Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Bellicose XXIX
Date: Feb 25, 2023

#R1#
Kings throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kings 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.
Kings throws a good cross that connects. #TD2#
Magomedov drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Magomedov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Magomedov looking to sit in guard and control but Kings gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Kings trying to control but Magomedov is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Magomedov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kings defends it easily.
Magomedov wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB2#
Magomedov looking for a guillotine here but Kings defends easily.
Magomedov controls Kings momentarily but Kings frees himself. #SUB2#
Magomedov is looking for a triangle here but Kings uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Kings working away.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Magomedov trying his best to control but Kings has mounted him.
Magomedov is looking to get to half guard.
Kings looking to control and managing it successfully.
Magomedov is in all sorts of trouble here.
Magomedov tries to lock up and control but Kings gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Magomedov might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kings haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T3#
Magomedov tries to reverse the position but Kings maintains control.
Magomedov keeps trying to improve his position.
Kings wants to stand but Magomedov is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Magomedov slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Magomedov tries to roll over but Kings keeps him under control.
Kings sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Kings wants to lay and pray for a moment but Magomedov keeps working. #T4#
Kings slows the pace down in half guard.
Kings is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Magomedov is looking to control Kings's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Magomedov avoid being mounted?#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kings!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
Kings gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Magomedov to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Kings is looking to stand up but Magomedov isn't so interested in that idea.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Kings dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Kings scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#ROC#Magomedov is rocked!#KD#
Kings lands a big right hand that sends Magomedov crashing to the mat! Kings stays standing though and waves Magomedov back to his feet!
Magomedov is still on wobbly legs! Can Kings finish him?#CUT#It looks like Hasbulla Magomedov has been cut.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Kings! Magomedov is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paul Kings!
After winning the bout, Paul Kings thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Bellicose XXI
Date: Jan 28, 2023

#R1#
Christ swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#TD2#
Magomedov looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Magomedov is working Christ over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB#
Christ is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Magomedov defends well.
Magomedov cracks Christ with a solid left hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Magomedov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Christ preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Christ is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Magomedov frees his head nicely. Oh but Christ has switched to an armbar! Magomedov is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Jefferson Christ!
Jefferson Christ decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Bellicose XII
Date: Dec 24, 2022

