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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 10, 2018 |
#R1#
Magomedov fails to land the takedown.
Magomedov really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Magomedov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Magomedov has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Aliev.
Aliev avoids the head kick by Magomedov.
As Magomedov backs off Aliev throws a huge counter combo but Magomedov manages to avoid it all.#TD2#
Aliev fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Magomedov sprawls well initially but Aliev persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Magomedov is trying is best to control the position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aliev with the ground and pound but Magomedov uses the opportunity to regain guard. #T1##SUB#
Aliev is posturing up here but Magomedov has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Aliev tries to roll out but it's too tight and Aliev has to tap! Slick submission there by Magomedov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rashid Magomedov!
An out of breath and clearly excited Rashid Magomedov thanked Pit Bull Development for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 06, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Stroev drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Magomedov is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Stroev trying to keep a closed guard but Magomedov is proving a slippery customer.
Magomedov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Magomedov is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Magomedov postures up.
Stroev wants to hit a switch here but Magomedov passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Stroev there!
Magomedov tries to control but Stroev wriggling away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stroev is looking to get to half guard.#T1#
Poor strikes thrown by Magomedov there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Stroev tries to hold on but Magomedov pushes him away.
Magomedov cracks Stroev with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Magomedov controlling the position easily from mount.
Stroev really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T2#
Magomedov looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Stroev wants to hold on but Magomedov pushes him away.
Stroev knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Magomedov on the ground.
Magomedov working the ground and pound effectively.
Stroev is in all sorts of trouble here.
Magomedov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T3#
Magomedov prevents Stroev from getting the reversal.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Magomedov looking to control but Stroev is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Magomedov avoids the attempt from Stroev to control.
Magomedov looking to control but Stroev is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Magomedov is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Stroev tries to reverse the position but Magomedov maintains control.#SUB2#
Stroev tries to improve his position but Magomedov has taken his back! Magomedov has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Stroev tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Magomedov pushes Stroev away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rashid Magomedov!
After the big win, Rashid Magomedov made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Pit Bull Development and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 04, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Magomedov takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Magomedov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Temrezov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Magomedov.
Temrezov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#TD#
Temrezov shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#SUB2#
Magomedov looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Temrezov is working for a kimura but Magomedov is defending it quite comfortably.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Temrezov. #T1#
Temrezov trying to control the pace.
Temrezov is trying to control the action in half guard but Magomedov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Temrezov is thwarting Magomedov's attempts to control the position.
Magomedov won't allow Temrezov to pass to mount.
Temrezov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Temrezov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Magomedov sees it coming and defends easily.
Temrezov prevents Magomedov from improving his position.
Temrezov working over Magomedov with some ground and pound. Magomedov looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB#
Temrezov is trying to work for a kimura but Magomedov is defending well.
Temrezov wants to advance to full mount but Magomedov doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Magomedov is pulling down on Temrezov's head to control his posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Temrezov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Magomedov holds on and takes a little breather. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Temrezov looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Temrezov slows the pace down in half guard.
Magomedov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Magomedov.#T4##SUB2#
Magomedov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Temrezov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Temrezov postures up.
Temrezov trying to stand up but can't free himself from Magomedov's guard.
Magomedov has control of Temrezov's left arm, preventing Temrezov from doing any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Magomedov wants to sweep here but Temrezov controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kaplan Temrezov dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##CL#
Magomedov tries to keep at a distance but Temrezov has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD#
Temrezov tightens his grip and picks Magomedov up, before dumping him to the ground. Magomedov manages to land in guard.
Temrezov wants to control from the top but Magomedov keeps moving.
Temrezov tries to stand but Magomedov is controlling from the bottom.
Magomedov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Temrezov is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T1#
Magomedov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Temrezov trying to control the position from guard on top but Magomedov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Temrezov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Magomedov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Temrezov wants to control from the top but Magomedov keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A shot to the liver by Magomedov. Beautiful body shot.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#CL#
Temrezov moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD#
Temrezov jumps into guard, dragging Magomedov to the mat.
