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Event:
CFC MM Birthday Bash
Date: Nov 30, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 13 losses; Satan Blue! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 24 losses; Khalid Magomedov!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Robert Douchet and Dillan Fox.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Magomedov shoots in for a takedown but Blue shows good takedown defense.
Khalid Magomedov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Blue drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Blue (2) vs (0) Magomedov
Blue controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Blue trying to control but Magomedov is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov is pulling down on Blue's head. It's preventing any offense from Blue, at least for the moment.#T1#
Blue won't allow Magomedov to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blue not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Magomedov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Blue's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Blue (2) vs (2) Magomedov
Blue controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Magomedov content to stall in guard here.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Magomedov working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Blue wants to control the position but Magomedov says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #T2#
Magomedov content to control rather than advance.
Magomedov wants to free his trapped foot but Blue is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Magomedov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Blue is refusing to be controlled, as Magomedov sits in half guard.
Blue is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Magomedov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Magomedov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Blue does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Magomedov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Blue has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Magomedov is working away from the top position though.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Magomedov in particular looking to stall.#T4#
Blue gets back to full guard.
#SUB#
Blue throws his legs up looking for a submission but Magomedov uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Blue (2) vs (5) Magomedov
Magomedov in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Blue is trying to control Magomedov's posture but Magomedov avoids it. #T5#
Blue trying to remain calm as Magomedov controls from the top position.
Blue tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Magomedov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Blue is working hard here to advance position.
Blue can't do much from the bottom here.
Blue tries to bench press Magomedov off him but Magomedov keeps the position.
Magomedov wants to control but Blue is keeping him busy. #T6#
You can see the frustration on Blue's face as Magomedov controls the position.
It looks like Magomedov might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Blue wants to control but Magomedov postures up.
Blue is looking to reverse the position.
Blue regains half guard there - taking advantage of Magomedov's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Blue is looking to control Magomedov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Blue avoid being mounted?
Magomedov performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T7#
Blue tries to get to full guard but Magomedov has control of the leg.
Blue is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Magomedov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Magomedov's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Blue (6) vs (5) Magomedov
Magomedov just trying to survive but Blue is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #SUB#
Blue is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Blue is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Magomedov manages to reverse the position and now he's in Blue's guard. Nice work there by Magomedov.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Blue (6) vs (7) Magomedov#T8#
Magomedov advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Blue (6) vs (10) Magomedov
You can see the frustration on Blue's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Blue gets back to half guard.
Magomedov not doing much here.
#T9#
Magomedov is keen to just control but Blue is a slippery customer.
Blue tries to roll over but Magomedov keeps him under control.#SUB#
Blue looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Magomedov passes into side control, despite Blue's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Blue (6) vs (13) Magomedov
Magomedov trying to control the position but Blue is working away. #T10#
Blue can't do much from the bottom here.
Blue tries to improve position but can't.
Magomedov moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Blue tries to improve position but can't. #T11#
Blue is trying to control Magomedov's posture but Magomedov avoids it.
Magomedov just content to control the position.
Blue is looking for a sweep.
Magomedov is staying tight to Blue's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Blue is trying to control Magomedov's posture but Magomedov avoids it.
Magomedov wants to control but Blue is keeping him busy.
Blue wants to control but Magomedov postures up.#T12#
Magomedov is looking to take a break and control but Blue is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Blue struggling a bit here.#T13#
Blue tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Magomedov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Magomedov slows the pace down.
Blue tries to bench press Magomedov off him but Magomedov keeps the position.
Magomedov just content to control the position.
Blue is looking for a sweep.#T14#
Who's going to make the next move?
Blue is trying to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Magomedov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Blue keeps working.
And that's the end of the fight!
Magomedov wins on points by 13 to 6.
Khalid Magomedov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
CFC MM CG 4
Date: Nov 23, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 87 wins and 78 losses; Long Wang! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 23 losses; Khalid Magomedov!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Ian Loll and Dillan Fox.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Wang gets a double leg takedown into Magomedov's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Wang (2) vs (0) Magomedov
Magomedov looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Wang won't allow Magomedov to sweep him here.
Wang trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wang is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Magomedov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wang trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wang will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wang controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Wang stopping the sweep attempt from Magomedov.#T1#
Wang is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Wang trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wang being controlled here momentarily.
Wang is stalling in the full guard.
Magomedov pulls Wang in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Wang engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Wang seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Magomedov for as long as he can get away with.
Magomedov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Wang is stalling in the full guard. #T3#
Wang looking to pass the guard.
Magomedov pulls Wang in close to his closed guard and prevents Wang from doing any damage or advancing position.
Wang not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Magomedov trying to keep a closed guard but Wang is proving a slippery customer.
Wang is looking to pass into half guard but Magomedov pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Magomedov is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wang (2) vs (2) Magomedov
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Wang 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.
Wang seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Wang lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wang (4) vs (2) Magomedov#T4#
Wang wants to pass the guard but Magomedov is keeping the position.
Wang sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Magomedov wants to sweep here but Wang controlling him for the moment.
Wang passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Wang (7) vs (2) Magomedov
Magomedov regains half guard.
Wang slows the pace down in half guard. #T5#
Wang is looking to stall here but Magomedov recovers full guard.
Wang's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Magomedov controlling the position.
Magomedov being controlled here, momentarily.
Magomedov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wang slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T6#
Wang pushing down on Magomedov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Magomedov is looking to control Wang's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Magomedov avoid being mounted?
Magomedov keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Wang wants to advance to full mount but Magomedov doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Wang is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T7#
Magomedov controls Wang momentarily but Wang frees himself.
Wang is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Wang trying to control but Magomedov is working from the bottom. #T8#
Magomedov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Wang stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Magomedov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Magomedov keeping moving, preventing Wang from controlling successfully.
Magomedov controls Wang momentarily but Wang frees himself.
Magomedov being controlled here, momentarily.
Wang slips nicely into half guard.#T9#
Wang wants to lay and pray for a moment but Magomedov keeps working.
Magomedov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Wang sitting in guard here, content to control.
Magomedov is trying to control the position but Wang postures up.
Wang wants to control from the top but Magomedov keeps moving.
Wang content to stall in guard here.
Magomedov is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T10#
Wang trying to control the position from guard on top but Magomedov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wang controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Wang advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Wang (10) vs (2) Magomedov
Wang trying to control the action but Magomedov is working from the bottom.
Magomedov is trying to escape the position but Wang is controlling the position. #T11#
Wang wants to control but Magomedov is keeping him busy.
Wang working away.
Wang happy to just control the position for now. #SUB#
Wang is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Magomedov is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Wang is staying tight to Magomedov's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T12#
Magomedov is trying to get back to half guard.
Wang working away.
Wang controls the position from side control.
Wang working away.
Wang wants to lay and pray for a moment but Magomedov keeps working.
Magomedov can't do much from the bottom here.
Wang happy to just control the position for now.
Wang trying to control the position but Magomedov is working away. #T13#
Wang staying calm.
Wang continues to stall.
Wang trying to control the position but Magomedov is working away.
Wang taking a break here but Magomedov is having none of it and regains half guard. #T14#
Wang controlling the action here.
Wang 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.
Still in half guard, Wang seems content to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Magomedov wants to improve his position but Wang is controlling well.
Wang not doing much here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wang takes the fight on points by 10 to 2.
Long Wang retains his light heavyweight title!
Long Wang seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
CFC CG NY 56
Date: Nov 16, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 23 losses; Khalid Magomedov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 85 wins and 57 losses; Vasiliy Kulik!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, David Schapiro and Russell Pearce.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Magomedov shoots in for a takedown but Kulik shows good takedown defense.
Kulik's coach down at KFA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Kulik's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#CL2#
Kulik gets a clinch. #TD2#
Kulik pulls guard successfully.
Kulik keeping full guard, as Magomedov tries to pass.
Kulik is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Magomedov controlling from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kulik swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Magomedov being controlled here momentarily.
Kulik is continuing to stall.
Magomedov tries to free his leg and advance position but Kulik is retaining full guard. #T2#
Kulik has Magomedov pulled in close to control his posture.
Magomedov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kulik is keeping the position for now.
Magomedov slips nicely into half guard.
Kulik tries to roll over but Magomedov keeps him under control.#T3#
Kulik is concentrating on defense, preventing Magomedov from advancing position.
Magomedov trying to control the pace.
Kulik is looking for a sweep. Magomedov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Magomedov passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Kulik! Score +3 for passing guard: Magomedov (3) vs (0) Kulik#T4#
Magomedov wants to take his opponent's back but Kulik doesn't allow it.
Magomedov controlling from the full mount.
Kulik sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
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.
Kulik is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#T5#
Kulik is trying to control but can't.
Magomedov controlling the action here.
Kulik is trying to get back to full guard.
Magomedov is looking to advance position but Kulik won't allow it. #T6#
Well, if Magomedov 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.
Kulik wants to improve his position but Magomedov is controlling well.
Magomedov controlling the action here.#T7#
The fighters are battling for position here. Kulik manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Magomedov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kulik managing to control the position.
Kulik is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Magomedov tries to free his leg and advance position but Kulik is retaining full guard.
Magomedov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T8#
Magomedov wants to control from the top but Kulik keeps moving.
Magomedov passes into half guard.
Magomedov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Kulik wants to sweep but Magomedov has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Magomedov (6) vs (0) Kulik#T9#
Magomedov in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T10#
Kulik is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kulik is letting Magomedov control him for a moment. #T11#
Kulik is trying to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Kulik's face as Magomedov controls the position.
Kulik is looking for a sweep.#T12#
Magomedov just content to control the position.
Kulik isn't going anywhere.
Kulik struggling a bit here.
A lull in the action here.
Magomedov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kulik keeps working.
We've been hearing that Magomedov has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#T13#
Magomedov controlling from side mount. #T14#
Magomedov trying to control the position but Kulik is working away.
Kulik tries to buck Magomedov off but Magomedov is having none of it.
Magomedov is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Kulik will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Kulik manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Magomedov (6) vs (2) Kulik
Magomedov is controlling Kulik's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Magomedov takes the fight on points by 6 to 2.
A relieved looking Khalid Magomedov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
CFC MM CG 2
Date: Nov 09, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 85 wins and 78 losses; Long Wang! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 22 losses; Khalid Magomedov!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Dillan Fox and Elvis Blanc.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Wang gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Wang (0) vs (2) Magomedov
Magomedov wants to pass the guard but Wang is keeping the position.
Wang is trying to keep Magomedov in close.
#SUB#
Wang looking for a guillotine here but Magomedov defends easily.
Magomedov won't allow Wang to sweep him here.
Wang is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Magomedov trying to control but Wang is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wang looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Magomedov tries to free his leg and advance position but Wang is retaining full guard.
Wang controls Magomedov momentarily but Magomedov frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Wang is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wang (2) vs (2) Magomedov
Wang is keen to just control but Magomedov is a slippery customer.
Magomedov tries to roll over but Wang keeps him under control.
Wang stalling.
Wang has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Magomedov wants to get back to full guard.
Wang looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T2#
Magomedov wants to get back to full guard.
Wang will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Wang sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T3#
Wang has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Wang wants to pass to mount but Magomedov is defending the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Magomedov is trying to control but can't.
Wang tries to pass to full mount but Magomedov defends it.
Magomedov manages to get to full guard.
Magomedov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T4#
Wang preventing the sweep.
Magomedov seems keen to control Wang's posture.
Wang trying to control the position from guard on top but Magomedov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Magomedov controlling Wang's posture.
Wang not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Magomedov keeping moving, preventing Wang from controlling successfully.
Magomedov controls Wang momentarily but Wang frees himself. #T5#
Wang trying to control but Magomedov is working from the bottom.
Wang is stalling in the full guard.
Magomedov pulls Wang in to control the position.
Wang wants to control from the top but Magomedov keeps moving.
Wang controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Magomedov is pulling down on Wang's head. It's preventing any offense from Wang, at least for the moment.
Magomedov tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T6##SUB2#
Magomedov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wang defends it easily.
Magomedov pulls Wang in close to prevent any damage.
Wang sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Magomedov trying to control the position.
Wang is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T7#
Wang wants to control from the top but Magomedov keeps moving.
Magomedov being controlled here, momentarily.
Magomedov managing to control the position.
Magomedov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Magomedov working a defensive guard here.
Magomedov being controlled here, momentarily. #T8#
Wang pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Magomedov is keeping the position for now.
Wang sitting in guard here, content to control.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Wang.
Magomedov looking for a sweep. Not yet Magomedov, not yet.
Wang slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Wang (5) vs (2) Magomedov#T9#
Wang taking a breather here.
Wang trying to control the action but Magomedov is working from the bottom.
Wang is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Magomedov can't do much from the bottom here.
Wang trying to control the action but Magomedov is working from the bottom.
Wang slows the pace down. #T10#
Wang wants to lay and pray for a moment but Magomedov keeps working.
Magomedov manages to get back to half guard.
Magomedov has his hands clasped together around Wang's back. He's all about the action.
Wang perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Wang continues to hold on tight.#T11#
Magomedov is looking to improve his position.
Magomedov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Wang won't allow Magomedov to sweep him here.
Wang controlling from the top position.
Magomedov is controlling Wang's posture.#T12#
Magomedov keeping moving, preventing Wang from controlling successfully.
Wang is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Magomedov trying to control the position.
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.
Wang is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T13#
Magomedov is trying to keep Wang in close.
Wang trying to control the position from guard on top but Magomedov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Magomedov managing to control the position.
Wang wants to control from the top but Magomedov keeps moving.
Wang 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.
Wang stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Magomedov swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T14#
Wang slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Wang (8) vs (2) Magomedov
Magomedov is being controlled here.
Magomedov wants to control but Wang postures up.
Wang is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Wang wants to lay and pray for a moment but Magomedov keeps working.
Magomedov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Wang takes the fight on points by 8 to 2.
Long Wang retains his light heavyweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Long Wang thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
CFC Matt Mac CG 1
Date: Nov 02, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 128 wins and 74 losses; Moldy Jello! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 22 losses; Khalid Magomedov!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Elvis Blanc and Alec Ball.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Magomedov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jello's waist but Jello gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Magomedov off to one side.
Jello feinted with a counter takedown.
Magomedov shoots in looking for a takedown but Jello manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Magomedov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD2#
Magomedov gets the takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Jello (0) vs (4) Magomedov
Jello is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Jello struggling a bit here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov slows the pace down.
Magomedov wants to control but Jello is keeping him busy. #T1#
You can see the frustration on Jello's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Magomedov trying to control the action but Jello is working from the bottom. #T2#
Jello regains half guard.
Jello is looking to control Magomedov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jello avoid being mounted?
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
We've been hearing good reports from Jello's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Magomedov is pressing down on Jello's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jello is holding on for now. #T3#
Jello is staying active underneath Magomedov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Jello is doing well to control the position and prevent Magomedov from advancing to side control.
Magomedov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Magomedov tries to pass to full mount but Jello defends it.
Magomedov prevents Jello from improving his position.#T4#
Jello is controlling Magomedov's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Magomedov is controlling the pace.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Magomedov working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Jello is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T5#
Magomedov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Jello moves into full guard.
Magomedov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Jello (0) vs (7) Magomedov
Magomedov takes a little break here. Jello wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T6#
Magomedov wants to control but Jello is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Jello's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Magomedov trying to control the position but Jello is working away.
Magomedov might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Jello haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T7#
Jello is trying to get back to half guard.
Jello struggling a bit here.
Jello is looking for a sweep.
Magomedov trying to control the action but Jello is working from the bottom.
Jello tries to improve position but can't. #T8#
Jello gets back to half guard.
Magomedov is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Jello makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jello.#T9#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Magomedov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Magomedov trying to control but Jello is working from the bottom. #T10#
Magomedov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Magomedov preventing the sweep.
Magomedov trying to control but Jello is working from the bottom.
Jello working a defensive guard here.
#T11#
Magomedov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Jello looking to hit a scissor sweep but Magomedov is one step ahead there. #T12#
Magomedov is fighting to break Jello's control of his arms but Jello is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Magomedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Jello is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Magomedov tries to free his leg and advance position but Jello is retaining full guard.
Magomedov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T13#
Jello keeping moving, preventing Magomedov from controlling successfully.
Jello wants to sweep but no luck. #T14#
Magomedov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
It looks like Magomedov might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Jello keeping moving, preventing Magomedov from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Magomedov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Magomedov wins on points by 7 to 0.
Khalid Magomedov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Moldy Jello stepped up to the mic, saying 'I like big butts!'. |
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Event:
CFC CG 53
Date: Oct 26, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 14 losses; Pablo Octavio! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 22 losses; Khalid Magomedov!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Ian Loll and Dillan Fox.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Magomedov shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Octavio manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Octavio (0) vs (2) Magomedov
Octavio keeping full guard, as Magomedov tries to pass.
Octavio looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Octavio trying to control the position.
Octavio controlling Magomedov's posture. #T1#
Octavio is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Magomedov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Octavio might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T2#
Octavio looking to control.
Magomedov controlling from the top position.
Octavio has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Octavio working a defensive guard here.
#T3#
Magomedov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Octavio looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Magomedov is stalling in the full guard.
Magomedov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Octavio is keeping the position for now. #T4#
Magomedov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Magomedov pushes down on Octavio's leg and manages to get into half guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Magomedov working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
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.
Octavio is controlling Magomedov's position as best he can from this difficult position.#SUB2#
Magomedov is looking for a kimura but Octavio is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Magomedov to get the leverage. #T5#
Octavio keeping hold of Magomedov's head, controlling as best he can.
Octavio trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Magomedov manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Octavio (0) vs (5) Magomedov
Octavio tries to hold on but Magomedov pushes him away.
Magomedov tries to control but Octavio wriggling away.
Octavio wants to control but Magomedov is having none of it.#T6#
Octavio tries to reverse the position but Magomedov maintains control.
Magomedov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Octavio is looking to escape.
Magomedov controlling from the full mount. #T7#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Octavio tries to reverse the position but Magomedov maintains control.
Octavio is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Octavio tries to hold on but Magomedov postures up.
Magomedov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T8#
Octavio is desperately trying to improve his position but Magomedov has a good base and remains in mount.
Octavio stops Magomedov from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Octavio is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Magomedov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Octavio is looking to escape. #T9#
Magomedov controlling the position easily from mount.
Octavio tries to hold on but Magomedov postures up.#T10#
Magomedov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Octavio is looking to escape.
Magomedov wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Octavio has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Octavio (0) vs (8) Magomedov
Magomedov trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Octavio doesn't escape. #T11#
Octavio looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Octavio is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Magomedov is not going to allow Octavio to sit and survive in this position. #SUB2#
Magomedov working for the choke. #T12#
Magomedov not allowing Octavio to control his hands.
Magomedov has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Octavio's body.
Octavio is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Alpha Brasil, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#T13#
Octavio tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Magomedov fails to advance to Octavio's back.
Octavio is desperately trying to improve his position but Magomedov has a good base and remains in mount.
Magomedov wants to take his opponent's back but Octavio doesn't allow it.
Octavio regains half guard.
Magomedov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Octavio keeps working. #T14#
Magomedov is looking to pass Octavio's guard but actually Octavio recovers to full guard.
Magomedov advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Octavio (0) vs (11) Magomedov
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Magomedov is staying tight to Octavio's torso, preventing him from escaping.
And that's the end of the fight!
Magomedov wins on points by 11 to 0.
Khalid Magomedov thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CFC CG 52
Date: Oct 19, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 127 wins and 73 losses; Moldy Jello! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 21 losses; Khalid Magomedov!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Robert Douchet and Yves DeLean.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Magomedov tries for a takedown but Jello circles away easily#TD#
and Jello counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Magomedov! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Jello (4) vs (0) Magomedov
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Magomedov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Magomedov stops Jello from passing to mount.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov struggling a bit here.#T1#
Magomedov might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Jello haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Magomedov is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on Magomedov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T2#
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Magomedov wants to control but Jello postures up.
Magomedov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jello wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Jello in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T3#
Jello trying to control the position but Magomedov is working away.
Magomedov is trying to control Jello's posture but Jello avoids it. #T4#
Magomedov is not content to let Jello control the position.
Magomedov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jello wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Jello has knee on belly momentarily but Magomedov bucks him off and regains half guard.
Jello performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T5#
Magomedov wants to get back to full guard but Jello has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Jello (7) vs (0) Magomedov
Jello has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Jello wants to take his opponent's back but instead Magomedov manages to regain half guard.
Magomedov is trying is best to control the position here. #T6#
Let's hope that Magomedov has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Jello takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Jello will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Magomedov trying to hold on to Jello's head to control him but Jello postures up.
Magomedov tries to get to full guard but Jello has control of the leg.
Jello with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Magomedov is trying to maintain the position but Jello is very close to passing his half guard.#T7#
Jello content to control rather than advance.
Jello trying to pass the guard but Magomedov defending well.
Jello trying to control the pace. #T8#
Jello tries to pass the half guard into mount. Magomedov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Magomedov wants to improve his position but Jello is controlling well.
Jello with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Magomedov tries to get to full guard but Jello has control of the leg. #T9#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Jello's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Magomedov is looking for a sweep. Jello is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T10#
Jello tries to pass the half guard into mount. Magomedov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Magomedov is trying to control but Jello manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Jello (10) vs (0) Magomedov
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Magomedov manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Magomedov is trying to control but can't.
#T11#
Jello tries to pass to full mount but Magomedov defends it. #SUB#
Jello seems to be looking for submissions.
Magomedov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Magomedov is pulling down on Jello's head. It's preventing any offense from Jello, at least for the moment.
Magomedov is trying to keep Jello in close.
#T12#
Jello is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Jello slips nicely into half guard.
Magomedov has a hand on Jello's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Jello takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Jello (13) vs (0) Magomedov#T13#
Jello trying to control but Magomedov is having none of it.
Magomedov is in all sorts of trouble here.
Magomedov tries to control Jello's body but Jello pushes him off. Magomedov squirms to his side and now Jello has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Jello (16) vs (0) Magomedov
Jello gets his hands free as Magomedov looks to control. #T14#
Jello has good solid back control here.
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.
Jello keeps control of the position as Magomedov tries to break free.
Magomedov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jello gets his hands free as Magomedov looks to control.
Jello is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jello takes the fight on points by 16 to 0.
During a confident post fight interview, Moldy Jello thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
CFC CG NY 9
Date: Oct 12, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 21 losses; Khalid Magomedov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 70 wins and 54 losses; Tres Sulvar!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Jonathan Paton and Columbo Gatti.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Magomedov shoots in but no luck this time. #TD#
Magomedov throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Sulvar was covering up waiting for the punch and Magomedov finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Magomedov (2) vs (0) Sulvar
Magomedov is pushing down on Sulvar's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sulvar is fighting to maintain full guard but Magomedov has managed to sneak the leg through.
Magomedov is pressing down on Sulvar's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sulvar is holding on for now.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov trying to mount his opponent but Sulvar defends it.
Sulvar wants to improve his position but Magomedov is controlling well.
#T1#
Still in half guard, Magomedov seems content to control.
Sulvar wants to improve his position but Magomedov is controlling well.
Well, if Magomedov 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.
Sulvar moves into full guard.
#T2#
Magomedov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Magomedov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Magomedov looking to sit in guard and control but Sulvar gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Magomedov (2) vs (2) Sulvar
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sulvar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Sulvar sitting in guard, not really doing much.
My spies in Hammer House of Horror inform me that Sulvar has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Magomedov is pulling down on Sulvar's head to control his posture. #T4#
Magomedov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sulvar is one step ahead there.
Sulvar is fighting to break Magomedov's control of his arms but Magomedov is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T5#
Magomedov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sulvar's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Magomedov (4) vs (2) Sulvar
Magomedov wants to pass the guard but Sulvar is keeping the position.
Magomedov slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Magomedov works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T6#
Magomedov trying to control the pace.
The fighters are battling for position here. Sulvar manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Sulvar controlling the position.#T7#
Magomedov tries to free his leg and advance position but Sulvar is retaining full guard.
Sulvar 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.
Magomedov looking to pass the guard.
Magomedov wants to control from the top but Sulvar keeps moving.
Magomedov sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T8#
Magomedov being controlled here momentarily.
Magomedov wants to control from the top but Sulvar keeps moving. #T9#
Sulvar looking to hit a scissor sweep but Magomedov is one step ahead there.
Magomedov tries to free his leg and advance position but Sulvar is retaining full guard.
Sulvar pulls Magomedov in to control the position.
Magomedov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sulvar is keeping the position for now.
Magomedov stopping the sweep attempt from Sulvar.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T10#
Magomedov looking to pass the guard.
Sulvar keeping moving, preventing Magomedov from controlling successfully.
Magomedov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sulvar can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Magomedov controls the pace.
Magomedov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T11#
Sulvar is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Magomedov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Magomedov slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
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 stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sulvar swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Magomedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Sulvar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Magomedov stays in close to Sulvar's body and controls the position. #T12#
Magomedov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sulvar swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Magomedov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Magomedov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sulvar is keeping the position for now. #T13#
Sulvar being controlled here, momentarily.
Magomedov stopping the sweep attempt from Sulvar.
Sulvar trying to control the position here. #T14#
Magomedov tries to free his leg and advance position but Sulvar is retaining full guard.
Magomedov slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Magomedov takes the fight on points by 4 to 2.
A relieved looking Khalid Magomedov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
CFC CG 49
Date: Oct 05, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 16 losses; Drake Johnson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 21 losses; Khalid Magomedov!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Dillan Fox and Trevor Gratis.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Johnson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD#
Johnson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Johnson (2) vs (0) Magomedov
Magomedov is staying active underneath Johnson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Johnson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Johnson is looking for a kimura but Magomedov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Johnson to get the leverage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov trying to control from the bottom.
Magomedov is positioning himself well to prevent Johnson advancing to mount.
Johnson trying to control the pace. #T1##SUB#
Johnson is trying to work for a kimura but Magomedov is defending well.
Johnson content to control rather than advance.
Magomedov is looking to improve his position.
Magomedov keeping control of the position. #T2#
Johnson tries to pass to full mount but Magomedov defends it.
Magomedov controlling the position for now.#SUB#
Johnson 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. Johnson eventually gives up the hold.
Johnson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Magomedov keeps working. #T3#
Magomedov is positioning himself well to prevent Johnson advancing to mount. #SUB#
Johnson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Magomedov tries to roll over but Johnson keeps him under control.
Magomedov trying to hold on to Johnson's head to control him but Johnson postures up.
Well, if Johnson 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.
#T4#
Johnson wants to control but Magomedov is keeping him busy.
Magomedov wants to improve his position but Johnson is controlling well.
Johnson trying to pass the guard but Magomedov defending well.
Magomedov wants to control but Johnson is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Johnson 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. Johnson eventually gives up the hold.
Magomedov tries to get to full guard but Johnson has control of the leg. #T5##SUB#
Johnson is trying to work for a kimura but Magomedov is defending well.
#SUB#
Johnson is trying to work for a kimura but Magomedov is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson is looking to take a break and control but Magomedov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T6#
Magomedov wants to control but Johnson is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Johnson 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 Johnson.
Johnson 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 wants to improve his position but Johnson is controlling well.
#SUB#
Johnson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T7#
Johnson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Magomedov keeps working.
Johnson 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.
Johnson is thwarting Magomedov's attempts to control the position.
Johnson is pressing down on Magomedov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Magomedov is holding on for now.
Johnson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Johnson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Magomedov has managed to free his arm - good work.
Magomedov trying to control from the bottom.
#T8#
Johnson is keen to just control but Magomedov is a slippery customer.
Johnson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Magomedov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Magomedov is looking to control Johnson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Magomedov avoid being mounted?
Magomedov is refusing to be controlled, as Johnson sits in half guard.
Magomedov is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Johnson seems to be looking for submissions.
#T9#
Johnson is stalling here. Magomedov is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Johnson seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Magomedov has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Johnson (2) vs (4) Magomedov
Magomedov is looking to take a break and control but Johnson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Johnson struggling a bit here.
Johnson tries to improve position but can't.
Johnson is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Magomedov off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Johnson (6) vs (4) Magomedov
Johnson not allowing Magomedov to control his hands. #T10##SUB#
Johnson is looking for the choke from the back position but Magomedov is controlling his hands well.
Magomedov manages to reverse the position and now he's in Johnson's guard. Nice work there by Magomedov.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Johnson (6) vs (6) Magomedov
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Magomedov from controlling successfully.
Magomedov looking to pass the guard. #T11#
Magomedov content to stall in guard here.
Johnson is trying to control the position but Magomedov postures up.
Magomedov wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.
Magomedov stopping the sweep attempt from Johnson.
Magomedov looking to pass the guard.
Johnson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Magomedov is one step ahead there.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Magomedov working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#T12#
Magomedov seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T13#
Johnson has his hands on Magomedov's head, controlling the position. #SUB#
Johnson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Magomedov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Magomedov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Johnson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Magomedov wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving. #T14#
Magomedov is pushing down on Johnson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Johnson is fighting to maintain full guard but Magomedov has managed to sneak the leg through.
Magomedov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Magomedov wants to control but Johnson is keeping him busy.
Johnson trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Johnson (6) vs (9) Magomedov
Magomedov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Johnson is working to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Magomedov wins on points by 9 to 6.
