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Event:
Bellicose 134
Date: Aug 21, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
Greydorian shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Greydorian showed some decent athleticism there.
Magomedov is trying to maintain the position but Greydorian is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Magomedov is defending against the submission attempts here by Greydorian.
Magomedov is trying is best to control the position here.
Let's hope that Magomedov has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Magomedov trying to control but Greydorian postures up.
Greydorian throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Greydorian throwing shots but Magomedov is blocking nicely.
Greydorian lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Greydorian prevents Magomedov from standing back up.
We've been hearing that Greydorian has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#T1#
Magomedov is looking to improve his position.
Magomedov taking some punishment here, with Greydorian in his half guard.
Magomedov gets back to full guard.
Magomedov trying to control the position here.
Greydorian wants to control from the top but Magomedov keeps moving.
Greydorian postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Greydorian won't allow Magomedov to sweep him here.
Greydorian landing some decent shots from guard.
Greydorian wants to pass the guard but Magomedov is keeping the position.
Greydorian scoring with punches to the head and body.
Greydorian works over Magomedov with some ground and pound from guard.#T2#
Greydorian scoring with punches to the head and body.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Greydorian postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#ROC#Magomedov is rocked!
Greydorian postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Magomedov is still in real trouble! Can Greydorian finish him?
Greydorian has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Magomedov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Greydorian is one step ahead there.
Greydorian lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Greydorian pushing down on Magomedov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Magomedov wants to control but Greydorian is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Greydorian lands strikes from half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Magomedov is controlling Greydorian's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Nice strikes from Greydorian there.
Greydorian is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Magomedov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Magomedov is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Greydorian makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Greydorian scoring with punches to the head and body.
Greydorian being controlled here momentarily.
Our spies down at at St Petersburg MMA Gym inform us that Magomedov has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T3#
Greydorian gets to his feet and stands over Magomedov, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Magomedov felt that one! Greydorian unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Magomedov from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vastlin Greydorian!
Vastlin Greydorian really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Neon Zombie logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
Bellicose 113
Date: Jun 24, 2022 |
#R1#
Laithwaite throws a series of punches but Magomedov avoids them all with ease. #TD#
Laithwaite closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Magomedov preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Magomedov trying to hold on to Laithwaite's head to control him but Laithwaite postures up.
#SUB2#
Magomedov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Magomedov has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Magomedov is trying to stand back up but Laithwaite is controlling him
Magomedov is looking for a sweep. Laithwaite is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov trying to hold on to Laithwaite's head to control him but Laithwaite postures up.
Magomedov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Magomedov.
Laithwaite stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Magomedov swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Magomedov is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Magomedov wants to sweep here but Laithwaite controlling him for the moment.
Laithwaite wants to control from the top but Magomedov keeps moving.
Laithwaite preventing the sweep.
Magomedov is striking but Laithwaite is not phased and passes to half guard.
Laithwaite prevents Magomedov from improving his position.
Laithwaite is keen to just control but Magomedov is a slippery customer.
Magomedov has his hands clasped together around Laithwaite's back. He's all about the action.#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 is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Magomedov actively working from the bottom here.
Laithwaite wants to pass to mount but Magomedov is defending the position.
Magomedov wants to control but Laithwaite is keeping busy.
Magomedov is looking for a sweep. Laithwaite is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Magomedov gets back to full guard.
Magomedov is trying to keep Laithwaite in close.
Laithwaite trying to control the position from guard on top but Magomedov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Magomedov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Laithwaite's guard. #REVB##SUB#
Laithwaite has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Magomedov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Magomedov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Magomedov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Magomedov won't allow Laithwaite to sweep him here.
Magomedov throws a big elbow that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Laithwaite is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Magomedov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T4#
Magomedov trying to control but Laithwaite is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Magomedov looks for a takedown but Laithwaite sprawls well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Laithwaite swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Magomedov lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#CL#
Laithwaite clinches.
Magomedov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Laithwaite fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL#
Magomedov tries to keep at a distance but Laithwaite has taken the fight into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Laithwaite dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##CL#
Laithwaite closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD2#
Magomedov works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Magomedov trying to control but Laithwaite is working from the bottom.
