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Event:
HFC 24:Maynard vs Magomedov
Date: Nov 26, 2022 |
#R1#
Magomedov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Flacide. #CL2#
Flacide has closed the distance and engaged Magomedov in a clinch.
Flacide fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Flacide is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Flacide taking a breather.
Magomedov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Flacide avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Magomedov is working for takedown but Flacide is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Killov Magomedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Flacide avoiding damage.
Magomedov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Flacide swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Flacide manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Magomedov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Flacide is keeping the position for now.
Flacide looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
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. #T1##SUB2#
Flacide is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Flacide tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Magomedov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Flacide is trying to keep Magomedov in close.
Magomedov tries to free his leg and advance position but Flacide is retaining full guard.
Magomedov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Magomedov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Flacide for as long as he can get away with.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Flacide trying to keep a closed guard but Magomedov is proving a slippery customer.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Magomedov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Flacide's guard.
Magomedov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Magomedov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Magomedov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Flacide knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Flacide has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Magomedov is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Magomedov looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Magomedov is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Flacide reverses the position - he's now on top in Magomedov's guard. #T3#
Magomedov wants to sweep here but Flacide controlling him for the moment.
Magomedov is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Flacide trying to control the position from guard on top but Magomedov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Magomedov is pulling down on Flacide's head. It's preventing any offense from Flacide, at least for the moment.
Flacide stopping the sweep attempt from Magomedov.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Magomedov keeping moving, preventing Flacide from controlling successfully.
Flacide tries to free his leg and advance position but Magomedov is retaining full guard.
Magomedov seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Flacide trying to control the position from guard on top but Magomedov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Flacide throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Flacide trying to control the position from guard on top but Magomedov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Flacide shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Magomedov defends it nicely.
Flacide shoots in but no luck this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Helio Flacide dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Flacide takes the fight into the clinch.
Flacide gets underhooks to prevent Magomedov's takedown attempt.
Flacide prevents the takedown attempt.
Magomedov tries to stall but Flacide uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Magomedov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Killov Magomedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Flacide throws an elbow that misses.
Magomedov prevents a body shot from Flacide.
Magomedov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Flacide pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Magomedov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Come on Magomedov - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Flacide taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Flacide is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Magomedov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Flacide gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#T1#
Magomedov blocks the elbow strike.
Magomedov tries to score a body lock takedown but Flacide shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Magomedov tries to stall but Flacide uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Flacide goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Flacide trying to control the position but instead, Magomedov has worked for underhooks and has pushed Flacide into the cage.#TD#
Magomedov has clasped his hands together around Flacide's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Flacide is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Magomedov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Flacide is not content to let Magomedov control the position.
Flacide 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.#T2##SUB#
Magomedov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Magomedov goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Flacide has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Magomedov but great work by Flacide.#SUB2#
Flacide thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Flacide tries to advance to mount but can't.
Magomedov is trying to get back to half guard.
Flacide wants to control but Magomedov is keeping him busy. #T3#
Magomedov is looking to reverse the position.
Flacide tries to advance to mount but can't.
Magomedov is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Flacide's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Magomedov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Magomedov wants to sweep but no luck.
Magomedov keeping full guard, as Flacide tries to pass.
Flacide is still trying to improve position.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Magomedov keeping moving, preventing Flacide from controlling successfully.
Flacide might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Magomedov haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Magomedov managing to control the position.
Flacide advances to half guard.
Magomedov is looking for a sweep. Flacide is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Magomedov is working hard here to advance position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Flacide throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Flacide throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Helio Flacide showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Magomedov drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Flacide looking to control.
Flacide wants to control but Magomedov passes easily into half guard.
Magomedov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Flacide tries to roll over but Magomedov keeps him under control.
Magomedov wants to pass to mount but Flacide is defending the position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flacide is looking to improve his position.
Flacide manages to get to full guard.
Magomedov wants to control from the top but Flacide keeps moving. #T1#
Magomedov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Flacide is keeping the position for now.
Magomedov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Magomedov stopping the sweep attempt from Flacide.
Magomedov passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Magomedov is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Flacide will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Flacide tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Magomedov trying to control the position but Flacide is working away. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Flacide wants to control but Magomedov postures up.
Magomedov is looking to take a break and control but Flacide is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Magomedov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Flacide knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Flacide is looking to reverse the position.
Flacide wants to control but Magomedov postures up.