#R1#
Sykora tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sykora lands a head kick!
Sykora scores with a hook.#ROC#Magomedov is rocked!#TD2#
Magomedov feints and as Sykora raises his hands in defense, Magomedov changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Sykora avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Magomedov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Sykora wants to stand and escape but Magomedov is having none of it.
Magomedov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sykora wants to stand and escape but Magomedov is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov distracts Sykora with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Magomedov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Magomedov stops Sykora from standing up.
Magomedov throws a big elbow that misses. #T1#
Magomedov won't allow Sykora to get back to his feet.
Magomedov landing some decent shots from guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Magomedov working his ground and pound in the gym.
Magomedov is in close to Sykora's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Magomedov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sykora wants to stand up but Magomedov is controlling him.
Sykora is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Magomedov dives into side control.
Magomedov lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Magomedov lands a decent elbow from side control.
Magomedov working the ground and pound.
Magomedov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Magomedov tries to score with some ground and pound. Sykora controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. #T2#
Sykora is trying to buck Magomedov off.
Magomedov lands an elbow. #SUB2#
Magomedov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Sykora, who protects the arm well.
Magomedov lands a decent elbow from side control.
Sykora is working to avoid the ground and pound but Magomedov connects with a decent elbow.
Magomedov moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Check out the look on Magomedov's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Sykora is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Magomedov asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Magomedov lands some shots froms side control.#T3#
Sykora taking punishment in the form of punches.
Magomedov working the head and body with strikes.
Sykora wants to get back to his feet.
Sykora is working to avoid the ground and pound but Magomedov connects with a decent elbow.
Sykora on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Sykora is pushing Magomedov's head away, looking to escape. Magomedov manages to hold on to the position though.
Sykora is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Magomedov lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Sykora wants to get back to his feet.
Magomedov lands a decent elbow from side control. #T4#
Sykora is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Magomedov has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Magomedov lands an elbow.
Magomedov working the head with strikes.
Magomedov working the head with strikes.
Sykora is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Magomedov trying to control the action but Sykora is working from the bottom.
Sykora is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Magomedov has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Magomedov landing a few strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Magomedov passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Sykora!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hasbulla Magomedov dominated that round.
That's time! Sykora's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Sykora scores with a nice body kick.
Magomedov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sykora to score with a decent uppercut.#TD2#
Sykora gets caught napping as Magomedov dives in and scores a takedown. Sykora manages to retain guard.
Sykora will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Magomedov postures up in Sykora's guard and throws a big left but Sykora blocks it.
Magomedov won't allow Sykora to get back to his feet.
Magomedov throwing strikes but missing.
Magomedov is in close to Sykora's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Magomedov won't allow Sykora to get back to his feet.
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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sykora is looking to stand up but Magomedov isn't so interested in that idea.
Hasbulla Magomedov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Magomedov landing with the ground and pound.
Magomedov won't allow Sykora to get back to his feet. #T1#
Magomedov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Magomedov landing with the ground and pound.
Magomedov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Magomedov throwing strikes but missing.
Sykora wants to get back to his feet but Magomedov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Sykora has momentary wrist control but Magomedov slips an elbow through the middle.
Magomedov stands up over Sykora, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sykora is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Magomedov is controlling him. #T2#
Magomedov wants to pass the guard but Sykora is keeping the position.
Magomedov prevents Sykora from getting back to his feet.
Sykora can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Magomedov controls the pace.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Magomedov takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #TD2#
Magomedov looking to score a takedown here. Sykora is defending well but Magomedov drives through and ends up in Sykora's guard.
Magomedov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Magomedov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Magomedov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Magomedov trying to control but Sykora is working from the bottom.
Sykora wants to stand but Magomedov is controlling the position. #T3#
Magomedov landing with the ground and pound.
Magomedov won't allow Sykora to get back to his feet.
Magomedov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Sykora is looking to stand up but Magomedov isn't so interested in that idea.
Sykora trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Magomedov landing with the ground and pound.
Sykora is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Magomedov is controlling him. #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 wants to control from the top but Sykora keeps moving.
Magomedov is in close to Sykora's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Sykora is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Magomedov chips away with some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Magomedov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Sykora working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Magomedov.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Magomedov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hasbulla Magomedov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
Magomedov takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Sykora misses with a few strikes there. #TD2#
Magomedov shoots in and bounces Sykora off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Magomedov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Magomedov 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 control but Sykora is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov throws a big right hand that misses.
Magomedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Sykora is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Sykora wants to get back to his feet but Magomedov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Sykora keeping moving, preventing Magomedov from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sykora lands with an uppercut that bounces Magomedov off the cage and back into range.
Sykora throws a shot from downtown. Magomedov moves away and avoids it.
Sykora misses the shot to the body.
Magomedov is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Sykora connects with a leg kick.
Magomedov avoids a kick to the body.
Magomedov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#TD2#
Magomedov closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #T2#
Magomedov working the head and body with strikes.
Magomedov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Magomedov lands a nice short elbow.
Sykora on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Sykora is looking to escape.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Magomedov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
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 trying to mount his opponent but Sykora defends it.
Nice strikes from Magomedov there.
Magomedov stalling. #T3#
Magomedov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Sykora wants to get back to his feet.
Magomedov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Magomedov stops Sykora from getting back to his feet.
Magomedov lands with a punch from half guard.
Magomedov winds up and cracks Sykora with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Sykora is trying to stand.
Sykora has hold of Magomedov's hands but Magomedov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SUB2#
Magomedov is working for a kimura but Sykora is defending it quite comfortably. #T4#
Magomedov is trying to control the action in half guard but Sykora is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Magomedov lands with a punch from half guard.
Sykora is trying to stand back up but Magomedov is controlling him
Magomedov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Sykora pushes Magomedov off looking to stand but Magomedov dives back in and keeps control.
Magomedov is keen to just control but Sykora is a slippery customer.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sykora taking some punishment here, with Magomedov in his half guard.
Sykora is trying to stand.
Magomedov working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hasbulla Magomedov really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R4#
Sykora scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Sykora is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Sykora pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sykora misses with a low kick.
Sykora throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Magomedov wants to counter the offense by Sykora and move into the clinch position.
A big right from Sykora misses.
Magomedov takes a jab right on the kisser.
The fighters circling - Sykora throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #TD2#
Magomedov looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Magomedov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sykora is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Magomedov dives into side control.
Sykora is trying to buck Magomedov off.#T1##SUB2#
Magomedov tries for a kimura but Sykora is defending well.
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 Sykora's shoulder. That is not cool.
Magomedov lands a few punches from side control.
Sykora wants to get back to his feet but Magomedov drags him back down.
Magomedov connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Sykora some visible discomfort.
Magomedov trying to control the action but Sykora is working from the bottom.
Magomedov lands a decent elbow from side control.
Sykora takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#T2#
Magomedov lands a nice forearm strike.
Magomedov works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Magomedov grinds an elbow into Sykora's temple.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#SUB2#
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!
Magomedov is looking to take a break and control but Sykora is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sykora wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#T3#
Magomedov trying to control the position but Sykora is working away.
Magomedov landing strikes.
Sykora is looking to get back to his feet here but Magomedov is keeping cool and he's managed to take Sykora's back.
Sykora is trying to get back to his feet but Magomedov has full control of the position and if anything, Sykora has just worked his way into a worse spot.
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 loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Sykora hold on?
Magomedov is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Sykora up. #ROC2#Sykora is rocked!
Magomedov really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Sykora.
Oh Sykora is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Magomedov is working the ground and pound. Can Sykora escape?#T4#
Sykora is taking damage to the body and head. #SUB2#
Sykora defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Well, with Magomedov on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Sykora is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Sykora is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Sykora is trapped and Magomedov is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Sykora takes a big shot to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Magomedov throwing damaging strikes from the back! Sykora could be in trouble here!
Magomedov biding his time, looking for the opening.
Magomedov is raining down hard shots and and Sykora has had enough - he's tapped out due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Hasbulla Magomedov!

