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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 18, 2018 |
#R1##TD# Amagov drives through with a takedown into Perfect's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Amagov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Perfect is on top in guard.
#REVB# Perfect keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Amagov's head. Perfect works over Amagov with some ground and pound from guard. Amagov looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Perfect content to stall in guard here. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Amagov controls Perfect momentarily but Perfect frees himself. Perfect postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Amagov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Amagov is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at HELLCADEMY (Ground Training) that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet. Perfect scoring with some ground and pound. #T1# Perfect keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Amagov's head. Amagov trying to control the position.
Perfect trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Amagov is trying to control the position but Perfect postures up. Perfect is working Amagov over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #ROC2# Amagov is rocked! Perfect gets to his feet and stands over Amagov, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Amagov felt that one! Perfect unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Amagov from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mystery Perfect! Mystery Perfect decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. In defeat, Arbi Amagov stepped up to the mic, saying 'This is my final fight, this is not the way I wanted to end my career but I appreciate all the support I have received throughout my career.'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 12, 2018 |
#R1# Amagov feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Vovchanchyn's calf. Vovchanchyn fails with the takedown. Amagov connects with a nice looking jab.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Vovchanchyn is defended easily by Amagov. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Amagov thows a body kick. Vovchanchyn tries to catch it but that hurt him. #T1# Vovchanchyn doesn't succeed with the takedown and Amagov counters with a stiff right hand. Arbi Amagov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Taras Vovchanchyn. Amagov lands with a shot to the body. Amagov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Vovchanchyn stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Amagov. Amagov connects with a right hand. Vovchanchyn shakes it off. Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world. Vovchanchyn tries for a takedown but Amagov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. It's a brutal combination of punches from Amagov! Vovchanchyn is backing up but he can't get away as Amagov lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops Vovchanchyn and ends the fight. Great knockout.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Arbi Amagov! Arbi Amagov made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'This is my final fight and I am glad I was able to end my career with a win. Thank you all for the support throughout my career.'.
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Event:
TGC 62: Steve vs Murley
Date: Jun 23, 2018 |
#R1# Good standup being displayed there by Briscoe as he connects with a hook. We've been told by Amagov's head coaches at Rabid Dog that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Briscoe throws a lazy right hand but Amagov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL2# Briscoe moves into the clinch. Amagov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2# Briscoe escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2# Briscoe has managed to clinch.
Amagov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Briscoe has him pressed against the cage.#TD2# Briscoe manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. Briscoe avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Amagov trying to control the position from guard on top but Briscoe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Briscoe is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2# Briscoe is looking for a triangle here but Amagov uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
#T1# Briscoe tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Amagov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Briscoe looking for a sweep but Amagov has passed into full mount! Oh no! Amagov avoids the attempt from Briscoe to control. Amagov tries to control but Briscoe wriggling away. Briscoe flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Amagov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Briscoe is desperately trying to improve his position but Amagov has a good base and remains in mount.#T2# Amagov looking to ground and pound but Briscoe is blocking nicely. Briscoe tries to hold on but Amagov postures up. Briscoe is squirming around, avoiding Amagov's attempts to control the action. Amagov is breathing heavily. Briscoe is working to get back to half guard.
Briscoe bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Briscoe throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Amagov works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T3# Briscoe lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Briscoe must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Briscoe trying to control but Amagov is working from the bottom. Briscoe looking to pass the guard. #SUB# Amagov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Briscoe defends well. Briscoe keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Amagov's head.#ROC2# Amagov is rocked! Briscoe postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Amagov covers up, he's hurt! Briscoe keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Briscoe and the ref steps in to end the fight! Briscoe can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Charles Briscoe!
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Event:
TGC Crucible 21
Date: Jun 13, 2018 |
#R1# Mangalas throws a body punch but Amagov moves out of range. A swing and a miss from Mangalas. Amagov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Amagov staying out of range there. Amagov tries to counter with a takedown but Mangalas is quick to defend against it. Amagov slips a straight right by Mangalas. Amagov goes for a double leg but Mangalas avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mangalas continues to drive forward. Mangalas throws a body shot but no joy. Amagov fails with a takedown attempt. Mangalas swings for the body but Amagov moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Amagov staying out of range there. Mangalas misses with a kick to the body.
Mangalas throws a hook but Amagov avoids it easily. Mangalas 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. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Amagov checks a leg kick. Amagov tries to counter with a takedown but Mangalas is quick to defend against it.#T1# Mangalas scores with a sloppy right hand. Amagov should have avoided that one. Amagov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mangalas. Mangalas connects with a right hand. Amagov shakes it off.#ROC2# Amagov is rocked! Mangalas plants his feet and throws a 3 punch combo. Miss, miss, boom! The third punch, a big right hook, connects right on the temple and drops Amagov to the mat, unconscious! This fight is all over! Amagov just couldn't keep out of the way of the whole flurry of punches!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Chaz Mangalas!
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Event:
TGC Crucible 18
Date: May 23, 2018 |
#R1# Love dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Amagov tries to move into range but Love moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Love swinging wildly here.
Amagov jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit. Love throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Amagov. Amagov appears to be looking for a counter takedown. We've been told by Amagov's head coaches at Rabid Dog that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Love throws a right and a left that both miss. Love throws a combination that misses #TD# and Amagov counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Love! Love prevents Amagov from improving position. Amagov is staying tight to Love's torso, preventing him from escaping. Love taking punishment in the form of punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Amagov lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1# The referee asks Amagov politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Amagov prefers to stall for the moment though. Love wants to get back to his feet but Amagov is dominant here and he's now got Love's back! A bit of a pause in the action here. Amagov controlling the positon. Will Amagov go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Love is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. Amagov trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#T2##SUB# Love is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Amagov gets his way!
