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Event:
RBB 14: White vs Frank
Date: May 20, 2017 |
#R1#
Magomedov doesn't manage to clinch there - Carneiro circles away.
Carneiro drops down looking for a counter takedown but Magomedov sprawls and moves away.#CL2#
Magomedov clinches.
Magomedov is looking for a takedown.
A frustrated look appears on Magomedov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Magomedov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#TD#
Carneiro tightens his grip and picks Magomedov up, before dumping him to the ground. Magomedov manages to land in guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Carneiro'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 keeping moving, preventing Carneiro from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carneiro looking to pass the guard.
Carneiro trying to control but Magomedov is working from the bottom. #T1#
Magomedov keeping full guard, as Carneiro tries to pass.
Carneiro sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Magomedov's guard.
Carneiro throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Carneiro wants to pass to mount but Magomedov is defending the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carneiro throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Magomedov is not content to let Carneiro control the position.
Carneiro is really struggling to control Magomedov but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Carneiro takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Magomedov is looking to escape.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Magomedov has Carneiro up against the cage in a clinch.
Magomedov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#TD#
Carneiro tightens his grip and picks Magomedov up, before dumping him to the ground. Magomedov manages to land in guard.
Carneiro wants to pass the guard but Magomedov is keeping the position.#ES2#
Magomedov pushes Carneiro off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Ramazan Magomedov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Magomedov wants to clinch but Carneiro slips to the side#TD#
and Carneiro counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SUB#
Carneiro is looking for a kimura but Magomedov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Carneiro to get the leverage. #SUB#
Carneiro is trying to work for a kimura but Magomedov is defending well.
Carneiro will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Magomedov is not content to let Carneiro control the position.
Carneiro works his way into full mount!
Carneiro controlling his opponent. #T4##SUB#
Magomedov tries to buck Carneiro off so he can stand up but Carneiro has got his back now - this could be big trouble! He's slapped on a rear naked choke that looks really tight! Magomedov falls backwards, slamming Carneiro to the mat but Carneiro holds on tight! Magomedov is forced to tap and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Antero Jose Carneiro!
A relieved looking Antero Jose Carneiro 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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Event:
RBB 11: Agnarson vs Zodd
Date: Apr 29, 2017 |
#R1#
Magomedov doesn't manage to clinch there - Arderos circles away.
#TD#
Arderos decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Magomedov is trying to stand.
#SUB#
Arderos looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB#
Arderos is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Magomedov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Arderos.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arderos is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Magomedov reverses the position - he's now on top in Arderos's guard. #T1##SUB#
Arderos has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Magomedov is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Arderos.
Arderos looks to move to half guard but instead Magomedov has passed into mount! Damn!
Arderos tries to get back to half guard but can't. #SU2#
Magomedov is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Magomedov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Arderos swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T2#
Arderos throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD2#
and Magomedov counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Arderos looking to hit a scissor sweep but Magomedov is one step ahead there. #SU2#
Magomedov decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Arderos, up you get!
Arderos throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Magomedov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Magomedov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Arderos throws a hook to the side of Magomedov's head but Magomedov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Magomedov tries to clinch but Arderos is having none of it. #TD#
Arderos throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Magomedov was covering up waiting for the punch and Arderos finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Arderos will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Arderos trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Magomedov manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB##T3##SUB#
Arderos throws his legs up looking for a submission but Magomedov uses it to pass to side control.
Arderos tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SU2#
Magomedov stands up and beckons Arderos to his feet. #TD#
Arderos darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Magomedov has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Arderos is on him like a limpet, forcing Magomedov back against the cage.#T4##TD#
Arderos has picked Magomedov up - he's going for a ride! Arderos dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.#ES2#
Magomedov manages to escape and get back to his feet!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Magomedov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Arderos.
#CL#
Arderos has managed to clinch.
#TD2#
Magomedov gets control of Arderos's arms and successfully pulls guard. Magomedov will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Arderos passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Magomedov is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Arderos is controlling him well.#SUB#
Arderos is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Magomedov is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Arderos is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Magomedov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ramazan Magomedov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Magomedov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL#
Magomedov tries to keep at a distance but Arderos has taken the fight into the clinch.
Magomedov can't break the clinch.
#TD2#
Magomedov has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Arderos uses from the top position.
Magomedov keeping full guard, as Arderos tries to pass.
