Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

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.

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.

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.

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).

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.

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.

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?!'.

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!

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.

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!'.

Event: CWC 392 Cruz vs Miyagi
Date: Jul 02, 2023

170 cm
42 yrs
167 lbs

178 cm
25 yrs
183 lbs