Laithwaite tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Magomedov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Laithwaite utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Magomedov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov wants to control from the top but Laithwaite keeps moving.
Magomedov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#T1#
Laithwaite preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Magomedov trying to control but Laithwaite is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Laithwaite takes the fight into the clinch.
Laithwaite is pressed up against the cage. Magomedov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Laithwaite down to the mat. Laithwaite avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Magomedov blocks a leg kick.#CL#
Laithwaite has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD#
Laithwaite has picked Magomedov up - he's going for a ride! Laithwaite dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Laithwaite trying to control from half guard but Magomedov is working away.
Magomedov is trying to maintain the position but Laithwaite is very close to passing his half guard.
Marc Magomedov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Magomedov regains full guard. Nicely done. #T2#
Laithwaite trying to control the position from guard on top but Magomedov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Magomedov is pulling down on Laithwaite's head. It's preventing any offense from Laithwaite, at least for the moment.
Magomedov wants to sweep here but Laithwaite controlling him for the moment.
Magomedov looking to control.
Laithwaite has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Magomedov trying to control the position here.
Laithwaite pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Magomedov is keeping the position for now.
Magomedov is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Magomedov keeping full guard, as Laithwaite tries to pass.
Magomedov trying to control the position here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A combination from Laithwaite does no damage.
Laithwaite is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Magomedov can do to turn this around?#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Magomedov is looking to take this one to the mat.
Magomedov tries for a takedown but Laithwaite manages to get underhooks.
Richard Laithwaite has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marc Magomedov.
Magomedov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Laithwaite is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Magomedov has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Laithwaite clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!#SUB2#
Magomedov looking to break Laithwaite's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Laithwaite remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Magomedov will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Well, with Magomedov on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Laithwaite is tapping out... Can he escape the position?#T4#
Magomedov avoiding Laithwaite 's attempts to control his hands.
Magomedov tries to get the hooks in deep but Laithwaite pushed the leg off.
Good control from Magomedov.#SUB2#
Laithwaite defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Laithwaite trying to control but not successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
You can see the frustration on Laithwaite's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Magomedov is persistently looking for the submission but Laithwaite is defending it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Marc Magomedov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Laithwaite rushes Magomedov and presses him up against the cage.
Laithwaite gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Magomedov.
#TD#
Laithwaite has Magomedov pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Laithwaite pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Magomedov tumbling to the mat - Laithwaite dives into Magomedov's guard.
Magomedov looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov wants to sweep but no luck.
Laithwaite trying to control the position from guard on top but Magomedov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Magomedov looking for a sweep. Not yet Magomedov, not yet. #T1#
Laithwaite makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Magomedov is pulling down on Laithwaite's head. It's preventing any offense from Laithwaite, at least for the moment.
Magomedov wants to sweep but no luck.
Laithwaite wants to control from the top but Magomedov keeps moving.
Laithwaite trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Magomedov keeping moving, preventing Laithwaite from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Laithwaite thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Laithwaite postures up.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Laithwaite feints a jab promting Magomedov to slip. Laithwaite then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Magomedov slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CL#
Laithwaite drives through and clinches with Magomedov against the cage.
Magomedov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Laithwaite gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD#
Laithwaite is trying to trip Magomedov. He has hold of a leg but Magomedov is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Laithwaite persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Magomedov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Laithwaite's guard. #REVB#
Laithwaite lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Laithwaite trying to control but Magomedov is working from the bottom.
Laithwaite trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Magomedov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T3#
Laithwaite trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Magomedov has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Laithwaite should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Magomedov has tightened it up now! Laithwaite should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Marc Magomedov! |
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Event:
145 Showdown
Date: May 07, 2022 |
#R1#
PĂ©rez looks to land a combination but Magomedov avoids it well.
A jab from PĂ©rez does it's job there.
PĂ©rez misses with a straight right.
PĂ©rez goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Magomedov fails with the takedown
and PĂ©rez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC2#Magomedov is rocked!