An out of breath Khalid Magomedov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
CFC CG NY 6
Date: Sep 21, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 21 losses; Khalid Magomedov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 6 losses; Luke Penn!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, John Kavanagh and Jorge Garcia.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Penn gets a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Magomedov (0) vs (2) Penn#SUB2#
Penn wants to work for an arm triangle but Magomedov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Penn trying to control the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are battling for position here. Magomedov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Penn is pushing down on Magomedov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Magomedov is fighting to maintain full guard but Penn has managed to sneak the leg through.
Penn trying to control the action but Magomedov is working from the bottom.
Penn is pressing down on Magomedov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Magomedov is holding on for now. #T1#
Magomedov trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Penn is trying to work for a kimura but Magomedov is defending well.
Well, if Penn 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.
Penn tries to pass the half guard into mount. Magomedov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T2#
Magomedov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Penn is trying to control. Magomedov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Penn controlling the action here.
Magomedov works his way to full guard. Good work.#T3#
Penn showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Penn trying to control but Magomedov is working from the bottom.
Magomedov is controlling Penn's posture.
Magomedov being controlled here, momentarily.
Magomedov is trying to control the position but Penn postures up. #T4#
Penn is fighting to break Magomedov's control of his arms but Magomedov is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Penn wants to control from the top but Magomedov keeps moving.
Penn sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Magomedov's guard.
Magomedov wants to control but Penn is keeping busy.
#T5#
Magomedov is looking to get back to full guard here but Penn has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Magomedov (0) vs (5) Penn
Penn moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Magomedov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Penn is looking to take a break and control but Magomedov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T6#
Magomedov is trying to improve his position.
Penn works to advance to full mount. Magomedov defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Magomedov (0) vs (7) Penn
Magomedov stops Penn from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Magomedov tries to hold on but Penn postures up.
Magomedov is looking to get to half guard.#T7#
Penn tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Penn trying to control but Magomedov is having none of it.
Magomedov has given up his back here. Will Penn look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Magomedov (0) vs (10) Penn
Penn trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Penn really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Magomedov.#T8#
Penn wants to control but Magomedov is keeping busy.
Penn is controlling the position but Magomedov somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
Penn trying to pass the guard but Magomedov defending well. #T9#
Magomedov tries to get to full guard but Penn has control of the leg.
Magomedov trying to control here.
Magomedov regains full guard. Nicely done.
Magomedov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Penn sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Magomedov's guard. #T10#
Penn trying to control from half guard but Magomedov is working away.
Penn seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Penn's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T11#
Penn tries to pass to full mount but Magomedov defends it.
Magomedov trying to control but Penn postures up.
Penn is keen to just control but Magomedov is a slippery customer.
Magomedov is looking to improve his position.
Magomedov is refusing to be controlled, as Penn sits in half guard. #T12#
Penn wants to advance to full mount but Magomedov doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Magomedov trying to control the position.
Penn being controlled here momentarily.
Magomedov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Penn controls the pace.#T13#
Magomedov is trying to control the position but Penn postures up.
Penn pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Magomedov is keeping the position for now.
Magomedov keeping moving, preventing Penn from controlling successfully.
Penn tries to free his leg and advance position but Magomedov is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Penn content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Magomedov has locked up a guillotine! Magomedov's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Penn is holding on here and Magomedov must be using up a lot of energy. Penn has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Magomedov gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Khalid Magomedov!
Khalid Magomedov thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CFC CG 42
Date: Sep 11, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 17 losses; Sardon Heliogabale! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 21 losses; Khalid Magomedov!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Robert Douchet and Elvis Blanc.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Heliogabale tries to score a power double leg takedown but Magomedov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Heliogabale somewhat.#TD2#
Magomedov closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Heliogabale (0) vs (2) Magomedov#SUB#
Heliogabale looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Magomedov moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Heliogabale. Score +3 for passing guard: Heliogabale (0) vs (5) Magomedov
Heliogabale tries to improve position but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heliogabale is letting Magomedov control him for a moment. #T1#
Heliogabale is looking for a sweep.
Heliogabale manages to work his way to half guard, despite Magomedov's best efforts.
Magomedov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB#
Heliogabale actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Heliogabale actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Heliogabale looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Heliogabale looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Heliogabale wants to get back to full guard but Magomedov has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Heliogabale (0) vs (8) Magomedov
Magomedov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T2#
Heliogabale keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Magomedov working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Magomedov wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Magomedov controlling the position easily from mount.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Heliogabale is working to get back to half guard.
Magomedov is looking to work his way around to Heliogabale's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. #T3#
Heliogabale keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Heliogabale is controlling an arm, preventing Magomedov from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Heliogabale regains half guard.#SUB#
Heliogabale looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Magomedov moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Heliogabale. Score +3 for passing guard: Heliogabale (0) vs (11) Magomedov
Heliogabale tries to improve position but can't.
Heliogabale is working hard here to advance position.
Heliogabale manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Heliogabale (2) vs (11) Magomedov
We've been hearing good reports from Heliogabale's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T4##SUB#
Heliogabale 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 Heliogabale.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Magomedov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Heliogabale's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Heliogabale's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Heliogabale (2) vs (15) Magomedov#SUB2#
Magomedov is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Heliogabale has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Magomedov has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Heliogabale taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Magomedov doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Khalid Magomedov!
Khalid Magomedov thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CFC CG 38
Date: Aug 28, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 20 losses; Khalid Magomedov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 15 losses; Benjamin Sisko!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Trevor Gratis and Alec Ball.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Magomedov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sisko.
Nice sprawl there from Magomedov as Sisko shoots in.
Magomedov attempts a counter takedown but Sisko avoids it well and moves away.#TD#
Magomedov feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Magomedov (2) vs (0) Sisko
Sisko is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Magomedov trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Sisko manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Magomedov (2) vs (2) Sisko
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB#
Magomedov has his foot on Sisko's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sisko works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Magomedov throws his legs up looking for a submission but Sisko uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Magomedov (2) vs (5) Sisko
Magomedov is looking to regain half guard here but Sisko keeps moving and retains side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sisko controlling the position from side mount. #T1#
Magomedov tries to bench press Sisko off him but Sisko keeps the position.
Sisko just content to control the position.
Sisko wants to control but Magomedov is keeping him busy.
Magomedov gets back to half guard.
Sisko 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. #SUB#
Magomedov actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Magomedov actively working from the bottom here.#T2#
Magomedov tries to get to full guard but Sisko has control of the leg.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Sisko 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.
Sisko works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Magomedov (2) vs (8) Sisko
Magomedov is wriggling around trying to escape.
Sisko is looking to work his way around to Magomedov's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Sisko controlling the position easily from mount.
Magomedov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Magomedov sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
My spies in HELLCADEMY inform me that Sisko has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T3#
Sisko is looking to take a break and control but Magomedov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Magomedov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Magomedov looking for submissions off his back.
Sisko trying to mount his opponent but Magomedov defends it. #SUB#
Magomedov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Magomedov is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Magomedov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sisko pulls his head out easily. #T4##SUB#
Magomedov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sisko looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Magomedov actively working from the bottom here.
Magomedov is trying to get back to full guard.
Sisko is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Magomedov! Score +3 for passing guard: Magomedov (2) vs (11) Sisko
Magomedov bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Magomedov (4) vs (11) Sisko
Magomedov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sisko is keeping the position for now. #T5##SUB#
Magomedov has gone for a leg lock! Sisko slips out almost immediately though and dives into Magomedov's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Magomedov (4) vs (13) Sisko
Sisko slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Magomedov looking for a guillotine here but Sisko defends easily.
#SUB#
Magomedov working for submissions but it's allowed Sisko to get to half guard.
#T6##SUB#
Magomedov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Magomedov actively working from the bottom here.
Magomedov manages to get to full guard.
#SUB#
Magomedov looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Sisko passes into half guard.
#SUB#
Magomedov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sisko pulls his head out easily. #T7##SUB#
Magomedov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sisko pulls his head out easily.
Sisko seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB#
Magomedov looking for submissions off his back.
Sisko passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Magomedov (4) vs (16) Sisko
Sisko controlling his opponent.
Magomedov manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T8##SUB#
Magomedov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sisko pulls his head out easily.
Sisko 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.
Sisko controlling the action here. #SUB#
Magomedov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sisko pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Magomedov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Magomedov looking for subs from the bottom but Sisko mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Magomedov (4) vs (19) Sisko
Magomedov is breathing heavily.
Sisko mounts Magomedov! Really nice guard pass there!
Magomedov looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Magomedov (4) vs (22) Sisko#T9#
Sisko has the hooks in. Magomedov is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Sisko has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Magomedov's body.
Magomedov can't escape the position.
Sisko trying to control.
Magomedov is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Sisko tries to keep control of the position but Magomedov is staying busy.
Magomedov rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#SUB#
Magomedov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T10#
Magomedov is looking for a sweep. Sisko is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Magomedov actively working from the bottom here.
Sisko frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Magomedov (4) vs (25) Sisko
Magomedov is squirming around, avoiding Sisko's attempts to control the action.
Sisko controlling from mount.
Magomedov working to try and regain half guard.
#T11#
Sisko is looking to work his way around to Magomedov's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Magomedov is squirming around, avoiding Sisko's attempts to control the action.
Magomedov is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Sisko controlling the position easily from mount.
Magomedov is wriggling around trying to escape.
Magomedov is working hard here to advance position.#T12#
Sisko can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Magomedov is looking to escape.
Sisko seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Magomedov is holding on tight.
Magomedov is looking to get to half guard.#T13#
Sisko sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Magomedov is trying desperately to improve position.
Sisko takes Magomedov's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Magomedov is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Magomedov (4) vs (28) Sisko
Sisko controlling well, preventing Magomedov from escaping the position.
Magomedov staying busy and making it hard for Sisko to control.
Magomedov tries to roll but Sisko sticks to his back.
#T14#
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.
Sisko controlling well, preventing Magomedov from escaping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Magomedov is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Sisko.
Magomedov can't escape the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
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Event:
CFC CG 35
Date: Aug 17, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 19 losses; Khalid Magomedov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 7 losses; Tubbs Singleton!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Dillan Fox and Robert Douchet.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Singleton gets caught flat footed, as Magomedov shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Magomedov (2) vs (0) Singleton#SUB2#
Singleton is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Magomedov frees his head nicely. Oh but Singleton has switched to an armbar! Magomedov is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Tubbs Singleton!
An out of breath Tubbs Singleton thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
CFC CG 34
Date: Aug 14, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 15 losses; William Spotted Horse! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 19 losses; Khalid Magomedov!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Gregory Folan and William Peck.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Magomedov shoots in and bounces Spotted Horse off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Spotted Horse (0) vs (2) Magomedov#SUB2#
Magomedov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Magomedov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Spotted Horse is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Magomedov defends well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Spotted Horse is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Spotted Horse throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Magomedov stands and throws Spotted Horse's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Spotted Horse (0) vs (5) Magomedov#SUB2#
Magomedov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spotted Horse is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Magomedov tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Spotted Horse regains half guard.#T1##SUB#
Spotted Horse is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Magomedov pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Spotted Horse looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Spotted Horse is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Magomedov pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Magomedov is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Magomedov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Magomedov is looking for a kimura but Spotted Horse is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Magomedov to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Magomedov is working for a kimura but Spotted Horse is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Magomedov is trying to work for a kimura but Spotted Horse is defending well.
#T2##SUB#
Spotted Horse looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Magomedov working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Spotted Horse regains full guard. Nicely done.
Magomedov wants to pass the guard but Spotted Horse is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Magomedov is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Magomedov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Spotted Horse will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
Magomedov is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Spotted Horse looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Spotted Horse working for a triangle but Magomedov defends it easily.
#SUB#
Spotted Horse looking for a guillotine here but Magomedov defends easily.
#T3#
Magomedov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Spotted Horse swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Magomedov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Spotted Horse's guard. #SUB#
Spotted Horse looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Spotted Horse looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Magomedov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Magomedov seems to be working for a kimura but Spotted Horse defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Spotted Horse actively working from the bottom here.#T4#
Spotted Horse slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Magomedov drops back looking for a leg! Spotted Horse is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Spotted Horse manages to kick Magomedov off! Magomedov jumps back into Spotted Horse's guard. #SUB2#
Magomedov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Magomedov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Spotted Horse throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Magomedov is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Spotted Horse is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Spotted Horse is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Magomedov defends well.#SUB#
Spotted Horse has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Magomedov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T5##SUB#
Spotted Horse is looking for a triangle but Magomedov pushes his legs off easily.
Magomedov tries to free his leg and advance position but Spotted Horse is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Magomedov is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Spotted Horse is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Magomedov defends well.#SUB#
Spotted Horse is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Magomedov is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Magomedov is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Spotted Horse is looking for a triangle but Magomedov pushes his legs off easily.
Spotted Horse tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T6##SUB#
Spotted Horse has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Magomedov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Magomedov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Magomedov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Spotted Horse throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Magomedov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Magomedov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Magomedov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Magomedov drops back looking for a leg! Spotted Horse is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Spotted Horse manages to kick Magomedov off! Magomedov jumps back into Spotted Horse's guard.
Magomedov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Magomedov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T7##SUB2#
Magomedov is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Spotted Horse working for a triangle but Magomedov defends it easily.
#SUB#
Spotted Horse is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Spotted Horse has his foot on Magomedov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Magomedov works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Magomedov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Magomedov drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Magomedov seems to have locked his on tight now - Spotted Horse screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Magomedov, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Khalid Magomedov!
A victorious Khalid Magomedov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
CFC CG 32
Date: Aug 07, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 15 losses; Zawisza Czarny Z Garbowa! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 18 losses; Khalid Magomedov!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Dillan Fox and Alec Ball.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Magomedov shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Czarny Z Garbowa (0) vs (2) Magomedov#SUB#
Czarny Z Garbowa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Magomedov pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Magomedov seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Czarny Z Garbowa actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Czarny Z Garbowa actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Czarny Z Garbowa actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Magomedov is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Czarny Z Garbowa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Magomedov pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Czarny Z Garbowa is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Magomedov seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Magomedov seems to be working for a kimura but Czarny Z Garbowa defends the submission attempt.#T1##SUB2#
Magomedov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Czarny Z Garbowa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Magomedov pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Magomedov seems to be working for a kimura but Czarny Z Garbowa defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Magomedov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Czarny Z Garbowa looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Magomedov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Czarny Z Garbowa doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Magomedov.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Magomedov working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#SUB2#
Magomedov seems to be looking for submissions.
#T2##SUB#
Czarny Z Garbowa looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Magomedov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Czarny Z Garbowa defends it well. #SUB#
Czarny Z Garbowa is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Magomedov is tapping! Great win for Czarny Z Garbowa!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Zawisza Czarny Z Garbowa!
A relieved looking Zawisza Czarny Z Garbowa thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
CFC CG 31
Date: Aug 04, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 17 losses; Khalid Magomedov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Rudi Kardi!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Gregory Folan and Steve Smith.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Kardi displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Magomedov.
Magomedov shoots in and drives through. Kardi sprawls well.
Kardi with the counter takedown but Magomedov avoids it easily.#TD2#
Kardi scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Magomedov (0) vs (2) Kardi#SUB#
Magomedov actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Kardi looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB#
Magomedov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Kardi seems to be looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Kardi is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Magomedov defends it well. #SUB2#
Kardi is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Magomedov tries to get to full guard but Kardi has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Kardi frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Magomedov (0) vs (5) Kardi
Magomedov tries to reverse the position but Kardi maintains control.
Magomedov bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Magomedov (2) vs (5) Kardi
Magomedov looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Magomedov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Kardi pushes a forearm under Magomedov's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Magomedov is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rudi Kardi! |
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Event:
CFC CG 28
Date: Jul 24, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Rudi Kardi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 16 losses; Khalid Magomedov!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Ian Loll and Alec Ball.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Magomedov shoots in and drives through. Kardi sprawls well.
Kardi feinted with a counter takedown.#TD2#
Magomedov decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kardi (0) vs (2) Magomedov#SUB#
Kardi has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Magomedov. Oh but Kardi has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Magomedov goes limp - he's gone! Kardi jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Rudi Kardi! |
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Event:
CFC CG 26
Date: Jul 17, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 8 losses; Billy Riley! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 16 losses; Khalid Magomedov!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Gregory Folan and Dillan Fox.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Riley closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Magomedov to the mat! Magomedov manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Riley (2) vs (0) Magomedov
Riley pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Magomedov is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Riley got a little sloppy there for a moment and Magomedov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Riley has managed to get both his arms back between Magomedov's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Magomedov working for a triangle but Riley defends it easily.
Riley has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#SUB2#
Magomedov has his foot on Riley's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Riley works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Riley is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Riley is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Riley drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Riley jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Riley slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Riley (5) vs (0) Magomedov
Magomedov is looking to regain half guard here but Riley keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Riley is trying to get an arm triangle but Magomedov is defending well. #T1#
Magomedov tries to buck Riley off but Riley is having none of it.#SUB#
Riley wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Magomedov, who protects the arm well.
Magomedov is looking for a sweep.
Magomedov gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Magomedov looking for submissions off his back.
Magomedov is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Magomedov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Riley wants to work for an arm triangle but Magomedov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Magomedov actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Riley seems to be working for a kimura but Magomedov defends the submission attempt.#T2##SUB#
Riley is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Magomedov sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Magomedov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Riley is trying to work for a kimura but Magomedov is defending well.
#SUB2#
Magomedov looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Riley is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Magomedov sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Riley is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Magomedov actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Magomedov looking for submissions off his back.#T3##SUB#
Riley looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB#
Riley 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. Riley eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Magomedov actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Magomedov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Riley is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Magomedov sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Riley is looking for a kimura but Magomedov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Riley to get the leverage. #T4##SUB#
Riley is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Magomedov has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Magomedov actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Magomedov actively working from the bottom here.
Riley prevents Magomedov from improving his position.#SUB#
Riley is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Magomedov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Riley 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. Riley eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Riley 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. Riley eventually gives up the hold. #T5#
Magomedov wants to improve his position but Riley is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Magomedov looking for submissions off his back.
Magomedov is pressing down on Riley's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Magomedov looking for a guillotine here but Riley defends easily.
Riley wants to pass the guard but Magomedov is keeping the position.#SUB#
Riley drops back looking for a leg! Magomedov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Magomedov manages to kick Riley off! Riley jumps back into Magomedov's guard. #SUB#
Riley is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T6#
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.#SUB2#
Magomedov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Magomedov is looking for a triangle but Riley pushes his legs off easily.
Riley pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Magomedov is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Riley drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Riley jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Magomedov has his foot on Riley's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Riley works his way back into a safe position though.
Riley trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Riley thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Riley is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Riley is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T7##SUB2#
Magomedov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Riley is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Riley is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Riley stands and throws Magomedov's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Riley (8) vs (0) Magomedov
Magomedov regains half guard.#SUB#
Riley 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. Riley eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Riley is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Magomedov actively working from the bottom here.#T8##SUB#
Riley is looking for a kimura but Magomedov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Riley to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Magomedov looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Riley 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. Riley eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Magomedov looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Riley is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Riley seems to be looking for submissions.
#T9#
The fighters are battling for position here. Magomedov manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Magomedov looking for a guillotine here but Riley defends easily.
#SUB2#
Magomedov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Riley defends well.
Magomedov keeping full guard, as Riley tries to pass. #SUB#
Riley drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Riley jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Magomedov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Riley defends well.#SUB2#
Riley got a little sloppy there for a moment and Magomedov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Riley has managed to get both his arms back between Magomedov's legs - danger averted.
Magomedov looks winded!#SUB#
Riley thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T10##SUB2#
Magomedov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Riley defends it easily.#SUB#
Riley is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Riley drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Riley jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Magomedov looking for a triangle here. Riley is fighting it but it looks tight! Magomedov pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Riley is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Khalid Magomedov!
During a confident post fight interview, Khalid Magomedov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
The defeated Billy Riley had this to say: 'Shiiiiiit'. |
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Event:
CFC CG 24
Date: Jul 10, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 3 losses; Lou Gotch! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 16 losses; Khalid Magomedov!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Dillan Fox and Elvis Blanc.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Magomedov closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gotch (0) vs (2) Magomedov
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.#SUB2#
Magomedov maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Gotch could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Magomedov has cracked it and Gotch is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Magomedov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Khalid Magomedov!
Our winner, Khalid Magomedov, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
CFC CG 4th of July
Date: Jul 04, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 3 losses; Lou Gotch! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 15 losses; Khalid Magomedov!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Dillan Fox and Elvis Blanc.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Gotch changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Magomedov looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Gotch (4) vs (0) Magomedov
Magomedov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We've been hearing good reports from Gotch's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB#
Gotch has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Magomedov is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Gotch yanks on the arm and Magomedov is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Gotch.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Lou Gotch!
Lou Gotch decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
CFC CG 20
Date: Jun 26, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 15 losses; Khalid Magomedov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 15 losses; Cicero Verus!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Alec Ball and Robert Douchet.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Magomedov. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Magomedov (4) vs (0) Verus
Verus tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Magomedov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Magomedov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
We've been hearing that Magomedov has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Verus sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Verus looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Verus wants to get back to full guard.
Verus is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Magomedov is looking for a kimura but Verus is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Magomedov to get the leverage. #SUB#
Magomedov is trying to work for a kimura but Verus is defending well.
#SUB#
Magomedov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Verus actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Magomedov seems to be working for a kimura but Verus defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Verus moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T1##SUB2#
Verus working for a triangle but Magomedov defends it easily.
#SUB#
Magomedov drops back looking for a leg! Verus is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Verus manages to kick Magomedov off! Magomedov jumps back into Verus's guard. #SUB2#
Verus has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Magomedov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Magomedov pushes down on Verus's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Magomedov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Magomedov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Magomedov wants to work for an arm triangle but Verus is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T2##SUB#
Magomedov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Verus looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Verus looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Magomedov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Verus is just riding it out for now. Magomedov eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Magomedov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Verus sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
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.
#SUB#
Magomedov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Verus doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Magomedov. #T3##SUB2#
Verus looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Verus is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Magomedov pulls his head out easily.
Verus wants to improve his position but Magomedov is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Verus looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Magomedov is looking for a kimura but Verus is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Magomedov to get the leverage.
Verus wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Magomedov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Magomedov is looking for a kimura but Verus is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Magomedov to get the leverage. #T4##SUB2#
Verus actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Verus looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Verus looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Verus looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Magomedov seems to be working for a kimura but Verus defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Verus looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Magomedov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Magomedov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Verus is just riding it out for now. Magomedov eventually gives up the hold. #T5##SUB#
Magomedov seems to be working for a kimura but Verus defends the submission attempt.
Verus is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Magomedov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Magomedov's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Magomedov (4) vs (4) Verus#SUB2#
Verus looking for the choke from the back. #SUB2#
Magomedov is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Magomedov tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #SUB2#
Verus working for a submission but Magomedov is keeping him at bay.
Magomedov working to try and regain half guard.
Magomedov manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T6##SUB#
Magomedov looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Verus is trying to work for a kimura but Magomedov is defending well.
#SUB#
Magomedov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Verus pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Magomedov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Verus pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Verus is looking for a kimura but Magomedov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Verus to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Verus is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Magomedov actively working from the bottom here.
Magomedov wants to improve his position but Verus is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Verus is trying to work for a kimura but Magomedov is defending well.
#T7##SUB#
Magomedov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Verus pulls his head out easily.
My spies in HELLCADEMY inform me that Verus has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB2#
Magomedov is defending against the submission attempts here by Verus.
#SUB#
Magomedov looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Magomedov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Magomedov gets full guard.#SUB2#
Verus drops back looking for a leg! Magomedov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Magomedov manages to kick Verus off! Verus jumps back into Magomedov's guard. #SUB#
Magomedov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Verus has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Magomedov to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Verus is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Magomedov pulls down on the head and he's put Verus to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Khalid Magomedov!
Khalid Magomedov thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
OFK 412 - Chambers Vs Goodman
Date: Jun 16, 2024 |
#R1#
Jacckson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Magomedov under the eye.#CL#
Magomedov instigates a clinch.
Magomedov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Magomedov misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Jacckson manages to break the clinch.
Jacckson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jacckson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jacckson fails with a takedown attempt.
Jacckson throws out a powerful jab.
Magomedov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
KO Jacckson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Magomedov pushes Jacckson up against the cage in a clinch.
Magomedov tries to work over Jacckson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Magomedov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jacckson lands a hook that snaps the head of Magomedov backwards.
Magomedov lands a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Magomedov tries to throw a body punch but Jacckson avoids it by throwing Magomedov back against the cage.
Jacckson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Magomedov is keeping busy.
Magomedov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jacckson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A head punch on the inside from Magomedov fails to land.
Magomedov misses with a punch on the inside.
#T1#
Magomedov lands a body punch.
Magomedov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jacckson lands a nice uppercut.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Magomedov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jacckson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jacckson throws a head punch that misses.
Jacckson misses with a punch on the inside.
Magomedov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Magomedov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Magomedov throws a head punch that misses.
Still in the clinch, Jacckson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jacckson swings wildly with an uppercut but Magomedov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Magomedov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jacckson has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Magomedov seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Jacckson can turn it around.
Magomedov misses with the head strike.
Magomedov cracks Jacckson with a nice body shot.#TD2#
Jacckson gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jacckson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Jacckson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Magomedov keeps working.
Jacckson working the head and body with strikes. #SUB#
Magomedov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Magomedov looking for submissions off his back.
Jacckson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Magomedov with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Jacckson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB2#
Jacckson is looking for a kimura but Magomedov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jacckson to get the leverage.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Jacckson is looking to take a break and control but Magomedov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Magomedov looking for submissions off his back.#T3#
Jacckson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Jacckson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Jacckson working over Magomedov with some ground and pound. Magomedov looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Jacckson wants to take a breather but Magomedov is having none of it.
Magomedov manages to get to full guard.
Jacckson trying to control but Magomedov is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Magomedov looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Jacckson passes into side control.
#T4#
Magomedov misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Jacckson in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Magomedov is trying to control Jacckson's posture but Jacckson avoids it.
Jacckson tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Jacckson trying to control the action but Magomedov is working from the bottom.
Magomedov is trying to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
KO Jacckson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Jacckson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jacckson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Jacckson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Magomedov tries to close the distance and clinch but Jacckson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jacckson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jacckson looks to land a right hand but Magomedov moved out of range.
Magomedov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jacckson pinned against the cage. Jacckson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A head kick misses from Jacckson.
Magomedov tries to clinch up but Jacckson circles away and keeps his distance.
Jacckson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jacckson jabs Magomedov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jacckson throws a leg kick but Magomedov checks it. #CL#
Magomedov rushes Jacckson and presses him up against the cage.
Khalid Magomedov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A head punch on the inside from Jacckson fails to land.
Magomedov blocking some punches.
Magomedov misses with the head strike.
Magomedov throws a head punch that misses.
Magomedov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jacckson backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Magomedov lands a nice shot to the body.
Magomedov misses with a punch to the body.
A body shot lands from Magomedov.
Magomedov misses with a punch on the inside.
#T1#
Jacckson pushes off an throws an elbow but Magomedov leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Jacckson prevents a body shot from Magomedov.
Magomedov misses with the head strike.
Jacckson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Magomedov cracks Jacckson with a nice body shot.
Magomedov misses with a body punch.
Magomedov misses with a punch on the inside.
Magomedov prevents a body shot from Jacckson.
A short body shot lands from Magomedov as the two fighters clinch.
Jacckson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Jacckson blocks an uppercut.
Jacckson is trying to stall.
Jacckson misses with some punches.
A short uppercut from Magomedov.
Magomedov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jacckson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Magomedov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jacckson's elbow.
Magomedov misses with the head strike.
Magomedov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jacckson.
Khalid Magomedov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of KO Jacckson.
A short left from Magomedov. #T2#
Magomedov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jacckson can't break the clinch.
Magomedov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC2#
Jacckson manages to break the clinch.
Jacckson throws the left hand but Magomedov avoids the punch easily.#CL#
Magomedov closes the distance and pushes Jacckson back into the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short right from Magomedov.
Jacckson swings wildly with an uppercut but Magomedov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Magomedov.
Jacckson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Magomedov swings wildly with an uppercut but Jacckson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Magomedov can't find room to land a body shot as Jacckson controls the action.
Magomedov digs a right hand into Jacckson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jacckson's gas tank.
Magomedov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jacckson wants to stall.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Magomedov. #T3#
Magomedov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jacckson tries to score a body lock takedown but Magomedov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Jacckson misses with a punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Magomedov.
Magomedov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jacckson lands with a light punch inside.
Magomedov tries to throw a body punch but Jacckson avoids it by throwing Magomedov back against the cage.
Jacckson looking to slow down the pace here.
Jacckson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jacckson working hard to break the clinch.
Jacckson blocks a body shot from Magomedov.
A frustrated look appears on Jacckson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jacckson lands a left hand.
Magomedov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jaccksons head.
Magomedov struggles to land a body shot inside as Jacckson controls his hands.
A hook to the body from Magomedov.
A short right from Jacckson.
Jacckson blocks a body shot from Magomedov.
Magomedov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jacckson misses with an elbow strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Magomedov misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4##BC2#
Jacckson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD#
Magomedov scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Jacckson is pushing Magomedov's head away, looking to escape. Magomedov manages to hold on to the position though.
