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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 19, 2017 |
#R1#
Thomas shoots in but Sargent avoids the takedown attempt easily.#TD#
Sargent shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Thomas is trying to defend but Sargent finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Sargent stalling.
Sargent missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Still in half guard, Sargent seems content to control.
Sargent will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sargent throwing shots but Thomas is blocking nicely.
Sargent throwing shots but Thomas is blocking nicely.
Thomas is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#SU#
Sargent decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up. #CL2#
Sargent gets tackled into the cage by Thomas. Thomas maintains the clinch. #T1##TD2#
Thomas gets control of Sargent's arms and successfully pulls guard. Thomas will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Thomas preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Thomas is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Thomas is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Sargent is pressing down on Thomas's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Thomas wants to control from the top but Sargent keeps moving.
Thomas looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Thomas prevents Sargent from getting back to his feet. #SUB#
Sargent looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Thomas trying to control the position from guard on top but Sargent is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thomas stops Sargent from standing up.
Sargent keeping moving, preventing Thomas from controlling successfully. #T3#
Sargent looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Thomas puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Thomas trying to advance position but Sargent counters by regaining guard.
Sargent wants to sweep here but Thomas controlling him for the moment.
Sargent wants to stand up but Thomas is controlling him.
Thomas wants to control from the top but Sargent keeps moving.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Sargent is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##T4#
Sargent blocks the strikes from Thomas.
Thomas on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Sargent working Thomas over with strikes.
Sargent landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Thomas on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Sargent looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Thomas with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Sargent sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Thomas looks winded!
Thomas makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Thomas.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sargent preventing the sweep.
Sargent scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Omar Sargent dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sargent is defended easily by Thomas.
Thomas misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sargent defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Thomas.
Sargent tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Thomas manages to circle out of the way.#CL2#
Thomas takes the fight into the clinch.
Sargent goes for a takedown in the clinch but Thomas prevents it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sargent looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Omar Sargent. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sargent is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#BC2#
Thomas manages to break the clinch.
#T1##CL2#
Thomas takes the fight into the clinch. #TD2#
Thomas manages to pull guard.
Thomas looking for a sweep. Not yet Thomas, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sargent working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Thomas's head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sargent's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Thomas is breathing heavily.
Sargent postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Thomas is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Sargent scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Sargent chips away with some ground and pound.
Sargent is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Thomas wants to sweep here but Sargent controlling him for the moment.
Sargent scoring with some ground and pound. #T2#
Sargent connects with a couple of short punches.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sargent's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB#
Sargent drops back looking for a leg! Thomas is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Thomas manages to kick Sargent off! Sargent jumps back into Thomas's guard.
Sargent landing some decent shots from guard.
Sargent keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Thomas's head.
Thomas trying to control the position.
Sargent with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Sargent landing some decent shots from guard.
Sargent content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T3#
Sargent scoring with some ground and pound.
Sargent is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thomas can do to turn this around?
Sargent cracks Thomas with a solid left hand.
Sargent landing some decent shots from guard.
Sargent stands up over Thomas, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Sargent cracks Thomas with a solid left hand.
Sargent makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Sargent landing some decent shots from guard.
Sargent scoring with some ground and pound.
Sargent with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Sargent is in close to Thomas's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Sargent working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Thomas's head.
Sargent distracts Thomas with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Sargent lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SU#
Sargent gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #T4#
Thomas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#CL#
Sargent closes the distance and clinches.
Sargent is trying to break free.
Sargent keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Thomas's efforts to push away.
Thomas wants to break free but Sargent has control.
#TD#
Sargent pulls guard.
Sargent manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Thomas manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Omar Sargent overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sargent working some strikes from top position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sargent postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Sargent lands a couple of elbows.#SU#
Sargent stands up from Thomas's guard - Sargent perhaps looking for a knockout.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Omar Sargent dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sargent. #CL2#
Thomas closes the distance and clinches.
Thomas has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Sargent after a bit of a struggle.
Sargent can't break the clinch.
Thomas is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Thomas has Sargent pressed against the cage, preventing Sargent from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Sargent breaks from the clinch.
Sargent is trying hard to land a takedown here. Thomas sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Daniel Thomas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Thomas has taken the fight to the clinch.
