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Event:
Ascension 1017
Date: Oct 17, 2016 |
#R1#
Magomedov tries to clinch up but Veron circles away and keeps his distance.
Konstantin Magomedov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Veron walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Magomedov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Magomedov ducks under a wild hook from Veron.
Veron throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Magomedov tries to score with a low kick but Veron moves his leg out of the way.
Veron feints a counter leg kick.
Veron walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Magomedov slips a straight right by Veron.
Magomedov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Magomedov misses with a jab to the body
and Veron counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Veron gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#CUT#
It looks like Juan Sebastien Veron has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Veron was well out of range. Poor timing from Magomedov.
Veron connects with a leg kick. Magomedov looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Magomedov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Magomedov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Magomedov throws a leg kick but Veron sees it coming and moves out of range. #T1#
Veron connects with a solid leg kick.
Veron misses with an uppercut.
Veron throws a leg kick but Magomedov moved away.
A shot to the liver by Magomedov. Beautiful body shot.
Magomedov is looking to clinch.
Magomedov checks the leg kick nicely there.
Magomedov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Veron.
Magomedov misses with a body kick.
Veron has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Magomedov.
Magomedov throws a body kick that misses.
Veron throws a nice inside leg kick.
Magomedov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Veron enables Magomedov to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Veron manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Veron wants to get back to his feet but Magomedov is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T2#
Magomedov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Magomedov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Magomedov lands a couple of digs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Magomedov distracts Veron with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Magomedov throws a big right hand that misses.
Magomedov distracts Veron with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Magomedov wants to control from the top but Veron keeps moving.
Magomedov postures up and lands a big shot to Veron's brow.
Magomedov prevents Veron from getting back to his feet. #T3#
Magomedov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Magomedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Veron is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Veron is looking to stand up but Magomedov isn't so interested in that idea.
Magomedov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Veron wants to stand but Magomedov is controlling the position.
Veron is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Veron working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Magomedov.
Veron is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Magomedov is controlling him.
Magomedov works over Veron with some ground and pound from guard.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Veron keeping moving, preventing Magomedov from controlling successfully.
Veron wants to stand but Magomedov is controlling the position.
Magomedov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Magomedov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Magomedov won't allow Veron to get back to his feet.
Magomedov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Magomedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Veron is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Magomedov drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Veron is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Magomedov asserts his dominance and retains side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Konstantin Magomedov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Juan Sebastien Veron's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Good work by Magomedov as he checks the leg kick.
Veron has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Veron there as he acknowledges the shot.#TD#
Magomedov throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Veron tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Magomedov is in Veron's guard.
Veron wants to stand up but Magomedov is controlling him.
Magomedov lands a couple of digs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov tries to free his leg and advance position but Veron is retaining full guard.
Magomedov prevents Veron from getting back to his feet.
Magomedov connects with a couple of short punches.#T1#
Veron utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Magomedov wants to control from the top but Veron keeps moving.
Magomedov stops Veron from standing up.
Magomedov with a nice head shot there.
Magomedov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Magomedov stops Veron from standing up.
Veron working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Magomedov.
Magomedov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Magomedov won't allow Veron to get back to his feet.
Magomedov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Veron swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
Magomedov landing some decent shots from guard.
Magomedov postures up in Veron's guard and throws a big left but Veron blocks it.
Veron wants to stand up but Magomedov is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Magomedov lands a front kick.
Magomedov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Veron's head backwards.#CUT#
The cut above Juan Sebastien Veron's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Magomedov swings for the body but Veron moves out of range.
Juan Sebastien Veron is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Magomedov misses with a kick to the body
and Veron connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Magomedov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#T3#
Magomedov ducks under a wild hook from Veron.
Magomedov slips a jab from Veron.
Magomedov seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Magomedov goes for a double leg but Veron avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Veron continues to drive forward.
Veron slips a straight right by Magomedov.
Veron fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Magomedov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A swing and a miss from Veron.
Magomedov looks for a takedown but Veron sprawls well.