Event: Bellicose IV
Date: Nov 19, 2022

#R1##TD2#
Harinck gets caught flat footed, as Magomedov shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Magomedov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB#
Harinck is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Harinck is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Magomedov is aware though and is defending well.
Magomedov scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB#
Harinck is looking for a triangle but Magomedov pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Harinck 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 throwing strikes but missing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harinck is trying to keep Magomedov in close.
Magomedov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Magomedov slips nicely into half guard.
Magomedov is nestled in close to Harinck, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T1#
Harinck is trying to get back to full guard.
Harinck controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Harinck gets full guard.
Magomedov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Harinck's head.
Magomedov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Magomedov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Harinck looking for a sweep. Not yet Harinck, not yet.
Harinck preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Harinck has momentary wrist control but Magomedov slips an elbow through the middle.
Magomedov cracks Harinck with a solid left hand.#T2#
Magomedov throwing strikes from guard but Harinck blocks nicely.
Magomedov trying to control but Harinck is working from the bottom.
Harinck controls Magomedov momentarily but Magomedov frees himself.
Magomedov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Harinck is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Magomedov is refusing to be controlled, as Harinck sits in half guard.
Magomedov tries to roll over but Harinck keeps him under control.
Magomedov trying to control but Harinck postures up.
Magomedov tries to roll over but Harinck keeps him under control.
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.#T3#
Harinck trying to control from half guard but Magomedov is working away.
Harinck seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Harinck wants to lay and pray for a moment but Magomedov keeps working.
Magomedov gets full guard.
Harinck stays in close to Magomedov's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Magomedov looking for a guillotine here but Harinck defends easily. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Magomedov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Harinck can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Magomedov has his foot on Harinck's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Harinck works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Harinck showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Harinck pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Magomedov is keeping the position for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Harinck throws a strike but Magomedov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SUB#
Harinck throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hasbulla Magomedov 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 uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Harinck.
Hasbulla Magomedov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Harinck shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Magomedov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Magomedov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Harinck's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Harinck's back!
Magomedov softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Magomedov lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Harinck hold on?!
Harinck turns into Magomedov and is now in his guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Harinck trying to control the position from guard on top but Magomedov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hasbulla Magomedov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Harinck tries to free his leg and advance position but Magomedov is retaining full guard. #T1#
Harinck looking to sit in guard and control but Magomedov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Harinck is on top in guard. #REVR#
Harinck trying to control but Magomedov is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Harinck loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Magomedov working a defensive guard here.
Harinck trying to control but Magomedov is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Magomedov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Magomedov working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Harinck has passed into half guard! #T2#
Well, if Harinck 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.
Magomedov works his way to full guard. Good work.
Harinck pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Magomedov is keeping the position for now.
Harinck stands and throws Magomedov's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Magomedov can't do much from the bottom here. #T3##SUB#
Harinck is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Magomedov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Magomedov struggling a bit here.
Harinck is looking to take a break and control but Magomedov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Magomedov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Harinck wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Harinck tries to advance to mount but can't.
Magomedov can't do much from the bottom here. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Magomedov is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Harinck is staying active.
Magomedov stops Harinck from passing to mount.
Magomedov is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Harinck tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Harinck trying to control the position but Magomedov is working away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tommy Harinck dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Magomedov avoids the body shot from Harinck.
Harinck misses with a series of wild punches.
Magomedov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Harinck scores with a nice head shot.
Harinck throws an ugly left hook that misses #CL2#
and Magomedov counters by moving into the clinch. #BC#
Harinck manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Magomedov tries to counter by closing the distance.#TD#
Magomedov gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Magomedov wants to sweep here but Harinck controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Harinck looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Magomedov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Harinck can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Magomedov wants to sweep but no luck.
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. #REVB#
Magomedov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Harinck is pressing down on Magomedov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Magomedov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Harinck has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Magomedov has managed to get both his arms back between Harinck's legs - danger averted.
Magomedov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T2##SUB#
Harinck is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Magomedov postures up and lands a big shot to Harinck's brow.
Harinck is trying to control the position but Magomedov postures up.
Magomedov with a nice head shot there.
Magomedov looking to sit in guard and control but Harinck gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Harinck wants to control from the top but Magomedov keeps moving.
Harinck works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T3#
Harinck wants to pass to mount but Magomedov is defending the position.
Magomedov is not content to let Harinck control the position.
Magomedov trying to hold on to Harinck's head to control him but Harinck postures up.
Magomedov is staying active underneath Harinck, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Magomedov wants to sweep but Harinck has passed to side control!
Harinck is looking to take a break and control but Magomedov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Harinck is really struggling to control Magomedov but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Harinck in side control, throwing shots but Magomedov defends.
Harinck moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #SUB#
Harinck working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Harinck wants to lay and pray for a moment but Magomedov keeps working.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tommy Harinck showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Harinck 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tommy Harinck!
An out of breath Tommy Harinck thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Bellicose 149
Date: Oct 15, 2022