Magomedov looks up at the clock. Bad move! PĂ©rez lands a right hand from hell, dropping Magomedov. PĂ©rez pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ariel PĂ©rez!
A very excited looking Ariel PĂ©rez made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
Outlaw 21 - 145 Showdown
Date: Apr 09, 2022 |
#R1##TD2#
Magomedov gets caught napping as Hubble dives in and scores a takedown. Magomedov manages to retain guard.
Hubble wants to control from the top but Magomedov keeps moving.
Hubble controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hubble makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hubble trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Magomedov trying to control the position.
Hubble sitting in guard here, content to control.
Magomedov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hubble is one step ahead there.
Hubble throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov looking for a sweep. Not yet Magomedov, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hubble showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Magomedov trying to keep a closed guard but Hubble is proving a slippery customer.
#T1#
Magomedov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Magomedov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Magomedov has Hubble pulled in close to control his posture. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Magomedov gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
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. #REVR#
Hubble is staying active underneath Magomedov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Magomedov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hubble's head.
Hubble is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Hubble is continuing to stall.#T2##SUB#
Magomedov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hubble has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Hubble makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hubble.
Magomedov wants to control from the top but Hubble keeps moving.
Magomedov is really struggling to control Hubble but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T3#
Magomedov looking to sit in guard and control but Hubble gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Magomedov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Magomedov trying to control the position.
Hubble showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Magomedov wants to sweep here but Hubble controlling him for the moment.
Hubble wants to control from the top but Magomedov keeps moving.
Hubble looking to pass the guard. #T4#
Magomedov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hubble lands a couple of elbows.
Hubble is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Magomedov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hubble is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
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. #REVR#
Hubble is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Magomedov wants to control but Hubble is keeping him busy.
Hubble is controlling Magomedov's trapped leg to prevent Magomedov from advancing to side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Edwin Hubble dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Hubble scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Hubble has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
You can see the frustration on Magomedov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Magomedov is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Hubble connects with a nice short shot to Magomedov's temple.
Hubble winds up and cracks Magomedov with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Magomedov preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Magomedov trying to control here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Magomedov trying to control from the bottom.
#T1#
Hubble controlling the action here.
Magomedov is trying to control but can't.
Magomedov is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hubble is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Hubble winds up and cracks Magomedov with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Hubble scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Magomedov is looking to control Hubble's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Magomedov avoid being mounted?
Hubble working over Magomedov with some ground and pound. Magomedov looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Hubble looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Magomedov tries to roll over but Hubble keeps him under control.
Nice strikes from Hubble there.
Hubble takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Magomedov looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Magomedov is looking for a sweep. Hubble is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hubble 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. #ROC2#Magomedov is rocked!
Magomedov wants to improve his position but Hubble is controlling well.
Oh Magomedov is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#T2#
Hubble is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Hubble winds up and cracks Magomedov with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Hubble lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Hubble scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Hubble is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Magomedov is hurt! He's hurt bad - Hubble fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Magomedov from any more punishment! Congratulations to Hubble! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Edwin Hubble!
A very excited looking Edwin Hubble made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
Outlaw 16 - 145 Showdown
Date: Mar 12, 2022 |
#R1#
Tenko lands a body shot.
Tenko lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#TD#
Tenko gets caught napping as Magomedov dives in and scores a takedown. Tenko manages to retain 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 trying to control the position from guard on top but Tenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tenko is pulling down on Magomedov's head to control his posture.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Tenko can do anything to dispel that myth.
Magomedov seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Tenko is looking to stand up but Magomedov isn't so interested in that idea.
Tenko looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Magomedov drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Tenko dives on top into guard.#REVB##T1#
Tenko's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Magomedov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tenko doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tenko manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Magomedov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tenko's guard. #REVR#
Magomedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Tenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tenko utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Magomedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Tenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Magomedov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Tenko wants to stand and escape but Magomedov is having none of it.
Magomedov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Tenko's guard.
Tenko is looking for a sweep. Magomedov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Magomedov 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. Tenko tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Magomedov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Marc Magomedov! |
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