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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 04, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Cosgrove looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Massey!
Massey taking a bit of punishment here - Cosgrove scoring with strikes.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Massey wants to control but Cosgrove postures up.
Massey is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Cosgrove asserts his dominance and retains side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Cosgrove tries for a kimura but Massey is defending well. #SUB2#
Cosgrove is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Massey knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SU2#
Cosgrove decides to take the fight back to the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Massey drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Cosgrove preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T1##SU#
Massey stands up and waves to Cosgrove to follow him.
Massey closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Massey throws out a powerful jab.#CL2#
Cosgrove moves into range and clinches up with Massey.
Massey stalling in the clinch.
#BC2#
Cosgrove's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cosgrove tries to clinch but Massey is having none of it.
Massey closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #ROC2#
Massey is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Elroy Massey has been cut.
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Cosgrove engages and cracks Massey with a massive lead left hook - Massey tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Cosgrove is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Charlie Cosgrove!
Charlie Cosgrove bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 20, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Massey gets tackled into the cage by Mcallum. Mcallum maintains the clinch.
Massey stalls.
The referee calls for Mcallum to work.
#BC2#
Mcallum manages to break the clinch.
Mcallum tries a head kick but it misses.
Massey shoots and misses
and Mcallum counters with a two punch combo.
Massey will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Massey shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mcallum as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Elroy Massey. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Mcallum has closed the distance and engaged Massey in a clinch.
Mcallum has Massey pushed against the cage.
Mcallum stalls. #T1#
Massey tries to pull guard but Mcallum holds him up against the cage and eventually Massey drops back down to his feet.
#BC2#
Mcallum's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Mcallum gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Mcallum avoiding damage.
#BC2#
Mcallum breaks from the clinch.
#T2##CL#
Massey has Mcallum up against the cage in a clinch.
Massey tries to break the clinch but Mcallum is controlling the position. #BC2#
Mcallum manages to break the clinch.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Mcallum! Massey is out on his feet! Mcallum rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Massey is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Massey is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kent Mcallum!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 12, 2018 |
#R1#
Massey checks the leg kick nicely there.
Massey darts in looking for a takedown but Trendall gets double underhooks and turns Massey into the cage.
Massey takes one to the chin there.
Massey avoids a punch combination nicely.
Massey went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#TD2#
Trendall decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#SU2#
Trendall postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Massey to stand up. #TD2#
Trendall is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Massey's half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Massey tries to get to full guard but Trendall has control of the leg. #SU2#
Trendall gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Massey tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Trendall was well out of range. Poor timing from Massey.#T1##TD2#
Trendall gets a double leg takedown into Massey's guard.#ES#
Massey kicks Trendall off and gets to his feet.
Trendall throws a combination. Massey tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#ROC2#
Massey is rocked!#TD2#
Trendall lands a huge takedown. Massey is out but the ref is slow to react and Trendall lands 3 more undefended punches before the fight is stopped. Brutal finish. Massey lies on the canvas for a good minute before the doctors bring him round. Good to see he's OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luke Trendall!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 03, 2018 |
#R1#
Hadley tries to clinch but Massey moves away
and Massey counters with a right hand to the body. #TD2#
Hadley closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Massey quickly recovers to half guard.#SUB2#
Hadley is working for a submission of some sort.
Hadley prevents Massey from standing back up.
#ES#
Massey has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Hadley is on him like a limpet, forcing Massey back against the cage.#TD2#
Hadley gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Massey is refusing to be controlled, as Hadley sits in half guard.
Massey wants to improve his position but Hadley is controlling well.
Massey is trying to escape back to his feet but Hadley uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Massey is trying to get back to his feet.#T1#
Massey is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hadley's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Massey throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Massey wants to get back to his feet.
Hadley trying to control the action but Massey is working from the bottom.
Massey wants to control but Hadley is keeping busy.
Hadley wants to control but Massey is keeping him busy.
Massey is trying to stand.
Hadley is keen to just control but Massey is a slippery customer.
Massey is looking to get back to is feet but Hadley passes into side control.
Hadley scores with a couple of short elbows.
Massey is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Massey is not content to let Hadley control the position. #T2#
Hadley working away.#SUB2#
Hadley thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Massey is pushing Hadley's head away, looking to escape. Hadley manages to hold on to the position though.
Hadley really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Massey. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hadley trying to control the position but Massey is working away. #SU2#
Hadley decides to stand back up. #TD2#
Hadley closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Massey quickly recovers to half guard.
Massey gets back to full guard.
Massey is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hadley trying to control but Massey is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Massey looking for a guillotine here but Hadley defends easily.
Massey is breathing heavily.#T3#
Hadley content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hadley trying to control the position from guard on top but Massey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hadley is stalling in the full guard.
Massey is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hadley cracks Massey with a solid left hand.
Hadley controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#ES#
Massey manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#TD2#
Hadley ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Hadley no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Hadley looking to hit a scissor sweep but Massey is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Massey thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Massey is looking to work some ground and pound but Hadley has wrist control.
Massey postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB2#
Hadley is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Massey defends well.