Magomedov trying to control the action but Flacide is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Magomedov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Flacide, who protects the arm well. #T3#
Flacide seems a little lost for a moment, as Magomedov dominates the positioning.
Flacide sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Magomedov controlling the action here.
Magomedov continues to stall.
Flacide is looking to improve his position.
#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Magomedov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Flacide is looking to get back to full guard here but Magomedov has managed to pass to side control instead.
Magomedov happy to just control the position for now.
Flacide tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Helio Flacide is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Killov Magomedov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Magomedov is chipping away with strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Killov Magomedov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Flacide has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Helio Flacide! |
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Event:
HFC 20:Maynard vs Louis
Date: Nov 05, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
Magomedov shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Baker Wright's guard.
Baker Wright is trying to control the position but Magomedov postures up.
Magomedov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Baker Wright bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Magomedov's guard. #REVB#
Magomedov is adopting a defensive guard.
Baker Wright throwing strikes from guard but Magomedov blocks nicely.
Baker Wright has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Magomedov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Baker Wright's guard. #REVR#
Baker Wright tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Baker Wright pulls Magomedov in to control the position.
Magomedov's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T1#
Baker Wright working a defensive guard here.
Baker Wright wants to sweep here but Magomedov controlling him for the moment.
Baker Wright bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Magomedov's guard. #REVB#
Magomedov pulls Baker Wright in close to his closed guard and prevents Baker Wright from doing any damage or advancing position.
Magomedov'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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Baker Wright wants to control from the top but Magomedov keeps moving.
Baker Wright trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Magomedov keeping moving, preventing Baker Wright from controlling successfully.
Baker Wright throwing strikes from guard but Magomedov blocks nicely.
Magomedov wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Baker Wright trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Magomedov darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
We've been hearing that Magomedov has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#T3#
Magomedov is taking a breather. Baker Wright 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.
Baker Wright is looking to improve his position.
Well, if Magomedov 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 stops Baker Wright from getting back to his feet.
Magomedov trying to pass the guard but Baker Wright defending well.
Magomedov slows the pace down in half guard.
Baker Wright is trying to control but can't.
#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 stalling. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Magomedov shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Baker Wright trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Killov Magomedov dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2##TD#
Baker Wright tries to sprawl but Magomedov drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Baker Wright gets full guard.
Killov Magomedov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Magomedov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Baker Wright is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov content to stall in guard here. #T1#
Magomedov wants to pass the guard but Baker Wright is keeping the position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Magomedov slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Magomedov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Further stalling from Magomedov.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Magomedov decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Baker Wright trying to hold on to Magomedov's head to control him but Magomedov postures up.
Magomedov controlling the action here.
Baker Wright tries to kick Magomedov off but Magomedov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T2#
Magomedov stalling.
Baker Wright tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Baker Wright trying to control but Magomedov postures up.
Magomedov sitting and controlling from the half guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Magomedov prevents Baker Wright from improving his position.
Magomedov is taking a breather. Baker Wright 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.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Baker Wright tries to close the distance and clinch up but Magomedov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Magomedov attempts a counter takedown but Baker Wright avoids it well and moves away.#T3##TD#
Magomedov drives through with a takedown into guard.
Magomedov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Magomedov is stinking the place up with his stalling.
Magomedov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Baker Wright is keeping the position for now.
Magomedov throws a strike but Baker Wright rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Baker Wright trying to control the position from guard on top but Magomedov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Baker Wright looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Magomedov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T4#
Baker Wright trying to control but Magomedov is working from the bottom.
Baker Wright throws a big elbow that misses.
Magomedov is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Magomedov is trying to control the position but Baker Wright postures up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Magomedov is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Magomedov looking to pass the guard.
Baker Wright being controlled here, momentarily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Baker Wright looking to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Killov Magomedov dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Magomedov.
Baker Wright wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Baker Wright gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Magomedov is looking for a kimura but Baker Wright is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Magomedov to get the leverage.
Baker Wright manages to get to full guard.
Magomedov passes Baker Wright's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baker Wright works his way to full guard. Good work.
Magomedov showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T1#
Magomedov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Baker Wright swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Baker Wright trying to control the position.
Magomedov content to stall in guard here.
Baker Wright not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Baker Wright wants to sweep here but Magomedov controlling him for the moment.
Baker Wright bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Magomedov's guard. #REVB##T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Baker Wright missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Baker Wright pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Magomedov is keeping the position for now.