Love is keeping busy.
Amagov is punishing Love with some ground and pound. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB# Amagov looking for the choke from the back. #SUB# Amagov looking for the choke but no joy. Love is trying to get back to his feet but Amagov has full control of the position and if anything, Love has just worked his way into a worse spot.#T3# Amagov lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Amagov trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Amagov lands shots from the back. Amagov lands a shot to the head. Amagov 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.#SUB# Amagov working for a choke but Love is defending well. Love is trying to stand back up. #T4# Amagov has good solid back control here. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Love trying to get back to his feet but Amagov is in full control for now. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arbi Amagov dominated that round. 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# Love ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Love throws a series of punches but Amagov moves out of range. Amagov is looking to take this fight into the clinch. A nice side step and Love releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Amagov tries to clinch up. Love has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight. Love throws a series of punches but Amagov avoids them all with ease. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Love jabbing away but nothing is landing. Amagov misses with a takedown and Love counters with a stiff right hand. Amagov avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T1# Love scores with a sloppy right hand. Amagov should have avoided that one. Love swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Amagov looks for a takedown but Love sprawls well. Amagov misses with a wild body shot. Love lands a slapping body shot.
Love fails to land with a series of punches.
Amagov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Love sprawls and moves away. Kevin Love seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2# Love dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Love lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#ROC2# Amagov is rocked! Love lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Amagov falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Kevin Love! Kevin Love took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Riner Clothing for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Event:
TGC Crucible 12
Date: Apr 11, 2018 |
#R1# Amagov sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs. Pereira pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Pereira throws a big shot that misses. Amagov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Pereira misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Amagov counters with a straight right hand. Pereira throws a big shot that misses. Mario Pereira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Pereira misses with the body kick#TD2# and Amagov counters with a takedown into side control. Pereira is looking to reverse the position. Amagov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pereira keeps working. Amagov gets to mount! Pereira was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Amagov has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Pereira's face.
This has been an exciting period of action! Pereira working to try and regain half guard.
Amagov throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.#T1# Amagov sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it! Amagov lands a big elbow. Amagov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Pereira is looking to escape. Pereira is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Pereira really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Amagov scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Pereira?
Pereira is in all sorts of trouble here.
Amagov looking to control but Pereira is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Amagov with the ground and pound from mount. #T2# Amagov tries to control but Pereira wriggling away. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Pereira is in a horrible position here. Amagov smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
#SUB2# Amagov is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Pereira has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Pereira! This has been an exciting period of action! Pereira wants to control from the top but Amagov keeps moving. Amagov is pulling down on Pereira's head to control his posture. #SU# Amagov is working an open guard so Pereira takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#T3# No joy there for Pereira, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Amagov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Pereira misses with a head kick.
Amagov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Pereira tries to avoid it but Amagov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Pereira to the ground. Pereira escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. It looked like Pereira was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. A big right from Pereira misses. Mario Pereira is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Pereira throws a head kick that misses. Pereira throws a head kick but Amagov moves out of range.
Pereira misses with a wild body shot. Amagov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Amagov darts in looking for a takedown but Pereira gets double underhooks and turns Amagov into the cage. Amagov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Amagov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T4# Pereira throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Amagov. Pereira throws a nice looking combination but Amagov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. A combination from Pereira does no damage. Pereira misses with the combination.
Amagov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Amagov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. A combination from Pereira does no damage. Amagov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Pereira defends it well. Amagov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Pereira sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Pereira is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Mario Pereira has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arbi Amagov. Pereira jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
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! Pereira misses with a two punch combination.
Amagov blocks a jab. Amagov walks into a stiff left hand from Pereira. Pereira misses with an uppercut. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mario Pereira dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2# Amagov avoids the head kick by Pereira.
A little jabbing left from Amagov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Pereira misses with a body shot.
Pereira stuffs the takedown attempt from Amagov. Amagov gets slowly back to his feet. Pereira swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pereira is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Amagov can do to turn this around? Pereira misses with a series of wild punches.
Amagov shoots for a double leg takedown but Pereira sprawls well. He's pushed Amagov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD2# Amagov darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2# Amagov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Pereira sees it coming and defends easily. Pereira on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T1# Pereira trying to control from the bottom.
Amagov has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Amagov postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Pereira looks a forlorn figure.
Pereira keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Amagov tries to control but Pereira wriggling away. Amagov cracks Pereira with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
#T2# Pereira slips a leg in and gets back to half guard. Amagov trying to control the action but Pereira is working from the bottom. #SUB# Pereira looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Pereira is trying to maintain the position but Amagov is very close to passing his half guard. Pereira keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Amagov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB2# Amagov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Pereira is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Soul Supremacy Rio, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#T3# Amagov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Pereira manages to get to full guard.
#SUB# Pereira looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Amagov trying to control but Pereira is working from the bottom. Amagov stands up over Pereira, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T4# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Pereira is trying to keep Amagov in close.