Hadley working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Massey drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Hadley dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Hadley advances position into side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Hadley dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##TD2#
Hadley decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Massey actively working from the bottom here.
Hadley trying to control the action but Massey is working from the bottom.
Massey is trying to stand.
Alex Hadley has got the better of the ground game so far.
Massey missing with punches from the bottom.
It looks like Hadley is going to stand back up.
Massey manages to get to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Massey working a defensive guard here.
Hadley postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#ROC2#
Massey is rocked!#T1#
Hadley forces his way into half guard.
Oh Massey is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB2#
Hadley is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Massey defends it well.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hadley lands a nice short elbow.#SUB2#
Hadley looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Hadley frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Hadley postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Massey bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Hadley and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alex Hadley!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 27, 2018 |
#R1#
A jab from Guerrieri finds it's way through Massey's defenses.
Massey doesn't manage to clinch there - Guerrieri circles away.
#CL2#
Guerrieri has taken the fight to the clinch.
Guerrieri tries to break free but Massey pushes him back against the cage.
Guerrieri is trying to break free.
Massey tries to pull guard but Guerrieri won't allow it.
Guerrieri has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Massey on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#BC#
Massey escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#TD#
Massey throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Guerrieri was covering up waiting for the punch and Massey finishes the takedown easily into guard. #ES2#
Guerrieri pushes Massey off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD2#
Guerrieri scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#T1#
Massey wants to get back to his feet but Guerrieri drags him back down.
Massey is looking to reverse the position.
Massey tries to escape but Guerrieri is in control. #SU2#
Guerrieri has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #TD2#
Guerrieri darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Guerrieri looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Massey with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Guerrieri slips a nice elbow through Massey's hands, connecting with Massey's forehead.#ROC2#
Massey is rocked!
Guerrieri lands a big elbow - Massey is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Guerrieri!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marco Guerrieri!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 22, 2018 |
#R1#
Marshall wants to clinch.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Marshall.
Marshall misses with a jab, cross combination.
#TD2#
Marshall shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Massey is trying to defend but Marshall finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Massey moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marshall prevents Massey from getting back to his feet.
Marshall wants to control from the top but Massey keeps moving.
Massey wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Marshall manages to pass to side control. #SUB2#
Marshall is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T1##ES#
Massey has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Marshall is on him like a limpet, forcing Massey back against the cage.
Massey keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Marshall's efforts to push away.#TD#
Massey manages to pull guard.
#SUB#
Marshall avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Marshall trying to control but Massey is working from the bottom.
Marshall really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Massey. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Massey controls Marshall momentarily but Marshall frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Massey is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T2##SUB#
Massey throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Marshall wants to control from the top but Massey keeps moving. #SUB#
Massey looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Marshall prevents Massey from getting back to his feet.
Marshall stopping the sweep attempt from Massey.
Massey looking to control.
Massey keeping full guard, as Marshall tries to pass. #SUB#
Massey looking for a guillotine here but Marshall defends easily.
#T3##SUB#
Massey has his foot on Marshall's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Marshall works his way back into a safe position though.
Marshall wants to control from the top but Massey keeps moving. #ES#
Massey has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Marshall off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
A nice combination there by Marshall.
#ROC2#
Massey is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Elroy Massey has been cut.
Marshall connects with a left and a right that sees a clearly hurt Massey covering up! Marshall comes in with a big uppercut and Massey goes doooown! He's slumped up against the cage, eyes staring blankly into space.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). James Marshall!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 17, 2018 |
#R1#
Magomedov throws the kick towards the body but Massey avoids it.
Massey wants to clinch.
Abdulrashid Magomedov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Magomedov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Massey counters with a right hand to the body. #CL2#
Magomedov darts in and clinches Massey up against the cage.
Massey tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Magomedov smiles and moves away.
A decent looking cross lands there for Massey.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Massey rushes Magomedov and presses him up against the cage.
Massey tries to pull guard but Magomedov holds him up against the cage and eventually Massey drops back down to his feet.
Massey stalls. #T1##TD2#
Magomedov successfully pulls guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Massey postures up in Magomedov's guard and throws a big left but Magomedov blocks it.
Magomedov trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Magomedov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Magomedov tries to strike from the bottom.
Magomedov tries to strike from the bottom.
#SUB#
Massey drops back looking for a leg! Magomedov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Magomedov manages to kick Massey off! Massey jumps back into Magomedov's guard. #SUB2#
Magomedov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Massey trying to control the position from guard on top but Magomedov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2##SUB2#
Magomedov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Massey defends well.
Magomedov keeping moving, preventing Massey from controlling successfully.
Magomedov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Massey. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Magomedov keeping busy, throwing shots from the bottom. #SUB#
Massey drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Massey jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Massey will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Magomedov controls Massey momentarily but Massey frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Magomedov striking from his own guard. #SU#
Massey stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Magomedov misses with an attempted mid kick.
#CL2#
Magomedov moves into the clinch.#T3#
Massey prevents a body shot from Magomedov. #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.
Massey makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Magomedov trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Magomedov looking for a sweep. Not yet Magomedov, not yet.