Jacckson is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Jacckson is not content to let Magomedov control the position. #SUB#
Magomedov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Jacckson is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've been hearing that Magomedov has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Khalid Magomedov dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Nice uppercut lands for Jacckson. That snapped Magomedov's head back.
Jacckson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
No joy there for Magomedov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Khalid Magomedov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jacckson. Magomedov does a little dance to reset his feet.
KO Jacckson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jacckson slips under a jab.
Jacckson cracks Magomedov with an open hand slap.
Jacckson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jacckson shoots in and drives through. Magomedov sprawls well.
Jacckson fails with a takedown attempt.
Khalid Magomedov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of KO Jacckson.#TD2#
Jacckson 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.#SUB#
Magomedov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jacckson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jacckson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Magomedov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jacckson manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Magomedov trying to control but Jacckson is working from the bottom. #T1#
Jacckson is looking to stand up but Magomedov isn't so interested in that idea.
Magomedov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Jacckson keeping moving, preventing Magomedov from controlling successfully. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Jacckson is looking to stand up but Magomedov isn't so interested in that idea. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jacckson throws a combination. Magomedov tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Jacckson blocks a head kick by Magomedov.
#CL#
Magomedov closes the distance and pushes Jacckson back into the cage.
A short right from Jacckson on the inside.
Magomedov tries to throw a body punch but Jacckson avoids it by throwing Magomedov back against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Magomedov as the two fighters clinch.
Magomedov misses with a punch to the body.
Magomedov working aggressively here.
Magomedov blocks an elbow strike.#BC2#
Jacckson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jacckson throws a shot from downtown. Magomedov moves away and avoids it.#T3##TD#
Magomedov scores with a takedown into Jacckson's guard.
Jacckson wants to stand up but Magomedov is controlling him.
Magomedov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Magomedov wants to control from the top but Jacckson keeps moving.
Magomedov prevents Jacckson from getting back to his feet.
Magomedov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#T4##REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jacckson lands with an overhand left.
Magomedov lands with a thumping leg kick.
#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Jacckson.
Magomedov tries to improve position but can't.
Magomedov gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Magomedov is not content to let Jacckson control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to KO Jacckson.
I think Jacckson 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:29
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... KO Jacckson!
During a confident post fight interview, KO Jacckson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
OFK 402 - Cleever Vs Morgan
Date: May 12, 2024 |
#R1#
Good shot there by Magomedov.
Sinclair moves away from the strike by Magomedov.
Sinclair looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sinclair swings for the body but Magomedov moves out of range.
Magomedov takes one on the button.
Sinclair misses the shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Magomedov.
Sinclair connects with a body shot that sends Magomedov's belly button to the back.
The fighters circling - Sinclair throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Magomedov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Sinclair stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Magomedov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Magomedov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sinclair tries to move into range but Magomedov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Magomedov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sinclair.
Nice defenses there by Sinclair.
We've been informed that Sinclair has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
A swing and a miss from Magomedov.
Nice cross by Magomedov.
Khalid Magomedov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Magomedov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Magomedov swings widly with a right hand
and Sinclair counters with a nice uppercut. #CL#
Magomedov closes the distance and clinches.#T1#
Sinclair wants to get back to striking at distance but Magomedov won't allow it.
Magomedov tries a body shot but Sinclair blocks it.
Sinclair wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Magomedov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Magomedov avoids the elbow strike from Sinclair, against the cage.
Magomedov tries a body shot but Sinclair blocks it.
Magomedov lands a nice shot to the body. #BC2#
Sinclair breaks from the clinch.
Magomedov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Magomedov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sinclair was well out of range. Poor timing from Magomedov.
Magomedov scores with a body shot.
Magomedov throws out a powerful jab.
Sinclair lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Sinclair's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Magomedov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sinclair scrambles back to his feet.
Sinclair takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sinclair lands with a straight right. Magomedov didn't see that one coming.
Sinclair lunges at Magomedov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Magomedov's hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters circle momentarily. Magomedov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T2#
Sinclair tries a low kick but Magomedov avoids it.
Magomedov feinted with a counter takedown.
Magomedov lands with a hook. Sinclair tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CUT#It looks like Itchy Sinclair has been cut.
A jab from Sinclair misses.
Magomedov tries to clinch but Sinclair moves away
and Sinclair makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#TD2#
Magomedov gets caught flat footed, as Sinclair shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Magomedov trying to control the position here.
Magomedov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sinclair is one step ahead there.
Sinclair scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Magomedov has momentary wrist control but Sinclair slips an elbow through the middle.
Sinclair trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sinclair wants to stand but Magomedov has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Nice cross by Sinclair.
Sinclair lands a head shot.
Magomedov tries to clinch but Sinclair moves out of range.
Magomedov missing with a left hand there. Sinclair was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL#
Magomedov darts in and clinches Sinclair up against the cage.#T4#
Magomedov lands a right hand.
Magomedov stalling the fight.
Sinclair is looking to break free of the clinch but Magomedov has double underhooks. #BC2#
Sinclair pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Magomedov misses with a looping left.
Sinclair slips under a jab from Magomedov.
Sinclair scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sinclair wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sinclair jabs Magomedov right on the nose. Magomedov blinks but takes it well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sinclair works over Magomedov's head and body with a nice combination.
Magomedov lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A jab from Sinclair finds it's way through Magomedov's defenses.
Sinclair throws the left hand but Magomedov avoids the punch easily.
Magomedov throws a lazy uppercut
and Sinclair counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Magomedov tries to clinch but Sinclair is having none of it.
A jab from Sinclair does it's job there.
Sinclair connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Itchy Sinclair dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Itchy Sinclair's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Magomedov dodges the punch combination from Sinclair.
Magomedov connects with a nice looking jab.
The fighters circling - Magomedov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Magomedov misses with an uppercut. Sinclair saw that one coming.
Sinclair throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Magomedov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sinclair.
Magomedov looks to score with a jab to the body but Sinclair is just out of range.
Sinclair looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Magomedov throws a predictable looking body shot
and Sinclair counters with a right hand to the body.
Magomedov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sinclair paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Magomedov drives through and clinches with Sinclair against the cage.
Sinclair wants to break the clinch but can't.
A head punch on the inside from Magomedov fails to land.
Magomedov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sinclair wants to break free but Magomedov has control.
#BC2#
Sinclair's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Magomedov scores with a jab to the jaw.#T1#
Sinclair misses with a hook.
Magomedov misses the shot to the body.
Sinclair only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Sinclair is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Magomedov.
Sinclair uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Magomedov.
Magomedov cracks Sinclair with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sinclair swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Magomedov. Sinclair does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sinclair looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Magomedov moves in looking to clinch but Sinclair pushes him off.
A slapping leg kick lands for Magomedov.
Sinclair scores with a jab.
Sinclair misses with a looping left.
Sinclair jabs Magomedov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sinclair takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sinclair slips a straight right by Magomedov.#T2#
Sinclair shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Magomedov misses the shot to the body.
Magomedov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Magomedov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Magomedov throws an overhand right that lands on Sinclair's shoulder, as Sinclair tries to avoid the shot.
Magomedov takes a swing at Sinclair's ribcage but misses.
Sinclair misses with a hook. Magomedov ducked under it nicely.
Magomedov tries to counter with a takedown but Sinclair is quick to defend against it.
Magomedov misses with a body shot.
Magomedov misses with a left hand
and Sinclair counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sinclair needs to keep his hands up - Magomedov had a free shot at his head there.
Khalid Magomedov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Magomedov throws a right and a left that Sinclair avoids nicely.
Sinclair looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sinclair shoots in and drives through. Magomedov sprawls well.
Magomedov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sinclair scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Magomedov goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#T3#
Magomedov is looking to land body kicks.
Sinclair moves out of range as Magomedov strikes.
Sinclair drops his hands momentarily and Magomedov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Magomedov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sinclair.
Magomedov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sinclair has time to react.
Horrible takedown attempt by Sinclair or perhaps it was just good defense by Magomedov, which made it look bad.
Khalid Magomedov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Itchy Sinclair.
Magomedov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sinclair at a distance.
Sinclair misses with a looping right.
Itchy Sinclair seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Magomedov throws out a loose jab but Sinclair uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sinclair circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sinclair with a hook.
Magomedov throws a hook but Sinclair avoids it easily.#T4#
Nice defenses there by Sinclair.
Magomedov connects with a looping right hand.
#CL#
Magomedov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sinclair is trying to push Magomedov away but Magomedov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Sinclair wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Sinclair working hard to break the clinch.
Sinclair tries to stall but Magomedov uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Sinclair lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Magomedov keeps control of Sinclair as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC2#
Sinclair pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sinclair defending well as Magomedov loads up on a big left hand.
Sinclair's jab looks to have found its range, popping Magomedov under the eye.
Nice defenses there by Sinclair.
Sinclair lands the left hand.
Sinclair throws a low kick but Magomedov moves out of range easily.
Magomedov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Khalid Magomedov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Itchy Sinclair's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Magomedov doesn't manage to clinch there - Sinclair circles away.
Magomedov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sinclair misses with an uppercut. Magomedov saw that one coming.
Magomedov looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Jab, jab by Sinclair - just one landing.
Magomedov throws out a loose jab but Sinclair uses good head movement to avoid it.
Magomedov tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Sinclair counters with a left to the body.
Sinclair moves forwards but Magomedov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Sinclair throws a right and a left that Magomedov avoids nicely.
That kick from Magomedov tenderised Sinclair's leg. Sinclair is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sinclair moves out of range of the strikes.
Magomedov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov throws a hook but Sinclair blocks it.
Sinclair unleashes a big counter combination but Magomedov bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Magomedov misses with a looping left.
Magomedov throws a jab when Sinclair was well out of range.
Magomedov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Magomedov, as that shot connected.
#T1##CL#
Magomedov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sinclair, pushing him back against the cage.
Magomedov trying to control the position but instead, Sinclair has worked for underhooks and has pushed Magomedov into the cage.
Magomedov has Sinclair pressed against the cage, preventing Sinclair from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Sinclair working hard to break the clinch.
Sinclair is trying to force a seperation but Magomedov has the dominant position.
A short left from Magomedov.
Sinclair working hard to break the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Magomedov.
Sinclair wants to break the clinch but can't.
Sinclair wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Magomedov has him pressed against the cage.#TD#
Magomedov tightens his grip and picks Sinclair up, before dumping him to the ground. Sinclair manages to land in guard.
Magomedov trying to control but Sinclair is working from the bottom.
Sinclair manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Magomedov manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##T2#
Magomedov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sinclair manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Magomedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Sinclair is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Magomedov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Sinclair's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#ES2#
Sinclair has one foot on Magomedov's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Magomedov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CL#
Magomedov forces Sinclair back against the cage and clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sinclair.
Sinclair is trying to break the clinch but Magomedov has him pressed against the cage. #T3#
Sinclair working hard to break the clinch.
Sinclair wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Sinclair wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Magomedov has him pressed against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Sinclair's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Magomedov is leaning against Sinclair and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Magomedov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Khalid Magomedov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Magomedov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Magomedov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sinclair backwards.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Sinclair.
Sinclair is looking to break free of the clinch but Magomedov has double underhooks.
Magomedov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sinclair throws a punch but it's blocked by Magomedov.
Sinclair misses with a body punch.
#BC2#
Sinclair manages to break the clinch.
Magomedov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Magomedov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sinclair.#T4#
Magomedov scores with a punch to the head.
Sinclair scores with a nice right hand.
Magomedov wants to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Sinclair on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sinclair uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Magomedov.
A telegraphed right hand from Magomedov misses the target.
Sinclair looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nice defenses there by Magomedov.
Magomedov looks to land a left hand but Sinclair moved out of range nicely.
Magomedov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sinclair moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Sinclair throws an off balance right hand
#TD#
and Magomedov counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Sinclair desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Sinclair pushes Magomedov off looking to stand but Magomedov dives back in and keeps control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Khalid Magomedov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Magomedov 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Khalid Magomedov!
Our winner, Khalid Magomedov, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
OFK 398 - Anderson Vs Maki
Date: Apr 28, 2024 |
#R1#
Bronco takes a jab right on the kisser.
Magomedov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jab from Bronco.#TD2#
Bronco is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Magomedov's half guard.
Bronco wants to lay and pray for a moment but Magomedov keeps working.
Magomedov regains full guard. Nicely done.
Magomedov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bronco trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bronco controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Magomedov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bronco gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bronco looking to pass the guard.
Magomedov looking for a sweep. Not yet Magomedov, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Magomedov is pulling down on Bronco's head to control his posture.
Bronco working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bronco lands a couple of elbows.
Magomedov has his hands on Bronco's head, controlling the position.
Bronco preventing the sweep.
Magomedov keeping full guard, as Bronco tries to pass.
Magomedov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bronco trying to control the position from guard on top but Magomedov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Magomedov looking to control.
Magomedov tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Magomedov controls Bronco momentarily but Bronco frees himself. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Magomedov drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Bronco is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Magomedov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB2#
Magomedov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Magomedov throws a strike but Bronco rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SUB#
Magomedov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Magomedov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bronco.
Magomedov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bronco trying to control but Magomedov is working from the bottom. #T3#
Bronco lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Magomedov wants to sweep but no luck.
Bronco wants to control from the top but Magomedov keeps moving.
Magomedov has Bronco pulled in close to control his posture.
Magomedov controls Bronco momentarily but Bronco frees himself.
Magomedov keeping moving, preventing Bronco from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Magomedov has his foot on Bronco's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bronco works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Bronco has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Magomedov to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Bronco is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Magomedov pulls down on the head and he's put Bronco to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Khalid Magomedov!
Khalid Magomedov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
OFK 390- Anderson Vs Escalante
Date: Mar 31, 2024 |
#R1#
Knox looks to score with a jab to the body but Magomedov is just out of range.
Knox scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Knox ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Magomedov moves away.
Knox ducks under a wild hook from Magomedov.
The fighters circling - Magomedov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Knox throws a right and a left that Magomedov avoids nicely.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Magomedov is defended easily by Knox.
Magomedov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Knox misses with an uppercut. Magomedov saw that one coming.
Magomedov takes a jab right on the kisser.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox scores with the left hand. Magomedov knows he should have avoided that one.
Knox throws a head kick that misses
and Magomedov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Knox works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Knox throws a hook but Magomedov blocks it.
Magomedov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Knox throws a hook to the side of Magomedov's head but Magomedov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Magomedov throws a series of punches but Knox moves out of range. #T1#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Knox checks a leg kick.
Knox avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Knox tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Magomedov misses with a looping right.
Knox swats away the attempt to clinch by Magomedov.
Knox fails in his attempt to clinch.
Magomedov misses with a hook. Knox ducked under it nicely.
The fighters circling - Magomedov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Magomedov ducks right into an uppercut from Knox.
Knox thuds a left hand into Magomedov's body.
Knox closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Knox connects with a nice looking jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Knox.
Knox slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#CL2#
Knox clinches up against the cage.
Magomedov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Magomedov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#TD#
Magomedov successfully pulls guard.
#T2#
Knox won't allow Magomedov to sweep him here.
Knox is looking to stand up but Magomedov won't let him.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Magomedov is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Magomedov wants to control from the top but Knox keeps moving.
Knox wants to stand but Magomedov is controlling the position.
Magomedov stays in close to Knox's body and controls the position.
Magomedov throws a big right hand that misses. #T3#
Magomedov landing with the ground and pound.
Magomedov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Magomedov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Magomedov with a nice head shot there.
Magomedov throws a strike but Knox rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Magomedov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Knox is one step ahead there.
Magomedov is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Magomedov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T4#
Magomedov controls Knox momentarily but Knox frees himself.
Magomedov wants to sweep here but Knox controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Magomedov looking for a guillotine here but Knox defends easily.
Knox wants to stand but Magomedov has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB#
Magomedov working for submissions but it's allowed Knox to get to half guard.
Magomedov tries to get to full guard but Knox has control of the leg.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Porthos Knox dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Magomedov tries for a takedown but Knox sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Magomedov swats away the attempt to clinch by Knox.
Knox missing with a left hand there. Magomedov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Knox connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Magomedov momentarily.
Magomedov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Knox scores with a sloppy right hand. Magomedov should have avoided that one.
Knox goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Magomedov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Knox misses with a straight left.
Magomedov takes one on the button.
Knox has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Knox scores with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knox throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Knox has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Knox closes the distance and lands a one-two.#TD#
Magomedov drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Magomedov looking to pass the guard.
Magomedov works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T1#
Knox is trying to stand back up but Magomedov is controlling him
Magomedov trying to control the action but Knox is working from the bottom.
Magomedov is just content to waste time from the top position. Knox takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Magomedov stops Knox from standing up.
Magomedov throws a big right hand that misses.
Magomedov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Knox wants to stand but Magomedov is controlling the position.
Magomedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Knox is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Knox is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Magomedov is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#CL#
Magomedov clinches up against the cage.
Knox lands a left hand.
Knox misses with the head strike.
#TD#
Magomedov is trying to trip Knox. He has hold of a leg but Knox is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Magomedov persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Knox avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Magomedov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Magomedov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Magomedov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Magomedov won't allow Knox to get back to his feet.
Magomedov looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T3#
Knox keeping moving, preventing Magomedov from controlling successfully.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Knox throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Magomedov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jab by Knox.
Magomedov moves out of range as Knox strikes.
Magomedov lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Magomedov.
Knox lands a jab to the nose.
Magomedov misses the jab.#T4#
Magomedov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Magomedov misses with an uppercut. Knox saw that one coming.
Magomedov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Knox cracks Magomedov with an open hand slap.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Knox moves into range and connects with a jab. #TD#
Magomedov gets a takedown into half guard.
Magomedov is nestled in close to Knox, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Magomedov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Magomedov passes to side control.
We've been hearing that Magomedov has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Magomedov wants to control but Knox is keeping him busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Porthos Knox showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Knox slips a jab and a cross from Magomedov.
#CL2#
Knox gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Nice body punch from Knox. #BC2#
Knox pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Porthos Knox seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Knox throws a poor cross that misses
#TD#
and Magomedov counters with a single leg into guard. Knox didn't expect that.
Magomedov prevents Knox from getting back to his feet.
Magomedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Knox is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Knox is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T1#
Magomedov trying to control but Knox is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Magomedov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Knox.
Magomedov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Knox tries to clinch but Magomedov is having none of it.
Magomedov tries to clinch up but Knox circles away and keeps his distance.
Knox swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Knox uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Magomedov.
Magomedov looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Knox jabs Magomedov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Magomedov looks to throw the jab but Knox is out of range.
Knox misses with an uppercut.
Knox circles away from the clinch attempt.
Despite the aggression on Knox's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T2#
The crowd cheers as Magomedov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Knox doesn't seem phased though.
Knox tests Magomedov's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL2#
Knox takes the fight into the clinch. #TD#
Magomedov manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Khalid Magomedov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB#
Magomedov has his foot on Knox's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Knox works his way back into a safe position though.
Knox tries to stand but Magomedov is controlling from the bottom.
Knox wants to stand and escape but instead Magomedov has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Magomedov stands up over Knox, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T3#
Magomedov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Magomedov looking to sit in guard and control but Knox gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Knox would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Magomedov throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Magomedov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Magomedov seems keen to control Knox's posture.#SUB#
Magomedov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Knox gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #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.
Magomedov trying to keep a closed guard but Knox is proving a slippery customer.
Porthos Knox is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#SUB#
Magomedov working for a triangle but Knox defends it easily.
Magomedov working a defensive guard here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Magomedov working for a triangle but Knox defends it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Khalid Magomedov.
I think Knox 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 28:29
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Porthos Knox!
Porthos Knox seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
OFK 379 -
Date: Feb 24, 2024 |
#R1#
Magomedov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
An attempted straight right counter from Jam misses the target.
Jam ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jam connects with a crisp jab.
Jam waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Magomedov.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jam.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Magomedov throws out a loose jab but Jam uses good head movement to avoid it.
Magomedov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jam.#TD2#
Magomedov throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Jam was covering up waiting for the punch and Magomedov finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Magomedov wants to pass the guard but Jam is keeping the position.
Magomedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Jam is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Magomedov might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Jam haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Magomedov tries to free his leg and advance position but Jam is retaining full guard. #T1#
Magomedov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jam keeping moving, preventing Magomedov from controlling successfully.
Magomedov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Jam utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
We've been told by Jam's head coaches at ubergym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Magomedov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jam circles away quickly and effectively.
Magomedov lands with a right hand.
A big right from Jam misses.
Magomedov feints the counter takedown.
Magomedov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It looked like Jam wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jam swats away the attempt to clinch by Magomedov.
Jam cracks a nice hook into Magomedov's ribs.#T2#
Magomedov ducks under a wild hook from Jam.
Jam misses with a looping left.
Magomedov cracks Jam with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Magomedov ducks under a wild hook from Jam.
Magomedov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jam connects with a body shot that sends Magomedov's belly button to the back.
Jam circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jam ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jam connects with a looping right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Magomedov shoots and misses
and Jam counters with a straight right hand.
Jam getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Magomedov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jam.
A cross from Jam lands.
Magomedov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Jam is out of range.
Magomedov wants to clinch.
Jam connects with a good right hand that stumbles Magomedov. Magomedov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jam sizes up Magomedov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T3#
Nice uppercut lands for Magomedov. That snapped Jam's head back.
Jam just misses with a punch to the body.
#CL2#
Magomedov clinches up against the cage.
Magomedov is trying to pull guard but Jam has him pressed against the cage.
Magomedov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Magomedov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Still in the clinch, Jam scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC#
Jam's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Magomedov lands a glancing blow to the side of Jam's head.
Jam lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Donk. Jam catches Magomedov right on the button with a cross.
Jam cracks Magomedov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jam scores with a nice strike.
Magomedov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Toe Jam has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khalid Magomedov.
Magomedov throws a shot to the body.
Magomedov blocks a jab.
Jam looks to throw the jab but Magomedov is out of range.
Magomedov feints the counter takedown.
Magomedov shoots in looking for a takedown but Jam manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Magomedov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jam lands a jab to Magomedov's midsection.
Khalid Magomedov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Magomedov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jam finds it's way round the side to connect with Magomedov's head. #T4#
Jam misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Magomedov.
Jam ducks under a wild hook from Magomedov.#TD2#
Magomedov looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Jam wants to control but Magomedov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Jam keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Jam taking some punishment here, with Magomedov in his half guard.
Jam avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Magomedov.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Magomedov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Jam blocking the ground and pound attempt from Magomedov. #SUB2#
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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Toe Jam dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Magomedov with a jab.
Magomedov drops his hands momentarily and Jam takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CL2#
Magomedov closes the distance and pushes Jam back into the cage.#BC#
Jam breaks from the clinch.
A slow jab from Jam misses its intended target.
Magomedov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jam sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Magomedov avoids the body shot from Jam.
Jam is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Magomedov can do to turn this around?
Jam ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Magomedov moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jam stuffs the takedown.#TD2#
Jam tries to sprawl but Magomedov drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Jam is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Magomedov misses with a head shot. Jam uses the momentum to regain guard. #T1#
Magomedov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Magomedov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Khalid Magomedov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Magomedov throws an elbow that misses. Jam uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Magomedov's guard. Nice move by Jam!#REVR#
Jam stopping the sweep attempt from Magomedov.#SUB2#
Magomedov is looking to cinch up a triangle. Jam throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Magomedov's body to avoid the submission. Magomedov has instead reached around Jam's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Magomedov arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Khalid Magomedov!
Our winner, Khalid Magomedov, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
OFK 360 - Escalante Vs Anderso
Date: Dec 17, 2023 |
#R1##CL#
Marek rushes Magomedov and presses him up against the cage.
Marek scores with a shoulder strike.
Magomedov is working Marek over against the cage.
Marek lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Magomedov backwards.
I was talking to Marek's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Marek scores with a hook to the body.
Magomedov jumps guard but Marek stands there with Magomedov around his waist. Magomedov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Magomedov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Marek lands a left hand.
A right hook to the body lands for Marek.
#TD2#
Magomedov works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marek pulls Magomedov in close to prevent any damage.
Magomedov trying to control but Marek is working from the bottom.
Magomedov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Marek is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Marek controlling Magomedov's posture.
Magomedov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Magomedov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Magomedov trying to control but Marek is working from the bottom.
Magomedov postures up in Marek's guard and throws a big left but Marek blocks it.
Magomedov wants to pass the guard but Marek is keeping the position.
Magomedov wants to control from the top but Marek keeps moving. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Magomedov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Magomedov lands a couple of elbows.
Magomedov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Marek works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Magomedov wants to control from the top but Marek keeps moving.
Marek wants to control the position but Magomedov says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Magomedov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Marek avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Magomedov.
Marek regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Magomedov.
Magomedov throwing strikes but missing. #T3#
Marek avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Magomedov throwing strikes but missing.
Magomedov is looking to work some ground and pound but Marek has wrist control.
Marek avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Magomedov scoring with some ground and pound.
Magomedov throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB2#
Magomedov drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Marek dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Magomedov being controlled here, momentarily. #T4#
Marek preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Marek got a little sloppy there for a moment and Magomedov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Marek has managed to get both his arms back between Magomedov's legs - danger averted.
Marek is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Magomedov wants to improve his position but instead Marek has moved into half guard.
Well, if Marek 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Magomedov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Khalid Magomedov dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Magomedov dodges the punch combination from Marek.
Marek misses with a double jab.
Marek swings for the body but Magomedov moves out of range.
Marek lands a nice looking body shot.
Magomedov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Magomedov misses with an uppercut.
Marek scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov misses with a combination
and Marek makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Marek throws out a loose jab but Magomedov uses good head movement to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Marek misses the target. #T1#
Marek keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Magomedov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#CUT#It looks like Khalid Magomedov has been cut.
Magomedov misses with a looping left.
Marek was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Marek takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Marek scores with a punch to the head.
A big left from Marek misses.
Magomedov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Marek scores with the left hand. Magomedov knows he should have avoided that one.
Gregor Marek seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marek misses with a hook.
Magomedov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Marek is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Magomedov can do to turn this around?
Marek leaves Magomedov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T2#
Magomedov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Marek. Marek circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Marek connects with the punch.
Gregor Marek is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Marek cracks Magomedov's jaw with two stiff jabs then ducks low and throws a soul-severing right uppercut to the mouth!! Magomedov slumps to the ground with blood on his lips. The referee steps in before Marek can do further damage! This one is done, son!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gregor Marek!
Gregor Marek retains his welterweight title!
An out of breath and clearly excited Gregor Marek thanked Conviction for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Event:
OFK 353 -
Date: Nov 25, 2023 |
#R1#
Peramaki connects with a right hand. Magomedov shakes it off.
A combination from Peramaki does no damage.
Magomedov throws a front kick aimed at Peramaki's knee but Peramaki avoids it well.
Magomedov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Peramaki.
Magomedov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Magomedov does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Peramaki throws a lazy right hand but Magomedov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Magomedov misses with a low kick.
Magomedov takes a swing at Peramaki's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peramaki lands a jab.
Peramaki lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A leg kick checked by Peramaki.#T1#
Magomedov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Magomedov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Peramaki.
Magomedov looks to land a left hand but Peramaki moved out of range nicely.
Magomedov misses with an uppercut.
Peramaki keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Magomedov throws a low kick, looking for Peramaki's leg but Peramaki calmly moves out of range.
Peramaki smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Peramaki lands a head shot.
Peramaki takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Peramaki uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Peramaki on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Magomedov. Magomedov obviously looking to wear him down.
#T2#
Magomedov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Peramaki.
Magomedov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Magomedov walks into a left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Magomedov throws the kick towards the body but Peramaki avoids it.
Peramaki uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Magomedov.
Kimmo Peramaki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Magomedov throws the left hand but Peramaki avoids the punch easily.
Peramaki drops his hands momentarily and Magomedov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Peramaki tries to clinch up.
A slapping leg kick lands for Magomedov.
Magomedov misses with a straight right.
Magomedov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#T3#
Peramaki tests Magomedov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Peramaki will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Magomedov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A leg kick checked by Peramaki.
Magomedov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Peramaki might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Peramaki takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Magomedov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Magomedov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Peramaki as he avoids it easily.
Magomedov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Peramaki is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Magomedov had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Peramaki throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD#
and Magomedov counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Magomedov working Peramaki over with strikes. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Peramaki is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Magomedov pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Peramaki looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Peramaki looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Peramaki is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Magomedov scores with a couple of nice shots.
Peramaki is staying active underneath Magomedov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Magomedov controlling the action here. #SUB2#
Peramaki looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Khalid Magomedov will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Magomedov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Peramaki connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Magomedov scrambles back to his feet.
Donk. Magomedov catches Peramaki right on the button with a cross.
Peramaki has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Peramaki connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Peramaki closes the distance but Magomedov moves to the side #TD#
and Magomedov counters with a shoot takedown. Peramaki fights it but they end up in guard.
Peramaki has momentary wrist control but Magomedov slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB2#
Peramaki looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peramaki keeping moving, preventing Magomedov from controlling successfully.
Magomedov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Peramaki's head.#SUB2#
Peramaki looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Magomedov passes into side control.
Magomedov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Peramaki can do to turn this around?#T1#
Peramaki takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Peramaki tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Magomedov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Magomedov lands some shots froms side control.
Magomedov is chipping away with strikes.
Magomedov grinds an elbow into Peramaki's temple.
Magomedov scores with a couple of short elbows.