Arderos is looking to advance position but Magomedov has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Arderos on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Arderos tries to get out of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov prevents Arderos from getting the reversal.
Arderos wants to get back to his feet.
#T1#
Arderos is looking to get to half guard.
Arderos tries to improve his position but instead Magomedov has taken his back!
I really don't envy Arderos right now.
Arderos is trying to get back to his feet but Magomedov has full control of the position and if anything, Arderos has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Arderos trying to control the hands but Magomedov won't let him.
I really don't envy Arderos right now.
#T2#
Arderos trying to control the position but Magomedov manages to sink in the hooks.
Arderos is trying to break free.
#SU2#
Magomedov stands up.#CL2#
Magomedov closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Arderos breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD#
Arderos shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Magomedov manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#ES2#
Magomedov pushes Arderos off and gets back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T3#
Magomedov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Magomedov moves in looking to clinch but Arderos pushes him off.
Arderos throws a nice looking combination but Magomedov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Magomedov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Arderos swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Arderos is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Arderos lands a nice looking body shot.
Magomedov tries to clinch up.
Magomedov moves in looking to clinch but Arderos pushes him off.#CL#
Arderos closes the distance and pushes Magomedov back into the cage.
The referee calls for Arderos to work.
#TD#
Arderos manages to pull guard.
Arderos wants to hit a switch here but Magomedov passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Arderos there! #T4##SU2#
Magomedov get's back to his feet.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Magomedov can't break the clinch.
#TD#
Arderos has picked Magomedov up - he's going for a ride! Arderos dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.#ES2#
Magomedov has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Arderos is on him like a limpet, forcing Magomedov back against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD#
Arderos has Magomedov pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Arderos pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Magomedov tumbling to the mat - Arderos dives into Magomedov's guard.
Arderos stops Magomedov from standing up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ramazan Magomedov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Arderos shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Arderos showed some decent athleticism there. #SU#
Arderos decides to stand and escape the position.
Magomedov dodges the punch combination from Arderos.
Magomedov throws a head kick but Arderos moves out of range.
#CL#
Arderos has managed to clinch.
#TD#
Arderos has clasped his hands together around Magomedov's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Arderos is trying to ground and pound but Magomedov uses the momentary lack of control by Arderos to regain half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Arderos is working for a submission of some sort.
#T1##SUB#
Arderos is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Magomedov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Arderos. #SU#
Arderos stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Magomedov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Arderos misses with a double jab.
#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Magomedov avoids the head kick by Arderos.
Ricky Arderos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Arderos throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL2#
Magomedov clinches up against the cage.#TD2#
Magomedov has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Arderos is trying to keep an underhook but Magomedov manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Arderos scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Magomedov manages to mount him!
Arderos is just holding on here. Magomedov manages to take his back.
Arderos trying to control the action but Magomedov just sinks the hooks in.
What can Arderos do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#T3#
Arderos wants to escape the position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Arderos trying to control the hands but Magomedov won't let him.
Arderos trying to get back to his feet but Magomedov is in full control for now. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Magomedov controlling well, preventing Arderos from escaping the position.
Arderos wants to get back to his feet.
Magomedov biding his time, looking for the opening.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU2#
Magomedov decides to get back to his feet. A strange decision but one that the crowd certainly appreciate.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ramazan Magomedov.
I've got Magomedov winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 28:30
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:30
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ramazan Magomedov!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 29, 2017 |
#R1#
Magomedov wants to clinch.
Uglik was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Donk. Uglik catches Magomedov right on the button with a cross.
Uglik with a jab.
Uglik dodges the punch combination from Magomedov.
Uglik lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Magomedov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Uglik throws a right hand that Magomedov ducks under and follows up with a left that Magomedov also avoids with ease.
Uglik uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Magomedov.
Magomedov wants to clinch up but Uglik keeps it at a distance.
Uglik circles away from the clinch attempt.
Uglik lands with a cross.
Magomedov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T1##KD#
Uglik drops Magomedov with a beautiful combination! Magomedov stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Uglik is looking for the KO!#ROC#
Magomedov is rocked!#CL#
Uglik fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Magomedov, pushing him back against the cage.
Magomedov is still on wobbly legs! Can Uglik finish him?
Magomedov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Uglik fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Uglik cracks Magomedov with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Magomedov tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Uglik pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Magomedov is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Herk Uglik!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 23, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Magomedov instigates a clinch.