#T1#
Thomas pressing his opponent against the cage. #BC#
Sargent breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Thomas instigates a clinch.
Sargent wants to break free but Thomas has control.
Thomas goes for a takedown attempt but Sargent pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Thomas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Thomas defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sargent.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Omar Sargent. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Thomas gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Sargent escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Daniel Thomas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thomas misses with a jab, cross combination.
#T2#
Thomas misses with a left hand #CL#
and Sargent holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Thomas tries to pull guard but Sargent won't allow it.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Sargent has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Thomas after a bit of a struggle.
Sargent has Thomas pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Thomas manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Thomas throws an elbow but it misses.
Thomas is pressed up against the cage. Sargent has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Thomas down to the mat. Thomas avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Thomas clinches up with Sargent and pushes him back against the cage.
Sargent has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Sargent tries to circle away but Thomas has him pinned against the cage.#TD2#
Thomas pulls Sargent into guard.
Thomas looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sargent's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Thomas looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sargent is one step ahead there.
Sargent is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Sargent lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Sargent seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Thomas trying to keep a closed guard but Sargent is proving a slippery customer.
Sargent not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Thomas striking off his back but it's not causing Sargent any problems. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Sargent controls from within his opponent's guard.
Sargent postures up and lands a big shot to Thomas's brow. #SU#
Sargent gets to his feet. Thomas looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #CL#
Sargent has closed the distance and engaged Thomas in a clinch.
#BC#
Sargent breaks the clinch.
#TD#
Sargent manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Thomas on his heels. He'll look to pass Thomas's guard now, I'm sure.
Thomas trying to keep a closed guard but Sargent is proving a slippery customer.
Sargent is working Thomas over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sargent lands a couple of digs.
Daniel Thomas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Omar Sargent is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sargent working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Thomas's head.
Sargent scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Daniel Thomas.
I think Sargent has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Omar Sargent!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 19, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Noisewater closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Noisewater slowing the pace effectively.
Sargent can't break the clinch.
Noisewater stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Stalling in the clinch from Noisewater.
#BC2#
Noisewater escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Noisewater gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Sargent tries to pull guard but Noisewater won't allow it.
Sargent can't break the clinch.
Sargent is looking to break free of the clinch but Noisewater has double underhooks.
Sargent wants to take the fight to the mat but Noisewater manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Sargent wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Omar Sargent. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Noisewater is stalling here.
Noisewater avoiding damage.
Noisewater is stalling here.
Noisewater continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Sargent wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T1##BC2#
Noisewater breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Noisewater forces Sargent back against the cage and clinches.
Noisewater working aggressively here.
#BC#
Sargent pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sargent tries to clinch up but Noisewater circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Noisewater clinches up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Noisewater.
Noisewater keeps control of Sargent as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Sargent is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Noisewater is defending well.
Noisewater has Sargent pushed against the cage.
Sargent tries to break the clinch but Noisewater is controlling the position.
Sargent blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Noisewater stalls.
Noisewater trying to land knees to the body.
#T2##BC2#
Noisewater breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Noisewater takes the fight into the clinch.
Noisewater displaying some good clinch control by pressing Sargent up against the cage.
Sargent goes for a takedown attempt but Noisewater pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL2#
Noisewater forces Sargent back against the cage and clinches.
Sargent wants a takedown but no success here.
Sargent wants to break the clinch but can't.
Noisewater has Sargent pushed against the cage.
Sargent changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Noisewater fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#T3#
Nice sprawl there from Noisewater as Sargent shoots in.#TD2#
Noisewater feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Sargent has a closed guard, preventing Noisewater from standing up. #SUB#
Sargent is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Noisewater has his hands clasped together but Sargent extends and breaks Noisewater's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Sargent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Omar Sargent!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 07, 2017 |
#R1#
Garcia catches Sargent with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Sargent misses with a takedown attempt - Garcia sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sargent takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sargent throws a looping overhand right but Garcia ducks down to avoid it.
Garcia looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sargent takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Raymon Garcia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sargent's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Garcia connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sargent scrambles back to his feet.