Peramaki tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Peramaki is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Magomedov landing a few strikes.
Peramaki is not content to let Magomedov control the position. #T2#
Magomedov landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Peramaki takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Magomedov scores with punches from side control. #ROC#Peramaki is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Magomedov in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Peramaki is still in real trouble! Can Magomedov finish him?
Peramaki tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Magomedov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Magomedov landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Peramaki tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Magomedov scoring with punches from side control.
Magomedov taking a break here but Peramaki is having none of it and regains half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Peramaki is refusing to be controlled, as Magomedov sits in half guard. #T3#
Magomedov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Magomedov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Peramaki with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Magomedov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Magomedov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Peramaki is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Magomedov pulls his head out easily.
Magomedov is nestled in close to Peramaki, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Peramaki is looking to improve his position.
Peramaki seems to have recovered his senses.
Magomedov slips a nice elbow through Peramaki's hands, connecting with Peramaki's forehead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Peramaki is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Magomedov scores with a couple of nice shots.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Magomedov lands a nice short elbow.#T4#
Magomedov lands with a punch from half guard.
Magomedov trying to control from half guard but Peramaki is working away.
Peramaki taking some punishment here, with Magomedov in his half guard.
Magomedov is nestled in close to Peramaki, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB2#
Peramaki looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Magomedov lands strikes from half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Magomedov lands strikes from half guard.#SUB2#
Peramaki is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Magomedov pulls his head out easily.
Magomedov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB2#
Peramaki looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Khalid Magomedov dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Peramaki blocks the body kick.
Peramaki scores with a crisp jab that stopped Magomedov in his tracks.
Magomedov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Magomedov takes a swing at Peramaki's ribcage but misses.
Peramaki checks a low kick from Magomedov.
Magomedov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Magomedov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Peramaki throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD#
and Magomedov decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Peramaki's guard.
Magomedov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Peramaki looking for a guillotine here but Magomedov defends easily.
Magomedov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Khalid Magomedov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1##SUB2#
Peramaki is looking for a triangle but Magomedov pushes his legs off easily.
Magomedov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Peramaki's head.
Magomedov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Magomedov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB2#
Peramaki is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Peramaki takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Magomedov lands a couple of digs.
Magomedov loads up on a big left hand. Peramaki felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Magomedov looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Peramaki can't hide his disappointment, as Magomedov celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Khalid Magomedov!
Khalid Magomedov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
OFK 346 - Cubbedge Vs Gazersky
Date: Oct 29, 2023 |
#R1#
Lehto throws a head kick that misses #TD#
and Magomedov counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Lehto!
Magomedov postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Lehto 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.
Lehto dodges the ground and pound from Magomedov.
Sloppy strikes there by Magomedov.
Magomedov misses with the ground and pound.
Magomedov throws an elbow but Lehto slips to the side and avoids it well.
Magomedov has knee on belly and moves into mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Magomedov with good strikes from the mount here!#T1#
Magomedov unloads with some shots from mount but Lehto bucks and avoids them well.
Lehto's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Magomedov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Magomedov throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.#SUB#
Magomedov looking for a guillotine from mount but Lehto is having none of it.
Magomedov controlling from mount.
Magomedov misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
#T2#
Lehto avoids a series of strikes thrown by Magomedov.
Magomedov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Magomedov controlling from the full mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Magomedov scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Lehto?
Magomedov controlling the pace for now.
Magomedov lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
#T3#
Lehto is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Magomedov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Magomedov looking to ground and pound but Lehto is blocking nicely.
Magomedov wants to control the pace but Lehto is squirming around nicely.
Lehto is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Magomedov scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Magomedov lands a big shot there that rocks Lehto but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
#T4#
Lehto is in a horrible position here. Magomedov smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
#ROC#Lehto is rocked!#SUB#
Magomedov moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Lehto has worked his arm free - good work by Lehto!
Magomedov lands a decent elbow from side control.
Magomedov is looking to take a break and control but Lehto is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The strikes coming from Magomedov are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Khalid Magomedov dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Lehto throws a head kick that misses.
Magomedov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lehto throws a hook but Magomedov blocks it.
Lehto lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Magomedov blocks a leg kick.
Magomedov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Nice shot lands for Lehto.
Lehto throws a series of punches but Magomedov moves out of range.
Magomedov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Lehto sprawls and moves away.
A head kick by Lehto misses #TD#
and Magomedov counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Magomedov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lehto wants to get back to his feet but Magomedov passes into half guard.
Khalid Magomedov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Magomedov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lehto's head.
Magomedov throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Lehto to regain full guard. #T1#
Magomedov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've been hearing that Magomedov has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Lehto wants to get back to his feet but Magomedov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Lehto preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Magomedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Lehto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lehto avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Magomedov prevents Lehto from getting back to his feet.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Magomedov's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #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.
Magomedov trying to control but Lehto is working from the bottom.
Magomedov works over Lehto with some ground and pound from guard.
Magomedov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Lehto avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Lehto pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Magomedov moves out of range of the strikes.
Magomedov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lehto avoids the head kick by Magomedov.
Lehto throws a sloppy head kick and Magomedov moves out of range easily.
Lehto gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Magomedov.#T3#
Lehto walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Lehto swinging wildly here.
Lehto pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lehto tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lehto tries a low kick but Magomedov avoids it.
Magomedov scores with a nice strike.
Magomedov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Magomedov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Lehto throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Magomedov misses with a low kick.
Lehto misses with a few strikes there.
Magomedov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Magomedov.
Lehto with a nice calf kick.#T4#
Magomedov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lehto takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Magomedov tests Lehto's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lehto looks to throw the jab but Magomedov is out of range.
Magomedov feinted with a counter takedown.
Magomedov dives in and grabs Lehto's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lehto pushes down on Magomedov's head and hops out.
A slow jab from Magomedov misses its intended target.
Lehto throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Magomedov.
Lehto throws a sloppy head kick #TD#
and Magomedov counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Magomedov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Magomedov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Magomedov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Khalid Magomedov dominated that second round.
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#
Lehto misses with a head kick.
Sloppy strikes from Lehto. Those never looked like landing.
Lehto throws a sloppy head kick #TD#
and Magomedov counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Magomedov is trying to control. Lehto wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Magomedov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Magomedov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Magomedov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lehto defending well though. #SUB#
Magomedov is working for a submission of some sort.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lehto is not content to let Magomedov control the position.#T1#
Magomedov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Magomedov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Magomedov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lehto can do to turn this around?
Magomedov working the head and body with strikes.
Lehto is trying to stand up here but Magomedov is controlling him well.
Lehto is not content to let Magomedov control the position.
Tatu Lehto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Lehto regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Magomedov.
Magomedov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Magomedov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Magomedov landing with the ground and pound.
Magomedov trying to control but Lehto is working from the bottom.
Lehto preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T3#
Magomedov scores with a decent looking hook.
Magomedov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lehto has time to react.
Lehto swinging wildly here.
Lehto listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Magomedov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lehto is fending him off so far but Magomedov persists. Nope, Lehto circles away and we're back to standing.
Tatu Lehto is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lehto smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Some wild striking there from Lehto.
A big right from Lehto misses.
Magomedov blocks a head kick by Lehto.
#T4#
Magomedov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Lehto misses with a lunging right hand
#TD#
and Magomedov counters with a takedown into side control.
Lehto takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Magomedov landing a few strikes.
Magomedov in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Lehto is being controlled here.
Magomedov misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Lehto throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Lehto tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Magomedov looking to control but Lehto is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
Khalid Magomedov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Magomedov, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Khalid Magomedov!
A very excited looking Khalid Magomedov made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
OFK 337 - Chika Vs Mad Onion
Date: Sep 30, 2023 |
#R1#
Late throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Magomedov tries to counter with a takedown but Late is quick to defend against it.
Some wild striking there from Late.
Magomedov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Magomedov blocks a head kick by Late.
Magomedov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Late throws a leg kick #TD#
and Magomedov counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Magomedov.
Late is wriggling around but Magomedov manages to pass to half guard.
#REVB#
Magomedov working Late over with strikes.
Ground and pound from Magomedov.
Magomedov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Late tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Magomedov has advanced to mount. Uh oh. #T1#
Late really wants to buck Magomedov off and get back to his feet.
Magomedov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
We've been hearing that Magomedov has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Late is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Late is trying desperately to improve position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#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.
Magomedov controlling the pace for now.
Late is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Late tries to hold on but Magomedov pushes him away.
Magomedov prevents Late from getting the reversal.
Late is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Magomedov landing strikes from the mount and Late is in trouble!
Magomedov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T3#
Magomedov lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Late hang on?
Magomedov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Late tries to hold on but Magomedov pushes him away.
Magomedov controlling the pace for now.
Late is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T4#
Late tries to hold on but Magomedov postures up.
Magomedov lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Late is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Magomedov landing punches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Magomedov avoids the attempt from Late to control.#ES2#
Late somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Khalid Magomedov dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Late scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Late lands a really nice looking cross but Magomedov seems unphased.
Late is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Magomedov.
Magomedov tries to counter with a takedown but Late is quick to defend against it.
Magomedov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Late.
Late shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #TD#
and Magomedov counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Magomedov sitting and controlling from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov wants to control but Late is keeping him busy. #T1#
Magomedov prevents Late from improving his position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Magomedov lands a nice short elbow.
Late is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Magomedov jumps into side control!
Magomedov working the ground and pound from side control.
Magomedov has control of an arm but Late manages to advance to Magomedov's back!
Late trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Magomedov doesn't escape.
Late is hanging on to Magomedov's back as he tries to escape.
#T2#
Late biding his time, controlling Magomedov.
Magomedov prevents Late from getting a body triangle.
Magomedov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Magomedov can't escape the position.
Magomedov is keeping busy.
Magomedov tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Magomedov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Late can do to turn this around?
Late trying to control but Magomedov is having none of it.
Late prevents Magomedov from getting the reversal.#T3#
Magomedov is squirming around, avoiding Late's attempts to control the action.
Late landing shots from mount.
Late controlling the position easily from mount.
Magomedov is desperately trying to improve his position but Late has a good base and remains in mount.
Late trying to control but Magomedov is having none of it. #SU2#
Late stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet. #T4#
Late fails with an attempt to clinch.
Magomedov tries to counter with a takedown but Late is quick to defend against it.
Late misses with a double jab
#TD#
and Magomedov counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Magomedov is standing up over Late. Late looks to escape but Magomedov dives into side control.
#REVB#
Magomedov works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
The referee asks Magomedov politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Magomedov prefers to stall for the moment though.
Late tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Magomedov pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Little Late will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Late misses with a lunging right hand
#TD#
and Magomedov decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Late's guard.
Late trying to keep a closed guard but Magomedov is proving a slippery customer.
Magomedov lands a couple of digs.
Magomedov trying to control but Late is working from the bottom.
Khalid Magomedov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Magomedov tries to free his leg and advance position but Late is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Magomedov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Magomedov postures up.
#T1#
Magomedov chips away with some ground and pound.
Late has control of Magomedov's left arm, preventing Magomedov from doing any damage.
Magomedov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Late is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Magomedov lands a couple of elbows.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Magomedov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Late tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Magomedov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Late trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Magomedov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Late throws a lazy right hand but Magomedov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Late misses with the body kick#TD#
and Magomedov counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Late!
Late tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.#T3#
Magomedov lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Magomedov.
Magomedov controlling the position well here. Late rolled but Magomedov kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Magomedov tries to keep control of the position but Late is staying busy.
Late is trying to remain composed but Magomedov is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
I really don't envy Late right now.
Magomedov really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Late.#T4#
Magomedov punishes Late with strikes from the back mount.
Late wants to get back to his feet.
Late is really stuck here.
Magomedov lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Magomedov looking for the choke from the back.
Magomedov lands with a hammerfist to the side of Late's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Khalid Magomedov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Magomedov 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:28
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Khalid Magomedov!
Khalid Magomedov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Little Late spoke after the fight, saying 'Duh?!'. |
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Event:
OFK 330 - Voronov Vs Late
Date: Sep 03, 2023 |
#R1#
Peramaki scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Peramaki throws a jab when Magomedov was well out of range.
Peramaki looks to land a combination. Magomedov sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Magomedov moves out of range of the strikes.
Magomedov slips under a jab.
Magomedov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Peramaki doesn't manage to clinch there - Magomedov circles away.
Magomedov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Peramaki tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Magomedov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Magomedov with the counter takedown but Peramaki avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peramaki just misses with a punch to the body.
Magomedov feints the counter takedown.
Magomedov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Peramaki lands with a right hand. #T1##CL#
Peramaki has managed to clinch.
#TD#
Peramaki manages to pull guard.
#SUB#
Peramaki is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Peramaki looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Magomedov passes into side control.
Peramaki tries to buck Magomedov off but Magomedov is having none of it.
Peramaki regains half guard.#SUB#
Peramaki looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Peramaki looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2##SUB#
Peramaki actively working from the bottom here.
Magomedov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Magomedov working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Magomedov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Peramaki with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Peramaki wants to improve his position but Magomedov is controlling well.
#T3##SUB#
Peramaki looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Peramaki wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Peramaki actively working from the bottom here.
Magomedov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Peramaki looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Magomedov connects with a nice short shot to Peramaki's temple.
Peramaki is looking for a sweep. Magomedov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Peramaki looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Peramaki looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Peramaki is refusing to be controlled, as Magomedov sits in half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kimmo Peramaki dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Magomedov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Peramaki.
Peramaki fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Magomedov feints the counter takedown.
Peramaki throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Magomedov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Peramaki is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Magomedov.
Magomedov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Peramaki defends it well.
Kimmo Peramaki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Peramaki clobbers Magomedov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Peramaki jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peramaki fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Magomedov on the side of the head.
Peramaki lands a nice hook to Magomedov's body. Magomedov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T1#
Peramaki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Magomedov was well out of range. Poor timing from Peramaki.
Magomedov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Peramaki fails with an attempt to clinch.
Magomedov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Magomedov moves forwards but Peramaki connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD2#
Magomedov pulls Peramaki into guard.
Magomedov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Peramaki manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##SUB#
Magomedov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T2##SUB#
Peramaki has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Magomedov doesn't defend quickly enough and Peramaki has managed to lock this one up! Can Magomedov escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Peramaki on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Kimmo Peramaki! |
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Event:
OFK 323 - Burrows Vs Heimo
Date: Aug 12, 2023 |
#R1#
Magomedov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#TD2#
Lingfield closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Magomedov is looking to reverse the position.
Lingfield tries to move to mount but Magomedov blocks the move with his legs.
Magomedov tries to buck Lingfield off but Lingfield is having none of it.
Lingfield tries to advance to mount but can't.
Lingfield wants to lay and pray for a moment but Magomedov keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lingfield tries to move to full mount but Magomedov actually manages to regain half guard.
Lingfield working over Magomedov with some ground and pound. Magomedov looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Magomedov taking some punishment here, with Lingfield in his half guard. #T1#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Magomedov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lingfield content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Magomedov manages to get to full guard.
Lingfield loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB#
Magomedov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lingfield defends well.
Lingfield trying to control but Magomedov is working from the bottom.
Lingfield content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lingfield working some strikes from top position.#SUB#
Lingfield content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Magomedov has locked up a guillotine! Magomedov's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Lingfield is holding on here and Magomedov must be using up a lot of energy. Lingfield has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Magomedov gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Khalid Magomedov!
After winning the bout, Khalid Magomedov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 07, 2023 |
#R1#
Daugherty throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Magomedov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#TD#
Daugherty drives through with a takedown into guard. #SUB2#
Magomedov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Daugherty defends it easily.
Daugherty trying to control but Magomedov is working from the bottom.
Daugherty won't allow Magomedov to sweep him here.
Daugherty trying to control but Magomedov is working from the bottom.
Daugherty knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Magomedov on the ground.
Daugherty preventing the sweep.
Magomedov is trying to keep Daugherty in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov being controlled here, momentarily.
Daugherty trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Daugherty trying to control the position from guard on top but Magomedov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Magomedov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Magomedov keeping moving, preventing Daugherty from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Magomedov pulls Daugherty in close to prevent any damage.
Daugherty stopping the sweep attempt from Magomedov.#SUB2#
Magomedov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Magomedov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Daugherty gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Daugherty pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Magomedov is keeping the position for now.
Magomedov working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Daugherty content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Magomedov has locked up a guillotine! Magomedov's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Daugherty is holding on here and Magomedov must be using up a lot of energy. Daugherty has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Magomedov gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Khalid Magomedov!
After winning the bout, Khalid Magomedov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, McCauley Daugherty stepped up to the mic, saying 'I didn't get the win today, but first thing tomorrow I'll be on the Gym and comeback stronger!'. |
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Event:
CWC 392 Cruz vs Miyagi
Date: Jul 02, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 7 losses; Chicken Destroyer! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 15 losses; Khalid Magomedov!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, George Francis and Daniel Franklin.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Magomedov has Destroyer up against the ropes in a clinch.
#TD2#
Magomedov gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Destroyer regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Destroyer (0) vs (2) Magomedov
Magomedov passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Destroyer (0) vs (5) Magomedov
You can see the frustration on Destroyer's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Magomedov has knee on belly momentarily but Destroyer bucks him off and regains half guard.
Destroyer is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Destroyer (0) vs (8) Magomedov#T1#
Magomedov wants to take Destroyer's back but he can't do it this time.
Magomedov trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB2#
Magomedov swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Destroyer is now in Magomedov's guard. A big mistake from Magomedov there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Destroyer (2) vs (8) Magomedov
Destroyer has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Destroyer wants to control from the top but Magomedov keeps moving.
Destroyer is really struggling to control Magomedov but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T2##SUB2#
Destroyer sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Magomedov doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Destroyer paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Magomedov - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Khalid Magomedov!
Khalid Magomedov thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CWC 391
Date: Jun 25, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 14 losses; Khalid Magomedov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 35 losses; Vartan Esteves!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Magomedov rushes Esteves and presses him up against the ropes.
Esteves wants a takedown.
Magomedov is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD#
Magomedov has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Esteves uses from the top position.
Esteves is pushing down on Magomedov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Magomedov is fighting to maintain full guard but Esteves has managed to sneak the leg through.
Esteves works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Magomedov (0) vs (3) Esteves
Esteves wants to lay and pray for a moment but Magomedov keeps working.
Esteves is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Magomedov prevents Esteves from improving position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Magomedov is not content to let Esteves control the position.
Esteves works to advance to full mount. Magomedov defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Magomedov (0) vs (5) Esteves
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Esteves has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Magomedov (0) vs (8) Esteves#SUB2#
Esteves looking for the choke from the back. #T1#
Esteves is trying to stick to Magomedov's back but Magomedov is turning into Esteves. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Esteves's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Magomedov. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Magomedov (2) vs (8) Esteves
Magomedov looking to pass the guard.
Esteves looking to hit a scissor sweep but Magomedov is one step ahead there.
Magomedov postures up.
Magomedov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Esteves is keeping the position for now.
Esteves trying to control the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Esteves is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Magomedov (2) vs (10) Esteves
Magomedov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Esteves is one step ahead there.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.#T2#
Esteves stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Magomedov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Esteves wants to control from the top but Magomedov keeps moving. #SUB#
Magomedov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Esteves gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Esteves advances to half guard.
Magomedov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Esteves is working away from the top position though.
Esteves wants to advance to full mount but Magomedov doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead. #SUB2#
Esteves drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Magomedov dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Magomedov (4) vs (10) Esteves#T3#
Esteves looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Magomedov drops back looking for a leg! Esteves is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Esteves manages to kick Magomedov off! Magomedov jumps back into Esteves's guard.
Magomedov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Esteves manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Magomedov manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Magomedov (4) vs (12) Esteves
Magomedov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Magomedov (6) vs (12) Esteves
Magomedov is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Magomedov (9) vs (12) Esteves
Esteves is working to get back to half guard.
Magomedov manages to capitalize on a mistake by Esteves to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Magomedov (12) vs (12) Esteves#T4#
Esteves is trying to break free.
#SUB#
Magomedov tightening his grip on Esteves, looking for the choke.
Magomedov controlling well, preventing Esteves from escaping the position.
Magomedov controlling from the back.
Esteves rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Esteves moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Magomedov drops back looking for a leg! Esteves is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Esteves manages to kick Magomedov off! Magomedov jumps back into Esteves's guard. #T5#
Esteves manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Magomedov manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Magomedov (12) vs (14) Esteves
Esteves is looking to advance position but Magomedov has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Magomedov (16) vs (14) Esteves
Magomedov wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Esteves is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Esteves is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Esteves tries to control the position but Magomedov now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Magomedov (19) vs (14) Esteves#T6##SUB#
Magomedov has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Esteves has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB#
Magomedov is looking for the choke from the back position but Esteves is controlling his hands well. #SUB#
Magomedov is persistently looking for the submission but Esteves is defending it well.
Magomedov doesn't have the hooks in and Esteves manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Magomedov (19) vs (16) Esteves
Esteves trying to control but Magomedov is working from the bottom.
Esteves sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Magomedov's guard.
Esteves wants to take a breather but Magomedov is having none of it.
Magomedov is pressing down on Esteves's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Esteves wants to pass the guard but Magomedov is keeping the position.#T7#
Magomedov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Esteves trying to control the position from guard on top but Magomedov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Esteves is pushing down on Magomedov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Magomedov is fighting to maintain full guard but Esteves has managed to sneak the leg through.
Magomedov is looking for a sweep. Esteves is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Esteves trying to advance position but Magomedov counters by regaining guard.
Esteves pushing down on Magomedov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Magomedov is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Magomedov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T8#
Magomedov is looking to control Esteves's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Magomedov avoid being mounted?
Esteves frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Magomedov (19) vs (19) Esteves
Magomedov stops Esteves from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Magomedov gets back to half guard.
Esteves wants to pass to mount but Magomedov is defending the position.
Magomedov moves into full guard.
#SUB#
Magomedov working for a triangle but Esteves defends it easily.
Magomedov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Magomedov (21) vs (19) Esteves#T9#
Esteves works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Esteves has his foot on Magomedov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Magomedov works his way back into a safe position though.
Magomedov tries to free his leg and advance position but Esteves is retaining full guard.
Esteves is looking to sweep but instead, Magomedov has passed into half guard.
Esteves trying to hold on to Magomedov's head to control him but Magomedov postures up.
Magomedov trying to control from half guard but Esteves is working away. #SUB#
Esteves is defending against the submission attempts here by Magomedov.
#T10#
Esteves moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Magomedov looking to pass the guard.
Esteves tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Esteves bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Magomedov's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Magomedov (21) vs (21) Esteves
Esteves trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Esteves wants to control from the top but Magomedov keeps moving. #T11#
Magomedov wants to sweep here but Esteves controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Magomedov looking for a guillotine here but Esteves defends easily.
Magomedov can't keep his opponent in guard - Esteves advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Magomedov trying to control but Esteves postures up.
Magomedov won't allow Esteves to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Esteves seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Magomedov actively working from the bottom here.#T12##SUB2#
Esteves 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.
Esteves seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Magomedov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Esteves trying to pass the guard but Magomedov defending well.
Esteves seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Magomedov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Magomedov manages to get to full guard.
Esteves looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T13##SUB#
Magomedov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Esteves gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Magomedov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Esteves not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Esteves slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Magomedov (21) vs (24) Esteves
Magomedov is looking for a sweep.#T14#
Esteves advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Magomedov (21) vs (26) Esteves#SUB2#
Esteves looking to isolate an arm here. Magomedov doesn't see it coming and as Esteves extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Esteves!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Vartan Esteves!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Vartan Esteves waved his t-shirt featuring Silverback Sweatshop's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
CWC 388
Date: Jun 18, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 45 losses; Pavel Savkov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 14 losses; Khalid Magomedov!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, John Kavanagh and Steve Montenegro.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Magomedov gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Magomedov is trying to trip Savkov. He has hold of a leg but Savkov is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Magomedov persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Savkov (0) vs (2) Magomedov
Savkov wants to control but Magomedov passes easily into half guard.
#SUB#
Savkov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Magomedov seems to be looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov not doing much here.
Savkov trying to control but Magomedov postures up.
#T1#
Savkov tries to roll over but Magomedov keeps him under control.
Magomedov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Savkov trying to control here.
We've been hearing good reports from Savkov's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Savkov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2#
Savkov wants to get back to full guard.
Savkov wants to control but Magomedov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Savkov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Magomedov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Savkov tries to roll over but Magomedov keeps him under control.#T3#
Magomedov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Let's hope that Magomedov has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Savkov tries to roll over but Magomedov keeps him under control.
Savkov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Magomedov is working away from the top position though.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Magomedov working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Magomedov is taking a breather. Savkov 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.#T4##SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Savkov has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Magomedov escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Magomedov! Score +3 for passing guard: Savkov (0) vs (5) Magomedov
Magomedov content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Savkov tries to bench press Magomedov off him but Magomedov keeps the position. #T5#
Savkov can't do much from the bottom here.
Magomedov slows the pace down.
Savkov is looking for a sweep.
Magomedov takes a little break here. Savkov wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Savkov wants to control but Magomedov postures up.#T6#
Magomedov happy to just control the position for now.
Savkov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Savkov being controlled for a moment.
Magomedov working away.#T7#
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.
Savkov can't do much from the bottom here.
Savkov is letting Magomedov control him for a moment.
Savkov is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T8#
Savkov trying to hold on to Magomedov's head to control him but Magomedov postures up.
Savkov is trying to get back to full guard.
Magomedov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB2#
Magomedov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Magomedov is taking a breather. Savkov 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.#T9##SUB#
Savkov actively working from the bottom here.
Magomedov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Savkov wants to improve his position but Magomedov is controlling well.
#SUB#
Savkov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T10#
Magomedov prevents Savkov from improving his position.
Magomedov slows the pace down in half guard.
Savkov is looking to control Magomedov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Savkov avoid being mounted?
Magomedov stalling. #T11##SUB#
Savkov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Savkov wants to sweep but Magomedov has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Savkov (0) vs (8) Magomedov#T12#
Savkov is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Magomedov works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Savkov (0) vs (11) Magomedov
Magomedov taking a breather here.
Savkov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Magomedov is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T13#
Savkov manages to get back to half guard.#T14#
Savkov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Savkov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Savkov is looking for a sweep. Magomedov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Magomedov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Magomedov prevents Savkov from improving his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Magomedov wins on points by 11 to 0.
During a confident post fight interview, Khalid Magomedov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
CWC 385
Date: Jun 11, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 7 losses; Drake Johnson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 13 losses; Khalid Magomedov!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Johnson manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Magomedov on his heels. He'll look to pass Magomedov's guard now, I'm sure. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Johnson (2) vs (0) Magomedov
Johnson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Magomedov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Magomedov looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB#
Johnson drops back looking for a leg! Magomedov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Magomedov manages to kick Johnson off! Johnson jumps back into Magomedov's guard.
Magomedov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Johnson manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Johnson (2) vs (2) Magomedov#T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Johnson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Magomedov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Johnson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Johnson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Magomedov stays in close to Johnson's body and controls the position.
Johnson looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Magomedov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Johnson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Magomedov has managed to get both his arms back between Johnson's legs - danger averted.
Johnson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Magomedov is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Magomedov advances to half guard.
Johnson tries to get to full guard but Magomedov has control of the leg.
Johnson has a hand on Magomedov's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Magomedov takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Johnson (2) vs (5) Magomedov
Johnson is working to get back to half guard.
Johnson is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Johnson sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Magomedov is looking to take a break and control but Johnson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Magomedov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Magomedov trying to pass the guard but Johnson defending well.
Magomedov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T4#
Johnson is trying to get back to full guard.
Magomedov not doing much here.
Johnson is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at CHECMATE PRIME MMA , so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Magomedov wants to free his trapped foot but Johnson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Johnson is looking to improve his position.
#T5#
Magomedov performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB#
Johnson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Magomedov pulls his head out easily.
Johnson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Johnson.#SUB#
Johnson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Johnson 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 wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.
Magomedov is stalling in the full guard. #T6##SUB#
Johnson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Magomedov passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Johnson (2) vs (8) Magomedov
Johnson is being controlled here.
Johnson is looking for a sweep.#T7##SUB2#
Magomedov tries for a kimura but Johnson is defending well.
Johnson is looking for a sweep.
Magomedov gets to mount! Johnson was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Johnson (2) vs (10) Magomedov
Johnson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Magomedov is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Johnson is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Johnson (2) vs (13) Magomedov#T8#
Magomedov doesn't have the hooks in and Johnson manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Johnson (4) vs (13) Magomedov
Magomedov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Johnson manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Johnson (4) vs (15) Magomedov
Magomedov slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB#
Magomedov looking to improve position, pressing down on Johnson's thigh with his hand. Johnson seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Magomedov paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Magomedov's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Johnson picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Drake Johnson!
A very excited looking Drake Johnson made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
CWC 381
Date: May 28, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 12 losses; Khalid Magomedov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 17 losses; Eric Barnes!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Elvis Blanc and Robert Douchet.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Magomedov fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Barnes to the ground. Magomedov is now in Barnes's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Magomedov (2) vs (0) Barnes
Magomedov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Barnes looking for a sweep. Not yet Barnes, not yet.
Barnes being controlled here, momentarily.
Barnes looking to control but Magomedov passes into half guard.
