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Event:
SyFi 46
Date: May 05, 2018 |
#R1#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Magomedov.
Ziskie lands with a good body shot.
Ziskie cracks Magomedov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Magomedov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ziskie finds it's way round the side to connect with Magomedov's head. #CL2#
Ziskie forces Magomedov back against the cage and clinches.
Magomedov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ziskie just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ziskie lands a nice shot to the body.
Ziskie gets through Magomedov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Ziskie 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.
Ziskie lands a hook to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ziskie.
A right hand to the body from Ziskie.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short uppercut from Ziskie.
Ziskie softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Magomedov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ziskie lands a nice uppercut.#ROC2#
Magomedov is rocked!
Ziskie working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Oh Magomedov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ziskie lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#TD2#
Ziskie ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Ziskie no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Magomedov is stalling in the full guard.
Magomedov seems to have got his legs back now.#T1##SUB2#
Ziskie looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Magomedov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Ziskie is looking to cinch up a triangle. Magomedov throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Ziskie's body to avoid the submission. Ziskie has instead reached around Magomedov's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Ziskie arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Philip Ziskie!
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Event:
SyFi 35
Date: Apr 08, 2018 |
#R1#
Magomedov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lykke but Lykke pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Lykke seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Magomedov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Lykke counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Magomedov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lykke was well out of range. Poor timing from Magomedov.
Lykke is looking for a counter combo.#CL2#
Magomedov clinches up against the cage.
Magomedov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Vikrama Lykke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ahmed Magomedov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Lykke gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
The referee calls for Lykke to work.
Lykke is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
#T1#
Magomedov tries to score a body lock takedown but Lykke shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#BC2#
Magomedov breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Lykke gets tackled into the cage by Magomedov. Magomedov maintains the clinch.
Lykke is pressed up against the cage. Magomedov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Lykke down to the mat. Lykke avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Magomedov clinches.
Magomedov throws a punch but it's blocked by Lykke. #T2#
Magomedov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Magomedov letting Lykke take a breather here.
Magomedov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lykke has Magomedov pushed against the cage.
Lykke goes for a takedown attempt but Magomedov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Lykke leaves Magomedov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T3#
Magomedov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Lykke defends well and Magomedov ends up having to push Lykke into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Lykke seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#CL2#
Magomedov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Magomedov misses with a knee strike.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Lykke.#TD#
Lykke has clasped his hands together around Magomedov's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
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.
Magomedov tries to escape but Lykke is in control.
Magomedov is looking for a sweep.
Magomedov is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Lykke asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Lykke wants to lay and pray for a moment but Magomedov keeps working. #T4#
Magomedov tries to improve position but can't.
Lykke tries to move to mount but Magomedov blocks the move with his legs.
Magomedov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lykke wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Lykke is looking to take a break and control but Magomedov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Magomedov's face as Lykke controls the position.
You can see the frustration on Magomedov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Magomedov is not content to let Lykke control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lykke just content to control the position.
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 Vikrama Lykke will probably get the nod.
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#
Magomedov connects with a jab.#CL2#
Magomedov pushes Lykke up against the cage in a clinch.
Magomedov tries to pull guard but Lykke holds him up against the cage and eventually Magomedov drops back down to his feet.
Lykke letting Magomedov take a breather here.
Magomedov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Lykke gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Lykke fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Vikrama Lykke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ahmed Magomedov.#CL2#
Magomedov closes the distance and pushes Lykke back into the cage.#T1#
Magomedov jumps guard but Lykke stands there with Magomedov around his waist. Magomedov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Magomedov is looking for a takedown.
Magomedov has Lykke pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Lykke manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Lykke is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Magomedov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lykke blocks it with crossed arms.
Lykke is pressed up against the cage. Magomedov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Lykke down to the mat. Lykke avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Magomedov misses with a double jab
and Lykke counters with an outside leg kick.
#CL2#
Lykke gets tackled into the cage by Magomedov. Magomedov maintains the clinch. #BC#
Lykke breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD2#
Magomedov dives in and scores a takedown into Lykke's guard.
Lykke on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Lykke tries to get out of the position.
Lykke is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Magomedov won't allow Lykke to sweep him here.
Magomedov trying to control but Lykke is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lykke is on top in guard.