Temrezov keeping moving, preventing Magomedov from controlling successfully.
Temrezov has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Magomedov has passed into side control.
Magomedov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Temrezov keeps working.
Temrezov wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Kaplan Temrezov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Magomedov gets to mount! Temrezov was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Magomedov looking to control but Temrezov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T3#
Temrezov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Magomedov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Temrezov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Magomedov controlling his opponent. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Temrezov wants to control but Magomedov is having none of it.
Temrezov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Temrezov tries to get out of the position.
Magomedov tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Temrezov is looking to get to half guard.
Magomedov is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Rashid Magomedov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Magomedov tries to bum rush Temrezov with a series of wild strikes but Temrezov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Temrezov misses with a wild body shot.
Magomedov only half commits to the counter leg kick.#TD#
Temrezov shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Magomedov is trying to control but can't.
Magomedov is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Temrezov is staying active.#SUB2#
Magomedov actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov trying to control here.
#T1#
Magomedov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Temrezov.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Temrezov is looking to stall here but Magomedov recovers full guard.
Magomedov doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Temrezov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Magomedov will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Temrezov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Magomedov.
Magomedov fails to land the takedown.
Magomedov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#TD#
Temrezov shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Magomedov napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Magomedov regains half guard.
Temrezov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Magomedov's head.
Magomedov regains full guard. Nicely done. #T3#
Temrezov trying to control but Magomedov is working from the bottom.
Temrezov is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Magomedov is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Temrezov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Temrezov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Temrezov is stalling in the full guard.
Temrezov stopping the sweep attempt from Magomedov.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Magomedov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Magomedov keeping moving, preventing Temrezov from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Temrezov decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Magomedov is staying active underneath Temrezov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Temrezov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB#
Temrezov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kaplan Temrezov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Temrezov 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kaplan Temrezov!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 28, 2018 |
#R1#
A head kick from Stroev lands but Magomedov takes it in his stride. #TD2#
Stroev looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Stroev is looking to advance position but Magomedov won't allow it.
Magomedov trying to control from the bottom.
Stroev landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB#
Magomedov actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Stroev is working for a submission of some sort.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
Magomedov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Stroev.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Magomedov is refusing to be controlled, as Stroev sits in half guard.
Magomedov pushes Stroev off looking to stand but Stroev dives back in and keeps control.
Stroev thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Magomedov's head.
Magomedov really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Stroev is thwarting Magomedov's attempts to control the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Stroev is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Magomedov! #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Stroev throwing strikes but Magomedov recovers to half guard. A much better position.
Stroev wants to control but Magomedov is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Magomedov looking for submissions off his back.
Magomedov is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Stroev is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Magomedov tries to roll over but Stroev keeps him under control.#T3#
Stroev keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Stroev keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD2#
Stroev gets a double leg takedown into Magomedov's guard.#ES#
Magomedov has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Stroev has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#BC#
Magomedov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T4##TD2#
Stroev scores with a takedown into Magomedov's guard.
Magomedov is breathing heavily.
Stroev is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Stroev wants to pass the guard but Magomedov is keeping the position.
Magomedov keeping moving, preventing Stroev from controlling successfully.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stroev engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Stroev wants to control from the top but Magomedov keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Victor Stroev dominated that round.
That's time! Magomedov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Stroev fails with an attempt to clinch.
#TD2#
Stroev drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Magomedov trying to keep a closed guard but Stroev is proving a slippery customer.
Stroev preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Magomedov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Stroev wants to control from the top but Magomedov keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Stroev pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Magomedov is keeping the position for now.
Stroev is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Magomedov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Stroev is one step ahead there. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Stroev shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Magomedov napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Stroev is breathing heavily.#T2#
Magomedov struggling a bit here.
