer wants to take Magomedov's back but he can't do it this time.
Officer controlling the pace for now.
Magomedov is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Officer has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Magomedov (0) vs (8) Officer
What can Magomedov do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Officer is not going to allow Magomedov to sit and survive in this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Officer is riding his opponent, not letting Magomedov buck him off.
It looks like Officer might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov tries to escape the position.
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.
Yet more stalling tactics from Officer.
Officer doesn't have the hooks in and Magomedov manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Magomedov (2) vs (8) Officer
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Officer pulls Magomedov in to control the position.
Officer tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Magomedov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Officer is adopting a defensive guard.
Magomedov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Officer is keeping the position for now.
Officer is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Officer has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Magomedov has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Magomedov (5) vs (8) Officer
Magomedov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Officer keeps working.
Officer can't do much from the bottom here.
Officer is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Magomedov's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Officer is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Magomedov jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Magomedov (8) vs (8) Officer
Magomedov looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Officer holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Officer struggling a bit here.
Officer tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Magomedov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Officer keeping his opponent close.
Magomedov working away.
Officer tries to buck Magomedov off but Magomedov is having none of it.
Officer stops Magomedov from passing to mount.
Officer manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Magomedov (8) vs (10) Officer
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Officer in particular looking to stall.
Officer is continuing to stall.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
The adventures of Officer the control monster continue. Boring.
Officer wants to free his trapped foot but Magomedov is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Officer sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Magomedov is trying to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, Officer seems content to control.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Officer trying to mount his opponent but Magomedov defends it.
Well, if Officer is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Magomedov trying to control from the bottom.
Officer is taking a breather. Magomedov says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
And that's the end of the fight!
Officer wins on points by 10 to 8.
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Police Officer made sure he mentioned Humanoid Nutrition (160Q for 180$), along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 04, 2020 |
#R1#
Carlos is looking to score with low kicks.
Magomedov feinted with a counter takedown.
Carlos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Magomedov was well out of range. Poor timing from Carlos .
Carlos works Magomedov's body with a nice hook.
Carlos misses with a straight right.
Carlos fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Magomedov manages to avoid it.
A low kick from Carlos is predictable there #CL#
and Magomedov counters by clinching up.
Magomedov fails to pull guard.
Carlos scores with a nice hook to the head.
Carlos is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Magomedov has been working on his balance at Kingz MMA - Judo - Sambo - BJJ, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Carlos .#TD#
Magomedov pulls guard successfully.
#SUB#
Magomedov is looking for a triangle here but Carlos uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Magomedov is trying to improve his position.
Magomedov is working hard here to advance position.
Carlos taking a breather here. #T1#
Magomedov tries to bench press Carlos off him but Carlos keeps the position.
Magomedov is letting Carlos control him for a moment.
Magomedov manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Magomedov is looking to control Carlos 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Magomedov avoid being mounted?
Magomedov is looking for a sweep. Carlos is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Carlos is looking to pass Magomedov's guard but actually Magomedov recovers to full guard. #SUB#
Magomedov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Magomedov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Carlos engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Magomedov has his foot on Carlos 's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Carlos works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Magomedov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Carlos can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Magomedov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T3#
Carlos tries to free his leg and advance position but Magomedov is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Magomedov has his foot on Carlos 's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Carlos works his way back into a safe position though.
Carlos wants to get up but he can't break Magomedov's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Carlos pushing down on Magomedov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Carlos perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Magomedov is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Carlos jumps into side control!
Magomedov is trying to get back to half guard.#SU2#
Carlos stands up and beckons Magomedov to his feet.
Nice sprawl there from Carlos as Magomedov shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Magomed Magomedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Good standup being displayed there by Carlos as he connects with a hook.
Jab by Carlos .#T4#
Magomedov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Carlos to score with a decent uppercut.
Carlos feints and then cracks Magomedov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Magomedov down.
Carlos throws a leg kick but Magomedov sees it coming and moves out of range.
Carlos buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Magomedov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Carlos lands a jab to the nose.
Magomedov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ramon Carlos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carlos dips to his left and cracks Magomedov with an uppercut!#ROC2#
Magomedov is rocked!
Carlos swinging wildly here.
Oh Magomedov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Carlos missing with a left hand there. Magomedov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Magomedov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Magomedov seems to have got his legs back now.
A slow jab from Carlos misses its intended target.
Nice uppercut there from Carlos .
Magomedov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ramon Carlos dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Carlos tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Magomedov is able to avoid easily.
Carlos tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Magomed Magomedov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Carlos lands a body shot.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Magomedov is defended easily by Carlos .
Carlos jabs Magomedov right on the nose. Magomedov blinks but takes it well.
A solid body kick from Carlos .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov looks for a takedown but Carlos sprawls well.
Magomedov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T1#
Magomedov needs to keep his hands up - Carlos had a free shot at his head there.
Carlos throws a looping overhand right but Magomedov ducks down to avoid it.
Good standup being displayed there by Carlos as he connects with a hook.
Magomedov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Magomedov slips under a jab from Carlos .
Magomedov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Carlos misses with a few strikes there.
Carlos digs a good body shot into Magomedov's ribs.
Carlos has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Carlos comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Carlos wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ramon Carlos seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Magomedov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Magomedov drops his hands momentarily and Carlos takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Carlos misses with a body kick.
Magomedov closes the distance and clinches up with Carlos , looking for a takedown. Magomedov pushes Carlos against the cage but Carlos circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Magomed Magomedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Carlos misses with a hook. Magomedov ducked under it nicely.
