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CFC CG 20 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 15 losses; Khalid Magomedov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 15 losses; Cicero Verus!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Alec Ball and Robert Douchet.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Magomedov. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Magomedov (4) vs (0) Verus
Verus tries to improve position but can't.
Magomedov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Magomedov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
We've been hearing that Magomedov has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Verus sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Verus looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Verus wants to get back to full guard.
Verus is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Magomedov is looking for a kimura but Verus is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Magomedov to get the leverage.
Magomedov is trying to work for a kimura but Verus is defending well.
Magomedov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Verus actively working from the bottom here.
Magomedov seems to be working for a kimura but Verus defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Verus moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Verus working for a triangle but Magomedov defends it easily.
Magomedov drops back looking for a leg! Verus is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Verus manages to kick Magomedov off! Magomedov jumps back into Verus's guard.
Verus has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Magomedov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Magomedov pushes down on Verus's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Magomedov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Magomedov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Magomedov wants to work for an arm triangle but Verus is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Verus looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Verus looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Magomedov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Verus is just riding it out for now. Magomedov eventually gives up the hold.
Magomedov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Verus sees it coming and defends easily.
Magomedov 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.
Magomedov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Verus doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Magomedov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Verus looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Verus is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Magomedov pulls his head out easily.
Verus wants to improve his position but Magomedov is controlling well.
Verus looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Magomedov is looking for a kimura but Verus is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Magomedov to get the leverage.
Verus wants to get back to full guard.
Magomedov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Magomedov is looking for a kimura but Verus is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Magomedov to get the leverage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Verus actively working from the bottom here.
Verus looking for submissions off his back.
Verus looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Verus looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Magomedov seems to be working for a kimura but Verus defends the submission attempt.
Verus looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Magomedov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Magomedov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Verus is just riding it out for now. Magomedov eventually gives up the hold.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov seems to be working for a kimura but Verus defends the submission attempt.
Verus 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! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Magomedov (4) vs (4) Verus
Verus looking for the choke from the back.
Magomedov is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Magomedov tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Verus working for a submission but Magomedov is keeping him at bay.
Magomedov working to try and regain half guard.
Magomedov manages to regain half guard. Good work.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov looking for submissions off his back.
Verus is trying to work for a kimura but Magomedov is defending well.
Magomedov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Verus pulls his head out easily.
Magomedov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Verus pulls his head out easily.
Verus is looking for a kimura but Magomedov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Verus to get the leverage.
Verus is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Magomedov actively working from the bottom here.
Magomedov wants to improve his position but Verus is controlling well.
Verus is trying to work for a kimura but Magomedov is defending well.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Verus pulls his head out easily.
My spies in HELLCADEMY inform me that Verus has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Magomedov is defending against the submission attempts here by Verus.
Magomedov looking for submissions off his back.
Magomedov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Magomedov gets full guard.
Verus drops back looking for a leg! Magomedov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Magomedov manages to kick Verus off! Verus jumps back into Magomedov's guard.
Magomedov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Verus has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Magomedov to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Verus is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Magomedov pulls down on the head and he's put Verus to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Khalid Magomedov!
Khalid Magomedov thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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