Magomedov seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Magomedov wants to sweep but no luck.
Baker Wright postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Baker Wright throws a strike but Magomedov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Magomedov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Baker Wright trying to control the position.
#T3#
Magomedov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Magomedov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
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.
Magomedov forces his way into half guard.
Baker Wright tries to kick Magomedov off but Magomedov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Tate Baker Wright has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#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.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Magomedov in particular looking to stall.#SUB2#
Baker Wright actively working from the bottom here.
Baker Wright pushes Magomedov off looking to stand but Magomedov dives back in and keeps control.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Magomedov closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Baker Wright did well to prevent Magomedov getting side control.
Baker Wright is trying to get back to full guard.
Magomedov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Magomedov stops Baker Wright from getting back to his feet.
Magomedov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Killov Magomedov showed his dominance in that final round.
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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Killov Magomedov!
After the fight, Killov Magomedov was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
HFC16:Raynard vs Hattori
Date: Oct 08, 2022 |
#R1#
Chenevert feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Magomedovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Magomedov fails with the takedown
and Chenevert counters with a nice low kick that buckles Magomedov's knee momentarily.
Magomedov shoots in for a takedown but Chenevert shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
It appears Chenevert was looking to counter with a kick there.
Magomedov with a poor takedown
letting Chenevert counter with a right hand. #CUT#It looks like Killov Magomedov has been cut.
Nazaire Chenevert has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Killov Magomedov.#TD2#
Chenevert gets caught napping as Magomedov dives in and scores a takedown. Chenevert manages to retain guard.
Magomedov looking to pass the guard.
Magomedov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Magomedov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Magomedov trying to control but Chenevert is working from the bottom. #T1#
Magomedov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chenevert swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Magomedov preventing the sweep.
Magomedov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Chenevert keeping full guard, as Magomedov tries to pass. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Magomedov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Chenevert counters with a good low kick that Magomedov was not able to check.
A nice leg kick lands there from Chenevert.
A nice inside leg kick there by Chenevert. That's going to slow Magomedov down.
Magomedov shoots and misses
and Magomedov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
Chenevert works Magomedov's body with a nice hook.
Chenevert with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Chenevert connects with a body shot that sends Magomedov's belly button to the back.
Magomedov misses with a right hand
and Chenevert counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've been told by Chenevert's head coaches at FIST OF FURY that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Chenevert with a nice calf kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chenevert lands a right hook to the body.
Magomedov misses with a takedown
and Chenevert counters with a thumping low kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Chenevert. That's going to slow Magomedov down.
Nazaire Chenevert is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Magomedov with a poor takedown
and Chenevert makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Killov Magomedov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Magomedov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Magomedov has his takedown stuffed
enabling Chenevert to counter with a crisp jab.
Magomedov looks winded!#T3#
Magomedov shoots for a double leg takedown but Chenevert sprawls well. He's pushed Magomedov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Chenevert feints and then cracks Magomedov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Magomedov down.
Magomedov shoots and misses
and Chenevert counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Magomedov thinking.
Chenevert catches Magomedov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#ROC#Magomedov is rocked!
Chenevert lands a nice shot to the body.
#KD#
Chenevert sends Magomedov crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Chenevert is motioning to the referee to let Magomedov up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Magomedov is still on wobbly legs! Can Chenevert finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chenevert fakes the body blow, causing Magomedov to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Magomedov goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nazaire Chenevert!
Nazaire Chenevert retains his middleweight title!
Our winner, Nazaire Chenevert, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
HFC13:Sage vs Thompson
Date: Sep 24, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
Magomedov shoots in and gets a takedown into Richards's guard.
We've been hearing that Magomedov has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Magomedov tries to free his leg and advance position but Richards is retaining full guard.
Magomedov controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
Richards throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Magomedov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov passes into half guard.
Magomedov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T1##SUB#
Magomedov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Richards doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Magomedov.
Well, if Magomedov 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 trying to mount his opponent but Richards defends it. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Magomedov moves into full mount! Richards won't be happy about that!
Magomedov controlling from mount.
Magomedov fails to take his opponent's back. #T3#
Magomedov content just to control the position here.
Richards 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.
Magomedov tries to take his opponent's back but Richards turns with him and manages to move into guard on the top. Nice work. #T4#
Magomedov is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Magomedov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Richards manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Magomedov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Magomedov wants to pass the guard but Richards is keeping the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Killov Magomedov dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2##TD#
Magomedov shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Richards manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Magomedov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Magomedov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Richards's guard.