Stroev really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Magomedov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Stroev throws a strike aimed at the side of Magomedov's head but Magomedov avoids it well.
Stroev tries to move into full mount but can't pass Magomedov's legs.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Magomedov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Magomedov tries to control but Stroev manages to take his back.#T3#
Magomedov is trying to get back to his feet but Stroev has full control of the position and if anything, Magomedov has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Stroev is riding his opponent, not letting Magomedov buck him off. #SUB2#
Stroev 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.
Magomedov tries to break free.
Magomedov staying busy and making it hard for Stroev to control.
Magomedov wants to control his opponent's hands but Stroev gets his hands free. #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.
Stroev doesn't have the hooks in and Magomedov manages to turn into his guard.
Magomedov won't allow Stroev to sweep him here.
Magomedov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Stroev can do anything to dispel that myth.
Stroev wants to get back to his feet but Magomedov passes into half guard.
Magomedov frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB#
Magomedov is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Stroev to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Stroev shrugs it off.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Stroev tries to improve his position but Magomedov has taken his back! Magomedov has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Stroev tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Magomedov pushes Stroev away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rashid Magomedov!
Rashid Magomedov managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Pit Bull Development, into his post fight interview.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 26, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Rashid Magomedov tries to sprawl but Halid Magomedov drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Halid Magomedov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Halid Magomedov stalling away here and it's allowed Rashid Magomedov to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Rashid Magomedov 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.
Rashid Magomedov is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halid Magomedov is looking to work some ground and pound but Rashid Magomedov has wrist control.
Halid Magomedov trying to control but Rashid Magomedov is working from the bottom.
Halid Magomedov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rashid Magomedov works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T1#
Halid Magomedov wants to stand but Rashid Magomedov has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB#
Rashid Magomedov looking for subs off his back but Halid Magomedov has passed one foot through into half guard.
Halid Magomedov trying to control from Rashid Magomedov's half guard. Rashid Magomedov has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Rashid Magomedov really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Rashid Magomedov pulls Halid Magomedov in to control the position.
Halid Magomedov working some strikes from top position.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Halid Magomedov won't allow Rashid Magomedov to sweep him here.
Rashid Magomedov looking to control.
Rashid Magomedov is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Halid Magomedov dives into side control.
You can see the frustration on Rashid Magomedov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Halid Magomedov goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Rashid Magomedov rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Halid Magomedov's guard! Nice work there by Rashid Magomedov!
Rashid Magomedov pushes down on Halid Magomedov's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Halid Magomedov keeping hold of Rashid Magomedov's head, controlling as best he can. #T3#
Rashid Magomedov wants to take a breather but Halid Magomedov is having none of it.
Halid Magomedov tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Halid Magomedov holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Rashid Magomedov controlling the pace.
Rashid Magomedov prevents Halid Magomedov from standing back up.
#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Still in half guard, Rashid Magomedov seems content to control.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#SUB2#
Halid Magomedov actively working from the bottom here.
Halid Magomedov is trying to stand back up but Rashid Magomedov is controlling him
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Halid Magomedov moves into range and clinches up with Rashid Magomedov.
A right hand to the body from Rashid Magomedov.
#TD#
Rashid Magomedov pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB#
Rashid Magomedov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Rashid Magomedov holds on and takes a little breather.
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 Rashid Magomedov will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Halid Magomedov tries to clinch but Rashid Magomedov moves out of range.
As Halid Magomedov tries to get set, Rashid Magomedov tries to push him back and clinch up but Halid Magomedov manages to avoid the attempt.
Rashid Magomedov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rashid Magomedov throws a body kick that misses #TD2#
and Halid Magomedov counters with a takedown into side control.
Rashid Magomedov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Halid Magomedov tries to advance to mount but can't.
Rashid Magomedov takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
You can see the frustration on Rashid Magomedov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halid Magomedov tries to move to mount but Rashid Magomedov blocks the move with his legs.
