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CFC CG NY 9 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 25 wins and 21 losses; Khalid Magomedov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 70 wins and 54 losses; Tres Sulvar!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Jonathan Paton and Columbo Gatti.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Magomedov shoots in but no luck this time.
Magomedov throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Sulvar was covering up waiting for the punch and Magomedov finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Magomedov (2) vs (0) Sulvar
Magomedov is pushing down on Sulvar's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sulvar is fighting to maintain full guard but Magomedov has managed to sneak the leg through.
Magomedov is pressing down on Sulvar's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sulvar is holding on for now.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov trying to mount his opponent but Sulvar defends it.
Sulvar wants to improve his position but Magomedov is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Magomedov seems content to control.
Sulvar wants to improve his position but Magomedov is controlling well.
Well, if Magomedov is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Sulvar moves into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Magomedov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Magomedov looking to sit in guard and control but Sulvar gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Magomedov (2) vs (2) Sulvar
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sulvar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sulvar sitting in guard, not really doing much.
My spies in Hammer House of Horror inform me that Sulvar has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Magomedov is pulling down on Sulvar's head to control his posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sulvar is one step ahead there.
Sulvar is fighting to break Magomedov's control of his arms but Magomedov is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sulvar's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Magomedov (4) vs (2) Sulvar
Magomedov wants to pass the guard but Sulvar is keeping the position.
Magomedov slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Magomedov works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov trying to control the pace.
The fighters are battling for position here. Sulvar manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Sulvar controlling the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov tries to free his leg and advance position but Sulvar is retaining full guard.
Sulvar 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 to pass the guard.
Magomedov wants to control from the top but Sulvar keeps moving.
Magomedov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov being controlled here momentarily.
Magomedov wants to control from the top but Sulvar keeps moving.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Sulvar looking to hit a scissor sweep but Magomedov is one step ahead there.
Magomedov tries to free his leg and advance position but Sulvar is retaining full guard.
Sulvar pulls Magomedov in to control the position.
Magomedov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sulvar is keeping the position for now.
Magomedov stopping the sweep attempt from Sulvar.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov looking to pass the guard.
Sulvar keeping moving, preventing Magomedov from controlling successfully.
Magomedov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sulvar can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Magomedov controls the pace.
Magomedov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Sulvar is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Magomedov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Magomedov slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Magomedov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sulvar swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Magomedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Sulvar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Magomedov stays in close to Sulvar's body and controls the position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sulvar swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Magomedov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Magomedov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sulvar is keeping the position for now.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Sulvar being controlled here, momentarily.
Magomedov stopping the sweep attempt from Sulvar.
Sulvar trying to control the position here.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov tries to free his leg and advance position but Sulvar is retaining full guard.
Magomedov slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Magomedov takes the fight on points by 4 to 2.
A relieved looking Khalid Magomedov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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