Magomedov slips a straight right by Veron.
Veron darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Magomedov scores with a jab to the body.
Veron cracks Magomedov with an open hand slap.
Magomedov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#T4#
Magomedov throws a solid leg kick but Veron takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Magomedov.
Konstantin Magomedov is winning the standup battle so far.
Magomedov looks to land a combination. Veron sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Veron scores with a jab.
Veron throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Veron leaves Magomedov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Konstantin Magomedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Veron keeps the fight on the outside.
Veron looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL#
Magomedov clinches up against the cage.
Veron is looking to break free of the clinch but Magomedov has double underhooks.
Magomedov lands an uppercut.
Magomedov has Veron pressed against the cage, preventing Veron from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Veron is trying to break the clinch but Magomedov is controlling him.
Magomedov prevents Veron from breaking the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Konstantin Magomedov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Juan Sebastien Veron's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R3#
Veron lands a nice leg kick that just misses Magomedov's sensitive parts.
Veron listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Veron scores with a crisp jab that stopped Magomedov in his tracks.
Magomedov dives in and grabs Veron's left leg, looking for a takedown. Veron pushes down on Magomedov's head and hops out.
Veron slips a straight right by Magomedov.
Veron lands a leg kick that knocks Magomedov off balance momentarily.
Veron lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Veron looks to land a left hand but Magomedov moved out of range nicely.
Veron shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Veron throws a quick inside leg kick.
Magomedov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Magomedov throws a leg kick but Veron sees it coming and moves out of range.
Veron slips a straight right by Magomedov.#T1#
Veron lands a slapping body shot.
Veron lands with a thumping leg kick.
Magomedov shoots in for a takedown but Veron shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Magomedov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Veron scores with the left hand. Magomedov knows he should have avoided that one.
Veron tests Magomedov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Magomedov misses with a lunging right hand
and Veron counters with a thumping low kick.
Magomedov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Veron sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Magomedov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Magomedov throws a push kick but Veron slaps the foot to one side.
Magomedov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Veron as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Konstantin Magomedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Veron fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Magomedov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T2#
Veron takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Veron, right into the meat.
Veron connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Magomedov's hands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Veron chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Magomedov can pounce on him.
Good leg kick by Veron there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Magomedov throws a shot from downtown. Veron moves away and avoids it.
Magomedov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Magomedov throws a leg kick but Veron sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A little jabbing left from Veron on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Veron takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Veron tests Magomedov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Veron takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T3#
Veron slips a jab from Magomedov.
Magomedov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Veron pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
The fighters circling - Magomedov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Veron slips a jab from Magomedov.
Magomedov lands with a kick to the temple. Veron shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Veron throws a leg kick #TD#
and Magomedov counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Magomedov.
Magomedov trying to control but Veron is working from the bottom.
Magomedov stops Veron from standing up.
Magomedov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T4#
Magomedov chips away with some ground and pound.
Magomedov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Magomedov advances to half guard.
Magomedov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Veron with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Magomedov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Veron blocking the ground and pound attempt from Magomedov.
Magomedov working over Veron with some ground and pound. Veron looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#CUT#
Juan Sebastien Veron's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Juan Sebastien Veron's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Konstantin Magomedov!
Konstantin Magomedov is the new super heavyweight champion!
Konstantin Magomedov took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'The time has come for me to retire. I thank all my fans who have made my career possible. Thank you.'.
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Event:
Ascension 921
Date: Sep 21, 2016 |
#R1#
Magomedov misses with a kick to the body.
Magomedov missing with a left hand there. Michaels was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Good exchange - Michaels coming out on top.
A jab from Michaels does it's job there.
Michaels seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#TD2#
Magomedov shoots in and bounces Michaels off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Magomedov being controlled here momentarily.
Magomedov throws a big elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov wants to control from the top but Michaels keeps moving.
Magomedov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Magomedov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Magomedov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T1#
Magomedov stops Michaels from standing up.
Magomedov throws a big right hand that misses.