Magomedov stalling. #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 for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Magomedov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Magomedov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Richards for as long as he can get away with.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Richards has his takedown stuffed#TD#
and Magomedov counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Magomedov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T3#
Magomedov continues to stall.
Killov Magomedov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Magomedov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Richards has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Magomedov has managed to get both his arms back between Richards's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Richards is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Magomedov defends well.
Richards can't keep his opponent in guard - Magomedov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Magomedov is figuring out what he wants to do next.#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.#SUB#
Magomedov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Richards doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Magomedov.
Magomedov is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Richards!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Magomedov controlling from the full mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Killov Magomedov dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3##TD#
Magomedov dives in and scores a takedown into Richards's guard.
Magomedov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Magomedov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Richards's guard.
Magomedov is taking a breather. Richards 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov wants to pass to mount but Richards is defending the position. #T1#
Magomedov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Magomedov'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.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Magomedov moves nicely into side control. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Magomedov controls the position.
More hug and hope from Magomedov.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Magomedov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #SUB2#
Richards is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T3#
Magomedov pushes down on Richards's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Magomedov tries to pass to full mount but Richards defends it.
Magomedov content to control rather than advance. #SUB2#
Richards looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Still in half guard, Magomedov seems content to control.
Magomedov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Richards can do to turn this around?
Magomedov trying to pass the guard but Richards defending well.
Jacob Richards has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Magomedov is working hard here to advance position.
Magomedov controlling the action here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Magomedov works his way into side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Killov Magomedov showed his dominance in that final round.
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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:25
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:25
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Killov Magomedov!
Killov Magomedov thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
HFC 9: Magomedov vs Jacobowitz
Date: Sep 03, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
Jacobowitz tries to sprawl but Magomedov drives through with a 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.
Jacobowitz is looking for a sweep. Magomedov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Magomedov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Magomedov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Jacobowitz is looking for a sweep. Magomedov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jacobowitz 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.
Jacobowitz 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!#SUB2#
Jacobowitz is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Magomedov manages to reverse the position and now he's in Jacobowitz's guard. Nice work there by Magomedov.
#SUB2#
Jacobowitz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Magomedov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Magomedov showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T1#
Jacobowitz wants to sweep but no luck.
Magomedov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
Jacobowitz looking for a guillotine here but Magomedov defends easily.
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. #SUB2#
Jacobowitz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jacobowitz looking to control.
Magomedov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Magomedov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jacobowitz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jacobowitz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Magomedov passes Jacobowitz's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Jacobowitz trying to control from the bottom.
Magomedov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Jacobowitz is trying to control but can't.
Jacobowitz might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Magomedov haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T3#
Jacobowitz tries to roll over but Magomedov keeps him under control.
Magomedov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Jacobowitz is looking for a sweep. Magomedov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've been hearing that Magomedov has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Magomedov not doing much here.
Magomedov wants to pass to mount but Jacobowitz is defending the position. #SUB2#
Jacobowitz looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Magomedov is trying to work for a kimura but Jacobowitz is defending well.
Magomedov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Magomedov tries to pass to full mount but Jacobowitz defends it. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Jacobowitz is looking for a sweep. Magomedov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jacobowitz is trying to maintain the position but Magomedov is very close to passing his half guard.
Still in half guard, Magomedov seems content to control.
Magomedov prevents Jacobowitz from improving his position.#SUB#
Magomedov seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Jacobowitz is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Killov Magomedov!
A victorious Killov Magomedov 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:
HFC 5:Romero vs Taranin
Date: Aug 06, 2022 |
#R1#
Magomedov misses the jab.#TD#
Wifflesworth gets caught napping as Magomedov dives in and scores a takedown. Wifflesworth manages to retain guard.
Wifflesworth keeping full guard, as Magomedov tries to pass.
Magomedov wants to control from the top but Wifflesworth keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Wifflesworth is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Wifflesworth controlling Magomedov's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wifflesworth throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Wifflesworth keeping moving, preventing Magomedov from controlling successfully. #T1#
Magomedov passes into half guard.
Wifflesworth is controlling Magomedov's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Wifflesworth is looking to control Magomedov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Wifflesworth avoid being mounted?
Magomedov is looking to advance position but Wifflesworth won't allow it.