Magomedov seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Carlos throws a right and a left that both miss.
Carlos throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Magomedov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Magomedov is looking to counter the offense by Carlos and move into the clinch.
Carlos ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Magomedov moves away from the strike by Carlos .
Magomedov is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Carlos .
Ramon Carlos is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Magomedov slips a straight right by Carlos .
Magomedov shoots in for a takedown but Carlos shows good takedown defense.
Carlos throws an overhand right that lands on Magomedov's shoulder, as Magomedov tries to avoid the shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Carlos .
Carlos moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Carlos throws a body punch but Magomedov moves out of range.
Carlos pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Magomedov back to the cage. Carlos follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Magomedov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Carlos .#T3#
Carlos with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Magomedov slips a straight right by Carlos .
Magomedov seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Magomedov looks for a takedown but Carlos sprawls well.
Donk. Carlos catches Magomedov right on the button with a cross.
Carlos changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Carlos fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Magomedov.
A swing and a miss from Carlos .
Magomedov checks the leg kick nicely there.
Magomedov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Magomedov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Magomedov slips a jab from Carlos .
As Carlos tries to get set, Magomedov tries to push him back and clinch up but Carlos manages to avoid the attempt.#T4#
Carlos misses with an uppercut. Magomedov saw that one coming.
Magomedov tries to counter with a takedown but Carlos is quick to defend against it.
Carlos is looking to score with low kicks.
Carlos leaves Magomedov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Carlos 's jab looks to have found its range, popping Magomedov under the eye.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Carlos swinging wildly here.
Carlos connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Carlos punishes Magomedov's body with a nice straight punch.
Magomedov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Carlos , as that shot connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ramon Carlos showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Carlos clobbers Magomedov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Carlos has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Carlos scores with a crisp jab that stopped Magomedov in his tracks.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Magomedov.
Carlos looks to land a right hand but Magomedov moved out of range.
Magomedov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Magomedov ducks under a wild hook from Carlos .
Carlos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Magomedov moves away.
Carlos throws a leg kick which misses Magomedov's front leg but catches the back leg as Magomedov tries to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carlos scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Carlos throws a nice inside leg kick.
Carlos connects with the punch.
Carlos missing with a left hand there. Magomedov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Magomedov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Carlos fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T1#
Magomedov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Carlos throws a hook but Magomedov avoids it easily.
Carlos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good work by Magomedov as he checks the leg kick.
Magomedov attempts a counter takedown but Carlos avoids it well and moves away.
A punch combination from Carlos misses.
Carlos paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Magomedov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Magomedov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Carlos lands a right hook to the body.
Carlos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Carlos connects with a crisp jab.
Carlos throws a leg kick #TD#
and Magomedov counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Magomedov.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Magomedov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ramon Carlos is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Magomedov slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Magomedov is looking for a kimura but Carlos is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Magomedov to get the leverage.
Magomedov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Magomedov stalling away here and it's allowed Carlos to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Magomedov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Magomedov trying to control but Carlos is working from the bottom. #T3#
Magomedov looking to sit in guard and control but Carlos gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Carlos showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Magomedov is looking for a triangle but Carlos pushes his legs off easily.
Carlos showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Magomedov wants to control the position but Carlos says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Magomed Magomedov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Carlos seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Magomedov is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Magomedov looking for submissions off his back.
Carlos is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ramon Carlos comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Carlos 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 26:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 26:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ramon Carlos !
After winning the bout, Ramon Carlos thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
SAFO 49: Roots
Date: Mar 28, 2020 |
#R1##TD#
Magomedov throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Skjold Hansen was covering up waiting for the punch and Magomedov finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Skjold Hansen is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Magomedov dives into side control.
#REVB#
Skjold Hansen is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#SUB#
Magomedov tries for a kimura but Skjold Hansen is defending well. #SUB#
Magomedov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Skjold Hansen is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Magomedov staying calm.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Magomedov is working to tighten his grip on Skjold Hansen's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Skjold Hansen has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Magomedov is really squeezing tight and eventually Skjold Hansen passes out! Magomedov breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Magomed Magomedov!
Magomed Magomedov very nearly forgot to thank Urban Fighter amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Event:
Madness Fright Night 25
Date: Feb 12, 2020 |
#R1#
Magomedov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Morales finds it's way round the side to connect with Magomedov's head.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Magomedov has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Magomedov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A jab from Morales misses.
A jab from Morales misses.
Morales ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Magomedov moves away.
Magomedov shoots for a double leg takedown but Morales sprawls well. He's pushed Magomedov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Morales misses its target.
Magomedov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Magomedov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Morales.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morales tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Magomedov was well out of range. Poor timing from Morales.
Morales swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Morales fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Morales throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Magomedov sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1#
Morales ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Magomedov moves away.
And Magomedov tries to counter it with a takedown but Morales pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Magomedov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Magomedov ducks under a wild hook from Morales.
Magomedov wants to clinch.
It looked like Morales wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Morales throws a hook but Magomedov avoids it easily.
Morales swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Morales wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Morales works Magomedov's body with a nice hook.
Morales throws an off balance right hand
#TD2#
so Magomedov counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #T2##ES#
Morales pushes Magomedov off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Morales dips to his left and cracks Magomedov with an uppercut!
We've been told by Morales's head coaches at Crapollas Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Magomedov slips a straight right by Morales.
Morales scores with a nice strike.