Rashid Magomedov is trying to get back to his feet.#T1#
Halid Magomedov takes advantage of some sloppy striking from Rashid Magomedov to pass into mount.
Rashid Magomedov wants to hold on but Halid Magomedov pushes him away.
BOOM! Halid Magomedov connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Halid Magomedov has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Rashid Magomedov's face.
Halid Magomedov landing shots from mount.
Rashid Magomedov taking shots to the head.
Rashid Magomedov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Rashid Magomedov regains half guard.
Rashid Magomedov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
Rashid Magomedov tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Rashid Magomedov trying to control but Halid Magomedov postures up.
Rashid Magomedov is trying is best to control the position here.
Rashid Magomedov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Rashid Magomedov keeping moving, preventing Halid Magomedov from controlling successfully.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Halid Magomedov's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T3#
Halid Magomedov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Halid Magomedov wants to control from the top but Rashid Magomedov keeps moving. #SUB#
Rashid Magomedov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Halid Magomedov defends well.
Rashid Magomedov is looking to stand back up but Halid Magomedov counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Rashid Magomedov. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Rashid Magomedov is trying to maintain the position but Halid Magomedov is very close to passing his half guard.
Halid Magomedov is just content to waste time from the top position. Rashid Magomedov takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Rashid Magomedov controls Halid Magomedov momentarily but Halid Magomedov frees himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rashid Magomedov has his hands on Halid Magomedov's head, controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Halid Magomedov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Rashid Magomedov shoots in for a double leg but Halid Magomedov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Halid Magomedov breaks the clinch.
#TD2#
Halid Magomedov shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Halid Magomedov was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Rashid Magomedov manages to work his way to half guard, despite Halid Magomedov's best efforts.
Rashid Magomedov is trying to stand up here but Halid Magomedov is controlling him well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halid Magomedov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rashid Magomedov defending well though.
Rashid Magomedov tries to kick Halid Magomedov off but Halid Magomedov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Halid Magomedov wants to stand up but Rashid Magomedov has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Halid Magomedov trying to pass the guard but Rashid Magomedov defending well. #T1#
Rashid Magomedov trying to control from the bottom.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Rashid Magomedov looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Halid Magomedov!
You can see the frustration on Halid Magomedov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Rashid Magomedov has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Halid Magomedov!
Halid Magomedov can't escape the position.
#T2#
Rashid Magomedov wants to control the pace but Halid Magomedov is squirming around nicely.
Rashid Magomedov putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Halid Magomedov slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Rashid Magomedov tries to stand and escape but Halid Magomedov is controlling the position.
Halid Magomedov manages to get to full guard.
#SUB2#
Halid Magomedov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Halid Magomedov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T3#
Rashid Magomedov throws a big right hand that misses.
Rashid Magomedov preventing the sweep.
Rashid Magomedov controlling from the top position.
Halid Magomedov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#ES2#
Halid Magomedov has his feet on Rashid Magomedov's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Rashid Magomedov lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Rashid Magomedov.#T4#
Rashid Magomedov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#CL#
Rashid Magomedov has taken the fight to the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Rashid Magomedov's face as he tries to break the clinch. #TD2#
Halid Magomedov jumps guard.
Rashid Magomedov wants to stand but Halid Magomedov is controlling his posture from full guard. #SUB2#
Halid Magomedov is looking for a triangle but Rashid Magomedov pushes his legs off easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Halid Magomedov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Halid Magomedov.
I think Halid Magomedov has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Halid Magomedov!
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Date: Feb 18, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Cobb tries to sprawl but Magomedov drives through with a takedown into half guard.
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.#SUB#
Cobb looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Cobb is trying to maintain the position but Magomedov is very close to passing his half guard.
Cobb desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Cobb wants to sweep but Magomedov has passed to side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cobb can't do much from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cobb manages to work his way to half guard, despite Magomedov's best efforts.#T1#
Cobb is controlling Magomedov's trapped leg to prevent Magomedov from advancing to side control.
