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Event:
TR31: Freestyle Friday
Date: Mar 11, 2022 |
Khebab Magonurmadov had a terrible time trying to make weight. After initially coming in at 160.7, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. Stepping on the scales for a second time, he still failed to make the required weight and after much deliberation, his fight with Marc Johnson was cancelled. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 25, 2022 |
#R1##CL# Momatov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Magonurmadov looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight! Magonurmadov tries to pull guard but Momatov won't allow it.
Momatov controlling the action here for a moment.
Magonurmadov stalling in the clinch but Momatov improves position. #BC# Momatov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL# Momatov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC# Momatov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL# Momatov moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC# Momatov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL# Momatov clinches. Magonurmadov gets underhooks to prevent Momatov's takedown attempt.
#BC# Momatov breaks from the clinch.
Momatov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T1# Momatov keeps the fight on the outside. Magonurmadov misses with a takedown and Momatov counters with a body kick that stops Magonurmadov in his tracks momentarily. Momatov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Magonurmadov sprawls well. Magonurmadov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Momatov gets slowly back to his feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergey Momatov. That's going to take a lot out of him. Momatov avoids the head kick by Magonurmadov.
Horrible takedown attempt by Momatov or perhaps it was just good defense by Magonurmadov, which made it look bad. Momatov shoots in but Magonurmadov avoids the takedown attempt easily. Momatov scores with a three punch combo!
#T2# Momatov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Magonurmadov defends it nicely.#CL# Momatov closes the distance and pushes Magonurmadov back into the cage.#BC# Momatov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Magonurmadov wants to clinch but Momatov slips to the side and Momatov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Momatov shoots in looking for a takedown but Magonurmadov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Momatov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Momatov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Magonurmadov with a lazy takedown attempt and Momatov counters with a leg kick. #T3# Momatov shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Magonurmadov eats them both and turns towards Momatov to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CL# Momatov forces Magonurmadov back against the cage and clinches. Momatov lands an uppercut.#TD# Momatov has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Magonurmadov uses from the top position. Magonurmadov postures up and lands a big shot to Momatov's brow. Momatov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR# Momatov wants to pass the guard but Magonurmadov is keeping the position.#SU# Momatov gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #T4# Momatov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Momatov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Momatov misses with a head kick.
#TD2# Magonurmadov drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. 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! Magonurmadov trying to control the action but Momatov is working from the bottom. Magonurmadov tries to score with some ground and pound. Momatov controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sergey Momatov dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2# Momatov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Momatov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Magonurmadov fails miserably with a takedown attempt. No luck for Momatov with that takedown attempt. A head kick from Momatov lands but Magonurmadov takes it in his stride. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Magonurmadov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Momatov paws at him with a jab and circles away. Momatov fails with a takedown attempt. Magonurmadov is breathing heavily. Magonurmadov swings away with a leg kick that misses. Momatov appears to be looking for a big counter.#T1# Momatov fails with a takedown attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergey Momatov. That's going to take a lot out of him. Momatov swinging wildly here.
Magonurmadov tries to counter with a clinch but Momatov shakes him off and moves away. Momatov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Magonurmadov can do to turn this around? Momatov lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Magonurmadov backs up against the cage.
A solid body kick from Momatov. Magonurmadov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Magonurmadov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Momatov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Magonurmadov is fending him off so far but Momatov persists. Nope, Magonurmadov circles away and we're back to standing. Sergey Momatov is winning the standup battle so far. Magonurmadov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Momatov. #T2##CL# Momatov has closed the distance and engaged Magonurmadov in a clinch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. Momatov goes for a takedown attempt but Magonurmadov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Magonurmadov misses with a takedown attempt - Momatov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Momatov tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Magonurmadov manages to circle out of the way. Magonurmadov tries to clinch up but Momatov circles away and keeps his distance. Magonurmadov stuffs the takedown attempt from Momatov. Momatov gets slowly back to his feet. Momatov shoots in and drives through. Magonurmadov sprawls well. This has been an exciting period of action!#TD2# Magonurmadov shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Momatov's guard.#T3# Magonurmadov looking to sit in guard and control but Momatov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR# Momatov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Magonurmadov controls Momatov momentarily but Momatov frees himself. #SU# Momatov gets to his feet. Magonurmadov looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! Magonurmadov takes a kick to the side of the head.#T4# Magonurmadov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Momatov can pounce on him.
Momatov lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Momatov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Magonurmadov avoids it really well and circles away. Magonurmadov shoots in and drives through. Momatov sprawls well. Momatov throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. Momatov throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. #CL# Momatov rushes Magonurmadov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC# Momatov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Momatov scores with a kick to the midsection. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sergey Momatov dominated that second round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##CL# Momatov darts in and clinches Magonurmadov up against the cage.#TD2# Magonurmadov has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Momatov uses from the top position. Momatov controlling from the top position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Momatov'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. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Magonurmadov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1# Momatov passes Magonurmadov's right leg, so he's now in half guard. Momatov trying to control the pace. Magonurmadov is trying to stand.
#SU# Momatov stands up from half guard. #T2# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#CL# Momatov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Magonurmadov, pushing him back against the cage. Momatov has Magonurmadov pushed against the cage.#BC# Momatov breaks from the clinch.