Magomedov with a poor takedown
and Morales counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Morales dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Morales just misses with a punch to the body.
Morales throws a body punch but Magomedov moves out of range.
Morales fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Magomedov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Morales wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T3#
Morales lands with an overhand left.
Morales is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Magomedov.
Magomedov with the counter takedown but Morales avoids it easily.
Morales connects with a right hand. Magomedov shakes it off.
Morales comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Morales throws a big shot that misses.
Magomedov ducks under a wild hook from Morales.
Magomedov tries to counter by closing the distance.
Morales keeps the fight on the outside.
Morales lands a lovely overhand right.
Morales fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Magomedov manages to avoid it.
Magomedov ducks under a wild hook from Morales.
Morales connects with a body shot.#T4#
Magomedov darts in looking for a takedown but Morales gets double underhooks and turns Magomedov into the cage.
Hector Morales has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Magomed Magomedov.
Magomedov takes one to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Morales throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice takedown defense from Morales. No joy for Magomedov on that attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Morales misses the target.
Morales lands a jab to the nose.
Magomedov wants to clinch.
Morales lands with a nice body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hector Morales 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#
Morales ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Magomedov moves away.
Magomedov with the counter takedown but Morales avoids it easily.
Morales throws a nice looking combination but Magomedov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Morales connects with the punch.
A big right from Morales misses.
Morales lands a nice shot to the body.
Morales throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Magomedov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Morales throws the left hand but Magomedov avoids the punch easily.
Magomedov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Morales throws a body punch but Magomedov moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Morales avoids it really well and circles away.
Morales is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Magomedov can do to turn this around?#T1#
Magomedov fails with a takedown attempt.
Magomedov defending well as Morales loads up on a big left hand.
Hector Morales seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Magomedov fails with a takedown attempt.
Hector Morales has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Magomed Magomedov.
Magomedov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nice body punch from Morales.
Good exchange - Morales coming out on top.
Morales fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Magomedov manages to avoid it.
Magomedov with the counter takedown but Morales avoids it easily.
Morales tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Magomedov was well out of range. Poor timing from Morales.#T2#
Morales throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Magomedov feints the counter takedown.
Morales loads up on a big right hand but Magomedov slips the punch.
Magomedov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nice shot lands for Morales.
Morales misses with a hook.
Magomedov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Morales swivels and escapes.
Magomedov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Morales.
Magomedov moves away from the strike by Morales.
Morales scores with a shot to the body.
Hector Morales is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
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!
Magomedov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Magomedov with the counter takedown but Morales avoids it easily.
Magomedov defending well as Morales loads up on a big left hand.
Morales misses with a body shot.
#T3#
Morales digs a good hook to Magomedov's body.
Morales misses with a telegraphed body shot
#TD2#
and Magomedov decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Morales's guard.
Morales can't keep his opponent in guard - Magomedov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Magomedov is working for a kimura but Morales is defending it quite comfortably.
Morales tries to get to full guard but Magomedov has control of the leg. #T4##SUB2#
Magomedov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Morales sees it coming and defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Morales has his hands clasped together around Magomedov's back. He's all about the action.#SUB2#
Morales is defending against the submission attempts here by Magomedov.
Morales is looking to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Morales is defending against the submission attempts here by Magomedov.
#ES#
Morales makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hector Morales dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Magomedov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Morales throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Morales throws a jab when Magomedov was well out of range.
Magomedov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Morales cracks Magomedov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A jab lands there for Morales.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov moves out of range of the strikes.
Magomedov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Morales defends it well.
Morales feints a jab promting Magomedov to slip. Morales then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Magomedov slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Morales tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Magomedov was well out of range. Poor timing from Morales.
Magomedov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T1#
Morales missing with a left hand there. Magomedov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Morales cracks Magomedov with an open hand slap.
Magomedov moves away from the strike by Morales.
Magomedov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Magomedov tries to clinch but Morales moves away
and Morales counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A lazy left from Morales finds it's target.#ROC#
Magomedov is rocked!
Morales throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Magomedov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Morales. Magomedov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Morales throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Magomedov shoots for a double leg takedown but Morales sprawls well. He's pushed Magomedov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #T2#
Morales fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Magomedov feints the counter takedown.
Hector Morales is winning the standup battle so far.
Morales throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Morales throws out a powerful jab.
Morales stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Morales wants it to stay on the feet.
Hector Morales has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Magomed Magomedov.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Magomedov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Morales.
Morales fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Morales fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Magomedov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Morales.
Magomedov fails with the takedown.#T3#
Morales fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Magomedov manages to avoid it.
Magomedov with the counter takedown but Morales avoids it easily.
Morales waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Magomedov.
Magomedov with the counter takedown but Morales avoids it easily.
Morales swings for the body but Magomedov moves out of range.
Magomedov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A decent looking cross lands there for Morales.
Morales pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Magomedov avoids the body shot from Morales.
Morales swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Magomedov wants to clinch.
Morales throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Magomedov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Morales defends it well.#T4#
Magomedov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Morales looks to land a combination. Magomedov sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Magomedov is still on wobbly legs! Can Morales finish him?
Morales fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Magomedov manages to avoid it.
Magomedov seems to have recovered his senses.
Morales swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Magomedov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Morales lands with a hook. Magomedov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Morales lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Morales misses with a hook.
Magomedov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Morales defends it well.
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!
Magomedov needs to keep his hands up - Morales had a free shot at his head there.
