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Event:
LAFC Fight Night 4
Date: Jun 04, 2022 |
#R1#
El Monstro bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
El Monstro tries to land a leg kick but Magomedov saw it coming and moves away.
El Monstro displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Magomedov.
Magomedov has a takedown stuffed.
El Monstro throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Magomedov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
El Monstro works over Magomedov's head and body with a nice combination.#CUT#It looks like Ramzan Magomedov has been cut.
El Monstro cracks Magomedov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
El Monstro looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
El Monstro keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Tadeo El Monstro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ramzan Magomedov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov shoots in but no luck this time.
El Monstro lands with a nice body punch.
Magomedov looks winded!
El Monstro and Magomedov are patiently standing in front of each other looking for an opening. El Monstro throws a head kick. It's landed, knocking Magomedov into next week! Ooooh that was huge! El Monstro knows it - he's on the cage flexing is biceps. That's a bit weird considering he won by kick but whatever.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Tadeo El Monstro!
Tadeo El Monstro thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
LAFC Fight Night
Date: May 14, 2022 |
#R1##CL2#
Lazik rushes Magomedov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Magomedov blocking some punches.
Lazik should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Lazik tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lazik dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Magomedov wants to break free but Lazik has control.
Lazik swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lazik can't find room to land a body shot as Magomedov controls the action.
Lazik tries a body shot but Magomedov blocks it.
Lazik swings wildly with an uppercut but Magomedov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Magomedov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Good body shot from Lazik.
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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lazik swings wildly with an uppercut but Magomedov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lazik tries a knee to the head but Magomedov blocks it.
A short uppercut from Magomedov.
Magomedov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lazik gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Magomedov.
#T1#
Lazik misses with a punch on the inside.
Magomedov wants to take the fight to the mat but Lazik manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Lazik misses with a punch on the inside.
Lazik misses with the head strike.
Magomedov tries to pull guard but Lazik won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ramzan Magomedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short right from Lazik.
Magomedov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lazik has him pressed against the cage.
Lazik letting Magomedov take a breather here.
Magomedov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lazik blocks it with crossed arms.
Magomedov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Magomedov.
Lazik misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Magomedov. #TD#
Magomedov turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Magomedov manages to end up in side control.#T2#
Lazik is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Magomedov tries to score with some ground and pound. Lazik controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Lazik parries the strikes from Magomedov easily there. Magomedov is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Lazik to escape.
Magomedov is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Lazik will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU#
Magomedov has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Lazik tries to keep at a distance but Magomedov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Magomedov blocks the elbow strike.
Lazik misses with the head strike.
Magomedov lands a shoulder strike. #T3#
Lazik wants a takedown but no success here.
Lazik tries to work over Magomedov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lazik fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Magomedov.
Lazik misses with an elbow strike.
Magomedov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC#
Magomedov breaks from the clinch.
Lazik slips a jab and a cross from Magomedov.
Lazik tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD#
and Magomedov counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Magomedov.
Magomedov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Lazik's guard.
Lazik is looking to control Magomedov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lazik avoid being mounted?
Magomedov thows a huge punch but Lazik dodges it nicely.
Lazik wants to get back to full guard.#T4#
Magomedov passes the guard and advances to mount!
Magomedov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Magomedov tries to control but Lazik wriggling away.
Lazik holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Magomedov tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Magomedov looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Lazik is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ramzan Magomedov will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Magomedov tries to work over Lazik's front leg with a kick but Lazik checks it.
Lazik doesn't manage to clinch there - Magomedov circles away.
#CL2#
Lazik clinches.
Lazik misses with some punches.
Magomedov tries to score a body lock takedown but Lazik shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Lazik fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lazik misses with the head strike.
Mark Lazik seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Lazik misses with a short punch on the inside.
Magomedov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Magomedov is looking to take this one to the mat.
Magomedov effectively controlling the action here.
Magomedov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Lazik gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ramzan Magomedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Magomedov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lazik tries to clinch up.