Michaels looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Michaels preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Magomedov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Magomedov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Magomedov distracts Michaels with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Magomedov chips away with some ground and pound.
Magomedov preventing the sweep.
Magomedov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Magomedov prevents Michaels from getting back to his feet.
Magomedov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Michaels's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Michaels wants to sweep but no luck.
Magomedov landing with the ground and pound. #T2#
Magomedov is pushing down on Michaels's leg trying to pass to half guard. Michaels is fighting to maintain full guard but Magomedov has managed to sneak the leg through.
Michaels trying to control but Magomedov postures up.
Magomedov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Michaels defending well though.
Magomedov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Magomedov working Michaels over with strikes.
Magomedov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Michaels keeps working.
Nice strikes from Magomedov there.
Michaels makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Michaels.
Magomedov cracks Michaels with a solid left hand.#T3#
Magomedov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Michaels is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Magomedov preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Magomedov is trying to get back to full guard.
Magomedov trying to control but Michaels postures up.
Magomedov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Magomedov is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Michaels jumps into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Michaels working away.
Magomedov is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T4#
Michaels just content to control the position.
Magomedov is looking to regain half guard here but Michaels keeps moving and retains side control.
Michaels wants to take a breather but Magomedov manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Michaels.
Michaels has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Magomedov is proving hard to escape from.
Magomedov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Magomedov wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Magomedov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Konstantin Magomedov dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Magomedov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#CUT2#
It looks like Karl Michaels has been cut.
Magomedov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Michaels. Michaels obviously looking to wear him down.
Magomedov walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Michaels drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Magomedov swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Michaels's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Konstantin Magomedov!
During a confident post fight interview, Konstantin Magomedov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Ascension -1
Date: Aug 17, 2016 |
#R1#
Magomedov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice uppercut there from Bomb.
Magomedov throws a leg kick which misses Bomb's front leg but catches the back leg as Bomb tries to avoid it.
Bomb misses with a head kick.
We've been informed that Bomb has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Magomedov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bomb avoids it really well and circles away.
Bomb throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Magomedov takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
#CUT2#
It looks like Konstantin Magomedov has been cut.
Magomedov looks for a takedown but Bomb sprawls well.
Bomb appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Magomedov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bomb goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bomb throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bomb feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Magomedov's calf.
Magomedov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bomb avoids it really well and circles away.
Magomedov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Konstantin Magomedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Bomb on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Magomedov throws a head kick that misses.
Magomedov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Magomedov cracks Bomb with a right hand to the side of the head.
Magomedov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Magomedov misses the shot to the body.
Bomb swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
James Bomb is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Magomedov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Magomedov lands with a straight right. Bomb didn't see that one coming.
Magomedov on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Bomb throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Magomedov on the side of the head.
Magomedov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bomb. That did some damage!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bomb misses with a kick to the body #TD#
and Magomedov decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Bomb's guard.#T2#
Bomb utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bomb controlling the position.
Magomedov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bomb's guard.
Magomedov is keen to just control but Bomb is a slippery customer.
Bomb moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Bomb is trying to control the position but Magomedov postures up.
Bomb controlling Magomedov's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Magomedov with a nice head shot there.
Bomb lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Magomedov looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Bomb engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Magomedov is pulling down on Bomb's head to control his posture.
Bomb controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Bomb pushing down on Magomedov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Bomb content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Magomedov is trying to get back to full guard.
Bomb content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Magomedov wants to get back to full guard.
Magomedov is working hard here to advance position.
Magomedov keeping control of the position.
Magomedov tries to roll over but Bomb keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but James Bomb will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Konstantin Magomedov's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Bomb tries to work over Magomedov's front leg with a kick but Magomedov checks it.
Magomedov shoots for a double leg takedown but Bomb sprawls well. He's pushed Magomedov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Magomedov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Magomedov connects with a crisp jab.
Magomedov throws a hook but Bomb blocks it.
Magomedov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A telegraphed right hand from Magomedov misses the target.