Magomedov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hector Morales showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Morales, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight for Hector Morales!
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight for Hector Morales!
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight for Hector Morales!
Hector Morales wins by unanimous decision!
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Event:
Madness Fright Night 20
Date: Jan 08, 2020 |
#R1#
A jab from Morales misses.
Morales looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Magomedov fails to land the takedown.
Morales misses with a straight right.
Morales scores with a sloppy right hand. Magomedov should have avoided that one.
Nice straight punches there by Morales. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Morales.
Magomedov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Morales.
Magomedov feinted with a counter takedown.
Magomedov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Magomedov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sloppy strikes from Morales. Those never looked like landing.
Morales throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Morales tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Magomedov was well out of range. Poor timing from Morales.#T1#
Magomedov darts in looking for a takedown but Morales gets double underhooks and turns Magomedov into the cage.
Magomedov avoids the body shot from Morales.
Morales scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Morales scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Magomedov doesn't seem bothered though.
Morales connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Magomedov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Morales circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Magomed Magomedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Morales thuds a left hand into Magomedov's body.
A slow jab from Morales misses its intended target.
Morales scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Magomedov goes for a double leg but Morales avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Morales continues to drive forward.
Morales throws a jab but it's blocked by Magomedov. #T2#
Morales leaves Magomedov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Morales lands with an overhand left.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Morales misses with a wild body shot.
Magomedov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Morales manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Magomedov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Morales throws out the jab.
Magomedov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Morales sprawls and moves away.
Magomedov tries to clinch up but Morales circles away and keeps his distance.
Morales misses the shot to the body.
Magomedov feinted with a counter takedown.
Magomedov avoids the body shot from Morales.
A looping hook to the body misses from Morales. Magomedov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hector Morales seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Magomedov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T3#
Magomedov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Morales counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Magomedov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Morales smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Morales throws out a loose jab but Magomedov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Morales misses with an uppercut. Magomedov saw that one coming.
Morales throws a right hand that Magomedov ducks under and follows up with a left that Magomedov also avoids with ease.
Morales lands with a good body shot.
Magomedov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Morales is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Magomedov had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Magomedov staying out of range there.
Hector Morales is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Morales scores with a sloppy right hand. Magomedov should have avoided that one. #T4#
Morales misses with an uppercut. Magomedov saw that one coming.
Morales swings away with a body shot that misses
#CL#
and Magomedov counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Magomedov.
Morales misses with a body punch.
Morales tries to throw a body punch but Magomedov avoids it by throwing Morales back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Magomedov is looking to take this one to the mat.
Magomedov being controlled against the cage.
Magomedov can't get the takedown.
Magomedov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Morales pulls his leg out and moves away.
Morales throws a hook but Magomedov avoids it easily.
Morales throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Morales connects with a body shot.
Morales throws a body punch but Magomedov moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hector Morales 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#
Morales tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Magomedov was well out of range. Poor timing from Morales.
Morales fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Magomedov manages to avoid it.
Magomedov is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Morales.
Morales stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Morales connects with a body shot that sends Magomedov's belly button to the back.
Morales scores with a jab to the body.
Hector Morales seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Morales fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Magomedov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Magomedov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Morales tries to avoid it but Magomedov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Morales to the ground. Morales escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Morales misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov needs to keep his hands up - Morales had a free shot at his head there.
Magomedov slips a jab from Morales.
Magomedov attempts a counter takedown but Morales avoids it well and moves away.
Morales works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Morales throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Magomedov sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1#
Morales dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Magomedov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Morales swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Morales misses the shot to the body.
Morales throws a lazy right hand but Magomedov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Morales misses the shot to the body.
Morales has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Morales slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Morales misses with a straight left.
Morales swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Magomedov feinted with a counter takedown.
Morales misses with a hook.
Magomedov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A big left from Morales misses.
Magomedov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T2#
A cross from Morales lands.
Morales lands with a nice body punch.
Morales lands a slapping body shot.
Magomedov slips under a jab.
Magomedov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Morales swings for the body but Magomedov moves out of range.
A shot to the liver by Morales. Beautiful body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Morales connects with a crisp jab.
Morales misses with a hook
#TD#
and Magomedov counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Morales is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Magomedov is pressing down on Morales's thigh, looking to free his foot. Morales is holding on for now.
Morales is pressing down on Magomedov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T3#
Morales is adopting a defensive guard.
Magomedov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Morales swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Morales really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Magomedov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Magomedov drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Morales manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Magomedov has Morales in his guard.#REVB##SUB#
Magomedov is looking for a triangle but Morales pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Magomedov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Morales gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T4##SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Magomedov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Morales defends it easily.
Morales controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Magomedov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Magomedov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Morales controls the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU2#
Morales gets to his feet. Magomedov looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hector Morales showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Morales lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Magomedov circles away quickly and effectively.
Magomedov is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Morales.
A right-left combo lands from Morales.
Magomedov has his takedown stuffed
and Morales counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Morales lands a nice looking body shot.
Magomedov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Morales.
Magomedov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Morales digs a good body shot into Magomedov's ribs.
Morales fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov ducks under a wild hook from Morales.
Morales throws a body shot but no joy.
Morales listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Magomed Magomedov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Magomedov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Magomedov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Morales swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Morales defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Magomedov.
Morales appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Morales throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Magomedov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Morales sprawls and moves away.
Morales throws a lazy right hand but Magomedov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Morales scores with a decent looking hook.