Shahriari stops a takedown attempt from Magomedov.
Magomedov avoiding damage.
#TD#
Shahriari lands a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Magomedov wants to stand up but Shahriari is controlling him.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Magomedov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Shahriari advances to half guard.
Shahriari controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov is trying to stand back up but Shahriari is controlling him
Shahriari is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T1#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Shahriari shoots in and gets a takedown into Magomedov's guard.
Shahriari content to stall in guard here.
Shahriari stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Magomedov swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
Shahriari looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Shahriari'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 Shahriari.#T3##ES2#
Magomedov pushes Shahriari off and gets back to his feet.
#CL2#
Magomedov has Shahriari up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD#
Shahriari turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Shahriari manages to end up in side control.
Magomedov wants to get back to his feet but Shahriari is dominant here and he's now got Magomedov's back!#T4#
A bit of a pause in the action here. Shahriari controlling the positon.
Magomedov wants to get back to his feet.
Shahriari controls the action.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Magomedov is trying to get back to his feet but Shahriari has full control of the position and if anything, Magomedov has just worked his way into a worse spot.
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 Abbas Shahriari will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##TD#
Magomedov gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Shahriari to score an easy takedown into full guard.#ES2#
Magomedov kicks Shahriari off and gets to his feet.
Magomedov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Magomedov misses with a few strikes there.
Shahriari half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#TD#
Shahriari darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shahriari is controlling the pace.
#T1#
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Shahriari is stinking the place up with his stalling.
Shahriari wants to lay and pray for a moment but Magomedov keeps working. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Shahriari content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3##CL2#
Magomedov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Magomedov has Shahriari pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Shahriari manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Shahriari tightens his grip and picks Magomedov up, before dumping him to the ground. Magomedov manages to land in guard.
Shahriari is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Shahriari prevents Magomedov from getting back to his feet.
Abbas Shahriari overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Shahriari 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. #T4#
Magomedov keeping full guard, as Shahriari tries to pass.
Magomedov being controlled here, momentarily. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Shahriari shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Magomedov's guard.#ES2#
Magomedov uses the cage to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ramazan Magomedov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Magomedov has managed to clinch.
Magomedov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Shahriari gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#TD2#
Magomedov jumps guard.
Shahriari looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Shahriari sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Magomedov's guard. #T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shahriari is pressing down on Magomedov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Magomedov is holding on for now.
Shahriari trying to control the action but Magomedov is working from the bottom.
Shahriari perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Shahriari tries to clinch up.
Magomedov wants to clinch but Shahriari slips to the side#TD#
and Shahriari counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Shahriari.
Shahriari won't allow Magomedov to get back to his feet.
Shahriari looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Shahriari pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Magomedov is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Shahriari is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Shahriari trying to control but Magomedov is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Shahriari goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Shahriari thumps Magomedov with a low kick.#TD#
Shahriari decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Shahriari wants to pass to mount but Magomedov is defending the position.
Shahriari takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Shahriari has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Abbas Shahriari showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Shahriari has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abbas Shahriari!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 21, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Korhonen looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Magomedov keeping moving, preventing Korhonen from controlling successfully. #ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Magomedov manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Korhonen crunches a lovely knee into Magomedov's ribcage.
Magomedov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Korhonen.
Korhonen stops a takedown attempt from Magomedov.
A nice right hand lands inside from Korhonen. #TD2#
Magomedov pulls Korhonen into guard.
#SUB#
Korhonen postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Magomedov is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Korhonen, into his guard. #REVB#
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!
Korhonen wants to get back to his feet but Magomedov passes into half guard.
#T1#
Korhonen is trying to stand.
Korhonen pushes Magomedov off but Magomedov dives into side control.
#SU2#
Magomedov decides to take the fight back to the feet. #CL#
Korhonen clinches up with Magomedov and pushes him back against the cage.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Korhonen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Magomedov is defending well for now.
Korhonen throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Magomedov blocks it with crossed arms.
Magomedov letting Korhonen take a breather here.
Magomedov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Korhonen smiles and moves away.
Magomedov tries to clinch up but Korhonen circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Magomedov gets a clinch.
Korhonen lands a left hand.
Magomedov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Korhonen to keep the fight standing.
Olavi Korhonen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ramazan Magomedov.
Magomedov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Korhonen gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#BC#
Korhonen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T3#
Magomedov throws a sloppy head kick
and Korhonen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Magomedov tries to clinch up but Korhonen circles away and keeps his distance.
