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CWC 291 - Helsinki PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Khalid Magomedov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Maverick Syndal!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Marco Blurström and Anni Minnemäki.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Magomedov shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Syndal's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Magomedov (2) vs (0) Syndal
Magomedov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Magomedov looking to pass the guard.
Magomedov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Magomedov passes Syndal's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Magomedov uses his free foot to push down on Syndal's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Syndal. Score +3 for passing guard: Magomedov (5) vs (0) Syndal
Syndal 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.
Magomedov wants to take his opponent's back but Syndal doesn't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Syndal tries to hold on but Magomedov pushes him away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomedov wants to take Syndal's back but he can't do it this time.
Syndal has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Magomedov (8) vs (0) Syndal
Magomedov patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Syndal trying to control the hands but Magomedov breaks the grip.
Magomedov working for the choke.
Magomedov is working for a rear naked choke. Syndal is not defending it well and Magomedov has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Syndal refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Syndal's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Khalid Magomedov!
An out of breath Khalid Magomedov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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