Amagov trying to control the position from guard on top but Pereira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Pereira tries to land a sweep but no joy. Pereira keeping moving, preventing Amagov from controlling successfully. Pereira lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SU# Pereira stands up from guard. Let's bang! Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Pereira ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Amagov moves away. It seemed like Amagov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Pereira misses with a hook. Amagov ducked under it nicely. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Arbi Amagov will probably get the nod - 10:9. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round! #R3# Pereira connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Amagov momentarily.
Pereira misses with a two punch combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pereira. Amagov does a little dance to reset his feet. Amagov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Pereira misses with a two punch combination.
Amagov looks like he wants to counter punch here. Amagov moves out of range of the strikes. Pereira throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Pereira throws a body punch but Amagov moves out of range. Amagov with the counter takedown but Pereira avoids it easily. Pereira goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. Amagov avoids a punch combination nicely.
A little jabbing left from Amagov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Pereira lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Amagov circles away quickly and effectively. Pereira pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pereira rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Amagov moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Mario Pereira is winning the standup battle so far.#T1# Pereira slaps away a takedown attempt from Amagov, before circling back to the center of the mat. Pereira throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Amagov sees it coming and avoids it easily. Pereira throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Amagov sees it coming and avoids it easily. A nice side step and Amagov releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Pereira looks to land a body kick but Amagov moved away. Amagov with the counter takedown but Pereira avoids it easily. Pereira throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Amagov sees it coming and avoids it easily. Amagov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Pereira throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Amagov. Amagov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. A head kick misses from Pereira. Amagov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Pereira misses with a double jab.
Amagov looks like he wants to counter punch here. Pereira scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Pereira misses with a two punch combination.
Pereira throws a jab when Amagov was well out of range. Amagov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T2# Pereira throws a right and a left that Amagov avoids nicely. And Amagov tries to counter it with a takedown but Pereira pushes his down on his head and steps out. Amagov shoots in but no luck this time. Amagov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Pereira circles away. Mario Pereira has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arbi Amagov. Pereira throws a left and a right that both miss
and Amagov counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters. Pereira fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Amagov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Pereira throws a series of punches but Amagov moves out of range. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Amagov dodges the punch combination from Pereira.
And Amagov tries to counter it with a takedown but Pereira pushes his down on his head and steps out. Amagov misses with a takedown attempt - Pereira sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Pereira misses with a series of wild punches.
Amagov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Pereira defends it well.#T3# Pereira misses with a hook
and Pereira takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Pereira throws a half hearted mid kick. Pereira misses with a double jab.
Amagov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pereira. Pereira throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Amagov takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. Pereira misses with a two punch combination.
Amagov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Amagov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pereira throws out the jab. Pereira misses with a right hand and Amagov counters with a nice uppercut. Amagov has a takedown stuffed.#T4# Pereira throws a sloppy head kick #TD2# and Amagov counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Amagov. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB# Pereira is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Amagov is aware though and is defending well. Pereira wants to sweep but no luck. Amagov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Amagov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Amagov trying to control but Pereira is working from the bottom. Amagov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
And that's the end of the fight! Mario Pereira showed his dominance in that final round. I think Pereira 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28 Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28 Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mario Pereira! A victorious Mario Pereira thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
TGC 46: Escobar vs Madog
Date: Mar 10, 2018 |
#R1##TD# Amagov shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Rhodes napping and manages to drive through into side control! Rhodes misses with a strike from the bottom. Rhodes can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB# Amagov thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. Rhodes tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.#SUB# Amagov is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Rhodes defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Amagov has managed to slip his arm under Rhodes's chin. This could be all over... yep, Rhodes is tapping out! Submission win for Amagov.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Arbi Amagov! During a confident post fight interview, Arbi Amagov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. Randy Rhodes spoke after the fight, saying 'He cheated! Check his gloves, they've got chloroform on them!'.
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Event:
TGC Crucible 8
Date: Feb 21, 2018 |
#R1# May tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Amagov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#KD2# May drops Amagov with a beautiful combination! Amagov stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - May is looking for the KO!#ROC2# Amagov is rocked! May lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Amagov falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Dan May!
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Event:
TGC 37: Cobb vs Sylvia
Date: Jan 06, 2018 |
#R1# Fagan jabs Amagov right on the nose. Amagov blinks but takes it well. We've been hearing reports that Amagov has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#TD# Amagov shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Fagan's guard. Fagan keeping moving, preventing Amagov from controlling successfully. Fagan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fagan is trying to hold Amagov in close to prevent damage but Amagov has managed to pass into half guard.
Fagan trying to control here.
Fagan keeps control of the position for the meantime. Fagan is staying active underneath Amagov, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Amagov wants to pass the guard but Fagan is defending well. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Fagan keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB# Amagov is trying to work for a kimura but Fagan is defending well.
Fagan pushes Amagov off looking to stand but Amagov dives back in and keeps control.
#T1# Amagov working over Fagan with some ground and pound. Fagan looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Fagan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Fagan wants to control but Amagov is keeping busy.
Fagan tries to roll over but Amagov keeps him under control. Amagov uses his free foot to push down on Fagan's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Fagan. Amagov is in the full mount, landing strikes. Fagan is in all sorts of trouble here.
Fagan holds on to Amagov as tight as he can, avoiding damage. Fagan holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Amagov tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Amagov connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
#SUB# Amagov looking to secure an arm triangle but Fagan defends it well. #SUB# Amagov looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #T2# Fagan keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Fagan wants to control but Amagov is having none of it.#SUB# The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Amagov wants to finish this one by submission but Fagan is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Amagov. #SUB# Amagov working for a guillotine from mount but Fagan is in no mood to give up. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Amagov sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it! Amagov lands with some strikes. Fagan slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T3# Amagov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB# Amagov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Amagov scoring with strikes to the body and head. Fagan is holding on to half guard well. Fagan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB# Amagov 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.