Olavi Korhonen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Korhonen displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Magomedov tries to clinch but Korhonen is having none of it. #TD#
Korhonen shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Magomedov napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Korhonen trying to control the position but Magomedov is working away.
Korhonen is breathing heavily.#ES2#
Magomedov explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Magomedov is looking to clinch but Korhonen is avoiding it.
Korhonen went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Magomedov has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#TD#
Korhonen gets the takedown into side control. #ES2#
Magomedov explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! #T4#
Magomedov wants to clinch up but Korhonen keeps it at a distance.
Magomedov tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Korhonen counter with a right hand.
Magomedov wants to clinch.#CL2#
Magomedov drives through and clinches with Korhonen against the cage.
Magomedov trying to control the position but instead, Korhonen has worked for underhooks and has pushed Magomedov into the cage.
Korhonen has Magomedov pressed against the cage, preventing Magomedov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
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 Olavi Korhonen will probably get the nod.
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#
Korhonen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Magomedov swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Korhonen has closed the distance and engaged Magomedov in a clinch.
Korhonen wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC2#
Magomedov breaks the clinch.
Korhonen lands a right hook to the body.
#CL#
Magomedov gets tackled into the cage by Korhonen. Korhonen maintains the clinch.
Magomedov fails to pull guard.
Korhonen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Korhonen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov is looking to control Korhonen's arms but Korhonen gets an underhook and turns him. Now Magomedov has his back to the cage.
Korhonen throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Magomedov blocks it with crossed arms.
Magomedov letting Korhonen take a breather here.
Korhonen throws a knee to the head but misses.
#T1#
Magomedov tries to break the clinch but Korhonen is controlling the position.
Magomedov taking a breather.
Magomedov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Korhonen pulls him back up using the underhooks. #TD#
Korhonen has picked Magomedov up - he's going for a ride! Korhonen dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.#ES2#
Magomedov pushes Korhonen off and gets back to his feet.
Korhonen wants to clinch.
Korhonen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Korhonen swats away the attempt to clinch by Magomedov.
Korhonen is looking to counter punch.
Korhonen cracks Magomedov with a right hand to the side of the head.#T2#
Korhonen scores with a crisp jab that stopped Magomedov in his tracks.
Korhonen lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Magomedov backs up against the cage.
Olavi Korhonen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Magomedov moves in looking to clinch but Korhonen pushes him off.
Korhonen swats away the attempt to clinch by Magomedov.#CL#
Korhonen closes the distance and clinches.
A short body shot lands from Korhonen as the two fighters clinch.
Magomedov tries to stall but Korhonen uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Magomedov has had enough of the clinch but Korhonen keeps him there for the moment.
Magomedov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#TD#
Korhonen lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
#ES2#
Magomedov kicks Korhonen off and gets back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T3#
Magomedov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Korhonen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Korhonen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Magomedov misses with a body shot
and Korhonen counters with a one-two to the body.
Korhonen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Magomedov throws out the jab.
It looked like Korhonen was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Korhonen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Magomedov misses with a straight right.
Korhonen swats away the attempt to clinch by Magomedov.#CL#
Korhonen darts in and clinches Magomedov up against the cage.
Magomedov prevents Korhonen from breaking the clinch.#T4#
Korhonen prevents Magomedov from breaking the clinch.
Olavi Korhonen has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Magomedov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Olavi Korhonen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ramazan Magomedov.
Magomedov has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Korhonen after a bit of a struggle. #BC2#
Magomedov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Magomedov misses with a wild combination.
Magomedov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Korhonen lunges at Magomedov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Magomedov's hand.
Korhonen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Korhonen throws a right and a left that Magomedov avoids nicely.
Magomedov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Olavi Korhonen is winning the standup battle so far.
Korhonen checks the leg kick nicely there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Olavi Korhonen dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Korhonen closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Magomedov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Korhonen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Korhonen is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#CL#
Korhonen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Korhonen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Korhonen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Korhonen dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Magomedov tries to stall but Korhonen uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Korhonen is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Korhonen tries to circle away but Magomedov has him pinned against the cage.
Magomedov tries to work over Korhonen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Magomedov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Magomedov trying to control the position but instead, Korhonen has worked for underhooks and has pushed Magomedov into the cage.#T1#
Magomedov looking for a takedown. #BC#
Korhonen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Korhonen gets a clinch.