A head kick from Momatov lands but Magonurmadov takes it in his stride. Momatov shoots in for a double leg but Magonurmadov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Momatov shoots in but Magonurmadov avoids the takedown attempt easily.#CL# Momatov forces Magonurmadov back against the cage and clinches.#T3# Momatov wants to take the fight to the mat but Magonurmadov manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergey Momatov. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC# Momatov manages to break the clinch.
Momatov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Magonurmadov defends well and Momatov ends up having to push Magonurmadov into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Magonurmadov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#TD2# Magonurmadov drags the fight down to the ground.
#SU# Momatov stands and steps away. Magonurmadov gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. Momatov goes for a double leg but Magonurmadov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Magonurmadov continues to drive forward.#TD# Momatov jumps guard and drags Magonurmadov to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. Magonurmadov throws a big elbow that misses. Momatov throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Magonurmadov trying to control but Momatov is working from the bottom. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4# Magonurmadov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Momatov swivels though and keeps the full guard. Momatov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Magonurmadov's guard. #REVR# Magonurmadov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Momatov. Magonurmadov looking for a sweep. Not yet Magonurmadov, not yet. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Momatov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2# Magonurmadov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that's the end of the fight! Sergey Momatov showed his dominance in that final round. Well Momatov has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:27 Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:27 Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sergey Momatov! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 20, 2022 |
#R1# Magonurmadov needs to keep his hands up - Mott had a free shot at his head there. Magonurmadov looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight! Mott lands with a good body shot. Mott lands with a right hand. Mott throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Magonurmadov on the side of the head. Magonurmadov tries to move into range but Mott moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#ROC#Magonurmadov is rocked! Mott throws a good cross that connects.
Magonurmadov is still on wobbly legs! Can Mott finish him? Mott fakes the body blow, causing Magonurmadov to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Magonurmadov goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bunny Mott! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 17, 2022 |
#R1# Lacson fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Magonurmadov tries to counter with a clinch but Lacson shakes him off and moves away.#TD# Lacson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Magonurmadov tries to bench press Lacson off him but Lacson keeps the position. Magonurmadov keeps trying to improve his position. Lacson working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Lacson is chipping away with strikes.
Magonurmadov is looking to reverse the position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Lacson looks up at the clock and then as Magonurmadov takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Lacson smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Magonurmadov is trying to improve his position.#T1# Lacson connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Magonurmadov some visible discomfort.
Lacson scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Magonurmadov to see if he's OK. Lacson 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. Lacson creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots. Magonurmadov is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Lacson is controlling him well. Lacson working the ground and pound from side control. Lacson working the ground and pound.#ROC#Magonurmadov is rocked!#SUB# Lacson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Magonurmadov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. Magonurmadov is still in real trouble! Can Lacson finish him? Lacson lands an elbow. Magonurmadov is looking to reverse the position. Magonurmadov seems to have recovered his senses.#T2# Magonurmadov is trying to control Lacson's posture but Lacson avoids it. Magonurmadov is looking to regain half guard here but Lacson keeps moving and retains side control. Lacson in side control lands a decent elbow. Lacson in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. Lacson working the ground and pound. Lacson working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
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! Lacson is working Magonurmadov over with some ground and pound from side control. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Lacson is looking to take a break and control but Magonurmadov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Lacson lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Magonurmadov down.
#T3# Lacson controlling the position from side mount. Magonurmadov stuck in half guard on the bottom here. Lacson 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 Magonurmadov's shoulder. That is not cool. Lacson trying to control the action but Magonurmadov is working from the bottom. #T4# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Lacson working the body and head with strikes. Lacson working the ground and pound from side control. Magonurmadov is looking for a sweep. Lacson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Magonurmadov keeps working. Magonurmadov struggling a bit here. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Lacson scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Magonurmadov to see if he's OK. Lacson controlling the position. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ping Lacson dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##TD# Lacson feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Magonurmadov tries to land a sweep but no joy. Magonurmadov tries to strike from the bottom.
Lacson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Magonurmadov is trying to hold Lacson in close to prevent damage but Lacson has managed to pass into half guard.
Magonurmadov is trying to get back to full guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Lacson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Magonurmadov sees it coming and defends easily. Lacson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Magonurmadov can do to turn this around? Lacson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Magonurmadov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T1# Lacson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Lacson working Magonurmadov over with strikes. Magonurmadov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lacson. Magonurmadov is looking to control Lacson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Magonurmadov avoid being mounted?#SUB2# Magonurmadov actively working from the bottom here. Magonurmadov is breathing heavily. Lacson working Magonurmadov over with strikes. #T2# Lacson trying to control the action but Magonurmadov is working from the bottom. Lacson prevents Magonurmadov from improving his position. Lacson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. Lacson looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Lacson looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Magonurmadov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Lacson trying to control the pace. Lacson wants to control but Magonurmadov is keeping him busy. #T3# Lacson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Magonurmadov trying to control from the bottom.
Lacson working the head and body with strikes. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Magonurmadov trying to control here.
#SUB# Lacson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Magonurmadov sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB# Magonurmadov is defending against the submission attempts here by Lacson.
Nice strikes from Lacson there. #T4# Lacson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Magonurmadov taking some punishment here, with Lacson in his half guard. Magonurmadov wants to get back to full guard. Ping Lacson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Magonurmadov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lacson is working away from the top position though.#SUB# Lacson in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Magonurmadov tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Lacson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ping Lacson! |
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