No luck for Sargent with that takedown attempt. #TD#
Sargent shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Garcia is trying to keep Sargent in close.
Sargent won't allow Garcia to get back to his feet.
Garcia is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sargent scoring with punches to the head and body.
Sargent content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T1#
Garcia is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Garcia working a defensive guard here.
Garcia really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sargent. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Sargent is stalling in the full guard.
Sargent scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Sargent working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Garcia's head.
Sargent cracks Garcia with a solid left hand.
Sargent postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Garcia escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sargent gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Garcia is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Sargent is stalling in the full guard.
Sargent will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Sargent stopping the sweep attempt from Garcia.#T2#
Garcia has momentary wrist control but Sargent slips an elbow through the middle.
Garcia told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Sargent lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SU#
Sargent stands and steps away. Garcia gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Raymon Garcia is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Garcia scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sargent doesn't seem bothered though.
Sargent shoots in for a takedown but Garcia shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Omar Sargent. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Garcia swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sargent is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sargent will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sargent slips a jab from Garcia.
Sargent seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Sargent steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Garcia.
Sargent half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Garcia looks to land a left hand but Sargent moved out of range nicely.
Sargent doesn't manage to clinch there - Garcia circles away.
Garcia throws a lazy right hand but Sargent sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
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!
Sargent shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#T3#
Garcia lands a lovely overhand right.
Sargent takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Garcia works Sargent's body with a nice hook.
Sargent closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Garcia moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Garcia jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Garcia wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The fighters circling - Garcia throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Garcia lands a nice looking body shot.
Garcia misses with a looping left.
Garcia scores with a punch to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Garcia connects with a body shot that sends Sargent's belly button to the back.
Garcia lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sargent at a distance.
Garcia punishes Sargent's body with a nice straight punch.#T4#
Sargent tries for a takedown but Garcia circles away easily
and Garcia connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A big left from Garcia misses.
As Garcia tries to get set, Sargent tries to push him back and clinch up but Garcia manages to avoid the attempt.
Sargent really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Garcia bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sargent's head backwards.
Garcia scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd cheers as Garcia lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sargent doesn't seem phased though.
Garcia lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nice shot by Garcia.#ROC2#
Sargent is rocked!
Garcia swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sargent.
Oh Sargent is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Garcia connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sargent gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Garcia gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Sargent is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Raymon Garcia!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 27, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Soriano is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Sargent's half guard.
Soriano is taking a breather. Sargent 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.
Sargent trying to control but Soriano postures up.
Sargent looks like he's trying to stand up.
It looks like Soriano is going to stand back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soriano slows the pace down in half guard.
Soriano has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T1#
The referee warns Sargent that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Sargent is desperately trying to improve his position but Soriano has a good base and remains in mount.
Soriano trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Soriano sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
A nice elbow there by Soriano.#T2#
Soriano punishing his opponent with strikes. #ROC2#
Sargent is rocked!
Soriano content just to control the position here.
Oh Sargent is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Soriano postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Sargent looks a forlorn figure.
#SUB2#
Soriano wants to finish this one by submission but Sargent is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Soriano.
Soriano loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Sargent scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Soriano land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Soriano stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Reymon Soriano!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 23, 2017 |
#R1#
Sargent fails in his attempt to clinch.
Magomedov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Magomedov slaps away a takedown attempt from Sargent, before circling back to the center of the mat.#CL2#
Magomedov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Magomedov stalling the fight.
#BC#
Sargent breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Magomedov dives in and scores a takedown into Sargent's guard.
Magomedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Sargent is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Sargent will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Magomedov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Magomedov wants to pass the guard but Sargent is keeping the position.
Magomedov trying to control but Sargent is working from the bottom. #SU2#
Magomedov stands up from guard. Let's bang! #TD2#
Magomedov feints and as Sargent raises his hands in defense, Magomedov changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Sargent is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Magomedov is controlling him. #T2#
Sargent tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Magomedov forces his way into half guard.
Sargent really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Magomedov in particular looking to stall.
Sargent moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Magomedov distracts Sargent with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Magomedov distracts Sargent with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Magomedov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T3#
Magomedov passes Sargent's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Sargent is trying to stand up here but Magomedov is controlling him well.