Magomedov fails to pull guard.
Olavi Korhonen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ramazan Magomedov.
Korhonen pushes Magomedov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Korhonen lands with a right to the head.
Korhonen scores with a shoulder strike.
Korhonen keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Magomedov's efforts to push away.
Magomedov jumps guard but Korhonen turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Magomedov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Magomedov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#T2#
Korhonen missing with knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Korhonen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Magomedov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Korhonen's efforts to push away.#TD#
Korhonen lands a takedown into guard.
#ES2#
Magomedov pushes Korhonen off and gets back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Magomedov tries to clinch there but Korhonen circles away.
Korhonen is looking for a counter combo.
Magomedov moves to clinch but Korhonen breaks away
and Korhonen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ramazan Magomedov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Korhonen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Magomedov flicks out a counter leg kick but Korhonen steps away.
Magomedov tries to clinch up
and Korhonen counters with a three punch combo that has Magomedov backing up. Magomedov nods at Korhonen to acknowledge the strikes.#T3##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Korhonen using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Magomedov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Korhonen avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#TD#
Korhonen has Magomedov pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Korhonen pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Magomedov tumbling to the mat - Korhonen dives into Magomedov's guard.#ES2#
Magomedov wriggles free and stands up.
Korhonen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Korhonen is looking to clinch but Magomedov is avoiding it.
Magomedov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Korhonen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Magomedov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T4#
Korhonen tries to clinch up.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Korhonen's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Korhonen duly obliges.
Korhonen is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Magomedov tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Korhonen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The fight stays on the outside here - Korhonen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Korhonen avoids a kick to the body.
Magomedov wants to clinch.
Ramazan Magomedov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#TD#
Korhonen throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Magomedov was covering up waiting for the punch and Korhonen finishes the takedown easily into guard. #ES2#
Magomedov pushes Korhonen off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ramazan Magomedov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Korhonen has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Olavi Korhonen!
After the fight, Olavi Korhonen was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 19, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Magomedov shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Xhaka is trying to defend but Magomedov finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Xhaka makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Xhaka.
Xhaka is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Xhaka 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xhaka wants to get back to his feet but Magomedov is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #SUB#
Xhaka is looking for a triangle but Magomedov pushes his legs off easily.
Magomedov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Xhaka. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1#
Xhaka throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Magomedov stopping the sweep attempt from Xhaka.
Xhaka is trying to control the position but Magomedov postures up.
Magomedov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Magomedov won't allow Xhaka to get back to his feet.
Xhaka tries to land a sweep but no joy.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Magomedov sitting in guard here, content to control. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Xhaka tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Magomedov looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.#TD2#
Magomedov drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#T2##SUB#
Xhaka has an active guard here but Magomedov has managed to pass into half guard.
#SUB#
Xhaka actively working from the bottom here.
Xhaka regains full guard. Nicely done.
Magomedov tries to free his leg and advance position but Xhaka is retaining full guard.
Magomedov controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Xhaka is looking for a triangle but Magomedov pushes his legs off easily.
#T3#
Xhaka is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Xhaka 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.
Xhaka controlling Magomedov's posture. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Magomedov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Xhaka tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Xhaka working a defensive guard here.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Magomedov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Xhaka pinned against the cage. Xhaka gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Xhaka is defended easily by Magomedov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ramazan Magomedov will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Magomedov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Xhaka throws a series of punches but Magomedov avoids them all with ease.
Magomedov fails to land with a series of punches.
Xhaka tries to clinch up but Magomedov circles away and keeps his distance.
Xhaka lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Magomedov circles away quickly and effectively.
Xhaka throws a nice looking combination but Magomedov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Xhaka.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xhaka dodges the punch combination from Magomedov.
#TD2#
Magomedov shoots in and gets a takedown into Xhaka's guard.#SUB#
Xhaka looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T1#
Xhaka wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Magomedov tries to free his leg and advance position but Xhaka is retaining full guard.
Xhaka looking to control.
Xhaka keeping full guard, as Magomedov tries to pass.
Xhaka working a defensive guard here.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Xhaka looking for a sweep. Not yet Xhaka, not yet. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Magomedov throws a nice looking combination but Xhaka bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Magomedov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Xhaka sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Magomedov somewhat.#TD2#
Xhaka gets caught flat footed, as Magomedov shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
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.
