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CFC CG 34 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 15 losses; William Spotted Horse! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 19 losses; Khalid Magomedov!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Gregory Folan and William Peck.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Magomedov shoots in and bounces Spotted Horse off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Spotted Horse (0) vs (2) Magomedov
Magomedov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Magomedov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Spotted Horse is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Magomedov defends well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Spotted Horse is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Spotted Horse throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Magomedov stands and throws Spotted Horse's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Spotted Horse (0) vs (5) Magomedov
Magomedov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spotted Horse is looking for a sweep.
Magomedov tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Spotted Horse regains half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spotted Horse is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Magomedov pulls his head out easily.
Spotted Horse looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Spotted Horse is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Magomedov pulls his head out easily.
Magomedov is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Magomedov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Magomedov is looking for a kimura but Spotted Horse is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Magomedov to get the leverage.
Magomedov is working for a kimura but Spotted Horse is defending it quite comfortably.
Magomedov is trying to work for a kimura but Spotted Horse is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spotted Horse looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Magomedov working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Spotted Horse regains full guard. Nicely done.
Magomedov wants to pass the guard but Spotted Horse is keeping the position.
Magomedov 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.
Magomedov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Spotted Horse will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Magomedov 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.
Spotted Horse looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Spotted Horse working for a triangle but Magomedov defends it easily.
Spotted Horse looking for a guillotine here but Magomedov defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Spotted Horse swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Magomedov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Spotted Horse's guard.
Spotted Horse looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Spotted Horse 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Magomedov seems to be working for a kimura but Spotted Horse defends the submission attempt.
Spotted Horse actively working from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spotted Horse slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Magomedov drops back looking for a leg! Spotted Horse is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Spotted Horse manages to kick Magomedov off! Magomedov jumps back into Spotted Horse's guard.
Magomedov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Magomedov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Spotted Horse throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Magomedov 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.
Spotted Horse is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Spotted Horse is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Magomedov defends well.
Spotted Horse 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.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Spotted Horse is looking for a triangle but Magomedov pushes his legs off easily.
Magomedov tries to free his leg and advance position but Spotted Horse is retaining full guard.
Magomedov 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.
Spotted Horse is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Magomedov defends well.
Spotted Horse is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Magomedov is aware though and is defending well.
Magomedov 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.
Spotted Horse is looking for a triangle but Magomedov pushes his legs off easily.
Spotted Horse tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Spotted Horse 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 drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Magomedov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Spotted Horse throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Magomedov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Magomedov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Magomedov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Magomedov drops back looking for a leg! Spotted Horse is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Spotted Horse manages to kick Magomedov off! Magomedov jumps back into Spotted Horse's guard.
Magomedov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Magomedov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov 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.
Spotted Horse working for a triangle but Magomedov defends it easily.
Spotted Horse is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Spotted Horse has his foot on Magomedov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Magomedov works his way back into a safe position though.
Magomedov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Magomedov drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Magomedov seems to have locked his on tight now - Spotted Horse screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Magomedov, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Khalid Magomedov!
A victorious Khalid Magomedov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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