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Event:
UnderGround FC 23
Date: Jul 31, 2019 |
#R1#
Sloppy strikes from Magomedov. Those never looked like landing. #TD#
Lester bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Lester trying to control the position but Magomedov is working away.
Magomedov is working to avoid the ground and pound but Lester connects with a decent elbow.
Lester scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Magomedov to see if he's OK.
Lester advances to full mount.
Lester lands a heavy elbow.
Lester controlling from the full mount.
Magomedov in a bad spot here, taking shots 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!
BOOM! Lester connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Magomedov tries to reverse the position but Lester maintains control.
BOOM! Lester connects with a massive shot to the dome!
The referee warns Magomedov that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Lester lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Lester controlling the pace for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Lester trying to control but Magomedov is having none of it.
Magomedov taking shots to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lester is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Lester prevents Magomedov from getting the reversal.
Lester punishing his opponent with strikes.
Magomedov swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Magomedov can't escape the position.
Lester fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Magomedov flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Magomedov in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Lester looking to control but Magomedov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Magomedov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Lester with a couple of short strikes.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lester takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Magomedov throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Lester putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Lester controlling his opponent.
Magomedov is squirming around, avoiding Lester's attempts to control the action.
Lester dominating with strikes here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lester looking to control and managing it successfully.
Magomedov can't escape the position.
Lester looking to control but Magomedov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Lester tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Moe Lester dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##TD2#
Magomedov shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Lester manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Lester is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Lester controlling the position.
Lester wants to stand up but Magomedov is controlling him.
Lester lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Lester stands and throws Magomedov's legs to the side, diving into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lester is looking to take a break and control but Magomedov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Magomedov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lester. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lester is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Magomedov is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T1#
Lester is really struggling to control Magomedov but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Lester working the body and head with strikes.
Lester cracks Magomedov with a big right hand but Magomedov just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Lester working the head and body with strikes.
Lester has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Magomedov is in a horrible position here. Lester smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Lester trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Lester sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Lester trying to control but Magomedov is having none of it.
Lester sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T2#
Lester can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Magomedov is looking to escape.
Lester controlling from mount.
Lester landing strikes from the mount.
Magomedov is wriggling around trying to escape.
Lester trying to control but Magomedov is having none of it.
Magomedov swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Magomedov can't escape the position.
Moe Lester overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
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.
Lester punishing his opponent with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Moe Lester dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Lester looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Lester scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Lester with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Lester is keen to just control but Magomedov is a slippery customer.
Magomedov throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Magomedov wants to improve his position but Lester is controlling well.
Lester works his way into full mount!
Lester is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Magomedov can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Lester controlling his opponent. #T1#
Lester scoring with strikes but Magomedov is staying in there.
Lester tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Lester scoring with strikes but Magomedov is staying in there.
Lester with shots to the head and body - Magomedov looks very uncomfortable down there.
Lester 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 is looking to improve his position but Lester isn't that keen on the idea.
Lester controlling from mount.
The referee warns Magomedov that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Lester working Magomedov over with strikes here.
Lester pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Lester connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Lester wants to control the pace but Magomedov is squirming around nicely. #T2#
Lester is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Magomedov can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lester wants to control the pace but Magomedov is squirming around nicely.
Lester takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Lester landing strikes from the mount and Magomedov is in trouble!
Lester in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Lester content just to control the position here.
Magomedov working to try and regain half guard.
Shamil Magomedov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Moe Lester is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lester looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Moe Lester showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lester, 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:25
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:25
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Moe Lester!
A less than humble Moe Lester misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Event:
UnderGround FC 10
Date: Jun 28, 2019 |
#R1#
A thudding body kick lands there by Mac!
Mac fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Magomedov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mac swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Shamil Magomedov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mac slips a jab and a cross from Magomedov.
Magomedov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#TD#
Mac looking to score a takedown here. Magomedov is defending well but Mac drives through and ends up in Magomedov's guard.
Mac wants to stand but Magomedov has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Magomedov thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Mac wants to stand but Magomedov is controlling his posture from full guard.
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 Mac is one step ahead there.
Magomedov striking from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Magomedov throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
#SU#
Mac gets to his feet - Magomedov follows without any prompting.
Magomedov tries to clinch up
and Mac makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T1#
Magomedov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mac connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Magomedov swings for the body but Mac moves out of range.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Mac.
Mac moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Magomedov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Magomedov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mac thuds his shin into the meat of Magomedov's side.#TD2#
Magomedov gets a double leg takedown into Mac's guard.#ES#
Mac pushes Magomedov off and gets back to his feet.