Magomedov throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Massey postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Massey throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB2#
Magomedov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Massey doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Massey manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Magomedov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Magomedov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Magomedov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Magomedov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Massey manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Massey is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Magomedov is controlling him. #T4#
Magomedov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Massey swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Magomedov pushes down on Massey's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Magomedov working the head and body with strikes.
Magomedov wants to stand up but Massey has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Massey looks like he's trying to stand up.
Magomedov not doing much here.
Massey tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Magomedov working Massey over with strikes.
Magomedov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Massey has hold of Magomedov's hands but Magomedov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Magomedov not doing much here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abdulrashid 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 fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Massey, pushing him back against the cage.#TD2#
Magomedov turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Massey really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Massey is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Magomedov's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Magomedov tries to stand and escape but Massey is controlling the position.
Magomedov trying to control the pace.
Abdulrashid Magomedov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Massey is trying to stand up here but Magomedov is controlling him well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, if Magomedov 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.
Magomedov is trying to control the action in half guard but Massey is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Magomedov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Magomedov wants to control but Massey is keeping him busy. #T1#
The fighters are battling for position here. Massey manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Massey looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SU2#
Magomedov decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
A head kick by Magomedov misses
and Massey counters with a nice body shot.
Magomedov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL2#
Magomedov moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Magomedov has picked Massey up - he's going for a ride! Magomedov dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.#ES#
Massey manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Magomedov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
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!
A combination from Magomedov does no damage. #CL2#
Magomedov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Massey tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Magomedov just stands there and leans against the cage.
Magomedov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Massey has him pressed against the cage.#T2#
Magomedov is looking to break free of the clinch but Massey has double underhooks.
Massey tries to pull guard but Magomedov forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Massey is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Magomedov is keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Massey tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Elroy Massey. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Magomedov misses with a punch to the body.
Magomedov tries to work over Massey's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Massey avoiding damage as Magomedov throws knees to the body.
Magomedov taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Magomedov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Massey avoids it.
Magomedov stalls. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Magomedov content to slow the pace in the clinch.
#TD2#
Magomedov manages to pull guard.
#SUB2#
Magomedov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Massey is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Massey thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Magomedov can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB2#
Magomedov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Massey gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Massey is fighting to break Magomedov's control of his arms but Magomedov is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Massey is in close to Magomedov's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB2#
Magomedov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Massey is aware though and is defending well.
Magomedov trying to keep a closed guard but Massey is proving a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abdulrashid Magomedov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Magomedov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Massey is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Magomedov.
Magomedov has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CL2#
Magomedov gets a clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Massey is looking to control Magomedov's arms but Magomedov gets an underhook and turns him. Now Massey has his back to the cage.
Massey can't break the clinch.
#BC2#
Magomedov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Massey shoots for a double leg takedown but Magomedov sprawls well. He's pushed Massey's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Magomedov throws a sloppy body shot
and Massey counters with a left to the body. #TD2#
Massey gets caught flat footed, as Magomedov shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Magomedov wants to stand but Massey has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T1##SU2#
Magomedov stands up and waves to Massey to follow him.
Massey tries to close the distance and clinch up but Magomedov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Massey keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Massey appears to be looking for a big counter.
Magomedov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Magomedov throws a combination that misses
and Massey counters with a one-two to the body. #CL#
Massey fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Magomedov, pushing him back against the cage.
Massey is trying to maintain a safe position but Magomedov gets an underhook and turns Massey into the cage.#TD2#
Magomedov has hold of one of Massey's legs. Massey is fighting the takedown attempt but Magomedov gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.#ES#
Massey is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Magomedov presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Massey can't break the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Massey tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Massey fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Elroy Massey. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Magomedov successfully pulls guard.
Magomedov is trying to control the position but Massey postures up.
Magomedov lands a good elbow from the bottom.#SUB2#
Massey avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Massey accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Magomedov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Magomedov has momentary wrist control but Massey slips an elbow through the middle.#T3#
Magomedov lands a good elbow from the bottom.
Magomedov tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Magomedov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Magomedov has his foot on Massey's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Massey works his way back into a safe position though.
Massey working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Magomedov's head.
Magomedov throws a nice elbow from the bottom.#SUB2#
Massey got a little sloppy there for a moment and Magomedov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Massey has managed to get both his arms back between Magomedov's legs - danger averted.
Massey has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Magomedov is proving hard to escape from.
Magomedov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Massey has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Magomedov striking off his back.
Magomedov will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Massey working some strikes from top position.
Magomedov keeping moving, preventing Massey from controlling successfully. #T4#
Magomedov striking off his back.
Magomedov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Magomedov throws a shot from downtown. Massey moves away and avoids it.#TD2#
Magomedov gets a double leg takedown into Massey's guard.#ES#
Massey manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#TD2#
Magomedov manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Massey in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB2#
Massey avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Magomedov throwing rabbit punches from the bottom - showing the judges that he's keeping busy.
Elroy Massey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Abdulrashid Magomedov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Magomedov wants to stand up but Massey is controlling him. #SUB2#
Magomedov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Elroy Massey.
I think Magomedov has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abdulrashid Magomedov!
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