A slow jab from Bomb misses its intended target.
Magomedov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bomb, as that shot connected.
James Bomb seems to be getting the better of the standup.#TD#
Magomedov shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Bomb manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Bomb looking for a sweep. Not yet Bomb, not yet.
Magomedov advances to half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bomb wants to control but Magomedov is keeping busy.
#T1#
Magomedov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bomb is controlling Magomedov's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Konstantin Magomedov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bomb tries to get to full guard but Magomedov has control of the leg.
Magomedov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Bomb is looking to control Magomedov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bomb avoid being mounted?
Bomb avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Magomedov.
Magomedov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Magomedov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Magomedov connects with a nice short shot to Bomb's temple. #T2#
Magomedov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Magomedov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Magomedov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bomb won't allow Magomedov to pass to mount.
Magomedov working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Bomb is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Magomedov slips a nice elbow through Bomb's hands, connecting with Bomb's forehead.
Magomedov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Magomedov scores with a big shot! Bomb's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Bomb! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Konstantin Magomedov!
An out of breath Konstantin Magomedov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
Ascension 356
Date: Jun 18, 2016 |
#R1#
Magomedov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Magomedov throws a leg kick that misses.
Magomedov closes the distance and clinches up with Maria, looking for a takedown. Magomedov pushes Maria against the cage but Maria circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Magomedov throws out a powerful jab.
Magomedov is looking to clinch but Maria is avoiding it.
Maria walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Magomedov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Maria has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Maria looks for the body kick but Magomedov saw that one coming.
Maria throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
We've been hearing reports that Magomedov has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A slow jab from Magomedov misses its intended target.
Maria stuffs the takedown attempt from Magomedov. Magomedov gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Magomedov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nice cross by Magomedov.
Both fighters circling a little - Maria finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. #T1#
Magomedov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Maria unleashes a big counter combination but Magomedov bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Maria misses with a body kick.
Magomedov attempts a counter takedown but Maria avoids it well and moves away.
Maria misses with a body kick.
Magomedov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Maria sprawls and moves away.
Magomedov connects with a nice looking jab.
#CL#
Magomedov moves into the clinch.
Magomedov misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC2#
Maria breaks from the clinch.
Joaquim Maria is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Maria takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A head kick misses from Maria.
Magomedov scores with a nice head shot.
Maria walks into a left hand.
Maria throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Maria misses with a few strikes there.
Magomedov wants to clinch.#T2#
Some wild striking there from Magomedov.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Magomedov looks to land a right hand but Maria moved out of range.
Magomedov throws a body shot but no joy.
Maria counters with a body kick.
Magomedov moves out of range as Maria throws a body kick.
Magomedov misses with a hook. Maria ducked under it nicely.
Magomedov throws a chopping leg kick but Maria manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Magomedov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#CL#
Magomedov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Magomedov misses with a punch on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Maria's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Magomedov digs a right hand underneath Maria's ribcage. Maria let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Magomedov misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3##BC2#
Maria breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Magomedov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maria was well out of range. Poor timing from Magomedov.
Maria avoids a punch combination nicely.
Magomedov digs a good body shot into Maria's ribs.
Maria connects with a high kick.
Maria throws a front kick that sends Magomedov stumbling back into the cage.
Maria blocks the body kick.
Magomedov lands with a shot to the body. #TD#
Magomedov shoots in and gets a takedown into Maria's guard.
Magomedov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Maria swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Magomedov throws a strike but Maria rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Magomedov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Maria controls the pace.
Magomedov has a closed guard, preventing Maria from standing up.
Maria is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Magomedov wants to sweep but no luck.
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.
Magomedov pulls Maria in close to his closed guard and prevents Maria from doing any damage or advancing position.
Maria is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Konstantin Magomedov dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Magomedov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Maria momentarily.
Maria needs to keep his hands up - Magomedov had a free shot at his head there.
Magomedov lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Maria fakes the leg kick and cracks Magomedov in the body.
Konstantin Magomedov is winning the standup battle so far.