Xhaka is controlling Magomedov's posture.#T3#
Xhaka wants to stand and escape but Magomedov is having none of it.
Magomedov tries to free his leg and advance position but Xhaka is retaining full guard.
Xhaka not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Xhaka working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Magomedov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Magomedov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Xhaka controls Magomedov momentarily but Magomedov frees himself. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Xhaka escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Magomedov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Magomedov prevents Xhaka from getting back to his feet.
Magomedov controlling from the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Xhaka striking off his back but it's not causing Magomedov any problems. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ramazan Magomedov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Xhaka's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Magomedov darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Ramazan Magomedov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Xhaka is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Xhaka actively working from the bottom here.#ES#
Xhaka has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Magomedov is on him like a limpet, forcing Xhaka back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xhaka looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Magomedov tries to pull guard but Xhaka won't allow it.
Xhaka has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Magomedov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#BC2#
Magomedov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1#
Xhaka moves in looking to clinch but Magomedov pushes him off.#TD2#
Magomedov closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Magomedov slows the pace down in half guard.
Xhaka tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Magomedov has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Magomedov looking to control and managing it successfully. #T2#
Xhaka is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Xhaka tries to lock up and control but Magomedov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Xhaka tries to reverse the position but Magomedov maintains control.
Magomedov controlling his opponent.
Xhaka is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Magomedov tries to push Xhaka's head away but Xhaka is holding on tight.#T3#
Xhaka tries to hold on but Magomedov postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Magomedov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Xhaka working to try and regain half guard.
Xhaka is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Magomedov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Magomedov controlling the position easily from mount.
Volkan Xhaka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ramazan Magomedov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Xhaka looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
And that's the end of the fight!
Ramazan Magomedov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Magomedov has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ramazan Magomedov!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 14, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Veljanovski scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
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.
Veljanovski wants to take a breather but Magomedov is having none of it.
Magomedov is looking to get back to full guard here but Veljanovski has managed to pass to side control instead.
Veljanovski wants to control but Magomedov is keeping him busy.
Magomedov is trying to get back to half guard.
Magomedov seems a little lost for a moment, as Veljanovski dominates the positioning.
You can see the frustration on Magomedov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SU#
Veljanovski has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Veljanovski pinned against the cage. Veljanovski gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T1#
Magomedov shoots for a takedown but Veljanovski saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Magomedov shoots for a takedown but Veljanovski saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Maro Veljanovski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ramazan Magomedov.#TD#
Veljanovski shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Veljanovski was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Magomedov gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Magomedov is trying is best to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Veljanovski controlling the pace.
Veljanovski wants to control but Magomedov is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Veljanovski is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Magomedov is just riding it out for now. Veljanovski eventually gives up the hold.
Magomedov trying to control here.
#T2#
Veljanovski content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Veljanovski lands a nice short elbow.
Veljanovski lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB#
Veljanovski is looking for a kimura here.
Well, if Veljanovski is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#T3#
Magomedov is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Veljanovski is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Magomedov defends it well.
Magomedov is controlling Veljanovski's trapped leg to prevent Veljanovski from advancing to side control.
Magomedov wants to get back to full guard but Veljanovski has passed into side control.
Veljanovski scores with a couple of short elbows.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Magomedov is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Magomedov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Veljanovski remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. #SUB#
Veljanovski is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Magomedov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
You can see the frustration on Magomedov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Magomedov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Veljanovski. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Magomedov regains half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maro Veljanovski dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Magomedov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Magomedov goes for a double leg but Veljanovski avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Veljanovski continues to drive forward.
Veljanovski takes a swing at Magomedov's ribcage but misses.
Magomedov staying out of range there.
Magomedov is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Veljanovski shoots in for a takedown but Magomedov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD2#
Veljanovski gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Magomedov to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Veljanovski not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Magomedov won't allow Veljanovski to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Veljanovski is looking to cinch up a triangle. Magomedov throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Veljanovski's body to avoid the submission. Veljanovski has instead reached around Magomedov's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Veljanovski arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Maro Veljanovski!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 725 Round 3
Date: Feb 08, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Carneiro tries to sprawl but Magomedov drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Carneiro is trying to stand up here but Magomedov is controlling him well.
Magomedov wants to pass the guard but Carneiro is defending well. #ES#
Carneiro has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Magomedov is on him like a limpet, forcing Carneiro back against the cage.