#R1#
Bremner is looking to slow Magomedov down with leg kicks.
Magomedov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bremner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bremner throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Magomedov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A head kick misses from Bremner.
Magomedov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Bremner throws a head kick that half lands.
Magomedov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bremner throws out the jab.
Bremner lands with an overhand left.
Ted Bremner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bremner connects with a right hand. Magomedov shakes it off.#ROC#Magomedov is rocked!
Bremner lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Magomedov is still on wobbly legs! Can Bremner finish him?
Bremner misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Magomedov seems to have recovered his senses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Magomedov tries for a takedown but Bremner sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bremner pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T1#
Magomedov takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Bremner will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Magomedov throws a fast counter high kick but Bremner manages to duck under it in time.
Bremner misses with a head kick.
Bremner throws a sloppy head kick and Magomedov moves out of range easily.
Magomedov wants to counter the offense by Bremner and move into the clinch position.#TD2#
Magomedov shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Magomedov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Magomedov is keen to just control but Bremner is a slippery customer.
Bremner looks like he's trying to stand up.
Magomedov is keen to just control but Bremner is a slippery customer.#T2#
Bremner is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Magomedov scores with a couple of nice shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Magomedov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Magomedov working over Bremner with some ground and pound. Bremner looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Magomedov stops Bremner from getting back to his feet. #ES#
Bremner pushes Magomedov off and gets back to his feet.
Bremner looks to throw the jab but Magomedov is out of range.
Magomedov avoids the body shot from Bremner.
Magomedov lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Bremner lands a really nice looking cross but Magomedov seems unphased.
Bremner jabs Magomedov right on the nose. Magomedov blinks but takes it well.
Bremner stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#TD2#
Magomedov closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Bremner tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T3##SUB2#
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!
Magomedov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bremner tries to improve position but can't.
Magomedov staying calm.
Magomedov landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Bremner is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Magomedov is controlling him well.
Magomedov working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Sloppy strikes there by Magomedov.
Bremner is trying to get back to his feet.
Bremner trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Bremner dodges the ground and pound from Magomedov.
Bremner is looking to regain half guard here but Magomedov keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB2#
Magomedov is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Bremner is trying to escape and Magomedov transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Bremner is forced to tap! Nice work there by Magomedov! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hasbulla Magomedov!