Magomedov winds up and cracks Sargent with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
It looks like Magomedov is going to stand back up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sargent is trying to get back to full guard.
Magomedov trying to control from half guard but Sargent is working away.
Magomedov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T4#
Magomedov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sargent does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Magomedov winds up and cracks Sargent with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Magomedov wants to control but Sargent is keeping him busy.
Magomedov is looking to advance position but Sargent won't allow it.
Magomedov stops Sargent from getting back to his feet.
Magomedov sitting and controlling from the half guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Sargent doesn't manage to clinch there - Magomedov circles away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Magomedov tries to sprawl but Sargent drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Magomedov pushes Sargent off looking to stand but Sargent dives back in and keeps control.
#ES2#
Magomedov pushes Sargent off and gets back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergey Magomedov dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Magomedov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Sargent is working for takedown but Magomedov is calmly controlling the position for now.
Sargent looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC2#
Magomedov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD2#
Magomedov decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Magomedov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Sargent manages to get to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Sargent throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T1#
Magomedov prevents Sargent from getting back to his feet.
Magomedov slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Sergey Magomedov has got the better of the ground game so far.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Magomedov trying to control but Sargent is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Magomedov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sargent moves away.
Sargent half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Magomedov gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD#
and Sargent counters with a shoot takedown. Magomedov fights it but they end up in guard.
Magomedov will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Magomedov is trying to keep Sargent in close.
Magomedov pulls Sargent in close to prevent any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sargent accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Magomedov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sargent has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Magomedov is proving hard to escape from.
Sargent keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Magomedov's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Magomedov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sargent is one step ahead there.
Magomedov is trying to keep Sargent in close.
#T3#
Magomedov strikes from his own guard.
Sargent throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Magomedov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Magomedov is adopting a defensive guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Magomedov trying to keep a closed guard but Sargent is proving a slippery customer.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Magomedov clinches with his opponent.
Magomedov is trying to pull guard but Sargent turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD2#
Magomedov ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Magomedov no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB2#
Sargent avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T4#
Magomedov has Sargent pulled in close to control his posture.
Magomedov is breathing heavily.
Magomedov controls Sargent momentarily but Sargent frees himself.
Sargent content to stall in guard here.
Sargent won't allow Magomedov to sweep him here.
Magomedov trying to keep a closed guard but Sargent is proving a slippery customer.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sargent in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Magomedov controlling the position.
Sargent postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Sergey Magomedov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Sargent fails with a takedown attempt.#CL2#
Magomedov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Magomedov stops a takedown attempt from Sargent.
Sargent jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Magomedov walks away with a smile on his face. Sargent gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Omar Sargent. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sargent misses with a takedown attempt - Magomedov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sargent looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Magomedov is fending him off so far but Sargent persists. Nope, Magomedov circles away and we're back to standing.#TD2#
Magomedov fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Sargent sprawls well initially but Magomedov persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Sargent scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Magomedov manages to mount him!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Magomedov lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Magomedov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sargent is looking to escape. #SUB2#
Magomedov goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Sargent turns into him and now he's in Magomedov's guard.
#T2#
Sargent throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Magomedov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sargent is working Magomedov over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Sargent is looking to work some ground and pound but Magomedov has wrist control.#SUB2#
Magomedov is looking for a triangle but Sargent pushes his legs off easily.
Sargent being controlled here momentarily.
Sargent trying to control the position from guard on top but Magomedov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Magomedov trying to keep a closed guard but Sargent is proving a slippery customer.
#T3#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Magomedov is on top in guard.
#REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU2#
Magomedov stands up from Sargent's guard - Magomedov perhaps looking for a knockout. #TD2#
Magomedov dives in and scores a takedown into Sargent's guard.
Magomedov wants to control from the top but Sargent keeps moving. #T4#
Magomedov chips away with some ground and pound.
Magomedov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Magomedov would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Magomedov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Magomedov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sargent has momentary wrist control but Magomedov slips an elbow through the middle.
Omar Sargent has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sergey Magomedov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Magomedov advances position into side control!
And that's the end of the fight!
Sergey Magomedov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Magomedov 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sergey Magomedov!
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