Amagov working over Fagan with some ground and pound. Fagan looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T4# Fagan keeping hold of Amagov's head, controlling as best he can. Amagov 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. Amagov is looking to advance position but Fagan won't allow it. Fagan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Fagan preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #SUB# Amagov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Fagan defends it well. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Fagan tries to roll over but Amagov keeps him under control. Amagov drops an elbow to the side of Fagan's head. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arbi Amagov dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2# Fagan throws a big shot that misses. Fagan takes a swing at Amagov's ribcage but misses. Fagan connects with a body shot. Fagan throws out a powerful jab. Amagov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Fagan as he jumps to the side. Fagan steps in with a hook that catches Amagov right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Fagan follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Amagov looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paddy Fagan!
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Event:
TGC 31: Bush vs Fodetudo
Date: Nov 25, 2017 |
#R1##TD# Amagov darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB# Amagov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB# Amagov is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB# Amagov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Madog doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Amagov. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Madog moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T1# Amagov throwing strikes but missing. Amagov 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. Amagov stopping the sweep attempt from Madog. A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Madog holds on and takes a little breather. Amagov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Madog struggling a bit here. Madog felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SUB# Amagov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. Amagov taking a break here but Madog is having none of it and regains half guard. Amagov wants to control but Madog is keeping him busy. #T3##SUB# Amagov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Amagov is trying to control the action in half guard but Madog is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Amagov works his way into full mount! Madog holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Amagov tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
#SUB# Madog defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Amagov. #T4# Amagov throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Madog because Amagov loaded up on that one. Madog taking shots to the head. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Madog working to try and regain half guard.
#SUB# Madog defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Amagov. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Amagov working away from the top, dropping strikes.#SUB# Amagov with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arbi Amagov dominated that round. That's time! Amagov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2# Amagov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Madog throws a quick inside leg kick. Amagov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Madog tries to avoid it but Amagov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Madog to the ground. Madog escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Madog works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#ROC2# Amagov is rocked! Amagov tries to get into range but Madog steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Amagov! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Madog scores the big KO victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Iolyn Madog! Iolyn Madog seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. Arbi Amagov was interviewed post fight and said 'I would like to congratulate my opponent, tonight was his night. I'm disappointed with the outcome of the fight. This might be it for me, I can't keep losing like this.'.
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Event:
TGC 25: Shakhbulatov vs Human
Date: Oct 14, 2017 |
#R1# Amagov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Amagov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Amagov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. A punch combination from Ringo misses. Amagov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Amagov slips a jab and a cross from Ringo.
An attempted straight right counter from Amagov misses the target. We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Ringo 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. Amagov jabbing away but nothing is landing. Ringo misses with a body shot.
Ringo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
It looked like Amagov was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Ringo throws a left and a right that both miss
and Amagov counters with a one-two to the body. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A big left from Ringo misses. Amagov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice jab there from Amagov. Ringo throws a right hand that Amagov ducks under and follows up with a left that Amagov also avoids with ease.#T1# Amagov throws a shot from downtown. Ringo moves away and avoids it. Ringo throws a predictable looking body shot
and Amagov counters with a good, hard body kick but Ringo shrugs it off. Ringo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Amagov's waist but Amagov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ringo off to one side. Amagov appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Amagov looks to land a combination but Ringo avoids it well. #CL2# Ringo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Amagov wants a takedown but no success here.
#TD# Amagov gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Amagov wants to pass the guard but Ringo is keeping the position. Amagov throwing strikes from guard but Ringo blocks nicely. #ES2# Ringo is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Amagov presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #T2# Amagov is trying to force a seperation but Ringo has the dominant position. Ringo stalling.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Amagov is trying to force a seperation but Ringo has the dominant position. Ringo tries to land knees in the clinch but Amagov avoids the damage to the body. Amagov struggles to land a body shot inside as Ringo controls his hands.
#BC2# Ringo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ringo connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Ringo throws a quick inside leg kick. Amagov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ringo can pounce on him.
Amagov misses with a wild body shot. Ringo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Amagov lands a slapping body shot.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Amagov.
#T3# Ringo works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Ringo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Amagov paws at him with a jab and circles away. It looked like Amagov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Amagov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ringo. Ringo tries to clinch but Amagov is having none of it. Ringo misses with a double jab
and Amagov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Ringo thuds a left hand into Amagov's body. Ringo moves into range and connects with a jab. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Amagov, as that shot connected.
Ringo wants to clinch#TD# and Amagov counters with a shoot takedown. Ringo fights it but they end up in guard. #T4# Ringo wants to sweep here but Amagov controlling him for the moment. Amagov looking to pass the guard. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Amagov preventing the sweep. Amagov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Amagov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Ringo keeping moving, preventing Amagov from controlling successfully. 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 Arbi Amagov 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# Ringo throws a right hand that misses
and Amagov counters with a nice uppercut. Arbi Amagov is winning the standup battle so far. Amagov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ringo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#CL2# Ringo gets in close and instigates a clinch. Amagov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Amagov wants to get back to striking at distance but Ringo won't allow it.
Amagov can't get the takedown.