#REVR##T3#
Magomedov keeping moving, preventing Lykke from controlling successfully.
Magomedov pulls Lykke in close to prevent any damage.
Magomedov looking for a sweep. Not yet Magomedov, not yet.
Lykke passes into half guard.
Lykke trying to control the action but Magomedov is working from the bottom.
Lykke tries to pass the half guard into mount. Magomedov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Magomedov wants to get back to full guard.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Lykke is keen to just control but Magomedov is a slippery customer.
Magomedov keeping hold of Lykke's head, controlling as best he can.
Lykke is taking a breather. Magomedov says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Lykke tries to pass to full mount but Magomedov defends it.
Magomedov is looking to improve his position.
Magomedov keeps trying to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lykke passes to full mount!
Magomedov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Vikrama Lykke will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Magomedov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Lykke counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Magomedov shoots in for a takedown but Lykke shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lykke throws a big counter combination but Magomedov scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Magomedov throws a lazy head kick
and Lykke counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Vikrama Lykke is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice sprawl there from Lykke as Magomedov shoots in.
Vikrama Lykke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ahmed Magomedov.
Magomedov shoots in but Lykke avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Lykke appears to be looking for a big counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lykke sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Magomedov somewhat.
Lykke went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T1#
Lykke keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Magomedov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lykke counters with a series of strikes. Magomedov will be more careful next time no doubt.
Magomedov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Lykke counters with a left to the body.
Magomedov dives in and grabs Lykke's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lykke pushes down on Magomedov's head and hops out.
Lykke seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Magomedov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Lykke managing to block the knees to the body from Magomedov.
#T2#
Magomedov jumps guard but Lykke stands there with Magomedov around his waist. Magomedov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#BC2#
Magomedov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Magomedov moves into the clinch.
Lykke missing with knees to the body.
Magomedov is looking for a takedown.
Lykke using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Magomedov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Lykke connects with a knee to the head.
Ahmed Magomedov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T3##BC#
Lykke breaks from the clinch.
Lykke stuffs the takedown.
Horrible takedown attempt by Magomedov or perhaps it was just good defense by Lykke, which made it look bad.
Magomedov shoots in for a double leg but Lykke sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lykke seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Magomedov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Lykke counters with a flying knee. Nice. #CL2#
Magomedov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lykke, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Magomedov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T4#
Magomedov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lykke as he jumps to the side.
Lykke appears to be looking for a big counter.
Lykke stuffs the takedown attempt from Magomedov. Magomedov gets slowly back to his feet.
Lykke seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Magomedov tries for a takedown but Lykke sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Magomedov looks to score with a jab to the body but Lykke is just out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2#
Magomedov instigates a clinch.
Ahmed Magomedov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vikrama Lykke is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#BC#
Lykke's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vikrama Lykke showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lykke, 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Vikrama Lykke!
Vikrama Lykke spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Event:
TWGC 20 (145lbs, D4): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Feb 11, 2018 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Alexander Volg Zangief (ranked 7287 p4p, 280 weight class) and Ahmed Magomedov (ranked 8663 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Alexander Volg Zangief! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ahmed Magomedov!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Tiny Johnson and Chris Downing.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Zangief tries to clinch but Magomedov moves out of range.
Magomedov wants to counter with a clinch but Zangief pushes him away.
Zangief darts in looking for a takedown but Magomedov gets double underhooks and turns Zangief into the cage.
Zangief displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Magomedov.
Magomedov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zangief swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Zangief shoots and misses
and Magomedov counters with a nice double leg into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Zangief (0) vs (2) Magomedov
Zangief can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Magomedov controls the pace.
Magomedov looking to sit in guard and control but Zangief gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Zangief (2) vs (2) Magomedov
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Zangief has picked Magomedov up and slammed him! Magomedov can't keep hold of the triangle and Zangief manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Zangief (5) vs (2) Magomedov
Magomedov is holding Zangief down, trying to stall.
Zangief is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Magomedov has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomedov is looking for a sweep.
Zangief is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Magomedov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Magomedov tries to improve position but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov can't do much from the bottom here.
Magomedov prevents Zangief from moving into mount.
A lull in the action here.
