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748 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 43 wins and 39 losses; Khalid Magomedov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 136 wins and 87 losses; Moldy Jello!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Robert Douchet and Trevor Gratis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Magomedov closes the distance and clinches up with Jello, looking for a takedown. Magomedov pushes Jello against the cage but Jello circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jello tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Magomedov looks for a takedown but Jello sprawls well.
Jello drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Magomedov defends it well.
Magomedov gets the takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Magomedov (4) vs (0) Jello
A lull in the action here as Magomedov stalls from top position.
Magomedov working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lull in the action here as Magomedov stalls from top position.
Jello can't do much from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jello is trying to improve his position.
Jello wants to control but Magomedov postures up.
Jello is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jello is trying to escape the position but Magomedov is controlling the position.
Magomedov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Jello for as long as he can get away with.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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 four minutes gone in the round.
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.
Further stalling from Magomedov.
Jello tries to bench press Magomedov off him but Magomedov keeps the position.
Jello can't do much from the bottom here.
Jello is being controlled here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Jello is looking for a sweep.
Magomedov controlling the position from side mount.
Magomedov continues to stall.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
We've been hearing good reports from Magomedov'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.
Magomedov trying to control the position but Jello is working away.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Jello's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
A lull in the action here.
Jello tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jello wants to control but Magomedov postures up.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov taking a breather here.
Magomedov trying to control the position but Jello is working away.
Jello manages to get back to half guard.
Jello is looking to improve his position.
Jello has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at KFA. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Magomedov wants to pass to mount but Jello is defending the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov not doing much here.
Jello trying to hold on to Magomedov's head to control him but Magomedov postures up.
Magomedov tries to pass to full mount but Jello defends it.
Magomedov is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov prevents Jello from improving his position.
Magomedov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov wants to free his trapped foot but Jello is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Magomedov frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Magomedov (7) vs (0) Jello
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov wants to take his opponent's back but Jello doesn't allow it.
Jello is desperately trying to improve his position but Magomedov has a good base and remains in mount.
Magomedov looking to control and managing it successfully.
Magomedov wants to take Jello's back but he can't do it this time.
Magomedov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jello is looking to escape.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Jello wants to control but Magomedov is having none of it.
Magomedov prevents Jello from getting the reversal.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Jello is squirming around, avoiding Magomedov's attempts to control the action.
Magomedov looking to control and managing it successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Magomedov wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Magomedov takes the fight on points by 7 to 0.
A very excited looking Khalid Magomedov made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Moldy Jello spoke after the fight, saying 'I like big butts!'. |
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