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CFC Tokyo 4 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 35 wins and 15 losses; Android Sixty Five! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 36 wins and 29 losses; Khalid Magomedov!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Ren Mimura.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Sixty Five shoots in looking for a takedown but Magomedov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sixty Five's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Khalid Magomedov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sixty Five gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Magomedov to score an easy takedown into full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sixty Five (0) vs (2) Magomedov
Magomedov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Let's hope that Magomedov has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Sixty Five is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sixty Five pulls Magomedov in close to prevent any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sixty Five throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Magomedov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Sixty Five wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sixty Five not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
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 is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Sixty Five is pulling down on Magomedov's head to control his posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sixty Five keeping moving, preventing Magomedov from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov controlling from the top position.
Magomedov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sixty Five is keeping the position for now.
Magomedov stopping the sweep attempt from Sixty Five.
Sixty Five being controlled here, momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sixty Five is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sixty Five pulls Magomedov in close to prevent any damage.
Magomedov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Sixty Five has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Magomedov has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Sixty Five (0) vs (5) Magomedov
A lull in the action here.
Magomedov wants to control but Sixty Five is keeping him busy.
Sixty Five can't do much from the bottom here.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Magomedov.
Sixty Five regains half guard there - taking advantage of Magomedov's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Sixty Five regains full guard. Nicely done.
Magomedov trying to control but Sixty Five is working from the bottom.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Sixty Five is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Sixty Five keeping moving, preventing Magomedov from controlling successfully.
Magomedov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Sixty Five has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Magomedov stays in close to Sixty Five's body and controls the position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov has gone for a leg lock! Sixty Five slips out almost immediately though and dives into Magomedov's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sixty Five (2) vs (5) Magomedov
Sixty Five sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Sixty Five has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov trying to control the position.
Magomedov managing to control the position.
Magomedov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sixty Five is one step ahead there.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov trying to control the position.
Sixty Five not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Magomedov has Sixty Five pulled in close to control his posture.
Sixty Five seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov controls Sixty Five momentarily but Sixty Five frees himself.
Sixty Five trying to move into half guard but instead Magomedov has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sixty Five (2) vs (7) Magomedov
Magomedov wants to pass the guard but Sixty Five is keeping the position.
Sixty Five has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Sixty Five is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Magomedov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Magomedov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sixty Five is keeping the position for now.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Sixty Five is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Sixty Five wants to sweep but no luck.
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.
Sixty Five keeping moving, preventing Magomedov from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sixty Five keeping full guard, as Magomedov tries to pass.
And that's the end of the fight!
Magomedov wins on points by 7 to 2.
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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