Magomedov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Zangief wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zangief gets to mount! Magomedov was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Zangief (7) vs (2) Magomedov
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zangief manages to capitalize on a mistake by Magomedov to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Zangief (10) vs (2) Magomedov
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Magomedov just trying to survive but Zangief is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Magomedov tries to break free.
Magomedov trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Magomedov is keeping busy.
Zangief avoiding Magomedov 's attempts to control his hands.
Zangief is hanging on to Magomedov's back as he tries to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov is still trying to improve position.
Zangief is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Magomedov has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Zangief is looking for the choke from the back position but Magomedov is controlling his hands well.
Magomedov defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
I really don't envy Magomedov right now.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov is trying to break free.
Magomedov defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Magomedov trying to control the hands but Zangief breaks the grip.
Magomedov tries to roll but Zangief sticks to his back.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Zangief tries to get the hooks in deep but Magomedov pushed the leg off.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
I really don't envy Magomedov right now.
Magomedov trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Magomedov rolls, trying to escape but Zangief keeps control of the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Zangief looking to break Magomedov's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Magomedov remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Zangief will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Magomedov 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 Zangief gets his way!
I really don't envy Magomedov right now.
Magomedov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Zangief. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Magomedov defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Zangief's arms.
Magomedov just trying to survive but Zangief is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Zangief is looking for the choke from the back position but Magomedov is controlling his hands well.
Zangief looking for the choke from the back.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Magomedov prevents Zangief from getting a body triangle.
Zangief is really struggling to control Magomedov but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Magomedov defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Zangief working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Zangief looking for the RNC.
Magomedov tries to escape but Zangief has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Magomedov trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Magomedov is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Magomedov just looking to survive in the bad position.
Magomedov trying to control the action but Zangief just sinks the hooks in.
Magomedov tries to break free.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov prevents Zangief from getting a body triangle.
Magomedov tries to escape the position.
Zangief gets his hands free as Magomedov looks to control.
Magomedov defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Zangief's arms.
Magomedov showing good submission defense here.
Magomedov wants to control his opponent's hands but Zangief gets his hands free.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov is in bad spot here.
Zangief trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Magomedov rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Zangief 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 Zangief.
Magomedov looking for a kimura from the bottom but Zangief passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Zangief (13) vs (2) Magomedov
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Zangief looking to control but instead Magomedov has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Magomedov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Zangief passes Magomedov's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Magomedov is looking for a sweep. Zangief is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Magomedov keeps trying to improve his position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Magomedov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Magomedov looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Zangief pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Zangief (16) vs (2) Magomedov
Magomedov tries to reverse the position but Zangief maintains control.
Zangief avoids the attempt from Magomedov to control.
Magomedov can't escape the position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Zangief (19) vs (2) Magomedov
Magomedov tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Zangief with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Zangief avoids the attempt from Magomedov to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Magomedov can't escape the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 06, 2017 |
#R1#
Suarez shoots for a takedown but Magomedov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD2#
Magomedov scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Suarez trying to hold on to Magomedov's head to control him but Magomedov postures up.
Suarez knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Magomedov on the ground.
Magomedov is keen to just control but Suarez is a slippery customer.
Suarez is looking for a sweep. Magomedov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Magomedov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Magomedov throwing shots but Suarez is blocking nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Magomedov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Suarez's head.
Suarez is trying to control but can't.
Magomedov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T1#
Magomedov thows a huge punch but Suarez dodges it nicely.
Magomedov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Magomedov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Suarez is trying to control but Magomedov passes into side control!
Suarez takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Suarez struggling a bit here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Magomedov lands a nice forearm strike.
Magomedov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Magomedov wants to control but Suarez is keeping him busy.
Magomedov controlling from side mount. #T2#
What's Suarez going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Check out the look on Magomedov's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Magomedov misses with the ground and pound.
Magomedov lands a decent elbow from side control.
Suarez tries to bench press Magomedov off him but Magomedov keeps the position.
Magomedov works to advance to full mount. Suarez defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Suarez is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Suarez wants to hold on but Magomedov pushes him away.#T3#
Suarez blocking the ground and pound.
Suarez looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.
Suarez is trying desperately to improve position.
Suarez wants to control but Magomedov is having none of it.