#BC# Amagov breaks the clinch.
Ringo falls off balance throwing a combination
and Amagov counters with a straight right hand. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ringo falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD# and Amagov counters with a shoot takedown. Ringo fights it but they end up in guard. #SUB# Amagov drops back, looking for a kneebar! Ringo looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Ringo looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Ringo! #REVB# The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1# Amagov tries to bench press Ringo off him but Ringo keeps the position. #SUB2# Ringo tries for a kimura but Amagov is defending well. Amagov tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Ringo presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! #SUB2# Ringo working for a submission but Amagov is keeping him at bay. Amagov is working to get back to half guard.
Amagov tries to hold on but Ringo pushes him away. #T2# Ringo loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Amagov scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Ringo land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Ringo stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johnny Ringo! Johnny Ringo decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. In defeat, Arbi Amagov stepped up to the mic, saying 'I would like to congratulate my opponent, tonight was his night. I'm disappointed with the outcome of the fight. I need to reevaluate my training so that I can get back on the right track.'.
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Event:
TGC 20: Bush vs Payakarakatong
Date: Sep 09, 2017 |
#R1# Amagov takes a shot right to the bread basket. Amagov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A punch combination from De Pacas misses. A shot to the liver by De Pacas. Beautiful body shot. Amagov walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! De Pacas swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Pedro De Pacas! After the big win, Pedro De Pacas made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Real Men Supplements and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Event:
DUEL#88 Bomb vs Kamen
Date: Aug 04, 2017 |
#R1# Quin sizes up Amagov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. and Quin counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Amagov! He's just covering up as Quin starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexander Quin! A relieved looking Alexander Quin 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:
DUEL#79 Komaroff vs Quinn
Date: Jul 08, 2017 |
#R1# Amagov circles away from the clinch attempt#TD# and Amagov counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Amagov. Amagov looking to sit in guard and control but McConnell gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB# Amagov has a closed guard, preventing McConnell from standing up. #SUB# Amagov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McConnell doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. McConnell manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Amagov is trying to control the position but McConnell postures up. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Amagov throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! McConnell escapes and throws Amagov's legs to the side, diving into side control! Amagov is looking for a sweep.#T1# Amagov misses with an elbow from the bottom. Amagov tries to improve position but can't. #SU2# McConnell decides to stand up, so the ref orders Amagov to his feet. Horrible takedown attempt by Amagov or perhaps it was just good defense by McConnell, which made it look bad. Amagov misses with a takedown attempt - McConnell sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. McConnell lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. McConnell wants to clinch up but Amagov keeps it at a distance.#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.#TD# Amagov shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. McConnell is trying to defend but Amagov finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Ground and pound from Amagov. McConnell is trying to stand up here but Amagov is controlling him well. Amagov sitting and controlling from the half guard. Amagov stops McConnell from getting back to his feet.
Amagov drops an elbow to the side of McConnell's head. McConnell blocking the ground and pound attempt from Amagov. Amagov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T3# McConnell wants to get back to his feet. Amagov wants to pass to mount but McConnell is defending the position. #SUB# Amagov is trying to work for a kimura but McConnell is defending well.
Amagov uses his free foot to push down on McConnell's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for McConnell. Amagov landing strikes, looking to finish! #SUB# Amagov is working for a guillotine from mount but McConnell frees his head quite easily.
#T4##SUB# Amagov goes for an armbar but McConnell turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from McConnell. Amagov trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. #SUB# McConnell avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB# Amagov has his feet on McConnell's thighs here. He's pushed McConnell off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! McConnell screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Arbi Amagov! Arbi Amagov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
DUEL#75 Muller vs Marailov
Date: Jun 14, 2017 |
#R1##TD# Amagov shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Marciano's guard. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Amagov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Amagov trying to control but Marciano is working from the bottom. #SUB2# Marciano is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Amagov won't allow Marciano to sweep him here. Amagov postures up in Marciano's guard and throws a big left but Marciano blocks it. Amagov cracks Marciano with a solid left hand. Marciano is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Amagov trying to control the position from guard on top but Marciano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Amagov preventing the sweep. Amagov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Marciano's guard. Marciano trying to control here.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring. Marciano avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Amagov. #T1# Marciano regains full guard. Nicely done. Amagov connects with a couple of short punches. Amagov is in close to Marciano's body, working some short punches and elbows. Amagov lands a couple of digs. Amagov connects with a couple of short punches. Amagov scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB# Amagov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Amagov postures up.
Amagov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Amagov tries to free his leg and advance position but Marciano is retaining full guard. #T2# Marciano avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Marciano wants to sweep but no luck. Amagov trying to control the position from guard on top but Marciano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Amagov slips nicely into half guard.#SUB# The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Marciano is defending against the submission attempts here by Amagov.
Marciano is trying to control but can't.
Amagov lands with a punch from half guard. Amagov moves nicely into side control. #T3##SUB# Amagov is trying to get an arm triangle but Marciano is defending well. Marciano is not content to let Amagov control the position. Amagov scores with a couple of short elbows. Amagov prevents Marciano from escaping the position.#SUB# Amagov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. Amagov misses with an attempted head punch from side control. #T4# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB# Amagov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Marciano is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. You can see the frustration on Marciano's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Marciano is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB# Amagov tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. Marciano takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB# Amagov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Marciano, who protects the arm well. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arbi Amagov dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action! #R2# Marciano tries to clinch there but Amagov circles away.
