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CFC CG 26 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 4 wins and 8 losses; Billy Riley! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 16 losses; Khalid Magomedov!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Gregory Folan and Dillan Fox.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Riley closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Magomedov to the mat! Magomedov manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Riley (2) vs (0) Magomedov
Riley pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Magomedov is keeping the position for now.
Riley got a little sloppy there for a moment and Magomedov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Riley has managed to get both his arms back between Magomedov's legs - danger averted.
Magomedov working for a triangle but Riley defends it easily.
Riley has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Magomedov has his foot on Riley's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Riley works his way back into a safe position though.
Riley is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Riley is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Riley drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Riley jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Riley slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Riley (5) vs (0) Magomedov
Magomedov is looking to regain half guard here but Riley keeps moving and retains side control.
Riley is trying to get an arm triangle but Magomedov is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomedov tries to buck Riley off but Riley is having none of it.
Riley wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Magomedov, who protects the arm well.
Magomedov is looking for a sweep.
Magomedov gets back to half guard.
Magomedov looking for submissions off his back.
Magomedov is looking to improve his position.
Magomedov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Riley wants to work for an arm triangle but Magomedov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Magomedov actively working from the bottom here.
Riley seems to be working for a kimura but Magomedov defends the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riley is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Magomedov sees it coming and defends easily.
Magomedov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Riley is trying to work for a kimura but Magomedov is defending well.
Magomedov looking for submissions off his back.
Riley is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Magomedov sees it coming and defends easily.
Riley is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Magomedov actively working from the bottom here.
Magomedov looking for submissions off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riley 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.
Riley is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Magomedov is just riding it out for now. Riley eventually gives up the hold.
Magomedov actively working from the bottom here.
Magomedov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Riley is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Magomedov sees it coming and defends easily.
Riley is looking for a kimura but Magomedov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Riley to get the leverage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riley is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Magomedov has managed to free his arm - good work.
Magomedov actively working from the bottom here.
Magomedov actively working from the bottom here.
Riley prevents Magomedov from improving his position.
Riley is working for a submission of some sort.
Magomedov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Riley is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Magomedov is just riding it out for now. Riley eventually gives up the hold.
Riley is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Magomedov is just riding it out for now. Riley eventually gives up the hold.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov wants to improve his position but Riley is controlling well.
Magomedov looking for submissions off his back.
Magomedov is pressing down on Riley's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Magomedov looking for a guillotine here but Riley defends easily.
Riley wants to pass the guard but Magomedov is keeping the position.
Riley drops back looking for a leg! Magomedov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Magomedov manages to kick Riley off! Riley jumps back into Magomedov's guard.
Riley is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
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 looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Magomedov is looking for a triangle but Riley pushes his legs off easily.
Riley pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Magomedov is keeping the position for now.
Riley drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Riley jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Magomedov has his foot on Riley's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Riley works his way back into a safe position though.
Riley trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Riley thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Riley is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Riley is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Riley is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Riley is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Riley stands and throws Magomedov's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Riley (8) vs (0) Magomedov
Magomedov regains half guard.
Riley is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Magomedov is just riding it out for now. Riley eventually gives up the hold.
Riley is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Magomedov actively working from the bottom here.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Riley is looking for a kimura but Magomedov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Riley to get the leverage.
Magomedov looking for submissions off his back.
Riley is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Magomedov is just riding it out for now. Riley eventually gives up the hold.
Magomedov looking for submissions off his back.
Riley is working for a submission of some sort.
Riley seems to be looking for submissions.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Magomedov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Magomedov looking for a guillotine here but Riley defends easily.
Magomedov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Riley defends well.
Magomedov keeping full guard, as Riley tries to pass.
Riley drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Riley jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Magomedov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Riley defends well.
Riley got a little sloppy there for a moment and Magomedov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Riley has managed to get both his arms back between Magomedov's legs - danger averted.
Magomedov looks winded!
Riley thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Riley defends it easily.
Riley is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Riley drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Riley jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Magomedov looking for a triangle here. Riley is fighting it but it looks tight! Magomedov pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Riley is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Khalid Magomedov!
During a confident post fight interview, Khalid Magomedov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
The defeated Billy Riley had this to say: 'Shiiiiiit'. |
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