Magomedov looks winded!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Some wild striking there from Mac.
Mac misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mac avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#T2#
Magomedov is looking to clinch but Mac is avoiding it.
It appears Mac was looking to counter with a kick there.
Magomedov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Magomedov fails with a takedown attempt.
Magomedov looks for a takedown but Mac sprawls well.
Ross Mac has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shamil Magomedov.
Mac fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Mac cracks a nice hook into Magomedov's ribs.
Magomedov throws a body kick that misses.
Mac seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Magomedov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Magomedov tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Mac counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Magomedov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Magomedov tries for a takedown but Mac sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mac looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Magomedov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mac lands with a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ross Mac dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
A combination from Mac does no damage.
Mac keeps the fight on the outside.
Mac is looking to wear down Magomedov with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Crunch! Mac slams his shin into Magomedov's torso.
Mac misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Magomedov.
Nice takedown defense from Mac. No joy for Magomedov on that attempt.
Magomedov slips a jab and a cross from Mac.
Mac lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Magomedov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mac as he jumps to the side.
Magomedov avoids a kick to the body.
Magomedov shoots in and drives through. Mac sprawls well.
Ross Mac has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shamil Magomedov.
The fight stays on the outside here - Magomedov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Magomedov is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mac lands a glancing blow to the side of Magomedov's head.
Magomedov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mac swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mac moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T1#
Mac lands a two punch combo.
Mac throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mac avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mac throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mac misses with the combination.
Mac digs a good hook to Magomedov's body.
Mac connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Magomedov's hands.
Magomedov sizes up Mac with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Mac works the jab nicely.
Magomedov closes the distance looking to clinch
and Mac counters with a straight right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Magomedov moves in looking to clinch but Mac pushes him off.
It looked like Mac was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Mac throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Magomedov's waist but Magomedov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mac off to one side. #T2#
Magomedov tries for a takedown but Mac circles away easily
and Mac counters with a stiff right hand.
Magomedov avoids the body shot from Mac.
Magomedov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Magomedov looks to land a body kick but Mac moved away.
Magomedov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Magomedov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Mac lands with a slapping head kick.
Ross Mac is winning the standup battle so far.
Magomedov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mac displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Magomedov.
A combination from Magomedov does no damage.
Mac dodges the punch combination from Magomedov.
Mac throws a quick counter kick to the body but Magomedov avoids it.
Magomedov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mac manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Magomedov misses with a few strikes there.
A counter left hand to the body from Mac misses its target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ross Mac 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Magomedov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mac punishes Magomedov's body with a nice straight punch.
It looks like Mac has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Magomedov shoots for a takedown but Mac saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mac punishes Magomedov's body with a nice straight punch.
Mac is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Magomedov can do to turn this around?
Magomedov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Mac scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Mac keeps the fight on the outside.
Mac scores with a leg kick.
Magomedov dodges the punch combination from Mac.
Nice uppercut lands for Mac. That snapped Magomedov's head back.
Magomedov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mac stuffs the takedown attempt from Magomedov. Magomedov gets slowly back to his feet.
And Mac counters with a quick kick to the body but Magomedov blocks it.
Magomedov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mac jabs at Magomedov's body.#T1#
Mac thumps Magomedov with a low kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Mac finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Mac lands a jab to the nose.
Mac misses with a wild combination.
Magomedov tries to clinch there but Mac circles away.
Mac seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Magomedov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mac as he jumps to the side.
Ross Mac has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shamil Magomedov.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Mac.
Good standup being displayed there by Mac as he connects with a hook.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Mac checks a leg kick.
A right-left combo lands from Mac.
That kick from Mac tenderised Magomedov's leg. Magomedov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Mac throws a nice looking combination but Magomedov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mac looks to land a combination but Magomedov avoids it well. #T2#
Magomedov fails with a takedown attempt.
Horrible takedown attempt by Magomedov or perhaps it was just good defense by Mac, which made it look bad.
Mac feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Mac misses with a double jab.
Mac looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mac throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Magomedov.
Magomedov checks a low kick from Mac.
Mac fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Magomedov manages to avoid it.
Magomedov has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Mac.
Magomedov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Magomedov misses with a head kick.
Mac swats away the attempt to clinch by Magomedov.
Shamil Magomedov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ross Mac is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mac dips to his left and cracks Magomedov with an uppercut!
And that's the end of the fight!