Suarez is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Magomedov landing strikes, looking to finish!
BOOM! Magomedov connects with a massive shot to the dome!
#T4#
Magomedov lands a couple of good shots and Suarez has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Suarez trying to control the hands but Magomedov breaks the grip.
Magomedov is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Magomedov misses with a punch to the head.
Magomedov throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Suarez breaks Magomedov's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Magomedov trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Suarez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Suarez lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
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.
Magomedov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Suarez manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Suarez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Suarez looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ahmed Magomedov dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Magomedov shoots in for a takedown but Suarez shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Suarez dives in for a single leg takedown but Magomedov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Magomedov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Suarez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Magomedov but Magomedov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Suarez shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ronald Mateo Suarez. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Magomedov gets caught flat footed, as Suarez shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Magomedov is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Magomedov throws a strike but Suarez rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Magomedov doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Suarez engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Suarez has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Suarez stopping the sweep attempt from Magomedov.
Suarez landing some decent shots from guard. #T1#
Suarez is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Suarez stopping the sweep attempt from Magomedov.
Magomedov lands a decent punch to the body there.
Suarez scoring with some ground and pound.
Suarez chips away with some ground and pound.
Magomedov trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Magomedov throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Magomedov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Magomedov wants to sweep here but Suarez controlling him for the moment.
Suarez content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Suarez's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Magomedov looking to control.
Suarez trying to control but Magomedov is working from the bottom.
Suarez chips away with some ground and pound.#T2#
Suarez working some strikes from top position.
Suarez preventing the sweep.
Magomedov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Suarez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Magomedov tries to strike from the bottom.
Magomedov throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Suarez preventing the sweep.
Suarez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Magomedov has momentary wrist control but Suarez slips an elbow through the middle.
Suarez keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Magomedov's head.
Magomedov looking for a sweep. Not yet Magomedov, not yet.
Magomedov is trying to keep Suarez in close.
Magomedov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Magomedov wants to pass the guard but Suarez is keeping the position.#T3#
Suarez looking to control.
Magomedov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Magomedov working some strikes from top position.
Suarez seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Suarez is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Suarez is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Suarez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Magomedov is keeping the position for now.
Magomedov trying to control the position.
#T4#
Suarez stopping the sweep attempt from Magomedov.
Suarez working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Magomedov's head.
Magomedov is trying to keep Suarez in close.
Magomedov is striking from the bottom but Suarez uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Magomedov is staying active underneath Suarez, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Suarez is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Suarez is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Well, if Suarez 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.
Ahmed Magomedov has got the better of the ground game so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronald Mateo Suarez dominated that second 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Suarez leaves Magomedov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Suarez misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Suarez shoots in but Magomedov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Suarez dives in for a single leg takedown but Magomedov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ronald Mateo Suarez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Suarez shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Magomedov sprawls well. Magomedov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Suarez gets slowly back to his feet.
Suarez fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Suarez has a takedown stuffed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Magomedov drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Suarez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB#
Suarez looking for a guillotine here but Magomedov defends easily.
#T1#
Magomedov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Magomedov scoring with some ground and pound.
Magomedov trying to control but Suarez is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Magomedov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Magomedov won't allow Suarez to sweep him here.
Magomedov connects with a couple of short punches.
Suarez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Magomedov.
Suarez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Magomedov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Suarez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Suarez working a defensive guard here.
Magomedov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Suarez's head.
Suarez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Suarez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Magomedov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Magomedov is working Suarez over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Magomedov advances position into side control!#T3#
Magomedov working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Magomedov landing strikes.
Magomedov works to advance to full mount. Suarez defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Suarez is in a horrible position here. Magomedov smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Magomedov punching from mount but Suarez doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Magomedov putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
BOOM! Magomedov connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Magomedov lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Suarez hang on?
Magomedov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Suarez is looking to escape. #T4#
Suarez tries to hold on but Magomedov pushes him away.
Magomedov connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Magomedov lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Magomedov landing strikes from the mount and Suarez is in trouble!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Suarez is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Suarez takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Suarez is trying desperately to improve position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Magomedov unloads with some shots from mount but Suarez bucks and avoids them well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ahmed 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 27:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ahmed Magomedov!
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