Amagov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Marciano defends it nicely.#TD# Marciano gets caught napping as Amagov dives in and scores a takedown. Marciano manages to retain guard. Amagov cracks Marciano with a solid left hand. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Amagov trying to control but Marciano is working from the bottom. Amagov with a flurry of punches that miss. Marciano wants to stand but Amagov is controlling the position. Marciano is trying to keep Amagov in close.
#T1# Marciano throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
#SUB2# Marciano is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Arbi Amagov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Amagov won't allow Marciano to sweep him here. The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves. Amagov wants to pass the guard but Marciano is keeping the position. Amagov forces his way into half guard. Amagov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Marciano blocking the ground and pound attempt from Amagov. #T2##SUB# Amagov in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Marciano tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Amagov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Arbi Amagov! An out of breath Arbi Amagov 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 15, 2017 |
#R1# Medvedev pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Amagov back to the cage. Medvedev follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver. Medvedev throws a right hand that Amagov ducks under and follows up with a left that Amagov also avoids with ease. Amagov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Medvedev. Those never looked like landing. A punch combination from Medvedev misses. Medvedev stuns Amagov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Medvedev throws a body shot but no joy. A swing and a miss from Medvedev.#TD# Amagov looking to score a takedown here. Medvedev is defending well but Amagov drives through and ends up in Medvedev's guard.#ES2# Medvedev is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Amagov presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. 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! Amagov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Medvedev is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC# Amagov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Amagov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Vladimir Medvedev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Amagov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Medvedev sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Amagov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Medvedev avoids it really well and circles away. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arbi Amagov. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1# Medvedev fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Amagov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Medvedev tries to avoid it but Amagov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Medvedev to the ground. Medvedev escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Amagov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Medvedev paws at him with a jab and circles away. Medvedev defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Amagov. Medvedev looks to land a right hand but Amagov moved out of range. Medvedev lands a two punch combo.
#ROC2# Amagov is rocked! Medvedev connects with a stiff jab that staggers Amagov - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Vladimir Medvedev! A victorious Vladimir Medvedev thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 11, 2017 |
#R1# Hansen tries to clinch up but Amagov circles away and keeps his distance. Hansen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Amagov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#TD# Amagov shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Hansen's guard. Amagov works a leg free and moves into half guard. Hansen taking some punishment here, with Amagov in his half guard. #SUB# Amagov seems to be working for a kimura but Hansen defends the submission attempt. Hansen is looking to control Amagov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hansen avoid being mounted?#SUB# Amagov is looking for a kimura but Hansen is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Amagov to get the leverage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hansen is trying to control but can't.
Amagov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Amagov trying to control from half guard but Hansen is working away. #T1# Amagov is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hansen is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him. Amagov blocks the strikes from Hansen.
Amagov is trying to control the action in half guard but Hansen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Amagov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hansen defending well though. Amagov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB# Amagov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hansen doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Amagov. #SUB# Amagov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hansen doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Amagov. #SUB# Amagov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hansen sees it coming and defends easily.#T2##SUB# Amagov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hansen is looking for a sweep. Amagov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Amagov winds up and cracks Hansen with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SUB# Amagov is working for a kimura but Hansen is defending it quite comfortably.
Hansen flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
#T3# Amagov not landing any meaningful shots this time. Amagov is figuring out what he wants to do next. Hansen trying to control but Amagov postures up.
#SUB# Amagov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hansen doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Amagov. Amagov is just content to waste time from the top position. Hansen takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. Amagov lands a couple of digs.#T4# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Hansen 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. Amagov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Hansen is pulling down on Amagov's head to control his posture. Hansen looking to control.
#SUB# Amagov is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. Amagov wants to control from the top but Hansen keeps moving. The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Hansen looking to control.
#REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Amagov shoots in looking for a takedown. Hansen tries to sprawl out of it but Amagov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hansen manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arbi Amagov dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2# No luck with that takedown attempt from Amagov. Hansen looks like he wants to counter punch here.#TD# Amagov shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Amagov was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Amagov has knee on belly and moves into mount. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB# Amagov wants to finish this one by submission but Hansen is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Amagov. Hansen is squirming around, avoiding Amagov's attempts to control the action. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Amagov with the ground and pound from mount. Hansen is desperately trying to improve his position but Amagov has a good base and remains in mount. Hansen is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Amagov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hansen can do to turn this around?#T1# Amagov with shots to the head and body - Hansen looks very uncomfortable down there. Hansen is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes. Arbi Amagov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Amagov lands a nice shot to the head. Amagov is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Hansen can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Amagov looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB# Amagov is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Hansen is surviving well by controlling Amagov's body position as best he can. Hansen is squirming around, avoiding Amagov's attempts to control the action. Amagov landing strikes, looking to finish! Hansen is in all sorts of trouble here.
The referee warns Hansen that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
#SUB# Amagov has control of Hansen's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Hansen regains control of the situation pretty easily.
#T2# Amagov looking to control but Hansen is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Amagov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Amagov looking to control but Hansen is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Amagov cracks Hansen with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
BOOM! Amagov connects with a massive shot to the dome!
#SUB# Amagov is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Hansen is surviving well by controlling Amagov's body position as best he can. #T3# Hansen working to try and regain half guard.