As Lazik tries to get set, Magomedov tries to push him back and clinch up but Lazik manages to avoid the attempt.
Magomedov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lazik.
Magomedov throws a big counter combination but Lazik scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T1##CL2#
Lazik closes the distance and pushes Magomedov back into the cage.
Magomedov blocks an uppercut.
Lazik tries to work over Magomedov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Magomedov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#TD#
Magomedov drags the fight down to the ground.
Magomedov pulls Lazik in close to prevent any damage.
Lazik looking to sit in guard and control but Magomedov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Magomedov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Lazik trying to control the position.
#SU#
Magomedov gets to his feet - Lazik follows without any prompting.
Lazik tries to clinch up but Magomedov circles away and keeps his distance.#T2##TD#
Magomedov closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Lazik did well to prevent Magomedov getting side control.
Magomedov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Lazik is not content to let Magomedov control the position.
Lazik tries to roll over but Magomedov keeps him under control.
Lazik is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Lazik is looking for a sweep. Magomedov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SU#
Magomedov decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lazik moves in looking to clinch but Magomedov pushes him off.
Lazik tries to clinch up but Magomedov circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Magomedov moves into the clinch.#T3#
Magomedov keeps control of Lazik as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Magomedov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lazik walks away with a smile on his face. Magomedov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Magomedov closes the distance and pushes Lazik back into the cage.#TD#
Magomedov pulls guard successfully.
Lazik looking to sit in guard and control but Magomedov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Lazik is looking to stand up but Magomedov isn't so interested in that idea.
Magomedov stays in close to Lazik's body and controls the position.
Magomedov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lazik has his hands on Magomedov's head, controlling the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lazik can do anything to dispel that myth.
Lazik is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T4#
Lazik pulls Magomedov in close to prevent any damage.
Lazik looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Magomedov puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Lazik is staying active underneath Magomedov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Magomedov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Lazik is looking to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ramzan Magomedov dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Magomedov moves into the clinch.
Lazik misses with some punches.
Lazik swings wildly with an uppercut but Magomedov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lazik fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lazik lands a nice uppercut.
Lazik misses with the head strike.
Magomedov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Lazik pulls his leg out and moves away.
Magomedov keeps the fight on the outside.
Lazik leaves Magomedov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Lazik forces Magomedov back against the cage and clinches.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Lazik tries to throw a body punch but Magomedov avoids it by throwing Lazik back against the cage. #T1#
Lazik misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lazik is looking to control Magomedov's arms but Magomedov gets an underhook and turns him. Now Lazik has his back to the cage.
Magomedov comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT#It looks like Mark Lazik has been cut.
Lazik misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lazik misses with an elbow over the top.
Magomedov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lazik avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ramzan Magomedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head punch on the inside from Lazik fails to land.
Lazik throws a head punch that misses. #TD#
Magomedov is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Lazik can't fight it off and eventually Magomedov manages to take the fight to the floor. Lazik looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Magomedov is pushing down on Lazik's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lazik is fighting to maintain full guard but Magomedov has managed to sneak the leg through.
Magomedov is trying to control the action in half guard but Lazik is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Magomedov prevents Lazik from improving his position.#T2#
Magomedov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lazik's head.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Magomedov in particular looking to stall.
Lazik tries to get to full guard but Magomedov has control of the leg.
Magomedov sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Magomedov passes to side control. #T3#
Lazik managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Magomedov.
Lazik is looking to reverse the position.
Lazik is trying to work for a sweep but Magomedov has mounted him!
Ramzan Magomedov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lazik avoids a series of strikes thrown by Magomedov.
Lazik has given up his back here.
Lazik trying to control the hands but Magomedov breaks the grip.
Lazik covering up well and avoiding damage.
Magomedov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Magomedov missing with strikes from the back. #SUB#
Magomedov is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Lazik knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Lazik for a finish. #T4#
Magomedov is hanging on to Lazik's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB#
Magomedov working for the choke. #SUB#
Magomedov looking for the choke from the back.