Magomedov prevents Barnes from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
We've been hearing that Magomedov has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Magomedov performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T1#
Magomedov prevents Barnes from improving his position.
Barnes gets full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Barnes holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB2#
Barnes looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Magomedov passes into half guard.
Magomedov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Barnes is looking to get back to full guard here but Magomedov has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Magomedov (5) vs (0) Barnes
Barnes is looking for a sweep.#T2#
Magomedov slows the pace down.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnes is trying to improve his position.
Barnes is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Magomedov's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Barnes is looking to get back to full guard here but Magomedov has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Magomedov (8) vs (0) Barnes
Barnes tries to buck Magomedov off but Magomedov is having none of it.
Magomedov in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Barnes is trying to improve his position.#T3#
Magomedov is staying tight to Barnes's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Barnes is looking to regain half guard here but Magomedov keeps moving and retains side control.
Barnes prevents Magomedov from moving into mount.
Barnes is trying to get back to half guard.
Barnes is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T4#
You can see the frustration on Barnes's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Barnes is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Barnes manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Barnes moves into full guard.
Barnes wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Magomedov is now in half guard. #T5#
Magomedov is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Barnes reverses the position - he's now on top in Magomedov's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Magomedov (8) vs (2) Barnes
Magomedov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Barnes's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Magomedov (10) vs (2) Barnes
Barnes has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Magomedov has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Magomedov (13) vs (2) Barnes
Barnes is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Barnes regains half guard.
Barnes is looking for a sweep. Magomedov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T6#
Magomedov wants to free his trapped foot but Barnes is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Barnes is looking to improve his position.
Barnes wants to get back to full guard but Magomedov has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Magomedov (16) vs (2) Barnes
Barnes keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Magomedov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T7#
Barnes wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Magomedov (19) vs (2) Barnes
Magomedov avoiding Barnes 's attempts to control his hands.
Barnes is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Magomedov is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Barnes rolls, trying to escape but Magomedov keeps control of the position.
#T8#
Good control from Magomedov.
Barnes is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
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.
Barnes rolls, trying to escape but Magomedov keeps control of the position.
Magomedov keeps control of the position easily here as Barnes tries to buck him off.
Barnes tries to escape but Magomedov has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#T9#
Magomedov controlling well, preventing Barnes from escaping the position.
Barnes is still trying to improve position.
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.
Barnes wants to escape the position.
What can Barnes do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Magomedov is hanging on to Barnes's back as he tries to escape.
#T10#
Barnes keeps trying to improve his position.
Magomedov has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Barnes's body.
Barnes rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Still in half guard, Magomedov seems content to control.
Barnes is looking for a sweep. Magomedov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T11#
Barnes is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Magomedov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Magomedov's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Magomedov (19) vs (6) Barnes
Magomedov is trying to break free.
#SUB2#
Barnes is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#SUB2#
Magomedov preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Barnes.
Barnes is not going to allow Magomedov to sit and survive in this position. #SUB2#
Barnes looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB2#
Barnes has his arm under Magomedov's chin here. Game over son! Barnes squeezes tightly and Magomedov is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Eric Barnes!
Eric Barnes decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
CWC 377
Date: May 14, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 11 losses; Khalid Magomedov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Ultimate Warrior!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Warrior moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD#
Magomedov ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Magomedov no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Warrior trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Magomedov looking for a sweep. Not yet Magomedov, not yet.
Warrior pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Magomedov is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Warrior keeps trying to improve his position.
Magomedov has his hands on Warrior's head, controlling the position.
Warrior wants to pass the guard but Magomedov is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Warrior trying to control but Magomedov is working from the bottom. #T1#
Magomedov seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SUB#
Magomedov is looking for a triangle but Warrior pushes his legs off easily.
Magomedov keeping moving, preventing Warrior from controlling successfully.
Warrior looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Warrior wants to pass the guard but Magomedov is keeping the position.
Warrior is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Warrior works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T2#
Warrior prevents Magomedov from improving his position.#SUB2#
Warrior is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Magomedov sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Warrior is trying to work for a kimura but Magomedov is defending well.
Magomedov has his hands clasped together around Warrior's back. He's all about the action.
Magomedov won't allow Warrior to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Warrior is working for a kimura but Magomedov is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Warrior trying to control from half guard but Magomedov is working away. #T3#
Warrior is looking to advance position but Magomedov won't allow it. #SUB2#
Warrior is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Warrior 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 Warrior.
Warrior tries to pass to full mount but Magomedov defends it. #T4#
Warrior trying to advance position but Magomedov counters by regaining guard.
Warrior pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Magomedov is keeping the position for now.
Magomedov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Warrior advances to half guard.
Magomedov wants to get back to full guard but Warrior has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Magomedov (0) vs (3) Warrior
Warrior advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Magomedov (0) vs (5) Warrior
Warrior wants to take his opponent's back but Magomedov doesn't allow it.
Warrior moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Magomedov (0) vs (8) Warrior#T5#
Warrior tries to keep control of the position but Magomedov is staying busy.#SUB2#
Warrior looking for the choke from the back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Warrior is persistently looking for the submission but Magomedov is defending it well.
#SUB2#
Warrior 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 rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#SUB2#
Warrior is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Magomedov as he works his way to full guard.
#T6#
Magomedov wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Warrior tries to free his leg and advance position but Magomedov is retaining full guard. #T7#
Magomedov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Warrior is one step ahead there.
Warrior tries to free his leg and advance position but Magomedov is retaining full guard.
Magomedov seems keen to control Warrior's posture.
Warrior wants to pass the guard but Magomedov is keeping the position.
Warrior looking to sit in guard and control but Magomedov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Magomedov (2) vs (8) Warrior#T8#
Warrior working a defensive guard here.
Warrior tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Warrior working a defensive guard but Magomedov passes into half guard.
Magomedov is thwarting Warrior's attempts to control the position.
Warrior is trying to get back to full guard.
Magomedov sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T9#
Warrior is pressing down on Magomedov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Magomedov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Warrior working for a triangle but Magomedov defends it easily.
Magomedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Warrior is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Warrior has an active guard here but Magomedov has managed to pass into half guard.
#T10##SUB2#
Warrior looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Magomedov pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Magomedov (5) vs (8) Warrior
Warrior can't escape the position.
Magomedov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Warrior is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Magomedov manages to capitalize on a mistake by Warrior to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Magomedov (8) vs (8) Warrior
Warrior tries to escape but Magomedov has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T11#
Good control from Magomedov.
Magomedov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Warrior for as long as he can get away with.
Warrior is in bad spot here.
Magomedov controls the action.#T12#
Magomedov controlling well, preventing Warrior from escaping the position.
Magomedov slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Magomedov has the hooks in. Warrior is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Warrior is really stuck here.
Magomedov is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#T13#
Magomedov's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Warrior trying to control the hands but Magomedov breaks the grip.
Magomedov keeps control of the position as Warrior tries to break free.
Magomedov controls the position.#T14#
Warrior can't escape the position.
Magomedov controlling from the back.
Magomedov keeps control of the position as Warrior tries to break free.
Warrior wants to control his opponent's hands but Magomedov gets his hands free.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Warrior tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Warrior keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Warrior stops Magomedov from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Warrior gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Warrior wins on points by 9 to 8.
In his post fight interview, Ultimate Warrior started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
CWC 373
Date: May 07, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 22 losses; Joe Tidd! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 10 losses; Khalid Magomedov!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Seu Braga and Daniel Cesar.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Magomedov clinches up with Tidd and pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Magomedov pulls Tidd into guard.
Tidd is stalling in the full guard.
Magomedov seems keen to control Tidd's posture.
Tidd slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Magomedov seems keen to control Tidd's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tidd looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Tidd trying to control but Magomedov is working from the bottom. #T1#
Magomedov controlling Tidd's posture.
Tidd trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've been hearing good reports from Tidd's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Tidd stopping the sweep attempt from Magomedov.
Magomedov keeping moving, preventing Tidd from controlling successfully.
Tidd wants to pass the guard but Magomedov is keeping the position.#T2#
Tidd stays in close to Magomedov's body and controls the position.
Tidd seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Magomedov for as long as he can get away with.
Magomedov keeping moving, preventing Tidd from controlling successfully.
Tidd passes into half guard.
Tidd 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.
Well, if Tidd is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#T3#
Tidd 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.
Magomedov wants to improve his position but Tidd is controlling well.
Magomedov is controlling Tidd's trapped leg to prevent Tidd from advancing to side control.
Tidd prevents Magomedov from improving his position.
Tidd seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Magomedov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Tidd takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Tidd is keen to just control but Magomedov is a slippery customer.#T4#
Magomedov is looking to improve his position.
Still in half guard, Tidd seems content to control.
Tidd looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Still in half guard, Tidd seems content to control.
Magomedov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Still in half guard, Tidd seems content to control.
Magomedov wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T5#
Tidd perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Magomedov keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Tidd takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Tidd tries to pass to full mount but Magomedov defends it.
Magomedov regains full guard. Nicely done.
Tidd slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Tidd (3) vs (0) Magomedov
Tidd moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T6#
Magomedov is looking to reverse the position.
Tidd wants to control but Magomedov is keeping him busy.
Magomedov gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Tidd (5) vs (0) Magomedov
Tidd looking to control and managing it successfully. #T7#
Tidd with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Tidd can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Magomedov is looking to escape.
Tidd looking to control and managing it successfully.
Tidd has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T8#
Tidd wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Magomedov is trying desperately to improve position.
Tidd trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Magomedov prevents Tidd from taking his back.
Magomedov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tidd can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Magomedov is looking to escape.
Magomedov is desperately trying to improve his position but Tidd has a good base and remains in mount.#T9#
Tidd controlling his opponent.
Tidd can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Magomedov is looking to escape.
Tidd controlling the position easily from mount.
Tidd looking to control but Magomedov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T10#
Tidd wants to control but Magomedov has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Tidd keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Tidd 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.
Magomedov regains full guard. Nicely done.
Magomedov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Magomedov keeping moving, preventing Tidd from controlling successfully.
Tidd trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T11#
Tidd pushing down on Magomedov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Magomedov is pressing down on Tidd's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Tidd might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Tidd trying to control but Magomedov is working from the bottom.
Tidd passes Magomedov's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Tidd stalling.
Magomedov is trying to maintain the position but Tidd is very close to passing his half guard.#T12#
Tidd is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Magomedov keeping control of the position.
Tidd controlling the action here.#T13#
Tidd stalling away here and it's allowed Magomedov to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Tidd trying to control but Magomedov is working from the bottom.
Tidd looking to pass the guard. #T14#
Tidd is working hard here to advance position.
Tidd controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Magomedov has his hands on Tidd's head, controlling the position.
Tidd trying to control the position from guard on top but Magomedov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Magomedov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tidd doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tidd manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Magomedov keeping full guard, as Tidd tries to pass.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tidd takes the fight on points by 5 to 0.
After winning the bout, Joe Tidd thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
CWC 371.1
Date: Apr 30, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 10 losses; Khalid Magomedov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Bulla Marden!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Magomedov gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Marden to score an easy takedown into full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Magomedov (0) vs (2) Marden#SUB#
Magomedov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Marden defends it easily.#SUB2#
Marden drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Magomedov manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Marden has Magomedov in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Magomedov (2) vs (2) Marden
Magomedov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov preventing the sweep.
Magomedov forces his way into half guard.#T1#
Marden is trying to get back to full guard.
Marden has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Marden wants to control but Magomedov is keeping busy.
Marden wants to improve his position but Magomedov is controlling well.
Marden gets full guard.#SUB2#
Magomedov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Marden has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Magomedov has managed to get both his arms back between Marden's legs - danger averted.
Marden keeping full guard, as Magomedov tries to pass.
Marden is trying to keep Magomedov in close.
#T2#
Marden looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Magomedov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Magomedov looking to pass the guard.
Marden 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.
Marden looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Magomedov stopping the sweep attempt from Marden.
Marden bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Magomedov's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Magomedov (2) vs (4) Marden#T3##SUB2#
Marden is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Magomedov is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Magomedov has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Magomedov (4) vs (4) Marden
Marden trying to control the position.
Marden looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Magomedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Marden is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marden 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.#SUB2#
Marden throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Magomedov escapes and throws Marden's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Magomedov (7) vs (4) Marden
Marden is trying to improve his position.#T4#
Magomedov is trying to move to mount but Marden reverses beautifully and ends up in Magomedov's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Magomedov (7) vs (6) Marden
Magomedov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Marden manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Magomedov (9) vs (6) Marden
Marden trying to control the position.
#T5#
Magomedov wants to control from the top but Marden keeps moving.
Magomedov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Magomedov stopping the sweep attempt from Marden.
Marden is still trying to improve position.#SUB2#
Marden working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Magomedov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Magomedov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Marden is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T6#
Marden being controlled here, momentarily.
Marden wants to sweep here but Magomedov controlling him for the moment.
Magomedov passes into half guard.
Magomedov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Marden is trying to maintain the position but Magomedov is very close to passing his half guard.
Magomedov stalling. #T7#
Marden trying to control here.
Magomedov wants to free his trapped foot but Marden is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Magomedov prevents Marden from improving his position.
Marden wants to get back to full guard but Magomedov has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Magomedov (12) vs (6) Marden
Marden is squirming around, avoiding Magomedov's attempts to control the action.
Marden is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Marden wants to hold on but Magomedov pushes him away.#T8#
Marden tries to reverse the position but Magomedov maintains control.
Marden regains half guard.
Marden wants to get back to full guard but Magomedov has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Magomedov (15) vs (6) Marden
Marden regains half guard.
Magomedov is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Magomedov (18) vs (6) Marden
Marden is desperately trying to improve his position but Magomedov has a good base and remains in mount.
Marden wants to control but Magomedov is having none of it.
Marden might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Magomedov haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T9#
Magomedov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Magomedov looking to control and managing it successfully.
Marden is desperately trying to improve his position but Magomedov has a good base and remains in mount.
Marden gets back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Magomedov in particular looking to stall.
Marden wants to control but Magomedov is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T10#
Magomedov is pressing down on Marden's thigh, looking to free his foot. Marden is holding on for now.
Magomedov frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Magomedov (21) vs (6) Marden
Marden is working to get back to half guard.
Magomedov controlling the pace for now.
Marden is trying desperately to improve position.#T11#
Marden is squirming around, avoiding Magomedov's attempts to control the action.
Marden is desperately trying to improve his position but Magomedov has a good base and remains in mount.
Magomedov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Marden tries to hold on but Magomedov postures up.
Marden sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Marden trying to control here.
#T12#
Marden wants to get back to full guard.
Marden is in trouble now - Magomedov has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Magomedov (24) vs (6) Marden
Marden tries to reverse the position but Magomedov maintains control.
Marden gets back to half guard.
Marden trying to control from the bottom.
Marden is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T13#
Marden keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Marden is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marden wants to get back to full guard but Magomedov has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Magomedov (27) vs (6) Marden
Marden is looking to reverse the position.#T14#
Magomedov is looking to take a break and control but Marden is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Marden is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Magomedov taking a breather here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Marden is looking for a sweep.
And that's the end of the fight!
Magomedov takes the fight on points by 27 to 6.
After winning the bout, Khalid Magomedov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 03, 2022 |
#R1#
Magomedov looks for a takedown but Belmond sprawls well.
Belmond only half commits to the counter leg kick.#TD#
Magomedov dives in and scores a takedown into Belmond's guard.
Magomedov scoring with some ground and pound.
Belmond is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Magomedov forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Magomedov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Magomedov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Magomedov is looking for a kimura but Belmond is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Magomedov to get the leverage. #T1#
Belmond throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Belmond felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SUB#
Magomedov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Belmond doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Magomedov.
Belmond has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Magomedov is working away from the top position though.
Belmond is looking to improve his position.
Magomedov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Magomedov works his way into side control. #T2#
Magomedov working the ground and pound.
Belmond is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Magomedov is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Magomedov punching from mount but Belmond doing a good job of avoiding damage. #SUB#
Magomedov with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
#SUB#
Magomedov jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Belmond is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Belmond and Magomedov has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
#SUB#
Magomedov has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Belmond is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Magomedov yanks on the arm and Belmond is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Magomedov.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Khalid Magomedov!
An out of breath Khalid Magomedov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
CWC 328 - Prelims
Date: Oct 30, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 7 losses; Bjørn Helvig! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 9 losses; Khalid Magomedov!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Edson Gomes and Seu Braga.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Magomedov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Magomedov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Helvig.
Helvig defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Magomedov.#TD2#
Magomedov bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Helvig (0) vs (4) Magomedov
Helvig wants to control but Magomedov postures up.
Magomedov has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Latin Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#SUB2#
Magomedov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Helvig has escaped the position, nice work there.
Helvig sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Helvig slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Magomedov wants to pass the guard but Helvig is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Helvig tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Helvig keeping full guard, as Magomedov tries to pass. #T1##SUB#
Magomedov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Helvig has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Magomedov has managed to get both his arms back between Helvig's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Helvig escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Magomedov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Magomedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Helvig is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Magomedov pushes down on Helvig's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Helvig is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Magomedov wants to work for an arm triangle but Helvig is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Helvig is refusing to be controlled, as Magomedov sits in half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Helvig trying to control here.
#T2##SUB2#
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.
Helvig wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Helvig actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Helvig is defending against the submission attempts here by Magomedov.
Magomedov is looking to stall here but Helvig recovers full guard. #T3#
Magomedov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Helvig swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Helvig is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Magomedov defends well.#SUB2#
Magomedov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Magomedov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Magomedov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Magomedov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Magomedov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Magomedov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Helvig swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Helvig is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Magomedov is aware though and is defending well.
Magomedov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Helvig's guard. #T4##SUB2#
Magomedov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Helvig looking for submissions off his back.
Helvig wants to get back to full guard.
Magomedov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Helvig knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Magomedov is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Helvig! Score +3 for passing guard: Helvig (0) vs (7) Magomedov#SUB2#
Magomedov jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Helvig manages to avoid the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Magomedov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Helvig has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Magomedov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Helvig is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T5#
Helvig tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2#
Magomedov goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Helvig has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Magomedov but great work by Helvig. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Helvig (4) vs (7) Magomedov
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Magomedov sneaks back into half guard.#SUB#
Helvig is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Helvig wants to pass the guard but Magomedov is defending well.
Magomedov trying to control here.
#T6#
Helvig wants to free his trapped foot but Magomedov is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Helvig trying to control from half guard but Magomedov is working away.
Helvig passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Magomedov! Score +3 for passing guard: Helvig (7) vs (7) Magomedov
Helvig works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Helvig (10) vs (7) Magomedov
Helvig tries to keep control of the position but Magomedov is staying busy.#SUB#
Helvig is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Helvig tries to keep control of the position but Magomedov is staying busy.#T7#
Magomedov rolls, trying to escape but Helvig keeps control of the position.
#SUB#
Magomedov preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Helvig.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Helvig's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Magomedov is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB#
Magomedov is having to fend off submission attempts from Helvig, who is looking to sink in the choke. Helvig doesn't have the hooks in though and Magomedov manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Helvig (10) vs (9) Magomedov#SUB2#
Magomedov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Magomedov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T8#
Helvig wants to sweep here but Magomedov controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Helvig escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Magomedov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Magomedov is pushing down on Helvig's leg trying to pass to half guard. Helvig is fighting to maintain full guard but Magomedov has managed to sneak the leg through.
Helvig is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Magomedov is trying to work for a kimura but Helvig is defending well.
#SUB2#
Magomedov wants to work for an arm triangle but Helvig is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T9#
Helvig is trying to get back to full guard.
Magomedov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Helvig does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Magomedov is looking for a kimura but Helvig is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Magomedov to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Magomedov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Helvig has managed to free his arm - good work.
Helvig is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Helvig is defending against the submission attempts here by Magomedov.
#SUB2#
Magomedov is working for a kimura but Helvig is defending it quite comfortably.
#T10#
Magomedov wants to free his trapped foot but Helvig is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Helvig wants to get back to full guard.
Magomedov trying to control the action but Helvig is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Magomedov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Helvig is looking for a sweep. Magomedov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T11##SUB2#
Magomedov is looking for a kimura here.
Helvig is pressing down on Magomedov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Magomedov stopping the sweep attempt from Helvig.
Magomedov forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Magomedov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Helvig regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Helvig looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Magomedov wants to control from the top but Helvig keeps moving. #T12##SUB#
Helvig is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Magomedov is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Magomedov drops back looking for a leg! Helvig is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Helvig manages to kick Magomedov off! Magomedov jumps back into Helvig's guard. #SUB#
Helvig looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Helvig keeping full guard, as Magomedov tries to pass.
Magomedov keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Helvig is looking for a triangle but Magomedov pushes his legs off easily.
Helvig wants to sweep but no luck. #T13#
Magomedov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Helvig is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Helvig is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Magomedov advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Helvig (10) vs (12) Magomedov#SUB2#
Magomedov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Helvig, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Magomedov thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Helvig is looking to reverse the position.#T14##SUB2#
Magomedov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Helvig is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Magomedov off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Helvig (14) vs (12) Magomedov#SUB#
Helvig is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Magomedov taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Helvig.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bjørn Helvig!
After winning the bout, Bjørn Helvig thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
CWC 310 - Lee vs Fiso
Date: Jun 26, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 8 losses; Khalid Magomedov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 10 losses; Bogdan Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Robert Douchet and Gregory Folan.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Magomedov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Magomedov lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Magomedov (2) vs (0) Kersikov
Magomedov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Magomedov looking to pass the guard.
Kersikov is trying to hold Magomedov in close to prevent damage but Magomedov has managed to pass into half guard.
Magomedov is controlling the pace.
Kersikov has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov is stalling here. Kersikov is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Magomedov seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Kersikov has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Magomedov (2) vs (4) Kersikov#T1#
Magomedov is looking to regain half guard here but Kersikov keeps moving and retains side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Magomedov is working hard here to advance position.
Kersikov controlling the position from side mount.
Magomedov is looking to reverse the position.
Magomedov is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Kersikov is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Magomedov (2) vs (6) Kersikov
Magomedov is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kersikov trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T2#
Kersikov might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Magomedov haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Magomedov is looking to get to half guard.
Kersikov controlling the pace for now.
Magomedov is working to get back to half guard.
Magomedov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Magomedov tries to hold on but Kersikov pushes him away.
Kersikov controlling the position easily from mount.
Kersikov wants to control the pace but Magomedov is squirming around nicely. #T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kersikov controlling from mount.
Kersikov looking to control but Magomedov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kersikov avoids the attempt from Magomedov to control.
Kersikov is trying to take his opponent's back.
Magomedov tries to lock up and control but Kersikov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Magomedov is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T4#
Kersikov looking to control but Magomedov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kersikov forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Magomedov (2) vs (9) Kersikov
Kersikov has the hooks in. Magomedov is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
A lull in the action here.
Magomedov tries to escape the position.
Kersikov controlling the position well here. Magomedov rolled but Kersikov kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#T5#
Magomedov turns into Kersikov and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Magomedov (4) vs (9) Kersikov
Kersikov keeping full guard, as Magomedov tries to pass.
Kersikov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Magomedov controls the pace.
Magomedov wants to control from the top but Kersikov keeps moving. #T6#
Kersikov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Magomedov manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Magomedov (4) vs (11) Kersikov
Magomedov controlling Kersikov's posture.
Kersikov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Magomedov controls Kersikov momentarily but Kersikov frees himself.
Kersikov won't allow Magomedov to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Kersikov drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Magomedov dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Magomedov (6) vs (11) Kersikov
Magomedov slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T7#
Magomedov stopping the sweep attempt from Kersikov.
Kersikov working a defensive guard here.
Magomedov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Magomedov wants to control from the top but Kersikov keeps moving. #T8#
Kersikov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Magomedov wants to control from the top but Kersikov keeps moving.
Kersikov is trying to control the position but Magomedov postures up.
Kersikov pulls Magomedov in close to prevent any damage.
Magomedov wants to control from the top but Kersikov keeps moving.
Kersikov is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Magomedov is pushing down on Kersikov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kersikov is fighting to maintain full guard but Magomedov has managed to sneak the leg through.#T9#
Magomedov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kersikov moves into full guard.
Magomedov stays in close to Kersikov's body and controls the position.
Magomedov trying to control but Kersikov is working from the bottom.
Magomedov wants to pass the guard but Kersikov is keeping the position.
Kersikov working a defensive guard here.
#T10#
Magomedov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kersikov is trying to control the position but Magomedov postures up.
Kersikov wants to sweep but no luck.
Kersikov keeping moving, preventing Magomedov from controlling successfully.
Kersikov wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Magomedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kersikov is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T11#
Kersikov keeping moving, preventing Magomedov from controlling successfully.
Magomedov is stalling in the full guard.
Kersikov keeping moving, preventing Magomedov from controlling successfully.
Kersikov 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.
Magomedov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T12#
Kersikov is pulling down on Magomedov's head to control his posture.
Kersikov trying to keep a closed guard but Magomedov is proving a slippery customer.
Magomedov looking to pass the guard.
Kersikov keeping moving, preventing Magomedov from controlling successfully.
Magomedov controls from within his opponent's guard. #T13#
Magomedov wants to control from the top but Kersikov keeps moving.
Kersikov is pulling down on Magomedov's head to control his posture.
Magomedov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kersikov keeping moving, preventing Magomedov from controlling successfully.
Kersikov trying to keep a closed guard but Magomedov is proving a slippery customer.
#T14#
Magomedov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kersikov is keeping the position for now.
Kersikov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Magomedov manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Magomedov (6) vs (13) Kersikov
Magomedov is adopting a defensive guard.
Magomedov is trying to keep Kersikov in close.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Magomedov pulls Kersikov in close to his closed guard and prevents Kersikov from doing any damage or advancing position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kersikov wins on points by 13 to 6.
An out of breath Bogdan Kersikov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
CWC 309 - Prelims
Date: Jun 19, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 22 losses; Golar Omoran! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 8 losses; Khalid Magomedov!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Edson Gomes and Alexandre Firmino.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Omoran fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Omoran fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Magomedov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Omoran defends it well.#TD2#
Magomedov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Omoran (0) vs (2) Magomedov
Magomedov trying to control the pace.
Magomedov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Omoran knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov is keen to just control but Omoran is a slippery customer.
Magomedov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Magomedov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T1#
Magomedov trying to control from half guard but Omoran is working away.
Omoran tries to get to full guard but Magomedov has control of the leg.
Well, if Magomedov 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.
Omoran is looking for a sweep. Magomedov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Omoran is working hard here to advance position.#T2#
Magomedov trying to control from half guard but Omoran is working away.
Magomedov controlling the action here.
Magomedov is keen to just control but Omoran is a slippery customer.
Omoran is looking to get back to full guard here but Magomedov has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Omoran (0) vs (5) Magomedov
Magomedov wants to control for a moment but Omoran uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Magomedov uses his free foot to push down on Omoran's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Omoran. Score +3 for passing guard: Omoran (0) vs (8) Magomedov
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Magomedov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Magomedov wants to take his opponent's back but Omoran doesn't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Magomedov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Omoran is looking to escape. #SUB2#
Magomedov working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Magomedov takes Omoran's back. Score +3 for taking back: Omoran (0) vs (11) Magomedov#T4#
Magomedov wants to control but Omoran manages to buck him off and is now in Magomedov's guard! Nice work there by Omoran! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Omoran (2) vs (11) Magomedov
Magomedov looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Omoran puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Omoran prevents Magomedov from improving his position.
Magomedov is trying to maintain the position but Omoran is very close to passing his half guard.
Omoran not doing much here.
Magomedov gets back to full guard.
Magomedov trying to keep a closed guard but Omoran is proving a slippery customer.
#T5#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Magomedov holds on and takes a little breather.
Omoran slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Magomedov trying to control the position.
Magomedov might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Omoran haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Magomedov looking for a sweep. Not yet Magomedov, not yet. #T6#
Magomedov is adopting a defensive guard.
Magomedov looking to control but Omoran passes into half guard.
Magomedov works his way to full guard. Good work.
Magomedov seems keen to control Omoran's posture.
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.
Magomedov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Omoran manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Omoran (2) vs (13) Magomedov#T7#
Magomedov wants to control from the top but Omoran keeps moving.
Omoran looking for a sweep. Not yet Omoran, not yet.
Magomedov slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Magomedov wants to pass the guard but Omoran is keeping the position.
Magomedov wants to control from the top but Omoran keeps moving.
Omoran keeping full guard, as Magomedov tries to pass. #T8#
Omoran looking for a sweep. Not yet Omoran, not yet.
Magomedov pushes down on Omoran's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Omoran won't allow Magomedov to pass to mount.
Magomedov slows the pace down in half guard.
Magomedov is trying to control. Omoran wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Magomedov performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T9#
Magomedov is trying to control. Omoran wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Magomedov wants to pass the guard but Omoran is defending well.
Magomedov content to control rather than advance.
Omoran won't allow Magomedov to pass to mount.
Omoran is refusing to be controlled, as Magomedov sits in half guard.
Magomedov is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard. #T10##SUB#
Omoran working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Magomedov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Magomedov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Magomedov content to stall in guard here.
Magomedov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Magomedov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Omoran swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T11#
Omoran bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Magomedov's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Omoran (4) vs (13) Magomedov
Magomedov is trying to keep Omoran in close.
Omoran stopping the sweep attempt from Magomedov.
Magomedov is controlling Omoran's posture.