Magomedov tries to clinch but Morales moves out of range.
Morales misses with a straight left.
Magomedov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T2#
Morales cracks Magomedov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Magomedov staying out of range there.
Morales swings and misses with a hook to the body.
As Morales tries to get set, Magomedov tries to push him back and clinch up but Morales manages to avoid the attempt.
Morales looks to score with a jab to the body but Magomedov is just out of range.
Magomedov moves away from the strike by Morales.
Morales lands a body shot.
Magomedov dives in for a single leg takedown but Morales sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Magomed Magomedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Horrible takedown attempt by Magomedov or perhaps it was just good defense by Morales, which made it look bad.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Magomedov shoots for a takedown but Morales saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Magomedov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T3#
Morales scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Morales with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Magomedov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Morales paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Morales jabs at Magomedov's body.
Magomedov fails with the takedown
letting Morales counter with a right hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Morales scores with a shot to the body.
Magomedov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Morales to score with a decent uppercut.
Morales lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Magomedov on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T4#
Morales looks to score with a jab to the body but Magomedov is just out of range.
Magomedov misses with a takedown
and Morales counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Morales jabs at Magomedov's body.
Morales missing with a left hand there. Magomedov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Morales pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
As Morales tries to get set, Magomedov tries to push him back and clinch up but Morales manages to avoid the attempt.
Morales comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Morales misses with a hook.
The fighters circling - Morales throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
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.
Morales tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Magomedov was well out of range. Poor timing from Morales.
Magomed Magomedov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Morales jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hector Morales comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Morales 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 25:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 25:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hector Morales!
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Event:
Madness Fright Night 16
Date: Dec 01, 2019 |
#R1#
Kona's corner calls for a 1-2. Kona obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kona connects with a jab.
Kona's coach down at Far-Q Fight Club was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Kona's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Kona connects with a looping right hand.
Kona looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Magomedov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kona counters with a right hand to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kona, as that shot connected.
#TD#
Magomedov scores with a takedown into Kona's guard.#SUB#
Magomedov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Magomedov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kona controlling the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Magomedov's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Magomedov trying to control but Kona is working from the bottom.
Magomedov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Magomedov pushing down on Kona's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T1##SUB#
Magomedov is working for a submission of some sort.
Kona really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Magomedov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Magomedov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Magomedov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kona sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Magomedov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kona defends it well.
Still in half guard, Magomedov seems content to control.
Kona is trying to stand up here but Magomedov is controlling him well. #T2#
Kona trying to control here.
Magomedov is looking to advance position but Kona won't allow it.
Magomedov is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Magomedov is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Magomedov seems to be looking for submissions.
#T3#
Magomedov moves nicely into side control.
Kona tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Magomedov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Magomedov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kona knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Magomedov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Magomedov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kona is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T4#
Kona is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Magomedov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Magomedov tries for a kimura but Kona is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kona is not content to let Magomedov control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Magomed Magomedov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Magomedov darts in looking for a takedown but Kona gets double underhooks and turns Magomedov into the cage.
Kona punishes Magomedov's body with a nice straight punch.
Magomedov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kona tries to avoid it but Magomedov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kona to the ground. Kona escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kona lands a lovely overhand right.
Magomedov goes for a double leg but Kona avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kona continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Magomed Magomedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sloppy strikes from Kona. Those never looked like landing.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Magomedov. #TD#
Magomedov throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kona was covering up waiting for the punch and Magomedov finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SUB#
Magomedov drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Magomedov as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Kona screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Magomedov! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Magomed Magomedov!
After the big win, Magomed Magomedov made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Urban Fighter and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Event:
CFC 7: Halloween Havoc
Date: Oct 26, 2019 |
#R1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Magomedov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#TD2#
Dos Anjos closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Dos Anjos tries to move to mount but Magomedov blocks the move with his legs.
Magomedov manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB#
Magomedov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dos Anjos pulls his head out easily.
Dos Anjos trying to pass the guard but Magomedov defending well. #SUB2#
Dos Anjos is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Magomedov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dos Anjos.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov is looking to improve his position.
Dos Anjos controlling the action here. #T1#
Dos Anjos wants to lay and pray for a moment but Magomedov keeps working.
Dos Anjos prevents Magomedov from improving his position.
Dos Anjos looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Magomedov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dos Anjos pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Dos Anjos is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Magomedov is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ademaro Dos Anjos!
Ademaro Dos Anjos tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Event:
CFC 3: ITS TIME FOR WAR!
Date: Sep 07, 2019 |
#R1#
Jackson throws a series of punches but Magomedov moves out of range.
Magomedov is looking to clinch.
Magomedov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jackson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Magomedov was well out of range. Poor timing from Jackson.
Jackson lands a nice hook to Magomedov's body. Magomedov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #CL#
Jackson tries to keep at a distance but Magomedov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jackson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Magomedov has him pressed against the cage.
Jackson is trying to push Magomedov away but Magomedov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Jackson is trying to break the clinch but Magomedov is controlling him.#TD#
Magomedov decides to pull guard.
Jackson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Magomedov is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Jackson frees his head nicely. Oh but Magomedov has switched to an armbar! Jackson is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Magomed Magomedov!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 04, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Unit shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Magomedov is trying to defend but Unit finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Magomedov is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Brotherhood MMA, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#SUB2#
Unit is working for a kimura but Magomedov is defending it quite comfortably.
