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CFC CG 725 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 34 wins and 28 losses; Khalid Magomedov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 15 losses; Tubbs Singleton!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Chad Campbell and Jorge Garcia.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Magomedov gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Magomedov (0) vs (2) Singleton
Singleton 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.
Singleton postures up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Magomedov holds on and takes a little breather.
Singleton stopping the sweep attempt from Magomedov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Singleton controls the pace.
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Singleton is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Magomedov looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Singleton controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
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 continues to stall.
Singleton engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Magomedov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's three 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 keeping full guard, as Singleton tries to pass.
Singleton engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov wants to sweep here but Singleton controlling him for the moment.
Magomedov is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Magomedov's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Singleton controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Singleton won't allow Magomedov to sweep him here.
Magomedov seems keen to control Singleton's posture.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Singleton controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Magomedov is trying to control the position but Singleton postures up.
Magomedov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Magomedov (2) vs (2) Singleton
Magomedov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Singleton controlling Magomedov's posture.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Singleton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Magomedov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Singleton swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Singleton is trying to control the position but Magomedov postures up.
Magomedov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Singleton controlling the position.
Magomedov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Singleton swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Singleton trying to control the position here.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Magomedov looking to pass the guard.
Magomedov is working hard here to advance position.
Our spies down at at HELLCADEMY inform us that Singleton has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Singleton keeping moving, preventing Magomedov from controlling successfully.
Singleton tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov controlling from the top position.
Singleton looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Singleton not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Singleton pulls Magomedov in to control the position.
Singleton throws his legs up looking for a submission but Magomedov uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Magomedov (5) vs (2) Singleton
Magomedov wants to control but Singleton is keeping him busy.
Magomedov taking a breather here.
You can see the frustration on Singleton's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Singleton isn't going anywhere.
Magomedov wants to control but Singleton is keeping him busy.
Singleton is looking for a sweep.
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.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov trying to control the action but Singleton is working from the bottom.
Magomedov taking a breather here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Magomedov trying to control the action but Singleton is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Magomedov takes the fight on points by 5 to 2.
After winning the bout, Khalid Magomedov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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