Magomedov is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
#SUB2#
Magomedov seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Cobb has recovered full guard. #SUB#
Cobb is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Magomedov defends well.
Magomedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Cobb is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Connects with an elbow from the bottom, proving to the judges that he's still active off his back.
Cobb trying to control the position here.
Magomedov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Cobb's guard.
Cobb keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cobb is concentrating on defense, preventing Magomedov from advancing position. #SUB#
Cobb looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Cobb is trying to get back to full guard.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Magomedov misses with an uppercut. Cobb saw that one coming.#CL2#
Magomedov closes the distance and clinches.#TD#
Cobb lands a takedown into guard.
Magomedov pulls Cobb in close to prevent any damage.
Magomedov controls Cobb momentarily but Cobb frees himself.
Cobb working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Magomedov's head.
Magomedov wants to stand but Cobb is controlling the position.
Magomedov wants to sweep here but Cobb controlling him for the moment. #T4#
Magomedov has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Cobb has passed into side control.
#SU#
Cobb decides to stand back up. #CL2#
Magomedov has managed to clinch.
#TD2#
Magomedov jumps guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Magomedov trying to keep a closed guard but Cobb is proving a slippery customer.
Cobb tries to stand but Magomedov is controlling from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rashid Magomedov dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Magomedov closes the distance and pushes Cobb back into the cage.#BC2#
Magomedov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD#
Cobb gets the takedown into side control.
Magomedov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cobb controls the position.
Magomedov is trying to improve his position.
You can see the frustration on Magomedov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Rashid Magomedov has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cobb wants to stand but Magomedov has his arm trapped. #SUB#
Cobb working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T1##SU#
Cobb decides to stand up, so the ref orders Magomedov to his feet. #CL2#
Cobb gets tackled into the cage by Magomedov. Magomedov maintains the clinch.
Cobb holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Magomedov is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
#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.#TD2#
Cobb is fighting off a takedown attempt but Magomedov is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Cobb to the mat. Cobb regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Magomedov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cobb is keeping the position for now.
Cobb is trying to keep Magomedov in close.
Cobb is pulling down on Magomedov's head. It's preventing any offense from Magomedov, at least for the moment.#T3#
Magomedov tries to stand but Cobb is controlling from the bottom.
Cobb looking to control.
Magomedov looking to sit in guard and control but Cobb gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Cobb would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rashid Magomedov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Magomedov clinches up with Cobb and pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Magomedov works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Cobb is trying to control the position but Magomedov postures up.
Cobb trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cobb is trying to control the position but Magomedov postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rashid Magomedov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Cobb changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Magomedov looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Cobb sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Magomedov is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Magomedov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Magomedov is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Cobb's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Magomedov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cobb is working away from the top position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov is not content to let Cobb control the position.#T1#
Magomedov is trying to stand back up but Cobb is controlling him
Magomedov tries to get to full guard but Cobb has control of the leg.
Cobb stalling.
Magomedov trying to control from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Magomedov changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Cobb looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Magomedov tries to advance to mount but Cobb denies him.
Magomedov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2#
Magomedov landing a few strikes.
Cobb prevents Magomedov from moving into mount.
Magomedov trying to control the position but Cobb is working away.
Magomedov working away.
Cobb parries the strikes from Magomedov easily there. Magomedov is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Cobb to escape.
Cobb misses with an elbow from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Cobb's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T3#
Magomedov looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Cobb is avoiding damage well.
Cobb is looking to regain half guard here but Magomedov keeps moving and retains side control.
Cobb is trying to control Magomedov's posture but Magomedov avoids it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cobb on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Magomedov looks to score with a jab to the body but Cobb is just out of range.
Cobb tries to counter by clinching up but Magomedov breaks away and moves out of range.#TD2#
Magomedov closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Cobb is controlling Magomedov's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T4#
Cobb is trying to maintain the position but Magomedov is very close to passing his half guard.