Maria throws a push kick but Magomedov slaps the foot to one side.
Magomedov moves out of range of the body kick from Maria.
Magomedov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Maria throws a front kick that sends Magomedov stumbling back into the cage.
Maria swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD#
and Magomedov counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Magomedov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Magomedov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Maria blocking the ground and pound attempt from Magomedov.
Magomedov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T1#
Magomedov is pressing down on Maria's thigh, looking to free his foot. Maria is holding on for now.
Magomedov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Magomedov wants to pass the guard but Maria is defending well.
Magomedov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Maria defending well though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Magomedov is trying to control. Maria wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Maria keeping control of the position.
Maria avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Magomedov. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Magomedov working Maria over with strikes.
Magomedov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Magomedov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Magomedov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Magomedov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Maria keeps working.
Magomedov is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Maria is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Magomedov trying to pass the guard but Maria defending well.
Magomedov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T3#
Magomedov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Magomedov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Maria keeps working.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Magomedov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Magomedov is trying to control. Maria wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Maria keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Maria keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Magomedov throws a strike but Maria avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Magomedov with a nice head shot there.
Magomedov trying to control but Maria is working from the bottom. #T4#
Magomedov works over Maria with some ground and pound from guard.
Maria seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Magomedov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Magomedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Maria is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Konstantin Magomedov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Magomedov scoring with punches to the head and body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Maria manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Magomedov manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Maria postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Konstantin Magomedov dominated that second round.
That's time! Magomedov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Magomedov scoring well with a low kick there.
Maria throws a head kick that misses.
Maria ducks under a wild hook from Magomedov.
Maria takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Magomedov just misses with a punch to the body.
Magomedov throws a leg kick but Maria moved away.
Maria tests Magomedov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Maria lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Magomedov motions for Maria to come forward. Magomedov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Magomedov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Maria thinks about the counter body kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Magomedov. #T1#
Maria pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Magomedov throws a head kick but Maria moves out of range.
Magomedov swings for the body but Maria moves out of range.
Maria throws a lazy head kick #TD#
and Magomedov decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Maria's guard.
Magomedov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Maria is keeping the position for now.
Magomedov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Magomedov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Magomedov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Magomedov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Magomedov landing some decent shots from guard. #T2#
Maria can't keep his opponent in guard - Magomedov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Magomedov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Magomedov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Maria's head.
Magomedov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Maria's head.
Magomedov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Maria defending well though.
Magomedov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Magomedov missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T3#
Magomedov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Maria keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Magomedov trying to control from half guard but Maria is working away.
Maria blocking the ground and pound attempt from Magomedov.
Magomedov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Magomedov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Magomedov missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Magomedov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Maria's head.
Magomedov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Magomedov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Magomedov working over Maria with some ground and pound. Maria looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Konstantin Magomedov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Magomedov slows the pace down in half guard.
Magomedov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Maria defending well though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Magomedov wants to pass the guard but Maria is defending well. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Magomedov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
And that's the end of the fight!
Konstantin Magomedov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Magomedov has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Konstantin Magomedov!
Konstantin Magomedov thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Ascension 349
Date: May 14, 2016 |
#R1#
Magomedov avoids a kick to the body.
Magomedov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Michaels sprawls and moves away.
Magomedov checks a leg kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Magomedov is defended easily by Michaels.
Magomedov scores with a body shot.
Michaels misses with an uppercut. Magomedov saw that one coming.
Michaels slips under a jab from Magomedov.
Magomedov has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Magomedov blocks a jab.
Magomedov misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Magomedov blocks a head kick by Michaels.
Magomedov closes the distance and clinches up with Michaels, looking for a takedown. Magomedov pushes Michaels against the cage but Michaels circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Magomedov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A head kick by Michaels misses #CL#
and Magomedov moves into the clinch.#T1#
Michaels has a couple of punches blocked by Magomedov.
Michaels can't find room to land a body shot as Magomedov controls the action.