Mark Lazik has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Magomedov controls the action.
Lazik wants to escape the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Magomedov. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Ramzan Magomedov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Magomedov controls the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ramzan Magomedov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Magomedov, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ramzan Magomedov! |
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Event:
LAFC 420 Frenzy
Date: Apr 20, 2022 |
#R1#
Magomedov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL#
Magomedov takes the fight into the clinch.
Noah tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Magomedov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Noah is trying to force a seperation but Magomedov has the dominant position.
Magomedov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Noah is defending well.#TD#
Magomedov has clasped his hands together around Noah's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Noah really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Magomedov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Magomedov taking a breather here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Magomedov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Noah, who protects the arm well. #SU#
Magomedov stands up and beckons Noah to his feet. #T1#
Noah throws a nice head kick!
#CUT2#It looks like Ramzan Magomedov has been cut.
Noah connects with a nice looking jab.
#TD#
Magomedov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Noah looking to hit a scissor sweep but Magomedov is one step ahead there. #SU#
Noah is working an open guard so Magomedov takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Noah scores with a shot to the body.
#T2#
Magomedov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Noah counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #TD#
Magomedov shoots in and gets a takedown into Noah's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Magomedov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Magomedov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Magomedov postures up in Noah's guard and throws a big left but Noah blocks it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Noah preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Magomedov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Magomedov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Magomedov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Noah for as long as he can get away with.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Noah lands a leg kick that knocks Magomedov off balance momentarily.
Noah has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Hebrew Noah is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Magomedov darts in and clinches Noah up against the cage.#TD#
Magomedov has Noah pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Magomedov pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Noah tumbling to the mat - Magomedov dives into Noah's guard.
Noah wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Magomedov is now in half guard.
Magomedov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T4#
Magomedov tries to pass to full mount but Noah defends it. #SUB#
Magomedov is working for a submission of some sort.
Noah blocking the ground and pound attempt from Magomedov.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ramzan Magomedov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ramzan Magomedov's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##TD#
Magomedov shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Magomedov in particular looking to stall.#SUB#
Magomedov wants to work for an arm triangle but Noah is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov is taking a breather. Noah says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T1##SU#
Magomedov decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Noah buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Magomedov fails with the takedown
and Noah counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Noah connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Noah scores with a push kick.#T2#
Noah throws a nice inside leg kick.
Magomedov shoots and misses
and Noah counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#Ramzan Magomedov's cut is getting worse.
Magomedov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Magomedov shoots for a takedown but Noah saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Noah is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ramzan Magomedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Magomedov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Noah. Noah obviously looking to wear him down.
Noah throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Noah feints with a left and delivers a massive head kick! Magomedov collapses like a ragdoll! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Hebrew Noah!
A victorious Hebrew Noah thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 21, 2022 |
#R1#
Mental shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Magomedov defends it nicely.
Magomedov tries to clinch but Mental moves out of range.
Mental swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Magomedov slips under a jab.
Magomedov keeps the fight on the outside.
Magomedov throws a sloppy head kick
and Mental counters with a body kick that stops Magomedov in his tracks momentarily.
Mental with a poor takedown
and Magomedov counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#It looks like Prodigi Mental has been cut.
Magomedov shoots in for a takedown but Mental shows good takedown defense.
Magomedov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ramzan Magomedov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Prodigi Mental.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Magomedov clinches.
Magomedov tries for a takedown but Mental manages to get underhooks.
#T1#
Mental is trying to pull guard but Magomedov has him pressed against the cage.
The referee calls for Magomedov to work.
Magomedov working hard to break the clinch.#BC2#
Mental's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mental misses with a double jab.
Mental lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Magomedov circles away quickly and effectively.
Mental throws a right hand that Magomedov ducks under and follows up with a left that Magomedov also avoids with ease.#TD2#
Mental drives through with a takedown into guard. #SUB#
Magomedov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mental gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mental must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mental trying to control but Magomedov is working from the bottom. #T2#
Mental tries to free his leg and advance position but Magomedov is retaining full guard.