Ross Mac showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mac has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ross Mac!
Ross Mac bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
UFC MNF 2
Date: Jun 03, 2019 |
#R1#
Mamadaliev shoots in for a takedown but Magomedov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Shamil Magomedov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mamadaliev shoots for a takedown but Magomedov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mamadaliev is defended easily by Magomedov.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Islam Mamadaliev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Magomedov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mamadaliev circles away.#TD2#
Magomedov looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Mamadaliev!
Magomedov avoids the strikes from the bottom by Mamadaliev.
Mamadaliev takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Mamadaliev sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Mamadaliev striking from half guard on the bottom.
Magomedov is nestled in close to Mamadaliev, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Nice strikes from Magomedov there.
Mamadaliev makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mamadaliev.
Magomedov working some strikes from top position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Magomedov throws a strike but Mamadaliev rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Magomedov wants to sweep here but Mamadaliev controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Mamadaliev stands up over Magomedov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Magomedov 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.
Magomedov tries to strike from the bottom.
Mamadaliev advances to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Magomedov misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Magomedov taking some punishment here, with Mamadaliev in his half guard.
Mamadaliev is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Mamadaliev connects with a nice short shot to Magomedov's temple.
Mamadaliev winds up and cracks Magomedov with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Magomedov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mamadaliev. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mamadaliev landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Mamadaliev lands strikes from half guard.
Magomedov flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Nice strikes from Mamadaliev there.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Magomedov missing with punches from the bottom.
Mamadaliev not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mamadaliev looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Magomedov with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Mamadaliev blocks the strikes from Magomedov.
#T2#
Magomedov landing rabbit punches to the side of Mamadaliev's head. Not doing much damage but still scoring a few points.
Mamadaliev 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.
Mamadaliev scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Mamadaliev working Magomedov over with strikes.
Mamadaliev blocks the strikes from Magomedov.
Magomedov punching from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mamadaliev working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Magomedov wants to improve his position but Mamadaliev is controlling well.
Magomedov looks winded!
Magomedov taking some punishment here, with Mamadaliev in his half guard.
Magomedov misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Mamadaliev looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Magomedov is in trouble now - Mamadaliev has advanced to mount!
Magomedov taking shots to the head.
Mamadaliev working Magomedov over with strikes here.
Mamadaliev lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Mamadaliev raining down shots from the mount!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Magomedov throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Islam Mamadaliev dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Mamadaliev fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Magomedov to the ground. Mamadaliev is now in Magomedov's guard.
Magomedov trying to strike off his back.
Mamadaliev working some strikes from top position.
Mamadaliev working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Mamadaliev is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Magomedov can do to turn this around?
Magomedov trying to strike off his back.
Magomedov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Magomedov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mamadaliev throws a big right hand that misses.
Mamadaliev chips away with some ground and pound.
Mamadaliev working some strikes from top position.
Mamadaliev throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Magomedov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Magomedov throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Magomedov trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mamadaliev working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mamadaliev postures up in Magomedov's guard and throws a big left but Magomedov blocks it.
Mamadaliev works over Magomedov with some ground and pound from guard.
Mamadaliev is on the wrong end of a couple of strikes there.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mamadaliev accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Magomedov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Magomedov striking off his back but it's not causing Mamadaliev any problems.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Mamadaliev postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Magomedov has momentary wrist control but Mamadaliev slips an elbow through the middle.
Magomedov will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Magomedov looking for a sweep. Not yet Magomedov, not yet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mamadaliev accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mamadaliev working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Magomedov's head.
Mamadaliev throwing strikes from guard but Magomedov blocks nicely.
Magomedov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mamadaliev keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Magomedov's head.
Mamadaliev won't allow Magomedov to sweep him here.
Mamadaliev content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Magomedov throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Mamadaliev postures up in Magomedov's guard and throws a big left but Magomedov blocks it.
Magomedov throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Magomedov doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Magomedov tries to strike from the bottom.
Mamadaliev lands a couple of digs.
Mamadaliev stopping the sweep attempt from Magomedov.#T2#
Magomedov thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Mamadaliev landing some decent shots from guard.
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.
Magomedov throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Magomedov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mamadaliev keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Magomedov's head.
Magomedov throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Mamadaliev lands a couple of digs.
Mamadaliev lands a couple of elbows.
Islam Mamadaliev overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mamadaliev won't allow Magomedov to sweep him here.
Mamadaliev working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Magomedov's head.