Unit looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Magomedov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Unit is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Magomedov defends it well. #SUB2#
Unit is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Magomedov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Magomedov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Magomedov has his foot on Unit's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Unit works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Magomedov working for a triangle but Unit defends it easily.
#SUB#
Magomedov pushes a forearm under Unit's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Unit is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Magomed Magomedov!
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Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 01, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Unit closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Magomedov to the mat! Magomedov manages to get full guard. #SUB#
Unit 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. #SUB2#
Unit got a little sloppy there for a moment and Magomedov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Unit has managed to get both his arms back between Magomedov's legs - danger averted.
Magomedov keeping full guard, as Unit tries to pass. #SUB2#
Magomedov is looking for a triangle but Unit pushes his legs off easily.
Unit tries to free his leg and advance position but Magomedov is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Unit is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Magomedov has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Unit is looking to defend but Magomedov has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Unit! Magomedov pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Unit taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Magomed Magomedov!
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Event:
TWGC 25 (170lbs, D4): Rio de Janeiro Qu - Round 1
Date: Jul 26, 2019 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Magomed Magomedov (ranked 5658 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcos Vinicius (ranked 5312 p4p, 0 weight class). Magomed Magomedov has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Magomed Magomedov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Marcos Vinicius!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Luis Engracia and Felipe Paraventi.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Magomedov gets caught flat footed, as Vinicius shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Magomedov (0) vs (2) Vinicius
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Magomedov working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Vinicius has passed into half guard!
Magomedov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Vinicius pulls his head out easily.
Vinicius is looking to advance position but Magomedov won't allow it.
Magomedov's coaches at Brotherhood MMA have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Magomedov is not content to let Vinicius control the position.
Magomedov tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Vinicius has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Magomedov (0) vs (5) Vinicius
Magomedov tries to lock up and control but Vinicius gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov regains half guard.
Magomedov gets full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vinicius is stalling in the full guard.
Magomedov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Vinicius is aware though and is defending well.
Vinicius wants to control from the top but Magomedov keeps moving.
Magomedov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Vinicius gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Magomedov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Magomedov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Magomedov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Vinicius is aware though and is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vinicius drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Vinicius jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Vinicius passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Magomedov (0) vs (8) Vinicius
Vinicius staying calm.
Magomedov stops Vinicius from passing to mount.
Vinicius trying to control the action but Magomedov is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov tries to buck Vinicius off but Vinicius is having none of it.
Magomedov gets back to half guard.
Magomedov tries to get to full guard but Vinicius has control of the leg.
Magomedov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Magomedov actively working from the bottom here.
Magomedov wants to improve his position but Vinicius is controlling well.
Vinicius should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Vinicius is looking to take a break and control but Magomedov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Magomedov looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Vinicius pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Magomedov (0) vs (11) Vinicius
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vinicius trying to control but Magomedov is having none of it.
Vinicius is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Magomedov is surviving well by controlling Vinicius's body position as best he can.
Magomedov slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Vinicius not doing much here.
Vinicius is trying to control. Magomedov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Magomedov is looking to improve his position.
Magomedov moves into full guard.
Vinicius avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Vinicius wants to control from the top but Magomedov keeps moving.
Magomedov working for a triangle but Vinicius defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Magomedov keeping full guard, as Vinicius tries to pass.
Vinicius avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Vinicius wants to control from the top but Magomedov keeps moving.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Magomedov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Vinicius is aware though and is defending well.
Magomedov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Vinicius defends it easily.
Vinicius pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Magomedov is keeping the position for now.
Vinicius trying to control the position from guard on top but Magomedov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Magomedov working for a triangle but Vinicius defends it easily.
Magomedov isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Vinicius stacks Magomedov on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Vinicius! Score +3 for passing guard: Magomedov (0) vs (14) Vinicius
Magomedov is breathing heavily.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Vinicius wants to lay and pray for a moment but Magomedov keeps working.
Magomedov is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Magomedov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Vinicius trying to control the pace.
Magomedov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Magomedov is looking for a sweep. Vinicius is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Vinicius is working for a kimura but Magomedov is defending it quite comfortably.
Vinicius slows the pace down in half guard.
Vinicius prevents Magomedov from improving his position.
Magomedov regains full guard. Nicely done.
Vinicius works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Vinicius wants to free his trapped foot but Magomedov is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Magomedov actively working from the bottom here.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Magomedov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Magomedov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Magomedov tries to get to full guard but Vinicius has control of the leg.
Vinicius is keen to just control but Magomedov is a slippery customer.
Magomedov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Vinicius pulls his head out easily.
Magomedov is defending against the submission attempts here by Vinicius.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Vinicius is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Magomedov actively working from the bottom here.
Vinicius sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Magomedov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Vinicius trying to control but Magomedov is working from the bottom.
Vinicius wants to pass the guard but Magomedov is keeping the position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Magomedov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Vinicius doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Vinicius manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Vinicius controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Magomedov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Vinicius defends it easily.
Vinicius stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Magomedov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Vinicius trying to control but Magomedov is working from the bottom.
Magomedov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Vinicius trying to control but Magomedov is working from the bottom.
Vinicius wants to pass the guard but Magomedov is keeping the position.
Vinicius got a little sloppy there for a moment and Magomedov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Vinicius has managed to get both his arms back between Magomedov's legs - danger averted.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Vinicius looking to pass the guard.
Magomedov keeping moving, preventing Vinicius from controlling successfully.
Magomedov working for a triangle but Vinicius defends it easily.