Event: Bellicose 140
Date: Sep 10, 2022

#R1#
Left hook, right uppercut from Tomsett.
Tomsett throws a solid leg kick but Magomedov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Tomsett.
Tomsett tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tomsett throws a right hand that Magomedov ducks under and follows up with a left that Magomedov also avoids with ease.
Tomsett misses with a hook. Magomedov ducked under it nicely.
Dechlan Tomsett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Magomedov walks forward, straight into a front kick from Tomsett.
Magomedov takes one on the button.
Tomsett wants to clinch.
Magomedov wants to counter with a clinch but Tomsett pushes him away.
Tomsett tries to clinch but Magomedov moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Tomsett drives through with a takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Magomedov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tomsett gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Magomedov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tomsett gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T1#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tomsett accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We've been hearing good reports from Tomsett'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 sweep here but Tomsett controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Magomedov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Tomsett pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Magomedov is keeping the position for now.
Tomsett wants to control from the top but Magomedov keeps moving. #SUB2#
Magomedov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tomsett doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tomsett manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Magomedov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tomsett doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tomsett manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Tomsett postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB2#
Magomedov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tomsett doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tomsett manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Magomedov is pulling down on Tomsett's head to control his posture. #SUB2#
Magomedov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tomsett doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Magomedov is tightening it up a little... Tomsett has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Tomsett reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Tomsett taps out! Nice BJJ there by Magomedov!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Hasbulla Magomedov!

Event: Bellicose 134
Date: Aug 21, 2022

#R1##CL2#
Driesen rushes Magomedov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Magomedov has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Driesen after a bit of a struggle.
Magomedov is working for takedown but Driesen is calmly controlling the position for now.
Driesen prevents a takedown attempt there.
We've been hearing reports that Magomedov has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hasbulla Magomedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Driesen gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Magomedov.
Driesen lands a shoulder strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Driesen prevents it. #BC2#
Driesen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1##TD2#
Driesen fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Magomedov to the ground. Driesen is now in Magomedov's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Driesen slips nicely into half guard.
Magomedov is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Driesen controlling the action here.
Magomedov is looking to improve his position. #T2##SUB#
Magomedov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Driesen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Driesen throwing shots but Magomedov is blocking nicely.
Driesen trying to control the action but Magomedov is working from the bottom.
Magomedov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Driesen's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Driesen's back!
Magomedov landing with strikes. #T3#
Driesen covering up well and avoiding damage.
Magomedov lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Driesen staying busy and making it hard for Magomedov to control.
Driesen breaks Magomedov's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Magomedov pulls Driesen in close to prevent any damage.
Driesen content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Driesen 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 Driesen from controlling successfully. #T4#
Magomedov is adopting a defensive guard.
Driesen is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Driesen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Magomedov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Driesen slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Van Driesen 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#
Driesen stuffs the takedown.
Magomedov sets himself, and Driesen steps forward looking for the clinch! Magomedov avoids it this time.
Magomedov tries for a takedown but Driesen sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Driesen scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Magomedov shoots for a double leg takedown but Driesen sprawls well. He's pushed Magomedov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hasbulla Magomedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Magomedov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Magomedov circles away from the clinch attempt.
A punch combination from Driesen misses.
Driesen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Magomedov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Magomedov enables Driesen to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Magomedov manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Magomedov trying to keep a closed guard but Driesen is proving a slippery customer. #T1#
Driesen trying to control the position from guard on top but Magomedov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Driesen stopping the sweep attempt from Magomedov.
Driesen engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Magomedov working a defensive guard here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Magomedov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#CL2#
Driesen clinches up with Magomedov and pushes him back against the cage.
Driesen is pressed up against the cage. Magomedov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Driesen down to the mat. Driesen avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Magomedov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Driesen.#TD2#
Driesen drives through with a takedown into Magomedov's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Magomedov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Van Driesen has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Magomedov looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Driesen passes into side control. #T3#
Driesen trying to control the position but Magomedov is working away.
Magomedov tries to bench press Driesen off him but Driesen keeps the position.
Magomedov can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Driesen wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Magomedov, who protects the arm well.
Magomedov is trying to work for a sweep but Driesen has mounted him!
Driesen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Magomedov blocking the ground and pound.
Driesen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Magomedov is looking to escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Magomedov is desperately trying to improve his position but Driesen has a good base and remains in mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Van Driesen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! 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#
Driesen throws a right hand that Magomedov ducks under and follows up with a left that Magomedov also avoids with ease.
Magomedov throws a quick counter kick to the body but Driesen avoids it.
Magomedov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Driesen sprawls well. Driesen wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Magomedov gets slowly back to his feet.
Driesen tries to clinch but Magomedov moves out of range.
Magomedov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Driesen as he avoids it easily. #CL2#
Driesen forces Magomedov back against the cage and clinches.
Driesen scores with a shot to the side of Magomedov's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Driesen throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Magomedov blocks it with crossed arms.
A right handed body shot lands from Driesen.
Magomedov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Driesen avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hasbulla Magomedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Driesen.#BC2#
Driesen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Driesen doesn't manage to clinch there - Magomedov circles away. #TD2#
Driesen gets a takedown into half guard.
Driesen keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Magomedov wants to control but Driesen is keeping busy.
Driesen wants to get back to his feet.
Magomedov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T2#
Driesen moves into full mount! Magomedov won't be happy about that!
Driesen lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Driesen controlling his opponent.
Magomedov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Driesen unloads with some shots from mount but Magomedov bucks and avoids them well. #T3#
Driesen wants to control the pace but Magomedov is squirming around nicely.
Driesen controlling the position easily from mount.
Van Driesen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Magomedov tries to hold on but Driesen postures up.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Driesen controlling the position easily from mount.
Magomedov bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Magomedov stopping the sweep attempt from Driesen.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Driesen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Magomedov is working Driesen over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hasbulla Magomedov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Magomedov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Van Driesen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Driesen has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 26:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 26:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Van Driesen!
Van Driesen seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Bellicose 122
Date: Jul 17, 2022