Magomedov throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Mamadaliev stands up over Magomedov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Magomedov throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Mamadaliev lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Mamadaliev lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mamadaliev works over Magomedov with some ground and pound from guard.
Magomedov trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Islam Mamadaliev dominated that second round.
That's time! Mamadaliev's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Nice takedown defense from Magomedov. No joy for Mamadaliev on that attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mamadaliev.
Magomedov shoots in and drives through. Mamadaliev sprawls well.
Mamadaliev keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD#
Mamadaliev bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Mamadaliev lands a decent elbow from side control.
Magomedov is looking for a sweep.
Magomedov tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Mamadaliev working the ground and pound from side control.
Mamadaliev cracks Magomedov with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Mamadaliev lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Magomedov wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Mamadaliev landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Mamadaliev scores with a couple of short elbows.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mamadaliev throws a strike aimed at the side of Magomedov's head but Magomedov avoids it well.#T1#
Magomedov lands a little strike from the bottom.
Magomedov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Magomedov misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Magomedov is trying to get back to half guard.
Mamadaliev working the ground and pound.
Magomedov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Magomedov taking a bit of punishment here - Mamadaliev scoring with strikes.
Magomedov misses with a strike from the bottom.
Magomedov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mamadaliev wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Mamadaliev landing strikes.
Mamadaliev works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Mamadaliev blocks the strikes from Magomedov.
Mamadaliev landing a few strikes. #T2#
Mamadaliev works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Mamadaliev landing strikes.
Magomedov tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Mamadaliev works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Mamadaliev lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Mamadaliev avoids the strikes from the bottom by Magomedov.
Magomedov misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Mamadaliev lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Magomedov down.
Magomedov taking punishment in the form of punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Magomedov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mamadaliev wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Magomedov tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Mamadaliev lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Mamadaliev working the ground and pound.
Mamadaliev looks up at the clock and then as Magomedov takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Mamadaliev smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Mamadaliev working the head and body with strikes.
Magomedov is looking for a sweep.
Shamil Magomedov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Islam Mamadaliev is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mamadaliev in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Magomedov taking a bit of punishment here - Mamadaliev scoring with strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Islam Mamadaliev showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mamadaliev, 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:26
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Islam Mamadaliev!
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Event:
UFC MNF 1
Date: May 20, 2019 |
#R1#
Magomedov dives in and grabs Kaito's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kaito pushes down on Magomedov's head and hops out.
Kaito throws a big counter combination but Magomedov scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Kaito shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Magomedov as he avoids it easily.
Magomedov tries to close the distance and clinch but Kaito swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #TD2#
Magomedov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Magomedov lands in his opponent's guard.
Magomedov preventing the sweep.
Magomedov is working Kaito over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kaito utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kaito has momentary wrist control but Magomedov slips an elbow through the middle.#ROC2#
Kaito is rocked!
Kaito has momentary wrist control but Magomedov slips an elbow through the middle.
Oh Kaito is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Magomedov arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Kaito's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Shamil Magomedov!
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Event:
Monday Night Fights
Date: Apr 22, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Magomedov gets a takedown into half guard.
Magomedov wants to stand up but Bell is controlling the position.
Bell trying to hold on to Magomedov's head to control him but Magomedov postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bell moves into full guard.
Magomedov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov wants to stand and escape but instead Bell has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
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.#T1#
Magomedov keeping moving, preventing Bell from controlling successfully. #SU#
Bell stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Bell misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bell scores with a push kick.#CL#
Bell fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Magomedov, pushing him back against the cage.
Magomedov tries to pull guard but Bell holds him up against the cage and eventually Magomedov drops back down to his feet.
Magomedov jumps guard but Bell turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Magomedov jumps guard but Bell turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Rodger Bell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shamil Magomedov.#T2#
Bell gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Magomedov.
Bell is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Magomedov jumps guard but Bell stands there with Magomedov around his waist. Magomedov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Magomedov is looking for a takedown.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#BC#
Bell's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Magomedov fails with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rodger Bell dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Magomedov looks for a takedown but Bell sprawls well.#CL#
Bell drives through and clinches with Magomedov against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Bell's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Magomedov is looking to take this one to the mat.#BC#
Bell breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bell tries to close the distance and clinch but Magomedov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Magomedov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Magomedov swats away the attempt to clinch by Bell.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Magomedov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bell throws a nice inside leg kick.
Good leg kick by Bell there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
#T1##CL#
Bell instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Magomedov manages to break the clinch.
#TD2#
Magomedov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Magomedov lands in his opponent's guard.