Vinicius trying to control the position from guard on top but Magomedov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Magomedov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Vinicius trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov is looking for a triangle but Vinicius pushes his legs off easily.
Magomedov working a defensive guard here.
Vinicius wants to control from the top but Magomedov keeps moving.
Magomedov looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Vinicius passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Magomedov (0) vs (17) Vinicius
Vinicius tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Vinicius has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Magomedov prevents Vinicius from moving into mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 22, 2019 |
#R1#
Ishii goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Magomedov takes a jab right on the kisser.
#CL2#
Ishii pushes Magomedov up against the cage in a clinch.
Magomedov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ishii just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ishii stops a takedown attempt from Magomedov.
Magomedov is trying to pull guard but Ishii has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Magomed Magomedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ishii tries a body shot but Magomedov blocks it.
Magomedov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ishii smiles and moves away.
Ishii throws a combination. Magomedov tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD#
Magomedov pulls guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Magomedov has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Ishii doesn't defend quickly enough and Magomedov has managed to lock this one up! Can Ishii escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Magomedov on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Magomed Magomedov!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 918 Round 3
Date: Jul 07, 2019 |
#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from Steve misses the target.
Steve looks to land a right hand but Magomedov moved out of range.
Magomedov tries to counter by clinching up but Steve breaks away and moves out of range.
Magomedov is looking to clinch but Steve is avoiding it.
Magomedov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Steve blocks a head kick by Magomedov.
Magomedov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Left hook, right uppercut from Steve.
A big left from Magomedov misses.
A shot to the liver by Steve. Beautiful body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov wants to clinch up but Steve keeps it at a distance.
It seemed like Steve was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Magomedov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Steve connects with a crisp jab.
Magomedov moves to clinch but Steve breaks away
and Steve counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Magomedov ducks under a wild hook from Steve.
Steve misses with an uppercut. Magomedov saw that one coming.
Magomedov wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Steve fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Steve jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Magomedov tries to clinch but Steve is having none of it.
Steve is looking for the big counter here.
Magomedov moves to clinch but Steve breaks away
and Steve counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Magomedov moves to clinch but Steve breaks away
and Steve counters with a nice uppercut.
Magomedov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Magomedov slips a jab and a cross from Steve.
#T2#
Magomedov tries to clinch up but Steve circles away and keeps his distance.
Magomedov doesn't manage to clinch there - Steve circles away.
Magomedov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Steve doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Magomedov wants to clinch up but Steve keeps it at a distance.
Magomedov tries to close the distance and clinch but Steve swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Steve with a jab.
No joy there for Steve, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Steve scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Magomedov wants to clinch but Steve slips to the side
and Steve counters with a nice uppercut.
Magomedov darts in trying to clinch
and Steve counters with a nice body shot. #T3#
Steve misses with a hook.
Magomedov tries to close the distance and clinch but Steve swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Steve looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Magomedov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Steve dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Magomed Magomedov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Magomedov is looking to clinch but Steve is avoiding it.
Steve scores with a jab to the body.
Magomedov is looking to clinch.
Magomedov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Steve misses with a hook.
Magomedov throws a sloppy head kick and Steve moves out of range easily.
A jab from Steve misses. #T4#
Magomedov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
It seemed like Steve was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Magomedov wants to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Magomedov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Magomedov tries to close the distance and clinch but Steve swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Steve avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Magomedov tries to bum rush Steve with a series of wild strikes but Steve uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The fighters circling - Steve throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Steve avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Magomedov wants to clinch up but Steve keeps it at a distance.
Steve doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
McGregor Steve dominated that round.
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#
Steve lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Magomedov at a distance.
Magomedov moves in looking to clinch but Steve pushes him off.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Steve! But no joy.
Magomedov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Magomedov wants to clinch up but Steve keeps it at a distance.
Magomedov is looking to clinch but Steve is avoiding it.
#CL#
Magomedov takes the fight into the clinch.
Magomedov tries to land a knee to the head but Steve blocks with his arms.
Steve gets underhooks to prevent Magomedov's takedown attempt.
Steve lands a shoulder strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Steve breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Steve scores with a nice strike.
Magomedov avoids the body shot from Steve.
Magomedov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Steve.
McGregor Steve seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Magomedov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Steve paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Magomed Magomedov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Steve lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Magomedov backs up against the cage.
Magomedov darts in trying to clinch
and Steve counters with a nice uppercut.
A big left from Steve misses.
Magomedov tries to clinch but Steve is having none of it.
A jab from Steve misses.
Magomedov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Magomedov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T2#
Steve throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Steve misses with a straight left.
Steve lands a right hook to the body.
Magomedov is looking to clinch but Steve is avoiding it.
Magomedov tries to clinch up but Steve circles away and keeps his distance.
Steve circles away from the clinch attempt
and Steve connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Steve swats away the attempt to clinch by Magomedov.#T3#
Steve looks to land a left hand but Magomedov moved out of range nicely.
Magomedov wants to clinch.
Steve lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Magomedov tries to clinch there but Steve circles away.
Steve circles away from the clinch attempt.
Steve swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Steve ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Magomedov moves away.
Steve avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Magomedov looks to clinch
and Steve connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Magomedov tries to clinch but Steve moves out of range.
Magomedov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Magomedov throws a wild body kick that Steve sees coming a mile off.#T4#
Magomedov tries to clinch up
and Steve cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Magomedov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Magomedov tries to clinch up.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Steve! But no joy.