#R1##TD2#
Magomedov looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Bear!
Bear is looking for a sweep.
Bear is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Bear wants to control but Magomedov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Nice strikes from Magomedov there.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Magomedov lands a nice short elbow.
Bear definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bear on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Magomedov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bear knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Bear is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Magomedov pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Bear actively working from the bottom here.
Magomedov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Bear with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Magomedov lands strikes from half guard.
Bear 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!
Magomedov is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Bear off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Magomedov defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Bear is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Magomedov is aware though and is defending well.#T1##SUB#
Bear looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Magomedov lands a couple of elbows.
Bear can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Magomedov controls the pace.
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.
Magomedov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Magomedov lands a couple of digs.#SUB#
Bear throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Magomedov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Magomedov with a nice head shot there.
Magomedov is in close to Bear's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Magomedov with a nice head shot there.#SUB#
Magomedov avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T2##SUB#
Bear looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Magomedov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Magomedov lands a couple of elbows.
Magomedov stands up over Bear, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB#
Bear looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Magomedov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Magomedov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Magomedov with a nice head shot there.
Magomedov wants to control from the top but Bear keeps moving. #T3#
Magomedov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bear's head.#SUB#
Bear is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bear keeping moving, preventing Magomedov from controlling successfully.
Bear is trying to control the position but Magomedov postures up.
Magomedov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Magomedov's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB#
Bear looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Magomedov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Magomedov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bear swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Bear is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Magomedov tries to free his leg and advance position but Bear is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Bear is looking for a triangle but Magomedov pushes his legs off easily. #T4##SUB#
Bear throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Magomedov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bear's head.
Bear will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Bear is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Magomedov advances to half guard.
Magomedov winds up and cracks Bear with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Magomedov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB#
Bear looking for submissions off his back.
Magomedov working over Bear with some ground and pound. Bear looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Bear is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Magomedov scores with a couple of nice shots.#ROC2#Bear is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hasbulla Magomedov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Bear fails in his attempt to clinch.
Oh Bear is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#TD2#
Magomedov shoots in for a takedown. Oh, that's a huge slam! Bear is on queer street and Magomedov is pounding down on him with a barage of strikes. The ref is forced to step in and stop the fight. Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Slam). Hasbulla Magomedov!

