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Pitbull IV 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 10 losses; Hendrix Cabrera! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 25 losses; Khalid Magomedov! The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Jorge Garcia and John Kavanagh.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious? Magomedov fails with the takedown. Cabrera half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Magomedov gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Cabrera to score an easy takedown into full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cabrera (2) vs (0) Magomedov Magomedov keeping full guard, as Cabrera tries to pass. Magomedov trying to keep a closed guard but Cabrera is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Magomedov pulls Cabrera in close to his closed guard and prevents Cabrera from doing any damage or advancing position. 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.
That's one minute gone in the round. Cabrera wants to pass the guard but Magomedov is keeping the position. Cabrera trying to control but Magomedov is working from the bottom. Cabrera looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Cabrera sitting in guard, not really doing much. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Magomedov controlling Cabrera's posture. Magomedov working a defensive guard here.
Magomedov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Cabrera stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Magomedov swivels though and keeps the full guard. Magomedov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cabrera is one step ahead there. Magomedov trying to control the position.
Cabrera 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Cabrera looking to pass the guard. Cabrera being controlled here momentarily. Magomedov is trying to keep Cabrera in close.
That's five minutes gone in the round. A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Magomedov holds on and takes a little breather. Cabrera controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Magomedov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cabrera is one step ahead there.
That's six minutes gone in the round. Magomedov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cabrera (2) vs (2) Magomedov Magomedov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Magomedov trying to control but Cabrera is working from the bottom.
That's seven minutes gone in the round. Magomedov advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Cabrera (2) vs (5) Magomedov Cabrera is not content to let Magomedov control the position. Magomedov is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Cabrera will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already. Cabrera manages to get back to half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round. Magomedov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cabrera keeps working. Magomedov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. Cabrera tries to roll over but Magomedov keeps him under control. Magomedov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cabrera is just riding it out for now. Magomedov eventually gives up the hold. Cabrera is looking to improve his position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round. Cabrera is controlling Magomedov's trapped leg to prevent Magomedov from advancing to side control. Magomedov is controlling the pace.
That's ten minutes gone in the round. Magomedov is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard. Magomedov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cabrera swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round. Cabrera controls Magomedov momentarily but Magomedov frees himself. Magomedov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cabrera swivels though and keeps the full guard. Cabrera working a defensive guard here.
Cabrera keeping moving, preventing Magomedov from controlling successfully. Magomedov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round. Magomedov trying to control but Cabrera is working from the bottom. Cabrera has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. Magomedov is looking to pass into half guard but Cabrera pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Cabrera is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cabrera (4) vs (5) Magomedov
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round. Cabrera is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Cabrera'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. Magomedov wants to sweep but no luck. Cabrera slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Magomedov wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round. Cabrera passes into half guard. Cabrera is looking to take a break and control but Magomedov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Magomedov tries to roll over but Cabrera keeps him under control. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Magomedov regains full guard. Nicely done.
And that's the end of the fight! Magomedov wins on points by 5 to 4. Our winner, Khalid Magomedov, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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