Magomedov tries to throw a body punch but Michaels avoids it by throwing Magomedov back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Magomedov.
Michaels has had enough of the clinch but Magomedov keeps him there for the moment.
Magomedov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Michaels working aggressively here.
Michaels misses with a body punch.
Michaels on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Magomedov lands with a left to the head.
Magomedov cracks Michaels with a nice body shot.
Michaels throws a head punch that misses.
Magomedov blocks a body shot from Michaels.
Good body shot from Magomedov.
Michaels looks winded!
Magomedov trying to land knees to the body.
Magomedov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Magomedov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Magomedov lands a left hand.
#T2#
Magomedov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Michaels backwards.
Magomedov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Michaels or not.
Magomedov scores with a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Magomedov lands a left hand.
Magomedov cracks Michaels with a nice body shot.
Magomedov digs a right hand underneath Michaels's ribcage. Michaels let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Magomedov lands a nice shot to the body.
Magomedov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Michaels backwards.
A right hand to the body from Magomedov.
Magomedov creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Michaels's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Michaels drops to his knees and Magomedov pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Konstantin Magomedov!
During a confident post fight interview, Konstantin Magomedov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
CEC 438
Date: Apr 08, 2016 |
#R1#
Magomedov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Chernov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Chernov digs a good hook to Magomedov's body.
Chernov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Magomedov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Chernov scrambles back to his feet.
A leg kick checked by Chernov.
Magomedov shoots for a takedown but Chernov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Chernov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Magomedov feints the counter takedown.
Chernov throws a body shot but no joy.
Chernov digs a good hook to Magomedov's body.
Chernov avoids the body shot from Magomedov.
Chernov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Magomedov.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Magomedov has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Magomedov lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Magomedov loads up on a big right hand but Chernov slips the punch.
Magomedov misses with a leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Magomedov lands with an overhand left.
Chernov misses with a body kick.
Magomedov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Chernov is looking to land body kicks.
Magomedov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chernov.
#TD2#
Magomedov looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#T1#
Magomedov throws a big right hand that misses.
Magomedov preventing the sweep.
Chernov is trying to keep Magomedov in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Magomedov trying to control but Chernov is working from the bottom.
Chernov is pulling down on Magomedov's head to control his posture.
Magomedov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Chernov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Magomedov won't allow Chernov to sweep him here.
Magomedov is looking to work some ground and pound but Chernov has wrist control.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Magomedov tries to clinch up but Chernov circles away and keeps his distance.
Chernov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Magomedov manages to avoid it.
Chernov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Magomedov.
Chernov lands a slapping body shot.
Magomedov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chernov was well out of range. Poor timing from Magomedov.#CL2#
Magomedov clinches with his opponent.
Magomedov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Chernov backwards.
Magomedov blocks an uppercut.
Chernov misses with some punches.
A shot in the inside from Chernov.
A left hand lands to the body for Magomedov.
Magomedov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Magomedov tries to score a body lock takedown but Chernov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Magomedov blocks an uppercut.
Magomedov takes a shot to the head.
Magomedov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Magomedov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Magomedov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Magomedov swings wildly with an uppercut but Chernov uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Magomedov blocks an uppercut.
Chernov throws a head punch that misses.
Magomedov trying to land knees to the body.
Chernov works on Magomedov's body with a couple of short punches.
Chernov blocks a body shot from Magomedov.
Magomedov lands a body punch.
A short right from Magomedov on the inside.
Magomedov lands a body punch.
Magomedov misses with a punch to the body.
Magomedov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Magomedov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Magomedov.
Chernov blocking some punches.
A right handed body shot lands from Chernov.
Chernov misses with the head strike.
Magomedov swings wildly with an uppercut but Chernov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chernov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T4#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Magomedov.
Chernov prevents a body shot from Magomedov. #BC#
Chernov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Magomedov moves out of range as Chernov throws a body kick.
Magomedov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chernov throws a body kick that misses.
Chernov misses with a body shot.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Magomedov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Magomedov there as he acknowledges the shot.
Chernov feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Magomedov's calf.