Event: Bellicose 110 - Prospects 7
Date: Jun 15, 2022

#R1#
Magomedov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Barnes connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Magomedov momentarily.
Barnes closes this distance looking for a takedown but Magomedov circles away.
Magomedov lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Jab from Barnes.
Barnes darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Barnes really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Barnes looks to land a combination. Magomedov sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Magomedov blocks a leg kick.
Barnes throws a jab but it's blocked by Magomedov.
Barnes scores with a sloppy right hand. Magomedov should have avoided that one.
A punch combination from Barnes misses. #TD2#
Magomedov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Magomedov lands in his opponent's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Magomedov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Magomedov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Magomedov drops back looking for a leg! Barnes is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Barnes manages to kick Magomedov off! Magomedov jumps back into Barnes's guard. #T1#
Magomedov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Magomedov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Barnes's head.
Magomedov postures up and lands a big shot to Barnes's brow.
Magomedov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Magomedov lands a couple of elbows.
Magomedov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Magomedov postures up and lands a big shot to Barnes's brow.
Magomedov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Magomedov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T2#
Barnes utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Magomedov wants to control from the top but Barnes keeps moving.
Magomedov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Magomedov throws a big elbow that misses.
Magomedov is stalling in the full guard.
Magomedov landing with the ground and pound.
Magomedov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T3#
Magomedov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Magomedov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Magomedov trying to control but Barnes is working from the bottom.
Magomedov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barnes is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Barnes wants to stand but Magomedov is controlling the position.
Magomedov showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Barnes is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Good exchange - Barnes coming out on top.
Barnes scores with a spinning back kick!
Barnes misses with a jab, cross combination.
We've been told by Barnes's head coaches at Doom's Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#TD2#
Magomedov drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Barnes wants to get back to his feet but Magomedov passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#REVR#
Magomedov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Magomedov winds up and cracks Barnes with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Hasbulla Magomedov will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
A head kick misses from Barnes. #TD2#
Magomedov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Magomedov lands in his opponent's guard.
Barnes wants to get back to his feet but Magomedov passes into half guard. #REVR#
Magomedov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Magomedov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Magomedov throwing shots but Barnes is blocking nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ground and pound from Magomedov. #SUB2#
Magomedov is trying to work for a kimura but Barnes is defending well.
Magomedov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T1#
Magomedov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Magomedov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Magomedov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Barnes keeps working.
Magomedov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Magomedov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Barnes is trying to stand.
Magomedov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Barnes with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Magomedov slows the pace down in half guard.
Hasbulla Magomedov has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
Magomedov throwing shots but Barnes is blocking nicely.
Barnes on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Magomedov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Barnes pushes Magomedov off looking to stand but Magomedov dives back in and keeps control.
Barnes wants to control but Magomedov is keeping busy.
Barnes tries to roll over but Magomedov keeps him under control.
Barnes pushes Magomedov off looking to stand but Magomedov dives back in and keeps control.
Magomedov is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #T3#
Magomedov controlling from the full mount.
Magomedov tries to control but Barnes wriggling away.
Magomedov lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Magomedov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Magomedov fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Magomedov lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Barnes hang on?
Magomedov fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there! #ROC2#Barnes is rocked!
Magomedov looking to control but Barnes is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Magomedov raining down hammerfists from mount.#T4#
Barnes is working to get back to half guard.
Magomedov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Magomedov lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent. #SUB2#
Magomedov has control of Barnes's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Barnes regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Magomedov lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
BOOM! Magomedov connects with a massive shot to the dome! #SUB2#
Magomedov working for a submission but Barnes is keeping him at bay.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hasbulla Magomedov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Good shot there by Barnes.
Magomedov takes one to the side of the head.
Barnes lands a nice looking body shot.
Barnes throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Barnes lunges at Magomedov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Magomedov's hand.
Barnes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Magomedov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Barnes misses with a hook.
Nice sprawl there from Barnes as Magomedov shoots in.
Barnes is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Magomedov moves out of range as Barnes strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #TD2#
Magomedov closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Barnes did well to prevent Magomedov getting side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Magomedov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Magomedov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T1#
Barnes tries to kick Magomedov off but Magomedov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Magomedov works his way into full mount!
Magomedov looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Magomedov is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Barnes is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Magomedov fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Magomedov lands a couple of nice shots there from mount. #T2#
Magomedov scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Barnes?
Magomedov lands a heavy elbow.
Oh Barnes is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Magomedov fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Magomedov working Barnes over with strikes here.
Magomedov postures up and throws a massive shot that knocks Barnes out cold! Two more strikes to his unconscious opponent for good luck and this one is all over! Magomedov goes absolutely crazy with his corner! Wow, you can see how much that win means to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Hasbulla Magomedov!