Cobb is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Cobb is refusing to be controlled, as Magomedov sits in half guard.
Jc Cobb has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rashid Magomedov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Magomedov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rashid 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rashid Magomedov!
Rashid Magomedov gave a mention to Pit Bull Development in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 14, 2018 |
#R1#
Ibragim Magomedov delivers a nice body kick.#TD2#
Rashid Magomedov closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Ibragim Magomedov quickly recovers to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rashid Magomedov working over Ibragim Magomedov with some ground and pound. Ibragim Magomedov looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Ibragim Magomedov looking for submissions off his back.#SU2#
Rashid Magomedov escapes and gets back to his feet.
Ibragim Magomedov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rashid Magomedov keeps the fight on the outside.
Rashid Magomedov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Rashid Magomedov looks for the body kick but Ibragim Magomedov saw that one coming.
Ibragim Magomedov feinted with a counter takedown.#TD2#
Ibragim Magomedov gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Ibragim Magomedov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rashid Magomedov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rashid Magomedov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Rashid Magomedov with a flurry of punches that miss. #T1##SUB#
Ibragim Magomedov looking for a guillotine here but Rashid Magomedov defends easily.
Ibragim Magomedov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ibragim Magomedov is working hard here to advance position.
Rashid Magomedov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Ibragim Magomedov is looking for a triangle but Rashid Magomedov pushes his legs off easily.
Ibragim Magomedov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ibragim Magomedov tries to get out of the position.
Rashid Magomedov pushing down on Ibragim Magomedov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Rashid Magomedov winds up and cracks Ibragim Magomedov with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ibragim Magomedov wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Rashid Magomedov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ibragim Magomedov defends it well.
Rashid Magomedov controlling the action here.
Rashid Magomedov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ibragim Magomedov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rashid Magomedov.
Ibragim Magomedov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Rashid Magomedov in particular looking to stall.
Ibragim Magomedov is trying is best to control the position here.
Rashid Magomedov prevents Ibragim Magomedov from improving his position.#T3#
Ibragim Magomedov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rashid Magomedov is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Ibragim Magomedov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ibragim Magomedov is breathing heavily.
Rashid Magomedov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Rashid Magomedov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Rashid Magomedov trying to pass the guard but Ibragim Magomedov defending well. #SUB2#
Rashid Magomedov is looking for a kimura here.
Ibragim Magomedov is trying to control but Rashid Magomedov passes into side control!
Rashid Magomedov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rashid Magomedov moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ibragim Magomedov striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Ibragim Magomedov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rashid Magomedov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Rashid Magomedov controls the position.
Rashid Magomedov is looking to take a break and control but Ibragim Magomedov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Rashid Magomedov thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Rashid Magomedov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ibragim Magomedov keeps working.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ibragim Magomedov is trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rashid Magomedov dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Ibragim Magomedov manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Rashid Magomedov on his heels. He'll look to pass Rashid Magomedov's guard now, I'm sure.
Rashid Magomedov tries to strike from the bottom.
Ibragim Magomedov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Rashid Magomedov's head.
Ibragim Magomedov looking to pass the guard.
Ibragim Magomedov stands up over Rashid Magomedov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rashid Magomedov pulls Ibragim Magomedov in close to his closed guard and prevents Ibragim Magomedov from doing any damage or advancing position.
Rashid Magomedov keeping moving, preventing Ibragim Magomedov from controlling successfully. #T1#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rashid Magomedov is on top in guard.
#REVB##SUB#
Ibragim Magomedov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ibragim Magomedov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SU2#
Rashid Magomedov stands and steps away. Ibragim Magomedov gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Rashid Magomedov attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ibragim Magomedov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ibragim Magomedov avoids the head kick by Rashid Magomedov.