Amagov wants to control the pace but Hansen is squirming around nicely. Amagov working away from the top, dropping strikes.#SUB# Amagov is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Hansen has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Amagov wants to control the pace but Hansen is squirming around nicely. #SUB# Amagov jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Hansen manages to avoid the submission attempt. Amagov moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T4# You can see the frustration on Hansen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Amagov lands a nice forearm strike. #SUB# Amagov tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. Amagov 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. Amagov is chipping away with strikes.
Hansen is trying to control Amagov's posture but Amagov avoids it. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arbi Amagov dominated that second round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards. #R3# Amagov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Arbi Amagov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2# Hansen clinches up against the cage. Amagov is working for takedown but Hansen is calmly controlling the position for now. Hansen prevents a takedown attempt there.
Hansen landing knees to the body.
Amagov looking for a takedown. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arbi Amagov. That's going to take a lot out of him. Hansen stalls. Amagov wants to take the fight to the mat but Hansen manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hansen controlling the action here for a moment.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Hansen slows down the pace here.
Hansen gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Amagov.
#T1# Hansen working some nice short punches in the clinch. Hansen is defending well against a takedown attempt. Amagov jumps guard but Hansen stands there with Amagov around his waist. Amagov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Amagov stalling in the clinch but Hansen improves position. Hansen stalling in the clinch.
Hansen avoiding damage.
Hansen taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Amagov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hansen avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#T2# Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Hansen obliges. The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Luke Hansen. Amagov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#TD# Amagov throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Hansen tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Amagov is in Hansen's guard. Hansen tries to land a sweep but no joy. Hansen working a defensive guard here.
Hansen looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. Hansen looking for a sweep. Not yet Hansen, not yet. Hansen tries to strike from the bottom.
#T3# Hansen looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace. Amagov postures up and lands a big shot to Hansen's brow. Amagov trying to control but Hansen is working from the bottom. Hansen controls Amagov momentarily but Amagov frees himself. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL2# Hansen instigates a clinch. Amagov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hansen just stands there and leans against the cage. Hansen is trying to stall.
Amagov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hansen prevents it.
#T4# 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. Hansen is pushing Amagov up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. Amagov jumps guard but Hansen turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Hansen has Amagov pressed against the cage.
Arbi Amagov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Amagov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! The referee calls for Hansen to work.
Hansen stops a takedown attempt from Amagov.
And that's the end of the fight! Luke Hansen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Amagov 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:27 Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:27 Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arbi Amagov!
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Date: May 05, 2017 |
#R1# Amagov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#CL2# Johansson clinches with his opponent.
Johansson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Johansson leaning against his opponent.
Amagov is trying to drag Johansson to the mat but Johansson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Johansson is pressed up against the cage. Amagov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Johansson down to the mat. Johansson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arbi Amagov. That's going to take a lot out of him. Amagov blocks a head kick by Johansson.
#TD# Amagov scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Amagov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Amagov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position. Amagov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Johansson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Johansson desperately trying to maintain half guard. Amagov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Johansson wants to control but Amagov is keeping busy.
#T1# Johansson is positioning himself well to prevent Amagov advancing to mount. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Amagov is nestled in close to Johansson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Amagov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Amagov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Johansson trying to control here.
Amagov wants to pass the guard but Johansson is defending well. Amagov is trying to control. Johansson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB# Amagov seems to be working for a kimura but Johansson defends the submission attempt. Johansson has hold of Amagov's hands but Amagov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T2##SUB# Amagov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Amagov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Johansson has hold of Amagov's hands but Amagov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SUB# Amagov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Johansson sees it coming and defends easily. Amagov lands strikes from half guard. Amagov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Johansson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Amagov throwing strikes but missing. #T3# Amagov wants to control from the top but Johansson keeps moving. Amagov landing with the ground and pound. #SUB2# Amagov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Johansson keeping moving, preventing Amagov from controlling successfully. Johansson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. Johansson is trying to control the position but Amagov postures up. #T4# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Johansson is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully. Johansson keeping moving, preventing Amagov from controlling successfully. Amagov tries to free his leg and advance position but Johansson is retaining full guard. Amagov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Amagov works a leg free and moves into half guard. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Amagov in particular looking to stall. Amagov is looking to take a break and control but Johansson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Amagov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Johansson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arbi Amagov dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2# Amagov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Johansson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Amagov. Amagov is looking for a counter combo.#TD# Amagov looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SUB# Amagov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Johansson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1# Amagov wants to control but Johansson is keeping him busy. Amagov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Johansson defending well though. Johansson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Amagov passes the guard and advances to mount! Amagov lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Arbi Amagov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB# Amagov has hold of Johansson's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Johansson manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
BOOM! Amagov connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Amagov raining down hammerfists from mount.#T2# Johansson looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight. Amagov tries to control but Johansson wriggling away. Johansson is working to get back to half guard.
Johansson is still trying to improve position. Johansson tries to hold on but Amagov pushes him away. Johansson is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Amagov is staying active.#SUB# Amagov jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Johansson manages to avoid the submission attempt. Amagov working the ground and pound from side control.#T3# Amagov lands a nice forearm strike. Amagov is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Johansson will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#SUB# Amagov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Johansson has escaped the position, nice work there. Amagov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Johansson keeps working. Amagov working the ground and pound. Amagov lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Johansson down.
#SUB# Amagov is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Johansson looks calm but he's in trouble here. Amagov gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Johansson is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Amagov lets go of the hold and Johansson can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Arbi Amagov!