Chernov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chernov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Magomedov doesn't seem bothered though.
Chernov throws a good cross that connects.
Sergey Chernov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Chernov moves into the clinch.
Magomedov misses with some punches.
Chernov working aggressively here.
Chernov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Magomedov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chernov's elbow.
Magomedov prevents a body shot from Chernov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Sergey Chernov will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Chernov looks to score with a jab to the body but Magomedov is just out of range.
An inside leg kick from Magomedov misses.
Chernov wants to land a leg kick but Magomedov is out of range.
Chernov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Chernov pushes Magomedov away with a front kick.
Chernov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Magomedov is looking to clinch but Chernov is avoiding it.
Sergey Chernov is winning the standup battle so far.
Magomedov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Magomedov connects with a high kick.
Chernov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Chernov misses with a body shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Chernov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chernov was well out of range. Poor timing from Magomedov.
Chernov is looking to wear down Magomedov with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Chernov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Magomedov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
It looked like Chernov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Chernov looks to land a body kick but Magomedov moved away.
Magomedov throws a body shot but no joy.
Chernov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T1#
Chernov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Chernov scores with a three punch combo!
Chernov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Magomedov throws a lazy uppercut
and Chernov counters with a nice kick to the body.
Magomedov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Magomedov doesn't manage to clinch there - Chernov circles away.
Magomedov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Chernov sprawls well. Chernov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Magomedov gets slowly back to his feet.
Chernov scores with a leg kick.
Magomedov moves out of range of the body kick from Chernov.
#CL#
Chernov drives through and clinches with Magomedov against the cage.
Chernov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Magomedov blocks an uppercut.
#T2#
Magomedov throws a punch but it's blocked by Chernov.
Magomedov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Magomedov misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chernov lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Magomedov.
Chernov lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Magomedov.
Magomedov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chernov lands with a light punch inside.
Magomedov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chernov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Chernov swings wildly with an uppercut but Magomedov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chernov can't find room to land a body shot as Magomedov controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chernov.
Chernov just leaning against Magomedov, taking a breather.
A head punch on the inside from Chernov fails to land.
Magomedov lands a nice shot to the body.
Magomedov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Chernov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short uppercut from Chernov.
Chernov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Chernov prevents a body shot from Magomedov.
Chernov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chernov takes a shot to the head.
Magomedov lands an uppercut.
Magomedov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chernov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Magomedov pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Chernov misses with a body punch.
Sergey Chernov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Magomedov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right handed body shot lands from Magomedov.
A left hand lands to the body for Magomedov.
Magomedov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chernov's elbow.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Magomedov lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Magomedov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Magomedov. #T4#
Magomedov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Magomedov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Magomedov fails to land.
Chernov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Magomedov blocking some punches.
Chernov gets through Magomedov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Magomedov has Chernov pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Chernov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Sergey Chernov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Konstantin Magomedov.
Chernov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Chernov swings wildly with an uppercut but Magomedov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Magomedov misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Magomedov fails to land.
Chernov is looking to control Magomedov's arms but Magomedov gets an underhook and turns him. Now Chernov has his back to the cage.
Magomedov can't find room to land a body shot as Chernov controls the action.
Chernov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Magomedov backwards.
Chernov tries to work over Magomedov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Magomedov blocking some punches.
Chernov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Magomedov's elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergey Chernov dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Magomedov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Magomedov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Chernov defends it well.
Chernov lets loose with a powerful body kick. Magomedov will feel that in the morning.
Magomedov takes a kick to the side of the head.#CL2#
Magomedov moves into the clinch successfully.
Magomedov tries a body shot but Chernov blocks it.
Chernov lands a right hand. #ROC#
Magomedov is rocked!
Chernov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Magomedov can do to turn this around?
Chernov pushes Magomedov against the cage. Chernov is working some dirty boxing. Chernov pushes off with a quick right hook! Magomedov goes down! Magomedov tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Chernov moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sergey Chernov!
A relieved looking Sergey Chernov 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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