Bell trying to keep a closed guard but Magomedov is proving a slippery customer.
#ES#
Bell pushes Magomedov off and scrambles back to his feet.
Bell tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Magomedov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Magomedov is looking for the big counter here.
Magomedov on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Rodger Bell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bell tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A countering left hand to the body from Magomedov misses.#T2##CL#
Bell clinches with his opponent.
Magomedov tries to throw a body punch but Bell avoids it by throwing Magomedov back against the cage.
Magomedov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bell avoids it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Magomedov is trying to stall.
#BC#
Bell breaks the clinch.
Magomedov looks to land a body kick but Bell moved away.
Bell doesn't manage to clinch there - Magomedov circles away.
#TD2#
Magomedov feints and as Bell raises his hands in defense, Magomedov changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Magomedov scoring with some ground and pound.
Bell seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bell is on top in guard.
#REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rodger Bell dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Bell tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Magomedov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bell doesn't manage to clinch there - Magomedov circles away.
Magomedov is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Magomedov is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Bell.#CL#
Bell has closed the distance and engaged Magomedov in a clinch.
Magomedov misses with a punch on the inside.
Bell prevents a takedown attempt there.
#BC#
Bell breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov lands a jab-cross combination. #CL#
Bell moves into the clinch successfully.
Magomedov is trying to drag Bell to the mat but Bell just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Bell working hard to break the clinch.#T1#
Magomedov tries to work over Bell's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Magomedov trying to control the position but instead, Bell has worked for underhooks and has pushed Magomedov into the cage.
Magomedov fails to pull guard.
Rodger Bell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shamil Magomedov.
Magomedov prevents Bell from breaking the clinch.
Magomedov looking for a takedown. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#BC#
Bell breaks from the clinch.
Rodger Bell is winning the standup battle so far.
Bell scores with a head kick. Magomedov tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Magomedov.
Magomedov takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Magomedov swats away the attempt to clinch by Bell.
Magomedov tries to close the distance and clinch but Bell swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Magomedov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Rodger Bell is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Magomedov is defended easily by Bell.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rodger Bell showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bell has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rodger Bell!
Rodger Bell spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 02, 2019 |
#R1#
Magomedov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mamadaliev swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Magomedov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mamadaliev paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mamadaliev dives in and grabs Magomedov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Magomedov pushes down on Mamadaliev's head and hops out.
Mamadaliev shoots in for a takedown but Magomedov shows good takedown defense. #TD2#
Mamadaliev fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Magomedov to the ground. Mamadaliev is now in Magomedov's guard.
Mamadaliev loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mamadaliev wants to control from the top but Magomedov keeps moving.
Magomedov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Magomedov tries to get out of the position.#SUB#
Magomedov working for submissions but it's allowed Mamadaliev to get to half guard.
Magomedov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mamadaliev takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T1#
Magomedov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Magomedov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mamadaliev on the ground.
Magomedov tries to get to full guard but Mamadaliev has control of the leg.
Magomedov is working hard here to advance position.
Magomedov taking some punishment here, with Mamadaliev in his half guard.
Magomedov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mamadaliev passes to side control.
Mamadaliev cracks Magomedov with a big elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mamadaliev is chipping away with strikes.
#T2#
Magomedov tries to buck Mamadaliev off but Mamadaliev is having none of it.
Magomedov can't do much from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mamadaliev scores with a couple of short elbows.
Mamadaliev landing strikes.
Mamadaliev lands a nice forearm strike.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Magomedov can't do much from the bottom here.
Mamadaliev working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Magomedov is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Mamadaliev is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Mamadaliev lands a big shot there that rocks Magomedov but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
#T3#
Magomedov is in all sorts of trouble here.
Mamadaliev landing strikes from the mount and Magomedov is in trouble!
Mamadaliev cracks Magomedov with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Mamadaliev lands a big shot there that rocks Magomedov but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Mamadaliev punishing his opponent with strikes.
Mamadaliev lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
The referee warns Magomedov that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Magomedov is in a horrible position here. Mamadaliev smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
#ROC2#
Magomedov is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mamadaliev scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Magomedov?
Oh Magomedov is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mamadaliev scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Mamadaliev unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Magomedov wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Mamadaliev celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Islam Mamadaliev!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 30, 2019 |
#R1#
Magomedov misses the shot to the body.
Magomedov wants to clinch up but Westwood keeps it at a distance.#TD2#
Magomedov closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Westwood's guard.#SUB#
Westwood looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Westwood throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Westwood wants to stand up but Magomedov is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Magomedov gets to his feet - Westwood follows without any prompting.