Magomedov is trying to keep Omoran in close.
Magomedov is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T12#
Magomedov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Omoran is one step ahead there.
Magomedov wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Omoran postures up.
Omoran won't allow Magomedov to sweep him here.
Magomedov keeping moving, preventing Omoran from controlling successfully.
Omoran trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T13#
Magomedov has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Omoran has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Omoran (7) vs (13) Magomedov
Magomedov trying to remain calm as Omoran controls from the top position.
Magomedov tries to buck Omoran off but Omoran is having none of it.
Magomedov manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Omoran (7) vs (15) Magomedov
Omoran slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Omoran had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Magomedov defends it easily.
Magomedov pushes down on Omoran's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T14#
Magomedov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Magomedov works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Omoran (7) vs (18) Magomedov
And that's the end of the fight!
Magomedov wins on points by 18 to 7.
After winning the bout, Khalid Magomedov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
CWC 308 - Cruz vs Jabbar
Date: Jun 12, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 7 losses; Khalid Magomedov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 26 losses; Billy Conforto!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Trevor Gratis and Alec Ball.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Conforto tries to clinch there but Magomedov circles away.
#TD#
Magomedov looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Magomedov (2) vs (0) Conforto
Magomedov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Conforto is keeping the position for now.
Conforto 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.
Magomedov advances to half guard.
Conforto is looking for a sweep. Magomedov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Magomedov is looking for a kimura here.
Magomedov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Magomedov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Conforto keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Conforto tries to roll over but Magomedov keeps him under control.#T1#
Magomedov trying to control the pace.
Conforto trying to hold on to Magomedov's head to control him but Magomedov postures up.
Conforto tries to roll over but Magomedov keeps him under control.
Magomedov is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Conforto! Score +3 for passing guard: Magomedov (5) vs (0) Conforto
Magomedov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Magomedov trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T2#
Conforto has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Magomedov (8) vs (0) Conforto
Magomedov gets his hands free as Conforto looks to control.
Conforto is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Magomedov off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Conforto is trying to break free.
#SUB#
Magomedov has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Conforto has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
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.
Magomedov not allowing Conforto to control his hands.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Conforto tries to roll but Magomedov sticks to his back.
#T3#
Magomedov controls the action.
Magomedov has the hooks in. Conforto is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB#
Magomedov is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Magomedov's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Conforto is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Magomedov biding his time, looking for the opening.
#SUB#
Magomedov is persistently looking for the submission but Conforto is defending it well.
Conforto tries to escape but Magomedov has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T4#
Magomedov is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Conforto can't escape the position.
Conforto rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#SUB#
Magomedov seems to be looking for submissions.
Magomedov wants to take a breather but Conforto is having none of it.
Conforto trying to control here.
Magomedov is trying to control. Conforto wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Magomedov tries to pass to full mount but Conforto defends it.
Conforto wants to get back to full guard.#T5#
Magomedov is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Conforto! Score +3 for passing guard: Magomedov (11) vs (0) Conforto
Conforto tries to lock up and control but Magomedov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Conforto keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Magomedov controlling the pace for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Magomedov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Conforto is desperately trying to improve his position but Magomedov has a good base and remains in mount.
Magomedov fails to take his opponent's back. #T6#
Magomedov controlling the position easily from mount.
Magomedov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Conforto is looking to escape.
Conforto keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Magomedov wants to control the action but instead Conforto gets a body lock and reverses into Magomedov's guard! Nice work! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Magomedov (11) vs (2) Conforto#T7#
Magomedov keeping moving, preventing Conforto from controlling successfully.
Magomedov is trying to keep Conforto in close.
Magomedov looking for a sweep. Not yet Magomedov, not yet.
Conforto tries to free his leg and advance position but Magomedov is retaining full guard.
Magomedov working a defensive guard here.
Conforto forces his way into half guard.
Magomedov is trying to control but can't.
Magomedov wants to get back to full guard but Conforto has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Magomedov (11) vs (5) Conforto#T8#
Conforto working away.
Conforto wants to lay and pray for a moment but Magomedov keeps working.
Conforto is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Conforto tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Conforto is trying to get an arm triangle but Magomedov is defending well.
Magomedov sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T9#
Magomedov tries to get to full guard but Conforto has control of the leg.
Conforto not doing much here.
Magomedov trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Conforto is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Magomedov is looking to improve his position.
#T10#
Conforto works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Magomedov (11) vs (8) Conforto
Magomedov working to try and regain half guard.
#SUB2#
Conforto working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Conforto wants to control the pace but Magomedov is squirming around nicely.
Magomedov sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Magomedov is looking to improve his position.
#T11#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Conforto prevents Magomedov from improving his position.
Conforto with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Magomedov moves into full guard.
Conforto controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Conforto trying to control the position from guard on top but Magomedov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Conforto preventing the sweep.
Magomedov looking to control but Conforto passes into half guard.
#T12#
Conforto has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Magomedov (11) vs (11) Conforto
Conforto works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Magomedov (11) vs (14) Conforto
Magomedov breaks Conforto's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Magomedov (13) vs (14) Conforto
Conforto bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Magomedov's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Magomedov (13) vs (16) Conforto
Conforto stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Magomedov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Conforto must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Magomedov trying to control the position.
Magomedov is pulling down on Conforto's head to control his posture. #T13#
Conforto tries to free his leg and advance position but Magomedov is retaining full guard.
Magomedov keeping moving, preventing Conforto from controlling successfully.
Magomedov wants to improve his position but instead Conforto has moved into half guard.
#SUB2#
Conforto is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Magomedov has managed to free his arm - good work.
Magomedov gets full guard.
Magomedov is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Magomedov looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T14#
Conforto being controlled here momentarily.
Magomedov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Magomedov keeping moving, preventing Conforto from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Conforto thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Conforto being controlled here momentarily.
Conforto wants to pass the guard but Magomedov is keeping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Conforto trying to control the position from guard on top but Magomedov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Conforto wins on points by 16 to 13.
Billy Conforto was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
CWC 307 - Cruz vs Nickal
Date: Jun 05, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 43 wins and 30 losses; George Arias! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 6 losses; Khalid Magomedov!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Seu Braga and Emerson Jorge.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Magomedov shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Arias's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Arias (0) vs (2) Magomedov
Magomedov wants to pass the guard but Arias is keeping the position.
Magomedov is still trying to improve position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Arias looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Magomedov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Magomedov won't allow Arias to sweep him here.
Magomedov controlling from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov passes Arias's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Magomedov controlling the action here.#T1#
Arias is trying to control but can't.
Magomedov slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB2#
Magomedov seems to be looking for submissions.
Magomedov is stalling here. Arias is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Magomedov seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Arias has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Arias (4) vs (2) Magomedov
Arias has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Magomedov is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T2#
Arias trying to control the position but Magomedov is working away.
Magomedov manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Magomedov is looking for a sweep. Arias is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Magomedov has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at BDS. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Magomedov keeps trying to improve his position.
Arias looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB#
Arias is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Arias in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Magomedov tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Arias!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). George Arias!
George Arias decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
CWC 306 - Sparxx vs Zulu
Date: May 29, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 40 wins and 29 losses; Rolf Ottke! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 5 losses; Khalid Magomedov!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Wagner Zegers and Radbod Blank.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Ottke feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ottke (2) vs (0) Magomedov
Magomedov wants to sweep here but Ottke controlling him for the moment.
Magomedov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Magomedov controlling the position.
Magomedov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ottke sitting in guard here, content to control.
Magomedov working a defensive guard here.
Magomedov looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Ottke puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov controlling the position well.
Magomedov moves into full guard.
#T1#
Ottke stopping the sweep attempt from Magomedov.
Magomedov keeping moving, preventing Ottke from controlling successfully.
Ottke is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Magomedov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ottke's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ottke (2) vs (2) Magomedov#T2#
Magomedov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Magomedov is looking to pass into half guard but Ottke pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Ottke is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ottke (4) vs (2) Magomedov
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Magomedov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ottke (4) vs (4) Magomedov
Ottke is refusing to be controlled, as Magomedov sits in half guard.
Ottke keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Magomedov is pressing down on Ottke's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ottke is holding on for now. #T3#
Magomedov trying to control from Ottke's half guard. Ottke has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Magomedov tries to free his leg and advance position but Ottke is retaining full guard.
Magomedov is fighting to break Ottke's control of his arms but Ottke is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Ottke not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Magomedov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Magomedov trying to control but Ottke is working from the bottom.
Ottke looking to control.
#T4#
Ottke has Magomedov pulled in close to control his posture.
Magomedov wants to control from the top but Ottke keeps moving.
Magomedov is stalling in the full guard.
Magomedov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Let's hope that Magomedov has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Magomedov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ottke swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T5#
Ottke has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Ottke looking for a sweep. Not yet Ottke, not yet.
Magomedov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Magomedov tries to free his leg and advance position but Ottke is retaining full guard.
Ottke looking for a sweep. Not yet Ottke, not yet. #T6#
Ottke keeping full guard, as Magomedov tries to pass.
Magomedov is fighting to break Ottke's control of his arms but Ottke is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Magomedov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ottke keeping full guard, as Magomedov tries to pass.
Magomedov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ottke controls Magomedov momentarily but Magomedov frees himself. #T7#
Magomedov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ottke controlling the position.
Magomedov won't allow Ottke to sweep him here.
Magomedov wants to control from the top but Ottke keeps moving.
Ottke pulls Magomedov in to control the position.
Magomedov trying to control but Ottke is working from the bottom.
Ottke seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T8#
Magomedov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ottke trying to control the position here.
Ottke keeping full guard, as Magomedov tries to pass.
Ottke trying to control the position here.
Ottke wants to sweep but no luck. #T9#
Magomedov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ottke swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Magomedov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ottke trying to control the position.
Magomedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Ottke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ottke wants to sweep here but Magomedov controlling him for the moment.
Ottke keeping moving, preventing Magomedov from controlling successfully. #T10#
Ottke trying to keep a closed guard but Magomedov is proving a slippery customer.
Ottke 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.
Magomedov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Magomedov looking to pass the guard.
Magomedov slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Magomedov looking to pass the guard.
Magomedov wants to control from the top but Ottke keeps moving. #T11#
Ottke is pulling down on Magomedov's head to control his posture.
Magomedov preventing the sweep.
Magomedov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ottke's guard.
Ottke is concentrating on defense, preventing Magomedov from advancing position.
Ottke is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Magomedov is pressing down on Ottke's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ottke is holding on for now.
Magomedov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ottke does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T12#
Magomedov is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Magomedov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ottke swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Magomedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Ottke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ottke trying to control the position.
Magomedov wants to control from the top but Ottke keeps moving. #T13#
Magomedov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Magomedov looking to pass the guard.
Magomedov wants to control from the top but Ottke keeps moving.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ottke holds on and takes a little breather. #T14#
Ottke is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Magomedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Ottke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Magomedov works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Ottke controlling the position for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points and both fighters attempted the same number of subs, we will decide the bout based on the toss of a coin! Ottke is heads and Magomedov is tails.
The coin is in the air and it lands... heads!
Ottke takes the fight on points by 5 to 4.
During a confident post fight interview, Rolf Ottke thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
CWC 305
Date: May 22, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 5 losses; Khalid Magomedov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 20 losses; Esteban Mondragon!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Felipe Paraventi and Thiago Cunha.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Mondragon has closed the distance and engaged Magomedov in a clinch.
Magomedov is working for takedown but Mondragon is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD2#
Mondragon tightens his grip and picks Magomedov up, before dumping him to the ground. Magomedov manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Magomedov (0) vs (2) Mondragon
Magomedov seems keen to control Mondragon's posture.
Magomedov has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Magomedov wants to sweep but no luck.
Magomedov pulls Mondragon in to control the position.
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.#SUB#
Magomedov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
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.#T1#
Mondragon slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Magomedov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mondragon is one step ahead there.
Magomedov looking to control.
Mondragon is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Magomedov tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Magomedov trying to control the position here.
Mondragon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Magomedov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mondragon engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Mondragon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Magomedov swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Magomedov is pulling down on Mondragon's head. It's preventing any offense from Mondragon, at least for the moment.
Magomedov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Magomedov (2) vs (2) Mondragon
Mondragon trying to control from the bottom.
Mondragon regains full guard. Nicely done.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Mondragon has his foot on Magomedov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Magomedov works his way back into a safe position though.
Mondragon looking to control.
Magomedov tries to free his leg and advance position but Mondragon is retaining full guard.
Magomedov seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T4#
Magomedov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Mondragon for as long as he can get away with.
Magomedov wants to control from the top but Mondragon keeps moving.
Magomedov passes Mondragon's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Mondragon wants to get back to full guard.
Magomedov trying to control from half guard but Mondragon is working away.
Mondragon controlling the position well. #T5#
Magomedov wants to pass to mount but Mondragon is defending the position.
Mondragon wants to get back to full guard.
Magomedov passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Magomedov (5) vs (2) Mondragon
Magomedov happy to just control the position for now.
Magomedov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Magomedov trying to control the position but Mondragon is working away. #T6##SUB#
Magomedov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
You can see the frustration on Mondragon's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
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.
Mondragon wants to control but Magomedov postures up.
Magomedov controlling from side mount.
Mondragon tries to improve position but can't.
Magomedov moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Magomedov's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T7#
Magomedov is looking to take a break and control but Mondragon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mondragon is looking to reverse the position.
Magomedov trying to control the position but Mondragon is working away.
Mondragon tries to bench press Magomedov off him but Magomedov keeps the position.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T8#
Mondragon tries to improve position but can't.
Magomedov controls the position.
Further stalling from Magomedov.
Magomedov wants to control but Mondragon is keeping him busy.
Magomedov is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Mondragon is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
You can see the frustration on Mondragon's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Mondragon regains half guard.#T9#
Magomedov is looking to take a break and control but Mondragon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mondragon makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mondragon.
Magomedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Mondragon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Mondragon holds on and takes a little breather.
Mondragon trying to control the position.
Mondragon can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Magomedov controls the pace.
Mondragon trying to keep a closed guard but Magomedov is proving a slippery customer.
#T10#
Magomedov stands and throws Mondragon's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Magomedov (8) vs (2) Mondragon
Mondragon is trying to control Magomedov's posture but Magomedov avoids it.
Mondragon stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Magomedov is looking to take a break and control but Mondragon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Magomedov is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Mondragon's shoulder. That is not cool.
Mondragon struggling a bit here.#T11##SUB#
Magomedov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Mondragon is looking for a sweep.
Magomedov slows the pace down.
Mondragon is looking for a sweep.
Magomedov wants to control but Mondragon is keeping him busy.
Mondragon is looking to regain half guard here but Magomedov keeps moving and retains side control. #T12#
Magomedov wants to control but Mondragon is keeping him busy.
Mondragon is trying to escape the position but Magomedov is controlling the position.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Magomedov is stinking the place up with his stalling.
Magomedov wants to control but Mondragon is keeping him busy.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T13#
Magomedov wants to take a breather but Mondragon manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Magomedov.
Mondragon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mondragon keeping full guard, as Magomedov tries to pass.
Mondragon has his hands on Magomedov's head, controlling the position.
Magomedov showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T14#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mondragon is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Magomedov (8) vs (4) Mondragon
Magomedov is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Magomedov trying to keep a closed guard but Mondragon is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Magomedov has his foot on Mondragon's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mondragon works his way back into a safe position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Magomedov is trying to keep Mondragon in close.
Mondragon wants to control from the top but Magomedov keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Magomedov takes the fight on points by 8 to 4.
Our winner, Khalid Magomedov, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
CWC 304 - Silva Jr vs Sparxx
Date: May 15, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 16 losses; Jamaica Jones! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 4 losses; Khalid Magomedov!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Magomedov bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Jones (0) vs (4) Magomedov
Magomedov trying to control the position but Jones is working away.
Jones's coaches at Desert Fitness & Training (14 Elite Coaches) have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
You can see the frustration on Jones's face as Magomedov controls the position.
Jones is looking to regain half guard here but Magomedov keeps moving and retains side control.
Magomedov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jones keeps working.
Jones tries to bench press Magomedov off him but Magomedov keeps the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov laying and praying for a moment but Jones takes advantage and regains half guard.
Jones is looking to control Magomedov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jones avoid being mounted?
My spies in BDS inform me that Magomedov has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Magomedov is trying to control. Jones wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T1#
Jones wants to control but Magomedov is keeping busy.
Jones tries to roll over but Magomedov keeps him under control.
Magomedov controlling the action here.
Jones tries to get to full guard but Magomedov has control of the leg.
Magomedov not doing much here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Magomedov prevents Jones from improving his position.
Jones is pressing down on Magomedov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Jones wants to sweep but no luck.
Magomedov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Magomedov wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving. #T3#
Magomedov stopping the sweep attempt from Jones.
Jones trying to keep a closed guard but Magomedov is proving a slippery customer.
Magomedov looking to pass the guard.
Jones is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Magomedov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jones swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Magomedov showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T4#
Magomedov wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving. #SUB#
Magomedov content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Jones has locked up a guillotine! Jones's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Magomedov is holding on here and Jones must be using up a lot of energy. Magomedov has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Jones gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jamaica Jones!
Jamaica Jones retains his welterweight title!
Jamaica Jones seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
CWC 303 - Lo vs Silva Jr
Date: May 08, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 18 losses; Bart Cubbedge ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 4 losses; Khalid Magomedov!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Mauricio Rocha and Seu Braga.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Cubbedge fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Magomedov avoids it really well and circles away.#CL#
Cubbedge gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Magomedov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Cubbedge pulls his leg out and moves away.
#TD#
Cubbedge shoots in and bounces Magomedov off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cubbedge (2) vs (0) Magomedov
Cubbedge 's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov is adopting a defensive guard.
Cubbedge trying to control but Magomedov is working from the bottom. #T1#
Magomedov pulls Cubbedge in close to his closed guard and prevents Cubbedge from doing any damage or advancing position.
Magomedov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cubbedge (2) vs (2) Magomedov
Cubbedge not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cubbedge has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Cubbedge tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cubbedge keeping moving, preventing Magomedov from controlling successfully.
Cubbedge manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Magomedov manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cubbedge (4) vs (2) Magomedov
Magomedov is adopting a defensive guard.#T2#
Cubbedge trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
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.
Magomedov has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Cubbedge trying to control but Magomedov is working from the bottom.
Magomedov wants to sweep but no luck.
Magomedov has control of Cubbedge 's left arm, preventing Cubbedge from doing any damage. #T3#
Magomedov looking to control but Cubbedge passes into half guard.
Magomedov manages to get to full guard.
Cubbedge postures up.
Magomedov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Magomedov is trying to keep Cubbedge in close.
Magomedov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cubbedge (4) vs (4) Magomedov
Magomedov not doing much here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Cubbedge gets full guard.
Magomedov controls from within his opponent's guard.
My spies in BDS inform me that Magomedov has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Cubbedge controls Magomedov momentarily but Magomedov frees himself. #T5#
Cubbedge is pulling down on Magomedov's head to control his posture. #SUB#
Cubbedge throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Magomedov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Magomedov wants to pass the guard but Cubbedge is keeping the position.#T6#
Magomedov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Cubbedge (4) vs (7) Magomedov
Cubbedge is not content to let Magomedov control the position.
Cubbedge is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Magomedov's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Magomedov controlling the pace. #T7#
Magomedov works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Cubbedge (4) vs (10) Magomedov
Magomedov looking to control but Cubbedge is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Cubbedge is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Magomedov wants to control the pace but Cubbedge is squirming around nicely.
Cubbedge is controlling an arm, preventing Magomedov from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
#T8#
Magomedov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Magomedov controlling his opponent.
Cubbedge prevents Magomedov from taking his back.
Cubbedge is desperately trying to improve his position but Magomedov has a good base and remains in mount.
Magomedov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T9#
Magomedov wants to take Cubbedge 's back here but Cubbedge is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Magomedov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cubbedge is looking to escape.
Magomedov controlling from mount.
Magomedov fails to advance to Cubbedge 's back. #T10#
Magomedov content just to control the position here.
Magomedov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Magomedov works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Cubbedge (4) vs (13) Magomedov
Cubbedge tries to escape the position.
Well, with Magomedov on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Cubbedge is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Magomedov trying to control momentarily.
Magomedov controlling the position well here. Cubbedge rolled but Magomedov kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#T11#
Cubbedge tries to escape but Magomedov has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Cubbedge is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Cubbedge prevents Magomedov from getting a body triangle.
Magomedov is riding his opponent, not letting Cubbedge buck him off. #SUB2#
Cubbedge 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 Magomedov gets his way!
Cubbedge just trying to survive but Magomedov is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T12#
Magomedov tries to get the hooks in deep but Cubbedge pushed the leg off.
Magomedov avoiding Cubbedge 's attempts to control his hands.
Cubbedge is trying to break free.
#SUB2#
Magomedov is looking for the choke from the back position but Cubbedge is controlling his hands well.
Magomedov tries to get the hooks in deep but Cubbedge pushed the leg off.
Well,Cubbedge is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?#SUB2#
Magomedov seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Cubbedge 's chin but Cubbedge turns very nicely into Magomedov's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Cubbedge .
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cubbedge (6) vs (13) Magomedov
Cubbedge trying to control but Magomedov is working from the bottom. #T13#
Magomedov looking to control.
Magomedov looking for a sweep. Not yet Magomedov, not yet.
Cubbedge postures up.
Cubbedge has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Magomedov keeping full guard, as Cubbedge tries to pass.
Magomedov is controlling Cubbedge 's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Magomedov keeping full guard, as Cubbedge tries to pass.
Magomedov working a defensive guard but Cubbedge manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Cubbedge (9) vs (13) Magomedov#T14#
Cubbedge wants to lay and pray for a moment but Magomedov keeps working.
You can see the frustration on Magomedov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Cubbedge wants to lay and pray for a moment but Magomedov keeps working.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Magomedov manages to work his way to half guard, despite Cubbedge 's best efforts.
And that's the end of the fight!
Magomedov wins on points by 13 to 9.
Khalid Magomedov thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CWC 302 - Jabbar vs Dravezesdi
Date: Apr 17, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 4 losses; Khalid Magomedov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 14 losses; Koryu Miyagi!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Roger Salmon and Colin Fray.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Miyagi closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Magomedov to the mat! Magomedov manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Magomedov (0) vs (2) Miyagi
We've been hearing good reports from Magomedov's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Magomedov wants to improve his position but instead Miyagi has moved into half guard.
Magomedov is trying to maintain the position but Miyagi is very close to passing his half guard.
Magomedov keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Magomedov is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miyagi is thwarting Magomedov's attempts to control the position.
Miyagi performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T1#
Magomedov won't allow Miyagi to pass to mount. #SUB#
Magomedov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Magomedov is looking to control Miyagi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Magomedov avoid being mounted?
Magomedov is controlling Miyagi's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Magomedov is looking to control Miyagi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Magomedov avoid being mounted?
Well, if Miyagi 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.
#T2#
Magomedov is concentrating on defense, preventing Miyagi from advancing position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Magomedov is looking to improve his position.
Magomedov won't allow Miyagi to pass to mount.
Miyagi with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Magomedov is looking to improve his position.
Miyagi is looking to pass Magomedov's guard but actually Magomedov recovers to full guard.
Magomedov has control of Miyagi's left arm, preventing Miyagi from doing any damage. #T3##SUB#
Magomedov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Miyagi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Miyagi wants to control from the top but Magomedov keeps moving.
Magomedov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Miyagi looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Magomedov keeping moving, preventing Miyagi from controlling successfully. #T4#
Magomedov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Miyagi's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Magomedov (2) vs (2) Miyagi
Magomedov seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Magomedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Miyagi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Miyagi seems keen to control Magomedov's posture.
Miyagi 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.
Magomedov trying to control but Miyagi is working from the bottom. #T5#
Magomedov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Miyagi is keeping the position for now.
Miyagi is pulling down on Magomedov's head. It's preventing any offense from Magomedov, at least for the moment.
Miyagi wants to sweep but no luck.
Miyagi keeping full guard, as Magomedov tries to pass.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Miyagi holds on and takes a little breather.
Miyagi being controlled here, momentarily.
Miyagi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T6#
Miyagi has his hands on Magomedov's head, controlling the position.
Miyagi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Magomedov trying to control but Miyagi is working from the bottom.
Magomedov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Magomedov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Magomedov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T7#
Miyagi lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Magomedov (2) vs (4) Miyagi
Magomedov wants to sweep here but Miyagi controlling him for the moment.
Magomedov is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Miyagi controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Magomedov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Miyagi's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Magomedov (4) vs (4) Miyagi
Miyagi 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.
Magomedov stays in close to Miyagi's body and controls the position. #T8#
Miyagi wants to sweep here but Magomedov controlling him for the moment.
Miyagi keeping moving, preventing Magomedov from controlling successfully.
Magomedov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Miyagi is keeping the position for now.
Miyagi 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.
Miyagi has Magomedov pulled in close to control his posture.
Magomedov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Miyagi is keeping the position for now. #T9#
Miyagi wants to sweep but no luck.
Miyagi pulls Magomedov in close to his closed guard and prevents Magomedov from doing any damage or advancing position.
Magomedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Miyagi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Miyagi is trying to keep Magomedov in close.
Miyagi is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Miyagi has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Miyagi 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.#T10#
Miyagi is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Miyagi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Magomedov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Miyagi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Magomedov trying to control but Miyagi is working from the bottom.
Miyagi wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T11#
Magomedov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Magomedov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Miyagi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Miyagi wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Magomedov is now in half guard.
Magomedov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Magomedov wants to pass to mount but Miyagi is defending the position. #T12#
Magomedov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Magomedov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Miyagi knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Miyagi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Magomedov is trying to control the action in half guard but Miyagi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Magomedov is looking to advance position but Miyagi won't allow it.
Miyagi trying to control from the bottom.
#T13#
Magomedov wants to free his trapped foot but Miyagi is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Miyagi wants to get back to full guard but Magomedov has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Magomedov (7) vs (4) Miyagi
Miyagi working to try and regain half guard.
Magomedov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Miyagi sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Magomedov tries to pass to full mount but Miyagi defends it.
Magomedov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T14##SUB#
Magomedov is working for a kimura but Miyagi is defending it quite comfortably.
Miyagi tries to get to full guard but Magomedov has control of the leg.
Miyagi controlling the position well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The fighters are battling for position here. Miyagi manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Magomedov takes the fight on points by 7 to 4.
After winning the bout, Khalid Magomedov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Koryu Miyagi spoke after the fight, saying 'Ill train smarter and harder next time, so i come back stronger than ever!'. |
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Event:
CWC 301 - Halli vs Pavlov
Date: Apr 10, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 6 losses; Xavier Merlin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 3 losses; Khalid Magomedov!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Bruno Lombardi and Lou da Vinci.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Merlin tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Magomedov swivels and escapes.
Merlin shoots for a takedown but Magomedov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD2#
Magomedov throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Merlin tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Magomedov is in Merlin's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Merlin (0) vs (2) Magomedov
Magomedov tries to free his leg and advance position but Merlin is retaining full guard.
Magomedov being controlled here momentarily.
My spies in BDS inform me that Magomedov has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Magomedov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Merlin controls Magomedov momentarily but Magomedov frees himself. #T1#
Merlin can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Magomedov controls the pace.
Merlin seems keen to control Magomedov's posture.
Magomedov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Magomedov looking to pass the guard.
Magomedov trying to control but Merlin is working from the bottom.
Merlin keeping full guard, as Magomedov tries to pass.
Merlin has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Magomedov is still trying to improve position.#T2#
Magomedov advances to half guard.
Merlin is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Merlin manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Magomedov trying to control but Merlin is working from the bottom.
Merlin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Magomedov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Merlin pulls Magomedov in close to prevent any damage. #T3#
Magomedov pushing down on Merlin's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Merlin gets full guard.
Merlin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Magomedov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Merlin is keeping the position for now.
Merlin is trying to keep Magomedov in close.
Magomedov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Merlin is keeping the position for now.
Merlin looking for a sweep. Not yet Merlin, not yet. #T4#
Magomedov controlling from the top position.
Magomedov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Magomedov tries to free his leg and advance position but Merlin is retaining full guard.
Merlin bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Magomedov's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Merlin (2) vs (2) Magomedov
Magomedov keeping moving, preventing Merlin from controlling successfully.
Merlin preventing the sweep.
Magomedov is trying to control the position but Merlin postures up.
Magomedov has control of Merlin's left arm, preventing Merlin from doing any damage.
Merlin controlling from the top position. #T5#
Merlin trying to control but Magomedov is working from the bottom.
Merlin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Magomedov is keeping the position for now.
Magomedov wants to sweep here but Merlin controlling him for the moment.
Magomedov keeping full guard, as Merlin tries to pass.
Merlin slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Magomedov holds on and takes a little breather. #T6#
Merlin is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
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.
Magomedov keeping moving, preventing Merlin from controlling successfully.
Merlin slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Merlin (5) vs (2) Magomedov
Magomedov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Merlin wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Merlin is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Magomedov has escaped the position, nice work there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Magomedov can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Merlin is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Magomedov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T7#
Magomedov is not content to let Merlin control the position.
Magomedov struggling a bit here.
Merlin content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Merlin seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Magomedov for as long as he can get away with.#T8#
Merlin continues to stall.
Merlin tries to advance to mount but Magomedov denies him.
Magomedov manages to work his way to half guard, despite Merlin's best efforts.