Event: Bellicose 95
Date: May 13, 2022

#R1##TD#
Magomedov gets the takedown into side control.
Magomedov lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Chapman down.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The strikes coming from Magomedov are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Chapman pushes Magomedov away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Magomedov gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Chapman is trying to improve his position.
Check out the look on Magomedov's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Chapman dodges the ground and pound from Magomedov.
Magomedov 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.
Check out the look on Magomedov's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter! #ROC#Chapman is rocked!
Magomedov cracks Chapman with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Chapman is still in real trouble! Can Magomedov finish him?
Magomedov lands a strong strike to the head of Chapman. That's dazed him! Magomedov looking to finish here. Chapman is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Magomedov lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hasbulla Magomedov!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 26, 2022

#R1##TD#
Jan dives in and scores a takedown into Magomedov's guard.
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.
Jan distracts Magomedov with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Jan engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Jan has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Jan trying to control but Magomedov is working from the bottom.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Jan is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Magomedov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jan.
Magomedov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jan swivels and escapes.
Jan half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Jan defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Magomedov.
Jan appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Magomedov misses with a takedown #TD#
and Jan decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Magomedov's guard.
Bartlomiej Jan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hasbulla Magomedov.#T2#
Jan with a flurry of punches that miss.
Magomedov working a defensive guard but Jan passes into half guard.
We've been hearing that Jan has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Magomedov trying to hold on to Jan's head to control him but Jan postures up.
Magomedov is looking to improve his position.
Jan wants to take a breather but Magomedov is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jan passes to full mount!
Jan controlling from the full mount. #T3#
Magomedov is trying to reverse the position but instead Jan has taken his back - oops!
Magomedov is trying to remain composed but Jan is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Jan has the hooks in. Magomedov is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB#
Magomedov preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Jan.
Jan throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage. #SUB#
Magomedov defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt. #SUB#
Jan looking for the RNC. #T4#
Magomedov wants to escape the position.
Jan gets his hands free as Magomedov looks to control. #SUB#
Jan is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Magomedov knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Magomedov for a finish.
Magomedov just trying to survive but Jan is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #SUB#
Magomedov is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jan trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bartlomiej Jan dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##TD#
Jan closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Magomedov tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Jan tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Jan has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Magomedov is trying to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov dodges the ground and pound from Jan.#T1#
Jan trying to control the action but Magomedov is working from the bottom.
Magomedov is looking for a sweep.
Jan in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Jan throwing shots but missing, from side control. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The ground and pound from Jan seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Jan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Magomedov can do to turn this around?
Magomedov taking punishment in the form of punches.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jan has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Jan controlling from mount.
Magomedov wants to hold on but Jan pushes him away.
Magomedov might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Jan haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Jan putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!#T3#
Magomedov holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Jan tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Magomedov is in all sorts of trouble here.
Jan with the ground and pound from mount.
Jan has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB#
Jan has control of Magomedov's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Magomedov regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Magomedov is wriggling around trying to escape.
Magomedov tries to hold on but Jan postures up.#T4#
Jan tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Jan dominating with strikes here.
Jan tries to control but Magomedov wriggling away.
BOOM! Jan connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Jan is landing with some decent strikes but Magomedov is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jan lands a big elbow. #ROC#Magomedov is rocked!
Jan controlling his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Magomedov tries to hold on but Jan pushes him away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bartlomiej Jan 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Jan shoots for a double leg takedown but Magomedov sprawls well. He's pushed Jan's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jan closes the distance and clinches up with Magomedov, looking for a takedown. Jan pushes Magomedov against the cage but Magomedov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Magomedov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Magomedov shoots for a takedown but Jan saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jan fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Magomedov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bartlomiej Jan. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Jan fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Magomedov to the ground. Jan is now in Magomedov's guard.
Bartlomiej Jan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
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.#SUB2#
Magomedov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jan defends well.
Jan sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T1#
Jan preventing the sweep.
Jan is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Jan trying to control but Magomedov is working from the bottom.
Magomedov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#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.#SUB#
Jan drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jan jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Magomedov.
Jan on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Magomedov working the ground and pound from side control.
Magomedov wants to control but Jan is keeping him busy.
Jan regains half guard.
Magomedov throws a strike but Jan avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Magomedov trying to control but Jan is working from the bottom. #T3##SUB#
Jan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jan is on top in guard. #REVR#
Jan sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Magomedov's guard. #SUB2#
Magomedov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Magomedov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jan pulls his head out easily.
Magomedov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jan.
Bartlomiej Jan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Jan sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Jan'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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Magomedov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jan is working away from the top position though.

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 Bartlomiej Jan.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jan, 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 30:26
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:26
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bartlomiej Jan!
During a confident post fight interview, Bartlomiej Jan thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

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