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CFC CG 42 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 13 wins and 17 losses; Sardon Heliogabale! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 21 losses; Khalid Magomedov!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Robert Douchet and Elvis Blanc.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Heliogabale tries to score a power double leg takedown but Magomedov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Heliogabale somewhat.
Magomedov closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Heliogabale (0) vs (2) Magomedov
Heliogabale looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Magomedov moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Heliogabale. Score +3 for passing guard: Heliogabale (0) vs (5) Magomedov
Heliogabale tries to improve position but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heliogabale is letting Magomedov control him for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heliogabale is looking for a sweep.
Heliogabale manages to work his way to half guard, despite Magomedov's best efforts.
Magomedov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Heliogabale actively working from the bottom here.
Heliogabale actively working from the bottom here.
Heliogabale looking for submissions off his back.
Heliogabale looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Heliogabale wants to get back to full guard but Magomedov has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Heliogabale (0) vs (8) Magomedov
Magomedov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heliogabale keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
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.
Magomedov wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Magomedov controlling the position easily from mount.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Heliogabale is working to get back to half guard.
Magomedov is looking to work his way around to Heliogabale's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heliogabale keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Heliogabale is controlling an arm, preventing Magomedov from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Heliogabale regains half guard.
Heliogabale looking for submissions off his back.
Magomedov moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Heliogabale. Score +3 for passing guard: Heliogabale (0) vs (11) Magomedov
Heliogabale tries to improve position but can't.
Heliogabale is working hard here to advance position.
Heliogabale manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Heliogabale (2) vs (11) Magomedov
We've been hearing good reports from Heliogabale's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Heliogabale is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Magomedov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Heliogabale.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Magomedov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Heliogabale's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Heliogabale's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Heliogabale (2) vs (15) Magomedov
Magomedov is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Heliogabale has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Magomedov has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Heliogabale taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Magomedov doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Khalid Magomedov!
Khalid Magomedov thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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