Mental trying to move into half guard but instead Magomedov has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Magomedov won't allow Mental to sweep him here.
Magomedov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Magomedov passes Mental's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Magomedov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Magomedov in particular looking to stall.
Magomedov wants to stand up but Mental is controlling 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.
Magomedov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Magomedov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Magomedov trying to control the pace. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Magomedov has knocked Mental down with a huge combo! Magomedov steps away and waves a wobbly Mental back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Magomedov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ramzan Magomedov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Prodigi Mental's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Magomedov wants to clinch up but Mental keeps it at a distance.
Mental is looking for the big counter here.
Ramzan Magomedov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mental is defended easily by Magomedov.
Magomedov dives in and grabs Mental's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mental pushes down on Magomedov's head and hops out.#CL#
Magomedov has closed the distance and engaged Mental in a clinch.
Magomedov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Mental tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Magomedov just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD#
Magomedov drags the fight down to the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mental trying to control the position from guard on top but Magomedov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Mental got a little sloppy there for a moment and Magomedov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mental has managed to get both his arms back between Magomedov's legs - danger averted.
Mental throwing strikes from guard but Magomedov blocks nicely. #T1#
Mental postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Magomedov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mental trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mental trying to control but Magomedov is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Magomedov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mental gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Magomedov shoots for a takedown but Mental saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mental is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ramzan Magomedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#CL#
Magomedov rushes Mental and presses him up against the cage.
A body shot lands from Magomedov.
Mental is breathing heavily.
Mental drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mental fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#TD#
Magomedov has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Mental uses from the top position.
Magomedov seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Magomedov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Magomedov will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
#T3##SUB#
Magomedov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mental doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mental manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Magomedov has control of Mental's left arm, preventing Mental from doing any damage. #SUB#
Magomedov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mental wants to control from the top but Magomedov keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mental fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Magomedov manages to avoid it.#CL#
Mental gets tackled into the cage by Magomedov. Magomedov maintains the clinch.
Mental working aggressively here.
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Mental can't get the takedown.
#TD#
Magomedov drags the fight down to the ground.
Magomedov looking for a sweep. Not yet Magomedov, not yet.
Mental wants to control from the top but Magomedov keeps moving.
Magomedov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mental is one step ahead there.
Magomedov seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Magomedov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mental can do to turn this around?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Magomedov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mental gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ramzan Magomedov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Prodigi Mental's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Mental is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Magomedov shoots in but Mental avoids the takedown attempt easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mental looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mental fails with a takedown attempt.
Magomedov throws a sloppy head kick
and Mental counters with a good low kick that Magomedov was not able to check.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mental misses with a wild combination.
#CL#
Mental tries to keep at a distance but Magomedov has taken the fight into the clinch.#T1#
Mental tries to pull guard but Magomedov holds him up against the cage and eventually Mental drops back down to his feet.
#TD#
Magomedov ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Magomedov no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Ramzan Magomedov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Magomedov wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Mental is looking to stand up but Magomedov won't let him.
Magomedov is trying to hold Mental in close to prevent damage but Mental has managed to pass into half guard.
Mental scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Magomedov is pressing down on Mental's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T2#
Magomedov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mental's guard. #REVR#
Mental is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Magomedov preventing the sweep.
Mental takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Magomedov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mental is keeping the position for now.
Magomedov wants to stand and escape but instead Mental has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB##SUB#
Magomedov has an active guard here but Mental has managed to pass into half guard.
Magomedov is staying active underneath Mental, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T3#
Magomedov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Magomedov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
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.
Mental manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Magomedov manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##T4#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Magomedov holds on and takes a little breather.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES#
Magomedov pushes Mental off and scrambles back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Magomedov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Mental defends well and Magomedov ends up having to push Mental into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Mental landing knees to the body.
Prodigi Mental has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ramzan Magomedov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#BC2#
Mental's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
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 Ramzan Magomedov.
Well Magomedov 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 George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ramzan Magomedov! |
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