Magomedov moves into full guard.
Magomedov controls Merlin momentarily but Merlin frees himself.
Merlin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Magomedov is keeping the position for now. #T9#
Merlin is working hard here to advance position.
Magomedov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Merlin passes Magomedov's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Merlin is thwarting Magomedov's attempts to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Magomedov is looking to improve his position.
Magomedov manages to get to full guard.
#T10#
Merlin sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Merlin forces his way into half guard.
Well, if Merlin 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.
Merlin wants to pass to mount but Magomedov is defending the position. #T11#
Magomedov is looking to improve his position.
Merlin is keen to just control but Magomedov is a slippery customer.
Merlin looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Magomedov is trying to maintain the position but Merlin is very close to passing his half guard.
Merlin sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Magomedov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Merlin is working away from the top position though.#T12#
Merlin is trying to control. Magomedov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Merlin with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Magomedov wants to improve his position but Merlin is controlling well.
Merlin wants to pass the guard but Magomedov is defending well.
Magomedov wants to get back to full guard.
Merlin trying to mount his opponent but Magomedov defends it.
Magomedov tries to roll over but Merlin keeps him under control.#T13#
Merlin wants to free his trapped foot but Magomedov is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Magomedov regains full guard. Nicely done.
Magomedov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Merlin (5) vs (4) Magomedov
Merlin lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Merlin (7) vs (4) Magomedov
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Magomedov is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Merlin (7) vs (6) Magomedov
Magomedov controls from within his opponent's guard. #T14#
Merlin looking to control.
Merlin wants to sweep but no luck.
Magomedov passes Merlin's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Merlin won't allow Magomedov to pass to mount. #SUB#
Merlin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Magomedov is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Merlin is concentrating on defense, preventing Magomedov from advancing position.
Magomedov is trying to control. Merlin wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Merlin takes the fight on points by 7 to 6.
Xavier Merlin retains his lightweight title!
A victorious Xavier Merlin thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
CWC 300 - Merlin vs Cubbedge
Date: Apr 03, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 3 losses; Khalid Magomedov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Kevin Walters!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Magomedov gets a double leg takedown into Walters's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Magomedov (2) vs (0) Walters
Magomedov has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Walters looking for a sweep. Not yet Walters, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Walters is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Walters being controlled here, momentarily.
Magomedov trying to control but Walters is working from the bottom.
Magomedov wants to pass the guard but Walters is keeping the position.
Walters has his hands on Magomedov's head, controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walters is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Walters might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Magomedov haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T1#
Magomedov tries to free his leg and advance position but Walters is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Magomedov passes Walters's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Walters is refusing to be controlled, as Magomedov sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Walters actively working from the bottom here.
Magomedov is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Magomedov (5) vs (0) Walters#SUB#
Magomedov has hold of Walters's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Walters manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Walters is wriggling around trying to escape.
Walters tries to lock up and control but Magomedov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T2#
Magomedov forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Magomedov (8) vs (0) Walters#SUB#
Magomedov looking to break Walters's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Walters remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Magomedov will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Walters is really stuck here.
Magomedov controlling from the back.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Magomedov's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Magomedov is really struggling to control Walters but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Magomedov keeps control of the position as Walters tries to break free.
Walters felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T3#
Walters trying to survive by controlling the hands.
Magomedov struggling to keep hold of the position.
#SUB#
Magomedov is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Walters knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Walters for a finish.
Walters rolls, trying to escape but Magomedov keeps control of the position.
#SUB#
Walters defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Walters manages to reverse the position and now he's in Magomedov's guard. Nice work there by Walters.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Magomedov (8) vs (2) Walters
Magomedov keeping moving, preventing Walters from controlling successfully. #T4#
Magomedov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Walters is one step ahead there.
Magomedov keeping moving, preventing Walters from controlling successfully.
Magomedov is trying to keep Walters in close.
Walters stands and throws Magomedov's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Magomedov (8) vs (5) Walters
Magomedov manages to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Walters 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. Walters eventually gives up the hold.
Walters looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T5#
Magomedov moves into full guard.
Walters trying to control the position from guard on top but Magomedov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Walters won't allow Magomedov to sweep him here.
Walters wants to control from the top but Magomedov keeps moving.
Magomedov looking for a sweep. Not yet Magomedov, not yet.
Walters trying to control but Magomedov is working from the bottom. #T6#
Magomedov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Walters trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Walters trying to control but Magomedov is working from the bottom.
Walters trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Magomedov looking to control.
Walters controlling from the top position.
Magomedov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Magomedov (10) vs (5) Walters#T7#
Walters controls Magomedov momentarily but Magomedov frees himself.
Magomedov advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Magomedov (13) vs (5) Walters
Walters is trying to get back to half guard.
Magomedov controls the position.
Walters tries to improve position but can't. #T8#
Magomedov working away.
Walters is looking for a sweep.
Magomedov controls the position.
Magomedov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Walters keeps working.
A lull in the action here as Magomedov stalls from top position.
Magomedov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Walters keeps working.
Walters is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Magomedov's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Walters trying to control but Magomedov postures up.
Magomedov not doing much here.
#T9#
Walters slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Magomedov passes Walters's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Magomedov uses his free foot to push down on Walters's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Walters. Score +3 for passing guard: Magomedov (16) vs (5) Walters
Magomedov wants to take Walters's back but he can't do it this time.
Walters is working to get back to half guard.
#T10#
Walters tries to hold on but Magomedov pushes him away.
Walters is looking to get to half guard.
Magomedov controlling the pace for now.
Walters regains half guard.
Walters has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Magomedov is working away from the top position though.
Walters is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Magomedov is staying active.
Magomedov passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Walters! Score +3 for passing guard: Magomedov (19) vs (5) Walters#T11#
Walters is desperately trying to improve his position but Magomedov has a good base and remains in mount.
Magomedov trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB#
Walters defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Magomedov.
Magomedov fails to take his opponent's back.
Magomedov wants to control the pace but Walters is squirming around nicely.
Walters bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Magomedov (19) vs (7) Walters
Walters preventing the sweep. #T12##SUB2#
Walters thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Walters forces his way into half guard.
Magomedov is trying to control but can't.
Walters seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Magomedov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Walters 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 Walters.
Magomedov trying to control here.
#T13#
Magomedov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Magomedov pulls Walters in close to his closed guard and prevents Walters from doing any damage or advancing position.
Magomedov is trying to keep Walters in close.
Magomedov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Walters is one step ahead there.
Magomedov is adopting a defensive guard.#T14#
Walters postures up.
Walters pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Magomedov is keeping the position for now.
Magomedov keeping moving, preventing Walters from controlling successfully.
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.
Walters tries to free his leg and advance position but Magomedov is retaining full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Magomedov wants to hit a sweep here but Walters passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Magomedov there! Score +3 for passing guard: Magomedov (19) vs (10) Walters
Magomedov is looking to get to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Magomedov takes the fight on points by 19 to 10.
Khalid Magomedov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
CWC 299 - Ottke vs Savkov
Date: Mar 20, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 3 losses; Khalid Magomedov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 22 losses; Morrison Lee!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Luis Engracia and Felipe Paraventi.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Magomedov tries for a takedown but Lee sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Lee is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Magomedov dives in and grabs Lee's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lee pushes down on Magomedov's head and hops out.#TD2#
Lee dives in and scores a takedown into Magomedov's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Magomedov (0) vs (2) Lee
My spies in Tran MMA Gym inform me that Lee has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Lee controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Magomedov pulls Lee in close to prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Magomedov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Magomedov working for a triangle but Lee defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee looking to sit in guard and control but Magomedov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Magomedov (2) vs (2) Lee
Magomedov has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Magomedov slips nicely into half guard.#T1#
Lee is staying active underneath Magomedov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Magomedov prevents Lee from improving his position.
Lee wants to get back to full guard but Magomedov has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Magomedov (5) vs (2) Lee
Magomedov controlling the pace for now.
Lee is trying to escape the mount.
Magomedov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Lee is looking to improve his position but Magomedov isn't that keen on the idea.
Magomedov content just to control the position here. #T2#
Magomedov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Lee for as long as he can get away with.
Magomedov wants to take Lee's back here but Lee is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lee tries to reverse the position but Magomedov maintains control.
Magomedov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Lee is wriggling around trying to escape.
Lee is still trying to improve position.
Lee manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T3#
Magomedov is trying to control. Lee wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Lee looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Magomedov is taking a breather. Lee 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.
Lee is staying active underneath Magomedov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Magomedov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Magomedov passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Magomedov (8) vs (2) Lee#T4#
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's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Magomedov is looking to take a break and control but Lee is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lee is letting Magomedov control him for a moment.
Magomedov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Lee sneaks back into half guard.
Magomedov is trying to control. Lee wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T5#
Magomedov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB#
Magomedov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lee defends it well.
Magomedov is controlling the pace.
Lee is trying to get back to full guard.#T6#
Magomedov wants to control but Lee is keeping him busy.
Magomedov sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Magomedov trying to mount his opponent but Lee defends it.
Lee is looking for a sweep. Magomedov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T7#
The fighters are battling for position here. Lee manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Magomedov looking to pass the guard.
Magomedov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Lee looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T8#
Magomedov advances to half guard.
Lee is looking to improve his position.
Magomedov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lee knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Lee trying to hold on to Magomedov's head to control him but Magomedov postures up.
Lee regains full guard. Nicely done.
Lee wants to sweep here but Magomedov controlling him for the moment.
Magomedov passes Lee's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Lee is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T9#
Magomedov passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Lee! Score +3 for passing guard: Magomedov (11) vs (2) Lee
Lee is in all sorts of trouble here.
Magomedov controlling from mount.
Lee working to try and regain half guard.
Magomedov controlling the pace for now. #T10#
Magomedov fails to advance to Lee's back.
Lee keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Magomedov controlling the pace for now.
Magomedov takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Magomedov (14) vs (2) Lee
Lee tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Lee is squirming around, avoiding Magomedov's attempts to control the action.
Magomedov controlling from mount. #T11#
Magomedov looking to take Lee's back but Lee rolls and after a scramble, Lee ends up on top in guard. Nice escape there from Lee to escape a tricky position. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Magomedov (14) vs (4) Lee
Magomedov keeping full guard, as Lee tries to pass.
Magomedov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lee manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Magomedov (16) vs (4) Lee
Lee wants to sweep here but Magomedov controlling him for the moment.
Magomedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lee looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Magomedov puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T12#
Magomedov is trying to control the action in half guard but Lee is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Lee tries to roll over but Magomedov keeps him under control.
Magomedov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Magomedov is looking to advance position but Lee won't allow it.
Magomedov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB#
Magomedov seems to be working for a kimura but Lee defends the submission attempt.
Magomedov passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Magomedov (19) vs (4) Lee#T13#
Magomedov avoids the attempt from Lee to control.
Lee is desperately trying to improve his position but Magomedov has a good base and remains in mount.
Magomedov controlling the pace for now.
Magomedov wants to control the pace but Lee is squirming around nicely.
Lee stops Magomedov from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Magomedov is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Lee is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Magomedov (22) vs (4) Lee#T14#
Lee wants to escape the position.
Magomedov has good solid back control here.
Lee wants to escape the position.
#SUB#
Lee fending off the submission attempt from Magomedov.
Magomedov has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Lee's body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Further stalling from Magomedov.
And that's the end of the fight!
Magomedov takes the fight on points by 22 to 4.
A victorious Khalid Magomedov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
CWC 298 - Kakuto vs Diesel
Date: Mar 13, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 3 losses; Khalid Magomedov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 13 losses; Brian Ortega!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Ortega has managed to clinch.
Magomedov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ortega gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#TD2#
Ortega wants the takedown. Magomedov is fighting it off but Ortega persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Magomedov's guard against the cage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Magomedov (0) vs (2) Ortega
Magomedov being controlled here, momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Magomedov trying to control the position here.
Ortega slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov trying to control the position here.
Ortega looking to sit in guard and control but Magomedov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Magomedov (2) vs (2) Ortega#T1##SUB2#
Ortega looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ortega can't keep his opponent in guard - Magomedov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Magomedov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ortega knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Magomedov trying to control the pace.
Magomedov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ortega knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ortega tries to roll over but Magomedov keeps him under control.
Ortega keeps trying to improve his position.#T2##SUB2#
Ortega looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ortega trying to control but Magomedov postures up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Magomedov in particular looking to stall.
Ortega is trying to control but can't.
Ortega gets full guard.
Magomedov controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Magomedov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ortega can't keep his opponent in guard - Magomedov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T3#
Ortega has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Magomedov is working away from the top position though.
Magomedov trying to mount his opponent but Ortega defends it.
Magomedov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Magomedov wants to take a breather but Ortega is having none of it.
Ortega moves into full guard.
Ortega trying to keep a closed guard but Magomedov is proving a slippery customer.
Ortega keeping moving, preventing Magomedov from controlling successfully. #T4#
Magomedov pushing down on Ortega's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Still in half guard, Magomedov seems content to control.
Magomedov is trying to control. Ortega wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ortega trying to control but Magomedov postures up.
Well, if Magomedov 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.
We've been hearing good reports from Magomedov's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Ortega works his way to full guard. Good work.#T5##SUB2#
Ortega working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Magomedov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Magomedov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Magomedov advances to half guard. #SUB#
Magomedov is trying to work for a kimura but Ortega is defending well.
Ortega wants to improve his position but Magomedov is controlling well.
Ortega wants to control but Magomedov is keeping busy.
Ortega might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Magomedov haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T6#
Ortega wants to improve his position but Magomedov is controlling well.
Ortega wants to control but Magomedov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Magomedov content to control rather than advance. #SUB2#
Ortega looking for submissions off his back.
Magomedov is trying to control. Ortega wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Magomedov performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T7#
Magomedov prevents Ortega from improving his position.#SUB2#
Ortega looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Magomedov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Magomedov wants to take a breather but Ortega is having none of it. #T8#
Still in half guard, Magomedov seems content to control.#SUB2#
Ortega looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Magomedov wants to pass to mount but Ortega is defending the position.
Magomedov is thwarting Ortega's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Ortega is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Magomedov pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Ortega looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Magomedov is trying to control. Ortega wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Magomedov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ortega knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T9#
Ortega is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Ortega is defending against the submission attempts here by Magomedov.
Ortega is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Ortega looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Magomedov trying to pass the guard but Ortega defending well.
Magomedov is working hard here to advance position.#T10#
Magomedov is trying to control. Ortega wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Magomedov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Magomedov is thwarting Ortega's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Ortega looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Ortega looking for submissions off his back.
Ortega won't allow Magomedov to pass to mount.
Magomedov slows the pace down in half guard. #T11#
Ortega moves into full guard.
#SUB2#
Ortega looking for subs off his back but Magomedov has passed one foot through into half guard.
#SUB2#
Ortega looking for submissions off his back.
Magomedov stalling.
Ortega works his way to full guard. Good work.#T12##SUB2#
Ortega looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Magomedov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Magomedov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ortega is keeping the position for now.
Magomedov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Magomedov (5) vs (2) Ortega
Magomedov slows the pace down. #T13#
Magomedov trying to control the action but Ortega is working from the bottom.
Magomedov takes a little break here. Ortega wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Ortega wants to control but Magomedov postures up.
Ortega is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ortega being controlled for a moment. #SUB#
Magomedov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Magomedov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T14#
Ortega tries to buck Magomedov off but Magomedov is having none of it.
Ortega seems a little lost for a moment, as Magomedov dominates the positioning.
Magomedov's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#SUB#
Magomedov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ortega tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
Magomedov takes the fight on points by 5 to 2.
A relieved looking Khalid Magomedov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
CWC 297 - Lemieux vs Kakuto
Date: Mar 06, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 3 losses; Khalid Magomedov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 22 losses; Arm Breaker!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Nard Betker and Wagner Zegers.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Magomedov fails with a takedown attempt.
Magomedov looks for a takedown but Breaker sprawls well.
Magomedov tries for a takedown but Breaker circles away easily#TD2#
and Breaker counters with a nice double leg into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Magomedov (0) vs (2) Breaker
We've been hearing good reports from Magomedov's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Khalid Magomedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Breaker wants to take a breather but Magomedov is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Magomedov wants to control but Breaker is keeping busy.
Magomedov wants to improve his position but Breaker is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Breaker not doing much here.
#T1#
Magomedov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Magomedov.
Breaker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Magomedov trying to control the position.
Breaker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Magomedov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Breaker being controlled here momentarily. #SUB2#
Breaker thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T2#
Magomedov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Magomedov keeping full guard, as Breaker tries to pass.
Breaker won't allow Magomedov to sweep him here. #SUB#
Magomedov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Breaker can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
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.
Breaker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Magomedov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Breaker trying to control the position from guard on top but Magomedov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
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.
Breaker trying to control the position from guard on top but Magomedov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Magomedov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Breaker postures up.
Magomedov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Magomedov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Breaker trying to control the position from guard on top but Magomedov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Breaker stopping the sweep attempt from Magomedov.
Breaker wants to control from the top but Magomedov keeps moving.
Magomedov looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Breaker sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Magomedov is looking for a triangle but Breaker pushes his legs off easily.
#T5#
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.#SUB2#
Breaker drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Magomedov dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Magomedov (2) vs (2) Breaker
Magomedov sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Breaker looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Magomedov passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Magomedov (5) vs (2) Breaker
Magomedov in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T6#
Breaker is looking to reverse the position.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Breaker tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Magomedov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
You can see the frustration on Breaker's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Breaker tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T7#
Breaker struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Magomedov has hold of Breaker's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Breaker tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Magomedov cranks the arm and Breaker screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Breaker, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Khalid Magomedov!
A very excited looking Khalid Magomedov made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
CWC 296 - Jackson vs Priest
Date: Feb 27, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 2 losses; Khalid Magomedov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 13 losses; Enzo Salvatore!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Daniel Franklin and Gwen Towbar.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Salvatore gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Magomedov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Salvatore is defending well.
Salvatore tries to score a body lock takedown but Magomedov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Salvatore drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Magomedov gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Salvatore has Magomedov pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Magomedov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Khalid Magomedov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Enzo Salvatore.#TD#
Magomedov has Salvatore pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Magomedov pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Salvatore tumbling to the mat - Magomedov dives into Salvatore's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Magomedov (2) vs (0) Salvatore
Salvatore pulls Magomedov in close to prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Salvatore is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Salvatore can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Magomedov controls the pace.#T1#
Salvatore working a defensive guard here.
Magomedov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Magomedov postures up.
Magomedov pushing down on Salvatore's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Magomedov is pressing down on Salvatore's thigh, looking to free his foot. Salvatore is holding on for now.
Magomedov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB2#
Salvatore is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Magomedov pulls his head out easily.
Salvatore wants to control but Magomedov is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T2#
Magomedov controlling the action here.
Magomedov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Magomedov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Salvatore for as long as he can get away with.#SUB2#
Salvatore looking for submissions off his back.
Salvatore has his hands clasped together around Magomedov's back. He's all about the action.
Magomedov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Salvatore trying to control but Magomedov postures up.
#T3#
Magomedov is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Salvatore is looking to improve his position.
Magomedov is keen to just control but Salvatore is a slippery customer.
Magomedov not doing much here.
Salvatore won't allow Magomedov to pass to mount.
Magomedov is controlling the pace.
Magomedov wants to take a breather but Salvatore is having none of it. #T4#
Magomedov trying to mount his opponent but Salvatore defends it.
Magomedov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Magomedov has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Magomedov (5) vs (0) Salvatore
Magomedov wants to take Salvatore's back but he can't do it this time.
Salvatore is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T5#
Magomedov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Salvatore is looking to escape.
Magomedov controlling the position easily from mount.
Salvatore wants to control but Magomedov is having none of it.
Salvatore bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Magomedov (5) vs (2) Salvatore
Salvatore postures up.
Magomedov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Salvatore is one step ahead there. #T6#
Magomedov is controlling Salvatore's posture.
Salvatore slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Magomedov is trying to control the position but Salvatore postures up.
Salvatore preventing the sweep.
Magomedov keeping moving, preventing Salvatore from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Magomedov looking for a guillotine here but Salvatore defends easily.
Salvatore controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T7#
Salvatore stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Magomedov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Salvatore seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB#
Magomedov looking for a guillotine here but Salvatore defends easily.
Magomedov looking to control.
Magomedov keeping full guard, as Salvatore tries to pass. #T8#
Magomedov controls Salvatore momentarily but Salvatore frees himself.
Salvatore advances to half guard.
Magomedov trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Salvatore manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Magomedov (5) vs (5) Salvatore#SUB2#
Salvatore is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Magomedov has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Magomedov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Magomedov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Salvatore controlling the position easily from mount.
Salvatore tries to control but Magomedov wriggling away. #T9#
Magomedov tries to reverse the position but Salvatore maintains control.#SUB2#
Salvatore looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
My spies in PWNAGE Elite Dojo inform me that Salvatore has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Salvatore trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Magomedov tries to hold on but Salvatore postures up.
Salvatore moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Magomedov (5) vs (8) Salvatore#SUB2#
Salvatore is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Magomedov defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #T10#
Salvatore not allowing Magomedov to control his hands. #SUB2#
Salvatore is persistently looking for the submission but Magomedov is defending it well.
Magomedov is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Salvatore looking for the choke from the back.
Magomedov is really stuck here.
Salvatore avoiding Magomedov 's attempts to control his hands. #SUB2#
Salvatore looking for the choke but no joy. #T11#
Salvatore controlling well, preventing Magomedov from escaping the position.
Magomedov is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Magomedov is looking to escape here. Oh dear - Salvatore has locked on a rear naked choke here! Magomedov is tapping out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Enzo Salvatore!
After winning the bout, Enzo Salvatore thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
CWC 295 Pavlov vs Sakaraba
Date: Feb 13, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 2 losses; Khalid Magomedov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 2 losses; Joshua Burroughs!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Alexandre Firmino and Felipe Paraventi.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Magomedov gets a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Magomedov (2) vs (0) Burroughs
Burroughs is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Burroughs trying to control from the bottom.
Burroughs wants to improve his position but Magomedov is controlling well.
Burroughs is trying to maintain the position but Magomedov is very close to passing his half guard.
Magomedov trying to control the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Burroughs keeps working. #T1#
Burroughs is trying to maintain the position but Magomedov is very close to passing his half guard.
Burroughs wants to get back to full guard.
Magomedov controlling the action here.
Magomedov trying to mount his opponent but Burroughs defends it.
Burroughs tries to get to full guard but Magomedov has control of the leg.
Burroughs is concentrating on defense, preventing Magomedov from advancing position.
Burroughs is in trouble now - Magomedov has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Magomedov (5) vs (0) Burroughs#T2#
Burroughs sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Burroughs won't allow Magomedov to pass to mount.
Burroughs tries to roll over but Magomedov keeps him under control.
Magomedov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Burroughs keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burroughs wants to improve his position but Magomedov is controlling well.
Magomedov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Burroughs makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Burroughs.
Burroughs looking for a sweep. Not yet Burroughs, not yet. #T3#
Magomedov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Burroughs looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Magomedov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Magomedov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Burroughs for as long as he can get away with.
Burroughs looking to hit a scissor sweep but Magomedov is one step ahead there.
Burroughs controls Magomedov momentarily but Magomedov frees himself. #T4#
Burroughs keeping moving, preventing Magomedov from controlling successfully.
Magomedov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Burroughs's guard.
Burroughs regains full guard. Nicely done.
Magomedov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Magomedov postures up.
Magomedov wants to control from the top but Burroughs keeps moving.
Magomedov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Magomedov preventing the sweep. #T5#
Magomedov seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Magomedov postures up.
Magomedov tries to free his leg and advance position but Burroughs is retaining full guard.
Magomedov wants to control from the top but Burroughs keeps moving. #SUB2#
Burroughs has his foot on Magomedov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Magomedov works his way back into a safe position though.
Burroughs keeping full guard, as Magomedov tries to pass.
Burroughs pulls Magomedov in close to prevent any damage.
Magomedov stopping the sweep attempt from Burroughs.
Burroughs looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T6#
Magomedov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Magomedov stopping the sweep attempt from Burroughs.
Magomedov tries to free his leg and advance position but Burroughs is retaining full guard.
Burroughs looking for a sweep. Not yet Burroughs, not yet.
Burroughs keeping moving, preventing Magomedov from controlling successfully.
Burroughs looking to hit a scissor sweep but Magomedov is one step ahead there.
Magomedov stands and throws Burroughs's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Magomedov (8) vs (0) Burroughs
Magomedov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Burroughs keeps working. #T7#
Burroughs tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Magomedov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Burroughs regains half guard there - taking advantage of Magomedov's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Burroughs is trying to get back to full guard.
Magomedov is thwarting Burroughs's attempts to control the position.
Burroughs wants to improve his position but Magomedov is controlling well.
Magomedov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Magomedov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T8#
Burroughs is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Burroughs is not content to let Magomedov control the position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Magomedov trying to control the action but Burroughs is working from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Burroughs manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Magomedov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Magomedov is pushing down on Burroughs's leg trying to pass to half guard. Burroughs is fighting to maintain full guard but Magomedov has managed to sneak the leg through.#T9#
Burroughs is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Magomedov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Burroughs doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Magomedov.
Burroughs is refusing to be controlled, as Magomedov sits in half guard.
Magomedov trying to pass the guard but Burroughs defending well.
Magomedov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Burroughs keeps working.
Burroughs makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Burroughs.#T10#
Burroughs is trying to keep Magomedov in close.
Burroughs wants to improve his position but instead Magomedov has moved into half guard.
Magomedov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Burroughs is looking to improve his position.
Burroughs keeps trying to improve his position.
Magomedov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Burroughs keeps working. #T11#
Magomedov wants to pass to mount but Burroughs is defending the position.
Burroughs is looking for a sweep. Magomedov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Magomedov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Burroughs is just riding it out for now. Magomedov eventually gives up the hold.
Burroughs gets back to full guard.
Magomedov preventing the sweep.
Magomedov postures up.
#SUB2#
Burroughs escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Magomedov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T12#
Magomedov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Magomedov wants to control from the top but Burroughs keeps moving.
Magomedov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Burroughs lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Magomedov (8) vs (2) Burroughs
Burroughs wants to control from the top but Magomedov keeps moving.
Magomedov is trying to control the position but Burroughs postures up.
Magomedov is pulling down on Burroughs's head. It's preventing any offense from Burroughs, at least for the moment.#T13#
Burroughs looking to pass the guard.
Burroughs trying to control the position from guard on top but Magomedov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Burroughs pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Magomedov is keeping the position for now.
Burroughs wants to control from the top but Magomedov keeps moving.
Magomedov trying to control the position here.
Burroughs advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Magomedov (8) vs (5) Burroughs
This fight is sponsored by Chainsaw 7. More blood and guts and stuff like that, in cinemas everywhere now!#T14#
Magomedov struggling a bit here.
Magomedov tries to improve position but can't.
Burroughs is trying to move to mount but Magomedov reverses beautifully and ends up in Burroughs's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Magomedov (10) vs (5) Burroughs
Burroughs looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Magomedov wants to pass the guard but Burroughs is keeping the position.
Burroughs tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Magomedov takes the fight on points by 10 to 5.
A relieved looking Khalid Magomedov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
CWC 294 - Wangler vs Galanos
Date: Feb 06, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 1 losses; Khalid Magomedov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 11 losses; Koryu Miyagi!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Miyagi instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Miyagi lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Magomedov (0) vs (2) Miyagi
Magomedov is trying is best to control the position here.
Miyagi working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Magomedov's thigh. Magomedov counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Magomedov has control of Miyagi's left arm, preventing Miyagi from doing any damage.
Miyagi controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miyagi is fighting to break Magomedov's control of his arms but Magomedov is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T1#
Miyagi trying to control but Magomedov is working from the bottom.
Magomedov is controlling Miyagi's posture.
Magomedov is trying to control the position but Miyagi postures up.
Magomedov has his hands on Miyagi's head, controlling the position.
Miyagi trying to control but Magomedov is working from the bottom. #T2#
Miyagi controls from within his opponent's guard.
Miyagi wants to pass the guard but Magomedov is keeping the position.
Magomedov seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Magomedov wants to sweep but no luck.
Magomedov is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Magomedov keeping full guard, as Miyagi tries to pass.
Miyagi won't allow Magomedov to sweep him here. #T3#
Magomedov controlling Miyagi's posture.
Miyagi stays in close to Magomedov's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Magomedov working for a triangle but Miyagi defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miyagi is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Magomedov is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Magomedov tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T4#
Miyagi seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Magomedov has his hands on Miyagi's head, controlling the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Magomedov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Miyagi is one step ahead there.
Magomedov looking to control.
Magomedov wants to sweep but no luck. #T5#
Miyagi being controlled here momentarily.
Magomedov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Magomedov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Magomedov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Miyagi is one step ahead there.
Magomedov is working hard here to advance position.#T6#
Magomedov looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Miyagi puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Magomedov trying to hold on to Miyagi's head to control him but Miyagi postures up.
Miyagi wants to free his trapped foot but Magomedov is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are battling for position here. Magomedov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Miyagi passes Magomedov's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Miyagi with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Magomedov trying to hold on to Miyagi's head to control him but Miyagi postures up.
#T7#
Magomedov wants to get back to full guard.
Magomedov keeping control of the position.
Magomedov wants to get back to full guard.