Westwood is looking to clinch. #TD2#
Magomedov scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #T1#
Magomedov is pressing down on Westwood's thigh, looking to free his foot. Westwood is holding on for now.
Magomedov working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Westwood punching from the bottom.
Magomedov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Westwood. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Westwood is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Magomedov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Magomedov's back!
Westwood trying to control momentarily.
Magomedov covering up well under a series of strikes from Westwood.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Westwood's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#SUB#
Westwood is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Magomedov has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #T2##SUB#
Westwood is persistently looking for the submission but Magomedov is defending it well.
Magomedov is in bad spot here.
Magomedov trying to control the hands but Westwood breaks the grip.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Westwood's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Magomedov can't escape the position.
#T3#
Westwood avoiding Magomedov 's attempts to control his hands.
Magomedov tries to break free.
Magomedov trying to control the hands but Westwood breaks the grip.
Westwood missing with strikes.
You can see the frustration on Magomedov's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Westwood thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Westwood is looking to control Magomedov but Magomedov is wriggling around and keeping busy. #SUB#
Magomedov showing good submission defense here.
#T4#
Westwood is not going to allow Magomedov to sit and survive in this position.
Magomedov looking to control the position.
Magomedov wants to control his opponent's hands but Westwood gets his hands free.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Magomedov wants to get back to his feet.
Magomedov prevents Westwood from getting a body triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jamil Westwood dominated that round.
That's time! Westwood's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Westwood shoots in looking for a takedown but Magomedov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Westwood's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Westwood buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A head kick from Westwood lands but Magomedov takes it in his stride. #TD2#
Magomedov closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Westwood's guard.#SUB#
Magomedov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Magomedov lands a couple of digs.
Westwood can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Magomedov controls the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Westwood looking for a sweep. Not yet Westwood, not yet.
Westwood controls Magomedov momentarily but Magomedov frees himself. #T1#
Magomedov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Westwood throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Magomedov tries to clinch up.
Magomedov misses with a jab, cross combination.
#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#TD2#
Magomedov throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Westwood was covering up waiting for the punch and Magomedov finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SUB#
Westwood is looking for a triangle but Magomedov pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Westwood looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Magomedov controlling from the top position.
Westwood will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Westwood really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T3#
Magomedov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Westwood swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Magomedov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Magomedov looking to sit in guard and control but Westwood gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Magomedov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Westwood wants to stand but Magomedov has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Magomedov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T4#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Westwood accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Magomedov has control of Westwood's left arm, preventing Westwood from doing any damage.
Westwood won't allow Magomedov to sweep him here.
Westwood wants to control from the top but Magomedov keeps moving.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#ES2#
Magomedov is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Magomedov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Westwood smiles and moves away.
Westwood tries to clinch up but Magomedov circles away and keeps his distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shamil Magomedov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Westwood's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Magomedov moves into the clinch.
Magomedov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Magomedov has had enough of the clinch but Westwood keeps him there for the moment.#TD2#
Magomedov has Westwood pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Magomedov pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Westwood tumbling to the mat - Magomedov dives into Westwood's guard.
Magomedov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB2#
Magomedov drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Westwood dives on top into guard.#REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Westwood is controlling him.
Magomedov controls Westwood momentarily but Westwood frees himself. #T1#
Magomedov 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.
Westwood wants to control from the top but Magomedov keeps moving.
Magomedov is adopting a defensive guard.
Westwood trying to control but Magomedov is working from the bottom.
Magomedov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Magomedov is controlling Westwood's posture.#SUB2#
Magomedov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Magomedov lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Westwood has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Westwood and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#TD2#
Magomedov closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Westwood quickly recovers to half guard.
Magomedov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Westwood trying to hold on to Magomedov's head to control him but Magomedov postures up.
#T3#
Magomedov wants to control but Westwood is keeping him busy.
Westwood tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Magomedov wants to take a breather but Westwood is having none of it.
Magomedov is stalling here. Westwood is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Magomedov seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Westwood has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Jamil Westwood overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Westwood tries to stand but Magomedov is controlling his head.
Westwood taking a breather here.
Westwood lands a few punches from side control.#T4#
Magomedov struggling a bit here.
Magomedov is looking for a sweep.
Westwood tries to stand but Magomedov controls the position and pulls Westwood into his guard.
Westwood trying to control the position from guard on top but Magomedov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Shamil Magomedov.
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 David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:29
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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