Steve clobbers Magomedov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Steve swats away the attempt to clinch by Magomedov.
Magomedov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Magomedov moves in looking to clinch but Steve pushes him off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
McGregor Steve 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#
Magomedov tries to clinch
letting Steve counter with a right hand.
Magomedov tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Steve counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Magomedov wants to clinch up but Steve keeps it at a distance.
Steve feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Magomedovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Magomedov tries to clinch but Steve is having none of it.
A telegraphed right hand from Steve misses the target.
Steve swats away the attempt to clinch by Magomedov.
Steve throws out a counter right but Magomedov avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Steve pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Magomedov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Steve connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Magomedov walks into a jab.
Magomedov tries to clinch
and Magomedov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Magomedov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Magomedov looks to clinch
and Steve counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Magomedov tries to clinch but Steve is having none of it.
Magomedov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Steve lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Magomedov circles away quickly and effectively.
Magomedov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Steve swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Magomedov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Steve avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Magomedov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T2#
Steve staying out of range there.
Magomedov defending well as Steve loads up on a big left hand.
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 tries to clinch there but Steve circles away.
Steve is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Magomedov with a body shot.
Magomedov doesn't manage to clinch there - Steve circles away.
Steve swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Steve is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Magomedov.
Magomedov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Steve.
Steve keeps the fight on the outside.
Magomedov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Steve manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Steve has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
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!
Magomedov wants to clinch.#T3#
Magomedov slips a jab from Steve.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Magomedov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Magomedov tries to close the distance and clinch but Steve swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Steve circles away from the clinch attempt.
Steve might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Magomedov wants to clinch.
McGregor Steve is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Magomedov tries to clinch up.
Steve is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Magomedov with a body shot.
Steve looks to throw the jab but Magomedov is out of range.
Steve throws a shot from downtown. Magomedov moves away and avoids it.
Magomedov moves to clinch but Steve breaks away
and Steve counters with a straight right hand.#T4#
Magomedov tries to clinch there but Steve circles away.
Magomedov tries to close the distance and clinch but Steve swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Magomedov wants to clinch
and Steve counters with a nice body shot.
A lazy body kick from Magomedov
and Steve counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Magomedov wants to clinch
and Steve counters with a right hand to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Steve scores with a body shot.
Magomedov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Steve swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Steve looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Magomed Magomedov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Magomedov throws a right hand that misses
and Steve counters with a left and a right that stings Magomedov.
And that's the end of the fight!
McGregor Steve comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Steve 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight for McGregor Steve!
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight for McGregor Steve!
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight for McGregor Steve!
McGregor Steve wins by unanimous decision!
Our winner, McGregor Steve, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
QFC Tournament 918 Round 2
Date: Jul 06, 2019 |
#R1##CL#
Bown clinches.
Bown lands a knee to the head.
Magomedov trying to control the position but instead, Bown has worked for underhooks and has pushed Magomedov into the cage.
Bown unloads a knee to the mid-section. Magomedov lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Magomedov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bown smiles and moves away.
Bown is looking to chop away at Magomedov's legs. #CL#
Bown closes the distance and clinches.
Bown scores with a knee to the head.
Magomedov looking for a takedown.
Magomedov is trying to pull guard but Bown has him pressed against the cage.
Dimitri Bown has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Magomed Magomedov.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bown stalls.
Magomedov tries to pull guard but Bown holds him up against the cage and eventually Magomedov drops back down to his feet.
Magomedov is trying to pull guard but Bown turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Bown avoiding damage as Magomedov throws knees to the body.
#T1#
Bown tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Magomedov avoids it.
Bown connects with a knee to the head.
Bown using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Bown misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Magomedov.
Bown just leaning against Magomedov, taking a breather.
Magomedov takes a knee right on the jaw!
Magomedov misses with a body punch.
Magomedov is trying to pull guard but Bown turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Bown using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Bown misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Magomedov.
Bown lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Magomedov trying to control the position but instead, Bown has worked for underhooks and has pushed Magomedov into the cage.
Magomedov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Magomedov is trying to stall.
#TD2#
Magomedov manages to pull guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2##SUB2#
Bown is posturing up here but Magomedov has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Bown tries to roll out but it's too tight and Bown has to tap! Slick submission there by Magomedov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Magomed Magomedov!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 918 Round 1
Date: Jul 05, 2019 |
#R1#
Magomedov slips under a jab.
Magomedov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Good exchange - Experiment coming out on top.#KD2#
Experiment sends Magomedov crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Experiment is motioning to the referee to let Magomedov up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#
Magomedov is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Experiment pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Oh Magomedov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#KD2#
Experiment sends Magomedov crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Experiment is motioning to the referee to let Magomedov up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#CL#
Magomedov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD#
Magomedov jumps into guard, dragging Experiment to the mat.
#SU2#
Experiment decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Magomedov, up you get!
Experiment fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Experiment swats away the attempt to clinch by Magomedov.#CL#
Magomedov moves into range and clinches up with Experiment.
Magomedov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Magomedov seems to have got his legs back now.
Experiment taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
#T1#
Magomedov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Experiment's elbow.
Magomedov keeps control of Experiment as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Experiment is trying to break the clinch but Magomedov is controlling him.#TD#
Magomedov jumps guard and drags Experiment to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Experiment looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Magomedov is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Experiment frees his head nicely. Oh but Magomedov has switched to an armbar! Experiment is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Magomed Magomedov!
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