Miyagi sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Magomedov trying to hold on to Miyagi's head to control him but Miyagi postures up.
Miyagi prevents Magomedov from improving his position.#T8#
Magomedov trying to hold on to Miyagi's head to control him but Miyagi postures up.
Miyagi prevents Magomedov from improving his position.
Magomedov is controlling Miyagi's position as best he can from this difficult position.#SUB#
Magomedov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Miyagi sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T9#
Magomedov is looking for a sweep. Miyagi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Magomedov trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Miyagi manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Magomedov (0) vs (5) Miyagi
Miyagi tries to control but Magomedov wriggling away.
Magomedov regains half guard.
Miyagi is thwarting Magomedov's attempts to control the position.
Magomedov is not content to let Miyagi control the position.#T10#
Miyagi trying to control the pace.
Magomedov is looking for a sweep. Miyagi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Miyagi controlling the action here.
Magomedov wants to get back to full guard.
Magomedov trying to control from the bottom.
Miyagi works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Magomedov (0) vs (8) Miyagi
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miyagi controlling the pace for now. #T11#
Magomedov is trying to escape the mount.
Miyagi trying to control but Magomedov is having none of it.
Miyagi controlling the pace for now.
Magomedov is working to get back to half guard.
#T12#
Magomedov regains half guard.
Magomedov wants to control but Miyagi is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Miyagi is keen to just control but Magomedov is a slippery customer.
Magomedov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Miyagi's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Miyagi's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Magomedov (4) vs (8) Miyagi
Magomedov has good solid back control here.
You can see the frustration on Miyagi's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T13#
Miyagi tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Miyagi is trying to escape the mount.
Miyagi is squirming around, avoiding Magomedov's attempts to control the action.
Miyagi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Magomedov controlling from mount.
Magomedov looking to control but Miyagi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T14#
Magomedov looking to control and managing it successfully.
Magomedov can't control as he wanted to and Miyagi manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Miyagi tries to roll over but Magomedov keeps him under control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Magomedov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Miyagi wins on points by 8 to 4.
A very excited looking Koryu Miyagi made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
CWC 293 - MacGowan vs Schultz
Date: Jan 30, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 17 losses; Joshua Brown! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Khalid Magomedov!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Felipe Paraventi and Mauricio Rocha.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Magomedov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Brown defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Magomedov.
Magomedov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Brown avoids it really well and circles away.
Joshua Brown has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khalid Magomedov.
Magomedov misses with a takedown #CL#
and Brown counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #TD#
Brown gets control of Magomedov's arms and successfully pulls guard. Brown will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Brown has control of Magomedov's left arm, preventing Magomedov from doing any damage.
Magomedov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown is trying to control the position but Magomedov postures up.
Brown seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T1#
Magomedov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Magomedov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brown is keeping the position for now.
Brown tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Brown controlling Magomedov's posture.
Magomedov passes Brown's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T2#
Magomedov is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brown gets back to full guard.
Magomedov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Brown controlling Magomedov's posture.
Magomedov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brown swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Brown has Magomedov pulled in close to control his posture.
Magomedov wants to control from the top but Brown keeps moving.
Brown controlling Magomedov's posture.
Magomedov works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Brown tries to roll over but Magomedov keeps him under control.
Brown is refusing to be controlled, as Magomedov sits in half guard. #T4#
Magomedov trying to control from Brown's half guard. Brown has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Magomedov wants to pass the guard but Brown is keeping the position.
Magomedov preventing the sweep.
Magomedov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Brown controls Magomedov momentarily but Magomedov frees himself.
Magomedov wants to pass the guard but Brown is keeping the position.#T5#
Magomedov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Brown looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Magomedov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brown swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Magomedov trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Brown manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (2) vs (0) Magomedov
Brown postures up.
Brown stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Magomedov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Brown slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Our spies down at at BDS inform us that Magomedov has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T6#
Brown advances to half guard.
Magomedov tries to get to full guard but Brown has control of the leg.
Magomedov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Brown slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Brown wants to pass the guard but Magomedov is keeping the position.#T7#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Magomedov is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (2) vs (2) Magomedov
Magomedov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Brown looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T8#
Magomedov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brown is keeping the position for now.
Brown keeping moving, preventing Magomedov from controlling successfully.
Magomedov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Magomedov wants to control from the top but Brown keeps moving.
Magomedov trying to move into half guard but instead Brown has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (4) vs (2) Magomedov
Brown slips nicely into half guard.#T9#
Magomedov trying to control from the bottom.
Magomedov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Brown is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Brown seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Magomedov for as long as he can get away with.#T10#
Magomedov is trying to control but can't.
Magomedov wants to improve his position but Brown is controlling well.
Well, if Brown 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.
Brown has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Magomedov tries to get to full guard but Brown has control of the leg.
Brown takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Magomedov wants to improve his position but Brown is controlling well.
#T11#
Brown is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Magomedov is looking for a sweep. Brown is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Magomedov is refusing to be controlled, as Brown sits in half guard.
Magomedov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Magomedov.
Magomedov has control of Brown's left arm, preventing Brown from doing any damage.
Brown engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T12#
Brown trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Magomedov has his foot on Brown's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Brown works his way back into a safe position though.
Magomedov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Magomedov trying to keep a closed guard but Brown is proving a slippery customer.
Magomedov pulls Brown in close to prevent any damage.
Brown engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T13#
Brown stopping the sweep attempt from Magomedov.
Brown not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Magomedov working for submissions but it's allowed Brown to get to half guard.
Magomedov trying to control here.
Brown is stalling here. Magomedov is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Brown seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Magomedov has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Brown (4) vs (6) Magomedov
Magomedov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Brown keeps working.
Brown tries to improve position but can't. #T14#
Magomedov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Brown keeps working.
Brown is trying to escape the position but Magomedov is controlling the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Magomedov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
And that's the end of the fight!
Magomedov wins on points by 6 to 4.
During a confident post fight interview, Khalid Magomedov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
CWC 292 - Amsterdam
Date: Jan 23, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 19 losses; Morrison Lee! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 0 losses; Khalid Magomedov!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Albert Achterberg and Nard Betker.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Lee gets a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lee (2) vs (0) Magomedov
Magomedov is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Magomedov is defending against the submission attempts here by Lee.
Lee wants to pass to mount but Magomedov is defending the position.
Magomedov tries to get to full guard but Lee has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Magomedov trying to control here.
#T1#
Magomedov is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Lee is staying active.
Lee trying to control the action but Magomedov is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Magomedov wants to improve his position but Lee is controlling well.
Lee is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Lee looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Lee is trying to control. Magomedov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lee is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T2##SUB#
Lee 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. Lee eventually gives up the hold.
Magomedov is trying to get back to full guard.
Magomedov has a hand on Lee's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Lee takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (5) vs (0) Magomedov
Magomedov is looking to improve his position but Lee isn't that keen on the idea.
Magomedov stops Lee from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Magomedov is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T3#
Magomedov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Lee tries to control but Magomedov wriggling away.
Lee forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Lee (8) vs (0) Magomedov
Magomedov tries to break free.
Magomedov felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Lee is not going to allow Magomedov to sit and survive in this position.
Magomedov manages to reverse the position and now he's in Lee's guard. Nice work there by Magomedov.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lee (8) vs (2) Magomedov#T4#
Lee wants to sweep here but Magomedov controlling him for the moment.
Magomedov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lee swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lee is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Magomedov won't allow Lee to sweep him here.
Magomedov sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Magomedov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T5#
Lee is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Lee is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Magomedov defends well.
Magomedov advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (8) vs (5) Magomedov
Lee is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Magomedov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Lee is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at The Proving Grounds, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Magomedov is trying to control. Lee wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T6#
Magomedov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Magomedov wants to pass to mount but Lee is defending the position. #SUB2#
Magomedov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lee is just riding it out for now. Magomedov eventually gives up the hold.
Magomedov trying to control the action but Lee is working from the bottom.
Lee tries to roll over but Magomedov keeps him under control.
Lee has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Magomedov is working away from the top position though.#T7#
Magomedov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Magomedov wants to control but Lee is keeping him busy.
Magomedov controlling the action here.
Lee wants to improve his position but Magomedov is controlling well.
Magomedov is looking to advance position but Lee won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Magomedov has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (8) vs (8) Magomedov#T8#
Magomedov controlling from mount.
Let's hope that Magomedov has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Magomedov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lee is looking to escape.
Magomedov controlling his opponent.
Magomedov moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Lee (8) vs (11) Magomedov#T9#
Lee is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Magomedov is hanging on to Lee's back as he tries to escape.
Lee is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Magomedov looking for the choke from the back. #SUB2#
Magomedov tightening his grip on Lee, looking for the choke. #SUB2#
Lee showing good submission defense here.
A lull in the action here.
#T10##SUB2#
Lee defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB2#
Magomedov tightening his grip on Lee, looking for the choke. #SUB2#
Magomedov has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Lee has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Magomedov has good solid back control here.
Lee can't escape the position.
#T11#
Good control from Magomedov.
A lull in the action here.
Lee breaks Magomedov's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lee (10) vs (11) Magomedov
Lee sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Magomedov's guard.
Magomedov trying to hold on to Lee's head to control him but Lee postures up.
#T12##SUB2#
Magomedov actively working from the bottom here.
Lee wants to lay and pray for a moment but Magomedov keeps working.
Lee passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (13) vs (11) Magomedov
Lee is trying to move to mount but Magomedov reverses beautifully and ends up in Lee's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lee (13) vs (13) Magomedov
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lee is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lee (15) vs (13) Magomedov
Lee is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T13#
Lee pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Magomedov is keeping the position for now.
Lee trying to control but Magomedov is working from the bottom.
Magomedov is controlling Lee's posture.
Magomedov keeping moving, preventing Lee from controlling successfully.
Magomedov looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T14#
Magomedov controlling Lee's posture.
Lee looking to pass the guard.
Lee stopping the sweep attempt from Magomedov.
Lee wants to control from the top but Magomedov keeps moving.
Magomedov has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lee stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Magomedov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lee takes the fight on points by 15 to 13.
A victorious Morrison Lee thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
CWC 291 - Helsinki
Date: Jan 16, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Khalid Magomedov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Maverick Syndal!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Marco Blurström and Anni Minnemäki.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Magomedov shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Syndal's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Magomedov (2) vs (0) Syndal
Magomedov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Magomedov looking to pass the guard.
Magomedov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Magomedov passes Syndal's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Magomedov uses his free foot to push down on Syndal's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Syndal. Score +3 for passing guard: Magomedov (5) vs (0) Syndal
Syndal told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Magomedov wants to take his opponent's back but Syndal doesn't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Syndal tries to hold on but Magomedov pushes him away. #T1#
Magomedov wants to take Syndal's back but he can't do it this time.
Syndal has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Magomedov (8) vs (0) Syndal#SUB#
Magomedov patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Syndal trying to control the hands but Magomedov breaks the grip. #SUB#
Magomedov working for the choke. #SUB#
Magomedov is working for a rear naked choke. Syndal is not defending it well and Magomedov has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Syndal refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Syndal's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Khalid Magomedov!
An out of breath Khalid Magomedov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
CWC 290
Date: Jan 09, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Khalid Magomedov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 8 losses; Brian Ortega!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Emerson Jorge and Paulo Santos.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Ortega darts in and clinches Magomedov up against the ropes.
Ortega has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Magomedov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Magomedov gets underhooks to prevent Ortega's takedown attempt.
Magomedov wants a takedown but no success here.
#TD2#
Ortega has hold of one of Magomedov's legs. Magomedov is fighting the takedown attempt but Ortega gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Magomedov (0) vs (2) Ortega
Ortega stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Magomedov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Magomedov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Magomedov (2) vs (2) Ortega
Ortega is trying to control the position but Magomedov postures up.
Magomedov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Magomedov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ortega is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov trying to control but Ortega is working from the bottom. #T1#
Ortega can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Magomedov controls the pace.
Magomedov advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Ortega actively working from the bottom here.
Magomedov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ortega does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Magomedov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Ortega is doing well to control the position and prevent Magomedov from advancing to side control.
Ortega is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
Magomedov trying to control the action but Ortega is working from the bottom.
Ortega is trying to control but can't.
Ortega is pressing down on Magomedov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Magomedov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Magomedov slips nicely into half guard.
Ortega trying to control here.
Ortega moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Ortega looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Magomedov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T3#
Ortega wants to sweep but no luck.
Magomedov slips nicely into half guard.
Ortega wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Magomedov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ortega sees it coming and defends easily.
Ortega tries to get to full guard but Magomedov has control of the leg.
Magomedov is trying to control the action in half guard but Ortega is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Magomedov is really struggling to control Ortega but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Ortega tries to roll over but Magomedov keeps him under control.#T4#
Ortega manages to get to full guard.
Ortega is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Magomedov (2) vs (4) Ortega
Magomedov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ortega is keen to just control but Magomedov is a slippery customer.
Ortega is thwarting Magomedov's attempts to control the position.#T5#
Magomedov works his way to full guard. Good work.
Magomedov has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Ortega wants to control from the top but Magomedov keeps moving.
Magomedov working a defensive guard here.
Ortega looking to sit in guard and control but Magomedov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Magomedov (4) vs (4) Ortega
Magomedov stands and throws Ortega's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Magomedov (7) vs (4) Ortega#T6#
Ortega tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Magomedov trying to control the action but Ortega is working from the bottom.
Ortega is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Ortega's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Magomedov trying to control the position but Ortega is working away. #T7#
Ortega is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
A lull in the action here as Magomedov stalls from top position.#SUB#
Magomedov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Magomedov tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Magomedov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ortega, who protects the arm well. #T8#
Magomedov trying to control the position but Ortega is working away.
Ortega tries to bench press Magomedov off him but Magomedov keeps the position.
Ortega keeps trying to improve his position.
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 looking to take a break and control but Ortega is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T9#
Magomedov in side control, just content to control the action for now. #SUB#
Magomedov swings around for an armbar but Ortega sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Magomedov's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Magomedov (7) vs (6) Ortega
Ortega trying to control but Magomedov is working from the bottom.
Magomedov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T10#
Ortega trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Magomedov controls Ortega momentarily but Ortega frees himself. #SUB2#
Ortega thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Magomedov is looking for a triangle but Ortega pushes his legs off easily.
Magomedov is adopting a defensive guard.#SUB#
Magomedov pushes a forearm under Ortega's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Ortega is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Khalid Magomedov!
A victorious Khalid Magomedov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
CWC 289 Tokyo
Date: Jan 02, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Khalid Magomedov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Hukkelberry Flint!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Ren Mimura and Shigeki Sano.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Flint shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Magomedov is trying to defend but Flint finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Magomedov (0) vs (2) Flint
Magomedov keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Flint seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Magomedov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Magomedov's coaches at BDS have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Magomedov is trying to get back to full guard.
Magomedov trying to hold on to Flint's head to control him but Flint postures up.
Magomedov tries to roll over but Flint keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov is working hard here to advance position.#T1#
Magomedov is looking to control Flint's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Magomedov avoid being mounted?
Magomedov is concentrating on defense, preventing Flint from advancing position.
Magomedov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Magomedov.
Flint trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Flint engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Flint trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
Flint looking to sit in guard and control but Magomedov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Magomedov (2) vs (2) Flint
Magomedov forces his way into half guard.
Magomedov is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Flint reverses the position - he's now on top in Magomedov's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Magomedov (2) vs (4) Flint
Magomedov has Flint pulled in close to control his posture.
Magomedov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Flint is one step ahead there.
Magomedov wants to control but Flint passes easily into half guard.
#T3#
Magomedov trying to control but Flint postures up.
Magomedov controlling the position for now.
Magomedov is in trouble now - Flint has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Magomedov (2) vs (7) Flint
Flint prevents Magomedov from getting the reversal.#SUB2#
Flint is working for a guillotine from mount but Magomedov frees his head quite easily.
Magomedov tries to lock up and control but Flint gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T4#
Magomedov bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Magomedov (4) vs (7) Flint
Magomedov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Flint keeping moving, preventing Magomedov from controlling successfully.
Flint looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Flint is trying to keep Magomedov in close.
#T5#
Magomedov looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Flint escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Magomedov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Magomedov postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Magomedov slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Magomedov wants to pass the guard but Flint is keeping the position.
Magomedov wants to control from the top but Flint keeps moving. #T6#
Magomedov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Flint keeping moving, preventing Magomedov from controlling successfully.
Magomedov postures up.
#SUB2#
Flint working for a triangle but Magomedov defends it easily.
Magomedov showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T7#
Magomedov looking to pass the guard.
Magomedov seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Magomedov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Flint swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Flint is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T8#
Magomedov wants to control from the top but Flint keeps moving.
Magomedov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Flint swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Magomedov pushing down on Flint's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Magomedov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Flint knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Flint wants to control but Magomedov is keeping busy.
Magomedov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T9#
Magomedov passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Magomedov (7) vs (7) Flint
Flint is squirming around, avoiding Magomedov's attempts to control the action.
Magomedov is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Flint is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Magomedov wants to take his opponent's back but Flint doesn't allow it.
Flint sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#T10##SUB#
Magomedov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Magomedov is looking to stall here but Flint recovers full guard.
Magomedov preventing the sweep.
Magomedov tries to free his leg and advance position but Flint is retaining full guard.
Magomedov trying to control but Flint is working from the bottom.
Magomedov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Flint wants to sweep but no luck. #T11#
Flint keeping moving, preventing Magomedov from controlling successfully.
Flint is trying to keep Magomedov in close.
Magomedov stands and throws Flint's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Magomedov (10) vs (7) Flint
Magomedov is looking to take a break and control but Flint is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T12#
Flint is looking to reverse the position.
The referee asks Magomedov politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Magomedov prefers to stall for the moment though.
Magomedov wants to control for a moment but Flint uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Magomedov controlling the action here.
Flint works his way to full guard. Good work.#T13#
Magomedov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Flint is keeping the position for now.
Magomedov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Flint looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Magomedov forces his way into half guard.
Magomedov passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Magomedov (13) vs (7) Flint#T14#
Magomedov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Flint is in all sorts of trouble here.
Magomedov forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Magomedov (16) vs (7) Flint
Flint trying to control but not successfully. #SUB#
Magomedov is persistently looking for the submission but Flint is defending it well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Magomedov is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
And that's the end of the fight!
Magomedov takes the fight on points by 16 to 7.
During a confident post fight interview, Khalid Magomedov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
CWC - Christmas Carnage
Date: Dec 25, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Khalid Magomedov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 10 losses; Sergei Ulatov!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Damien Edna and Eliza Hachem.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Ulatov fails to land the takedown.
Ulatov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Magomedov circles away.
Ulatov dives in and grabs Magomedov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Magomedov pushes down on Ulatov's head and hops out.
Magomedov tries to counter with a takedown but Ulatov is quick to defend against it.
Khalid Magomedov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergei Ulatov.
Horrible takedown attempt by Ulatov or perhaps it was just good defense by Magomedov, which made it look bad.
Nice takedown defense from Magomedov. No joy for Ulatov on that attempt.
Magomedov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ulatov.
Magomedov tries to counter with a takedown but Ulatov is quick to defend against it.
Ulatov shoots in looking for a takedown. Magomedov tries to sprawl out of it but Ulatov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Magomedov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #TD#
Magomedov closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Ulatov did well to prevent Magomedov getting side control. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Magomedov (2) vs (0) Ulatov
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov controlling the pace.
Magomedov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Ulatov for as long as he can get away with.#T1#
Magomedov is stalling here. Ulatov is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Magomedov seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Ulatov has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Magomedov (2) vs (4) Ulatov
Magomedov is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ulatov's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Magomedov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ulatov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ulatov's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Magomedov (6) vs (4) Ulatov
Magomedov has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Ulatov's body.
Magomedov tries to get the hooks in deep but Ulatov pushed the leg off.
Magomedov has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Ulatov's body.
#SUB#
Ulatov defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Magomedov (6) vs (6) Ulatov#T2#
Ulatov trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Magomedov manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Magomedov (8) vs (6) Ulatov#SUB2#
Ulatov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Magomedov defends well.
Magomedov stays in close to Ulatov's body and controls the position.
Ulatov can't keep his opponent in guard - Magomedov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Magomedov trying to pass the guard but Ulatov defending well. #T3#
Magomedov controlling the pace.
Magomedov is trying to control. Ulatov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Ulatov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB#
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#
Ulatov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T4#
Magomedov is taking a breather. Ulatov 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.#SUB#
Magomedov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ulatov is just riding it out for now. Magomedov eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Magomedov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T5#
Magomedov is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Magomedov trying to control from half guard but Ulatov is working away. #SUB2#
Ulatov looking for submissions off his back.
Ulatov is refusing to be controlled, as Magomedov sits in half guard.
Magomedov is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Ulatov is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Magomedov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T6#
Magomedov continues to stall.#SUB2#
Ulatov looking for submissions off his back.
Magomedov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB2#
Ulatov looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Ulatov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T7##SUB2#
Ulatov actively working from the bottom here.
Magomedov works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Magomedov (11) vs (6) Ulatov
Ulatov is squirming around, avoiding Magomedov's attempts to control the action.
Ulatov regains half guard.
Magomedov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB2#
Ulatov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Magomedov works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Magomedov (14) vs (6) Ulatov#T8#
Magomedov trying to control but Ulatov is having none of it.
Ulatov tries to reverse the position but Magomedov maintains control.
Magomedov controlling from the full mount.
Magomedov tries to take his opponent's back but Ulatov turns with him and manages to move into guard on the top. Nice work. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Magomedov (14) vs (8) Ulatov
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Ulatov wants to control from the top but Magomedov keeps moving. #T9#
Magomedov keeping full guard, as Ulatov tries to pass.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Magomedov holds on and takes a little breather.
Magomedov working a defensive guard here.
Ulatov looking to pass the guard.
Ulatov works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T10#
Magomedov preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Magomedov gets full guard.
Ulatov works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Ulatov is looking for a kimura here.
Ulatov trying to control from half guard but Magomedov is working away.
Magomedov is looking to improve his position.
Magomedov gets back to full guard.
#T11#
Magomedov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ulatov is one step ahead there.
Ulatov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Magomedov wants to sweep but no luck.
Magomedov is trying to control the position but Ulatov postures up.
Ulatov works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Ulatov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Magomedov trying to hold on to Ulatov's head to control him but Ulatov postures up.
#T12#
Magomedov is pressing down on Ulatov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
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.
Magomedov looking to control.
Ulatov looking to pass the guard.
Magomedov keeping moving, preventing Ulatov from controlling successfully.
Magomedov is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Magomedov looking to control.
#SUB#
Magomedov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ulatov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ulatov looking to pass the guard. #T13#
Magomedov controls Ulatov momentarily but Ulatov frees himself.
Magomedov is really struggling to control Ulatov but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Ulatov stopping the sweep attempt from Magomedov.
Ulatov trying to control the position from guard on top but Magomedov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Magomedov trying to keep a closed guard but Ulatov is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Magomedov looking for a guillotine here but Ulatov defends easily.
#T14#
Ulatov wants to control from the top but Magomedov keeps moving.
Ulatov works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Magomedov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Magomedov wants to sweep here but Ulatov controlling him for the moment.
Magomedov keeping full guard, as Ulatov tries to pass.
Ulatov trying to control the position from guard on top but Magomedov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ulatov looking to pass the guard.
Magomedov seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Magomedov takes the fight on points by 14 to 8.
Khalid Magomedov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
CWC 285 LA
Date: Dec 05, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Khalid Magomedov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Joshua Burroughs!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Burroughs looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Magomedov is fending him off so far but Burroughs persists. Nope, Magomedov circles away and we're back to standing.#TD2#
Burroughs feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Magomedov (0) vs (2) Burroughs
Magomedov controls Burroughs momentarily but Burroughs frees himself.
Burroughs is stalling in the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Magomedov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Burroughs's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Magomedov (2) vs (2) Burroughs
Magomedov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Burroughs looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov trying to control but Burroughs is working from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Burroughs holds on and takes a little breather.
Magomedov wants to control from the top but Burroughs keeps moving. #T1#
Burroughs being controlled here, momentarily.
Magomedov's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Burroughs keeping moving, preventing Magomedov from controlling successfully.
Magomedov looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Magomedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Burroughs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Magomedov wants to pass the guard but Burroughs is keeping the position.
Burroughs keeping moving, preventing Magomedov from controlling successfully.
Burroughs is trying to keep Magomedov in close.
Burroughs has control of Magomedov's left arm, preventing Magomedov from doing any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Burroughs is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Magomedov (2) vs (4) Burroughs
Magomedov is trying to keep Burroughs in close.
#SUB#
Magomedov looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Burroughs passes into half guard.
#T3#
Burroughs is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Magomedov moves into full guard.
Burroughs slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Magomedov (2) vs (7) Burroughs
Magomedov is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Burroughs thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Burroughs is looking to take a break and control but Magomedov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
Burroughs controlling the position.
Magomedov wants to control but Burroughs postures up.
Burroughs is looking to take a break and control but Magomedov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Magomedov is trying to improve his position.
Magomedov prevents Burroughs from moving into mount.
Magomedov struggling a bit here.#T5#
Magomedov prevents Burroughs from improving position.
Magomedov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Magomedov stops Burroughs from passing to mount.
You can see the frustration on Magomedov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Magomedov tries to bench press Burroughs off him but Burroughs keeps the position. #SUB2#
Burroughs tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Burroughs wants to control but Magomedov is keeping him busy. #T6#
Magomedov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Magomedov can't do much from the bottom here.
Burroughs trying to control the position but Magomedov is working away. #SUB2#
Burroughs tries for a kimura but Magomedov is defending well.
Magomedov manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Magomedov (4) vs (7) Burroughs
Burroughs is staying active underneath Magomedov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Burroughs tries to get to full guard but Magomedov has control of the leg. #T7#
Burroughs is staying active underneath Magomedov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Magomedov trying to control the pace.
Burroughs wants to improve his position but Magomedov is controlling well.
Magomedov content to control rather than advance.
Magomedov is looking to advance position but Burroughs won't allow it.
Burroughs is controlling Magomedov's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T8#
Burroughs wants to get back to full guard.
Burroughs is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Magomedov works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Magomedov (7) vs (7) Burroughs
Magomedov working away.
Burroughs is not content to let Magomedov control the position. #SUB#
Magomedov is trying to get an arm triangle but Burroughs is defending well.
Burroughs is looking to regain half guard here but Magomedov keeps moving and retains side control. #T9#
Burroughs manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Magomedov (7) vs (9) Burroughs
Burroughs trying to pass the guard but Magomedov defending well. #SUB2#
Burroughs is trying to work for a kimura but Magomedov is defending well.
Magomedov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Magomedov manages to get to full guard.
Magomedov keeping moving, preventing Burroughs from controlling successfully. #T10#
Burroughs content to stall in guard here.
Burroughs stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Magomedov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Magomedov wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Burroughs drops back, looking for a kneebar! Magomedov looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Magomedov looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Magomedov! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Magomedov (11) vs (9) Burroughs
Burroughs seems a little lost for a moment, as Magomedov dominates the positioning.
Magomedov is looking to take a break and control but Burroughs is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Burroughs tries to buck Magomedov off but Magomedov is having none of it.#T11#
Magomedov slows the pace down.
Magomedov wants to control but Burroughs is keeping him busy.
Burroughs is looking to regain half guard here but Magomedov keeps moving and retains side control.
Burroughs regains half guard.
Magomedov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Magomedov is thwarting Burroughs's attempts to control the position.
Magomedov wants to free his trapped foot but Burroughs is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Magomedov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Burroughs does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T12#
Burroughs is looking to improve his position.
Magomedov trying to mount his opponent but Burroughs defends it.
Burroughs preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Burroughs won't allow Magomedov to pass to mount.
Magomedov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Burroughs does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Burroughs slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Burroughs is controlling Magomedov's posture.#T13#
Burroughs lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Magomedov (11) vs (11) Burroughs
Burroughs is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Burroughs wants to pass the guard but Magomedov is keeping the position.
Magomedov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Magomedov (13) vs (11) Burroughs
Magomedov is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Burroughs is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Magomedov is looking to pass Burroughs's guard but actually Burroughs recovers to full guard. #T14#
Burroughs looking to control.
Magomedov slips nicely into half guard.
Magomedov wants to control but Burroughs is keeping him busy.
Burroughs is looking to control Magomedov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Burroughs avoid being mounted?
Burroughs tries to get to full guard but Magomedov has control of the leg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Magomedov takes the fight on points by 13 to 11.
Our winner, Khalid Magomedov, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 06, 2021 |
#R1#
Magomedov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Clip Nit sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Magomedov somewhat.
Magomedov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Clip Nit counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Magomedov walks into a jab.
Magomedov tries to clinch
and Clip Nit connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Clip Nit lands a nice hook to Magomedov's body. Magomedov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Clip Nit scores with a crisp jab that stopped Magomedov in his tracks.
Magomedov tries for a takedown but Clip Nit circles away easily
and Clip Nit counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC#Magomedov is rocked!
Magomedov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Clip Nit counters with a nice body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Clip Nit smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Magomedov is still on wobbly legs! Can Clip Nit finish him?
Magomedov needs to keep his hands up - Clip Nit had a free shot at his head there.
Clip Nit closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Magomedov! Clip Nit dives in looking to finish! Magomedov is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Crash Clip Nit! |
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