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Event:
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Date: May 01, 2017 |
#R1# Amagov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Amagov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Tiwari throws a big counter head kick but Amagov avoids it with no problem. Tiwari has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Amagov is landing a low percentage of strikes. Tiwari shoots in looking for a takedown but Amagov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tiwari's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Amagov appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Arbi Amagov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Amagov shoots in and drives through. Tiwari sprawls well. Amagov stuffs the takedown attempt from Tiwari. Tiwari gets slowly back to his feet. Amagov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Tiwari sprawls and moves away.#TD# Excellent takedown into side control there by Amagov. #SUB# Amagov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Tiwari knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Amagov sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Tiwari is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
#T1# Amagov wants to control but Tiwari is keeping him busy. Amagov misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
#SUB# Amagov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Tiwari knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. Amagov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tiwari keeps working. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Tiwari can't do much from the bottom here. Amagov landing strikes. #T2# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Amagov throws an elbow but Tiwari slips to the side and avoids it well. Amagov scoring with punches from side control. #SUB# Amagov tries for a kimura but Tiwari is defending well. #SUB# Amagov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Tiwari is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. Amagov 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.#SUB# Amagov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Tiwari, who protects the arm well. Tiwari is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Amagov has just dragged him back down to the mat.#T3# Amagov trying to control the action but Tiwari is working from the bottom. Tiwari managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Amagov.
Tiwari sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard. Amagov is thwarting Tiwari's attempts to control the position. Amagov throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Tiwari to regain full guard. Tiwari has his hands on Amagov's head, controlling the position. Amagov wants to pass the guard but Tiwari is keeping the position. Amagov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Tiwari's guard. #T4# Tiwari is looking for a sweep. Amagov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Amagov wants to pass the guard but Tiwari is defending well. #SUB# Amagov is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Tiwari as he works his way to full guard.
Amagov looking to sit in guard and control but Tiwari gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB# Amagov tries to land a sweep but no joy. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Amagov pulls Tiwari in close to his closed guard and prevents Tiwari from doing any damage or advancing position. Tiwari trying to control the position from guard on top but Amagov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arbi Amagov dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action! #R2# Amagov wants to clinch. And Tiwari tries to counter it with a takedown but Amagov pushes his down on his head and steps out. Amagov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tiwari pinned against the cage. Tiwari gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Tiwari avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Amagov scores with a one two! Tiwari had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. Amagov fails with the takedown.#T1# Tiwari stuffs the takedown attempt from Amagov. Amagov gets slowly back to his feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arbi Amagov. That's going to take a lot out of him. Tiwari misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Tiwari tries to clinch but Amagov moves out of range. Sloppy strikes from Amagov. Those never looked like landing. Tiwari tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#CL# Amagov clinches up against the cage.#TD2# Tiwari jumps guard.
Tiwari throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. Tiwari working a defensive guard here.
Amagov wants to pass the guard but Tiwari is keeping the position.#T2# Tiwari working a defensive guard here.
Amagov with a nice head shot there. Amagov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB# Amagov drops back looking for a leg! Tiwari is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Tiwari manages to kick Amagov off! Amagov jumps back into Tiwari's guard. Tiwari seems keen to control Amagov's posture.#T3# Tiwari keeping full guard, as Amagov tries to pass. Amagov cracks Tiwari with a solid left hand. Amagov is in close to Tiwari's body, working some short punches and elbows. Arbi Amagov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Amagov trying to control but Tiwari is working from the bottom. Amagov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Tiwari keeping full guard, as Amagov tries to pass. Amagov wants to control from the top but Tiwari keeps moving. We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#SUB# Amagov postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Tiwari is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Amagov, into his guard. #REVB##T4# Amagov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Amagov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tiwari manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR# The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Amagov passes Tiwari's right leg, so he's now in half guard. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Amagov is controlling the pace.
Amagov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arbi Amagov 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##TD# Amagov manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Tiwari on his heels. He'll look to pass Tiwari's guard now, I'm sure.#ES2# The fighters are working up against the cage. Tiwari manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage. Tiwari fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Tiwari looking for a takedown. #TD# Amagov has Tiwari pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Amagov pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Tiwari tumbling to the mat - Amagov dives into Tiwari's guard. Amagov postures up.
Amagov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Amagov tries to move to mount but Tiwari blocks the move with his legs. #SUB# Amagov is trying to get an arm triangle but Tiwari is defending well. #T1# Amagov is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #SUB# Amagov swings around for an armbar but Tiwari sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Amagov's guard. Amagov 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# Amagov wants to control but Tiwari is keeping him busy. #SUB# Amagov is trying to work for a kimura but Tiwari is defending well.
Tiwari is staying active underneath Amagov, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T2##SUB# Amagov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Tiwari is just riding it out for now. Amagov eventually gives up the hold. Tiwari taking some punishment here, with Amagov in his half guard. Amagov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Amagov is trying to control the action in half guard but Tiwari is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Amagov tries to pass to full mount but Tiwari defends it. #T3##SUB# Amagov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Amagov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Amagov is just content to waste time from the top position. Tiwari takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. Amagov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Amagov pushes down on Tiwari's leg and manages to get into half guard. Sase Tiwari has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB# Amagov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Tiwari is staying active underneath Amagov, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T4# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Amagov controlling the action here. Arbi Amagov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Tiwari keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Amagov in particular looking to stall.#REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD# Amagov shoots in and bounces Tiwari off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
And that's the end of the fight! Arbi Amagov showed his dominance in that final round. Well Amagov 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27 Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27 Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arbi Amagov!
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