#TD#
Ibragim Magomedov looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Rashid Magomedov pulls Ibragim Magomedov in close to prevent any damage. #T2##SUB2#
Rashid Magomedov working for a triangle but Ibragim Magomedov defends it easily.
Rashid Magomedov is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Rashid Magomedov pulls Ibragim Magomedov in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Rashid Magomedov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ibragim Magomedov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ibragim Magomedov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T3#
Rashid Magomedov seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Rashid Magomedov has a closed guard, preventing Ibragim Magomedov from standing up.
Ibragim Magomedov stopping the sweep attempt from Rashid Magomedov.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#TD#
Ibragim Magomedov drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Ibragim Magomedov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB#
Ibragim Magomedov drops back looking for a leg! Rashid Magomedov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rashid Magomedov manages to kick Ibragim Magomedov off! Ibragim Magomedov jumps back into Rashid Magomedov's guard.
Ibragim Magomedov wants to control from the top but Rashid Magomedov keeps moving.
Rashid Magomedov wants to get back to his feet but Ibragim Magomedov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ibragim Magomedov connects with a couple of short punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ibragim Magomedov dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Rashid Magomedov drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Ibragim Magomedov tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Rashid Magomedov has the hooks in. Ibragim Magomedov is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB2#
Rashid Magomedov is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Ibragim Magomedov is defending well though. Rashid Magomedov let's go of the attempt for now.
Rashid Magomedov is trying to stick to Ibragim Magomedov's back but Ibragim Magomedov is turning into Rashid Magomedov. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Rashid Magomedov's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Ibragim Magomedov.
Rashid Magomedov wants to stand and escape but Ibragim Magomedov is having none of it. #SUB2#
Rashid Magomedov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ibragim Magomedov defends well.
Ibragim Magomedov trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Rashid Magomedov manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Rashid Magomedov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ibragim Magomedov holds on and takes a little breather.
Ibragim Magomedov 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.
Rashid Magomedov pushing down on Ibragim Magomedov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Ibragim Magomedov looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Rashid Magomedov 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.
#SUB2#
Rashid Magomedov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#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.
Ibragim Magomedov controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Ibragim Magomedov wants to improve his position but Rashid Magomedov is controlling well.
Rashid Magomedov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ibragim Magomedov has hold of Rashid Magomedov's hands but Rashid Magomedov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Rashid Magomedov trying to control the action but Ibragim Magomedov is working from the bottom.
Ibragim Magomedov wants to control but Rashid Magomedov is keeping busy.
#T3#
Ibragim Magomedov wants to improve his position but Rashid Magomedov is controlling well.
Rashid Magomedov working Ibragim Magomedov over with strikes.
Ibragim Magomedov is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Rashid Magomedov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Rashid Magomedov controlling the pace.
Ibragim Magomedov wants to control but Rashid Magomedov is keeping busy.
Ibragim Magomedov is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Rashid Magomedov scores with a couple of nice shots.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Rashid Magomedov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ibragim Magomedov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ibragim Magomedov missing with punches from the bottom.
Ibragim Magomedov wants to control but Rashid Magomedov is keeping busy.
Rashid Magomedov working over Ibragim Magomedov with some ground and pound. Ibragim Magomedov looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Rashid Magomedov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ibragim Magomedov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Rashid Magomedov lands strikes from half guard.
Ibragim Magomedov wants to control but Rashid Magomedov is keeping busy.
Ibragim Magomedov gets back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rashid Magomedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Ibragim Magomedov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rashid Magomedov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Rashid Magomedov has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rashid Magomedov!
Rashid Magomedov made sure to mention his sponsor, Pit Bull Development in his post fight interview.
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Date: Feb 12, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
William shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Magomedov is trying to defend but William finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SUB#
William is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Magomedov has managed to free his arm - good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
William is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Magomedov is just riding it out for now. William eventually gives up the hold.
William trying to control from half guard but Magomedov is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov tries to get to full guard but William has control of the leg. #T1##SUB#
William is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Magomedov looking for submissions off his back.