Magomedov is pressed up against the cage. Carneiro has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Magomedov down to the mat. Magomedov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Magomedov looks to score with a jab to the body but Carneiro is just out of range.
Carneiro changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#TD2#
Magomedov throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Carneiro tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Magomedov is in Carneiro's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES#
Carneiro kicks Magomedov off and gets to his feet.
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 shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Carneiro defends it nicely.#T1##TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Magomedov.
Carneiro manages to work his way to half guard, despite Magomedov's best efforts.
Magomedov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Carneiro. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Carneiro looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Carneiro wants to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Magomedov in particular looking to stall.
Magomedov is thwarting Carneiro's attempts to control the position.#T2##SUB#
Carneiro looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Carneiro actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Carneiro looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Carneiro is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Carneiro looks like he's trying to stand up.
Magomedov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB#
Carneiro is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Magomedov is tapping! Great win for Carneiro!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Antero Jose Carneiro!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 725 Round 2
Date: Feb 07, 2017 |
#R1#
Magomedov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rigondeaux lands with a nice combination. Magomedov backs away looking to recover.
Magomedov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rigondeaux swivels and escapes.
Magomedov shoots in looking for a takedown. Rigondeaux tries to sprawl out of it but Magomedov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rigondeaux manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Rigondeaux throws a head kick that Magomedov semi-blocks.
Rigondeaux throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rigondeaux shoots for a takedown but Magomedov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD2#
Rigondeaux gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Rigondeaux wants to get back to his feet but Magomedov passes into half guard.
#T1##REVR#
Magomedov content to control rather than advance.
Rigondeaux wants to control but Magomedov passes into side.
Magomedov controlling from side mount.
Magomedov has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Rigondeaux!#T2#
Rigondeaux tries to reverse the position but Magomedov maintains control.
Rigondeaux sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Rigondeaux is trying to get back to full guard.
Rigondeaux wants to control but Magomedov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Magomedov stalling. #T3#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Magomedov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Rigondeaux is looking to escape.
Magomedov content to control rather than advance. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Magomedov closes the distance and clinches up with Rigondeaux, looking for a takedown. Magomedov pushes Rigondeaux against the cage but Rigondeaux circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Lucas Rigondeaux has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ramazan Magomedov.
Rigondeaux throws a head kick that misses.
Magomedov throws a sloppy head kick and Rigondeaux moves out of range easily.
Magomedov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rigondeaux swivels and escapes.
Magomedov tries a head kick but it misses.
#TD2#
Rigondeaux gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Rigondeaux is wriggling around but Magomedov manages to pass to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ramazan Magomedov will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Magomedov dodges the punch combination from Rigondeaux.
Magomedov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rigondeaux. #TD2#
Magomedov throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Rigondeaux tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Magomedov is in Rigondeaux's guard.
Rigondeaux is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Magomedov dives into side control.
#REVR#
Rigondeaux is trying to control Magomedov's posture but Magomedov avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rigondeaux trying to control but Magomedov flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!#T1#
Magomedov is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Magomedov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
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.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Rigondeaux is in bad spot here.
Rigondeaux is working hard here to advance position.
Magomedov not allowing Rigondeaux to control his hands.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rigondeaux rolls, trying to escape but Magomedov keeps control of the position.
Magomedov just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#T3##T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Magomedov is continuing to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ramazan Magomedov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Rigondeaux enables Magomedov to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Rigondeaux manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Magomedov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Rigondeaux is trying to keep Magomedov in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rigondeaux wants to sweep here but Magomedov controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Magomedov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rigondeaux swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Magomedov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Rigondeaux manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Magomedov manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Magomedov pulls Rigondeaux in close to his closed guard and prevents Rigondeaux from doing any damage or advancing position.
Magomedov keeping moving, preventing Rigondeaux from controlling successfully. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB2#
Magomedov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Magomedov pulls Rigondeaux in to control the position.
Rigondeaux trying to control but Magomedov is working from the bottom.
Magomedov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Magomedov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Magomedov performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T3#
Rigondeaux wants to control the action here but instead Magomedov manages to pass to full mount!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Magomedov controlling from mount.
Rigondeaux tries to improve his position but instead Magomedov has taken his back!
Magomedov is hanging on to Rigondeaux's back as he tries to escape.
#T4#
Magomedov controlling from the back.
Rigondeaux trying to control the action but Magomedov just sinks the hooks in.