Magomedov tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Magomedov throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
William with the ground and pound but Magomedov uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Magomedov is trying to keep William in close.
Magomedov wants to sweep here but William controlling him for the moment.
William postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Magomedov shoots in for a takedown but William shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD#
William looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Magomedov!
William content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
William working away.#T3#
Magomedov gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Magomedov looking for submissions off his back.
Magomedov keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Magomedov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Magomedov tries to regain full guard. Instead though, William has advanced to mount. Uh oh. #SUB#
William is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Magomedov has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Magomedov tries to lock up and control but William gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fabian William dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Magomedov darts in looking for a takedown but William gets double underhooks and turns Magomedov into the cage.
William blocks a head kick by Magomedov.
William is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Magomedov.
William is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Magomedov can do to turn this around?#TD#
William shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Magomedov's guard.
Magomedov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
William is fighting to break Magomedov's control of his arms but Magomedov is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SUB2#
Magomedov has his foot on William's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. William works his way back into a safe position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and William dives into side control.
Magomedov manages to get back to half guard.
William is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T1#
Magomedov is looking to get back to is feet but William passes into side control.
Fabian William overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
William landing a few strikes.
William sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Magomedov is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
William wants to stand but Magomedov has his arm trapped.
Magomedov is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Magomedov is trying to get back to half guard.
William wants to control but Magomedov is keeping him busy. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
William in side control, throwing shots but Magomedov defends.
Magomedov tries to improve position but can't.
William wants to stand but Magomedov is controlling his arm.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Magomedov shoots for a double leg takedown but William sprawls well. He's pushed Magomedov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
William seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as William checks a leg kick. #CL2#
Magomedov rushes William and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
William breaks the clinch.
#T3##CL2#
Magomedov darts in and clinches William up against the cage.#TD#
William tightens his grip and picks Magomedov up, before dumping him to the ground. Magomedov manages to land in guard.
Magomedov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Magomedov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
William would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Magomedov wants to get back to his feet but William passes into half guard.
Magomedov tries to get to full guard but William has control of the leg.
Magomedov controlling the position for now.#T4#
Magomedov trying to control but William postures up.
Magomedov is not content to let William control the position.
Magomedov wants to control but William is keeping busy and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
William closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Magomedov did well to prevent William getting side control.
Magomedov is trying to maintain the position but William is very close to passing his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fabian William dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3##CL#
William clinches with his opponent.
#TD#
William jumps into guard, dragging Magomedov to the mat.
William trying to control the position.
William wants to stand and escape but Magomedov is having none of it.
William managing to control the position.
Magomedov prevents William from getting back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of William is proving hard to escape from.
Magomedov trying to control but William is working from the bottom. #T1#
William wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Magomedov manages to pass to side control.
William pushes Magomedov off looking to stand but Magomedov dives back in and keeps control.
Magomedov is taking a breather. William 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.
Magomedov wants to take a breather but William is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Nice sprawl there from William as Magomedov shoots in.
Magomedov closes the distance and clinches up with William, looking for a takedown. Magomedov pushes William against the cage but William circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#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.
Magomedov shoots for a takedown but William saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Fabian William has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rashid Magomedov.#TD#
William looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Magomedov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Magomedov is looking to control William's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Magomedov avoid being mounted?
Nice strikes from William there.
Magomedov wants to get back to his feet.
Magomedov is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T3#
Magomedov trying to control here.
#SUB#
William is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Magomedov holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Magomedov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#TD#
William drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#T4#
Magomedov lands with a heel strike from the guard.
William stopping the sweep attempt from Magomedov.
Magomedov controls William momentarily but William frees himself.
Magomedov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Magomedov has control of William's left arm, preventing William from doing any damage.
Magomedov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rashid Magomedov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fabian William is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
William is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fabian William showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for William, 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fabian William!
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