Magomedov controls the action.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Magomedov.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rigondeaux trying to control but not successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ramazan Magomedov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Magomedov winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight for Ramazan Magomedov!
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight for Ramazan Magomedov!
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight for Ramazan Magomedov!
Ramazan Magomedov wins by unanimous decision!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 725 Round 1
Date: Feb 06, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Magomedov enables Xhaka to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Magomedov manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Magomedov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Xhaka is one step ahead there.
Xhaka wants to control from the top but Magomedov keeps moving.
Xhaka is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Xhaka throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Xhaka wanted to stand there but Magomedov had control of the position.
Magomedov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xhaka cracks Magomedov with a solid left hand.#SUB#
Magomedov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Xhaka doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Xhaka manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Xhaka with a flurry of punches that miss. #T1#
Magomedov has a closed guard, preventing Xhaka from standing up.
Magomedov working a defensive guard here.
Xhaka preventing the sweep.
Magomedov looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Xhaka 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.
Xhaka trying to control but Magomedov is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Xhaka will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#CL2#
Xhaka closes the distance and pushes Magomedov back into the cage.
Xhaka tries for a takedown. No joy.
#BC#
Magomedov manages to break the clinch.
Xhaka moves in looking to clinch but Magomedov pushes him off.
Xhaka shoots and misses #TD#
and Magomedov decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Xhaka's guard.
Ramazan Magomedov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Volkan Xhaka.
Xhaka is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Xhaka looking for a sweep. Not yet Xhaka, not yet. #T3#
Xhaka controls Magomedov momentarily but Magomedov frees himself. #SUB2#
Xhaka looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Xhaka has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Xhaka tries to strike from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Xhaka fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Magomedov avoids it really well and circles away.
Xhaka tries to clinch up but Magomedov circles away and keeps his distance.
Xhaka shoots in for a double leg but Magomedov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL#
Magomedov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD#
Magomedov successfully pulls guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Magomedov holds on and takes a little breather.
Magomedov continues to stall.
Magomedov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Xhaka on the ground.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Magomedov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
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 Ramazan Magomedov will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Magomedov gets a takedown into half guard.
Xhaka makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Xhaka.#SUB2#
Xhaka isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Magomedov stacks Xhaka on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Magomedov!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xhaka is trying to get back to his feet.#T1#
Magomedov in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Magomedov working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Xhaka being controlled for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Xhaka prevents Magomedov from improving position. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Xhaka manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Xhaka is trying to stand back up but Magomedov is controlling him
Xhaka gets full guard.
Xhaka is trying to keep Magomedov in close.
Magomedov 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. #T3#
Magomedov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Xhaka is keeping the position for now. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD#
Magomedov looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Xhaka!
Xhaka tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T4#
Xhaka struggling a bit here.
Xhaka is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Magomedov tries to move to mount but Xhaka blocks the move with his legs.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Xhaka trying his best to control but Magomedov has mounted him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ramazan Magomedov dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Magomedov shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Xhaka napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Xhaka manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Xhaka wants to improve his position but Magomedov is controlling well.
Magomedov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov is thwarting Xhaka's attempts to control the position.#T1#
Xhaka is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Xhaka is looking to control Magomedov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Xhaka avoid being mounted?#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Magomedov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#TD#
Magomedov drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Magomedov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Xhaka keeps working.
Magomedov content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Ramazan Magomedov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
Xhaka regains half guard.
Xhaka is looking to improve his position.
#T3#
Xhaka wants to control but Magomedov passes into side.
Xhaka tries to improve position but can't.
Xhaka is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
You can see the frustration on Xhaka's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The referee asks Magomedov politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Magomedov prefers to stall for the moment though.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Magomedov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Magomedov is looking to land body kicks.
Magomedov with a poor takedown #CL2#
and Xhaka counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Xhaka wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Xhaka stalling in the clinch but Magomedov improves position.
Magomedov wants to take the fight to the mat but Xhaka manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Magomedov stalling the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#BC#
Magomedov breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Xhaka closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Volkan Xhaka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ramazan Magomedov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#TD2#
Xhaka jumps into guard, dragging Magomedov to the mat.
Magomedov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Magomedov passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ramazan Magomedov.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Magomedov, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight for Ramazan Magomedov!
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight for Ramazan Magomedov!
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight for Ramazan Magomedov!
Ramazan Magomedov wins by unanimous decision!
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