Magomedov sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Wifflesworth is staying active underneath Magomedov, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #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.#SUB#
Magomedov is trying to work for a kimura but Wifflesworth is defending well.
Magomedov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Wifflesworth holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Magomedov is trying to control. Wifflesworth wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Magomedov is working for a kimura but Wifflesworth is defending it quite comfortably.
Wifflesworth trying to control here.
#SUB#
Magomedov seems to be working for a kimura but Wifflesworth defends the submission attempt.
Magomedov wants to control but Wifflesworth is keeping him busy. #T3#
Magomedov wants to pass to mount but Wifflesworth is defending the position.
Magomedov is trying to control the action in half guard but Wifflesworth is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Magomedov misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Wifflesworth counters with a nice double leg into guard. #SUB#
Magomedov looking for a guillotine here but Wifflesworth defends easily.
Magomedov working a defensive guard but Wifflesworth manages to pass into side control anyway.
Magomedov is not content to let Wifflesworth control the position.
Magomedov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Wifflesworth wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T4#
Wifflesworth throws a strike aimed at the side of Magomedov's head but Magomedov avoids it well.
Magomedov taking a bit of punishment here - Wifflesworth scoring with strikes.
Magomedov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Wifflesworth has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Cozad MMA Sydney. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Check out the look on Wifflesworth's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Magomedov tries to buck Wifflesworth off but Wifflesworth is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Magomedov is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Wifflesworth off and has taken his back!
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!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Magomedov is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Wifflesworth has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Wifflesworth trying to control the position but Magomedov manages to sink in the hooks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Killov Magomedov dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Wifflesworth pushes Magomedov up against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Wifflesworth has clasped his hands together around Magomedov's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Magomedov is looking to reverse the position.
Magomedov sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Wifflesworth lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Magomedov is trying to maintain the position but Wifflesworth is very close to passing his half guard.
Wifflesworth slips a nice elbow through Magomedov's hands, connecting with Magomedov's forehead.
Wifflesworth trying to control the action but Magomedov is working from the bottom.
Snoobs Wifflesworth has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov is trying to maintain the position but Wifflesworth is very close to passing his half guard.
Wifflesworth trying to control from half guard but Magomedov is working away.
Magomedov tries to roll over but Wifflesworth keeps him under control.#T1#
Wifflesworth throwing shots but Magomedov is blocking nicely.
Wifflesworth working Magomedov over with strikes.
Ground and pound from Wifflesworth.
Magomedov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Wifflesworth throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Wifflesworth postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Wifflesworth throws a big elbow that misses.
Wifflesworth trying to control but Magomedov is working from the bottom.
Magomedov looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Magomedov is looking for a triangle but Wifflesworth pushes his legs off easily.
#T2#
Wifflesworth working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Wifflesworth is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Wifflesworth won't allow Magomedov to sweep him here. #SUB#
Magomedov working for a triangle but Wifflesworth defends it easily.
Wifflesworth chips away with some ground and pound.
Wifflesworth throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB#
Magomedov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wifflesworth defends it easily.
Magomedov is trying to control the position but Wifflesworth postures up.
Wifflesworth 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##T3#
Magomedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Wifflesworth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Magomedov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wifflesworth swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Magomedov drops back, looking for a kneebar! Wifflesworth looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Wifflesworth looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Wifflesworth! #REVB##SUB2#
Wifflesworth is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Magomedov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Magomedov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Magomedov manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#T4#
Wifflesworth is looking for a sweep. Magomedov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Magomedov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Magomedov tries to pass to full mount but Wifflesworth defends it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Wifflesworth can do anything to dispel that myth.
Wifflesworth wants to improve his position but Magomedov is controlling well.
Wifflesworth is trying to control but can't.
Wifflesworth is staying active underneath Magomedov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wifflesworth is looking to improve his position.
Magomedov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wifflesworth keeps working.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Snoobs Wifflesworth showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Magomedov shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Magomedov was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#SUB#
Magomedov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Wifflesworth is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Wifflesworth sneaks back into half guard.#SUB#
Magomedov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Wifflesworth doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Magomedov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Wifflesworth looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T1#
Wifflesworth won't allow Magomedov to pass to mount.
Wifflesworth wants to control but Magomedov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Magomedov wants to pass the guard but Wifflesworth is defending well. #SUB2#
Wifflesworth looking for submissions off his back.
Magomedov passes to full mount!
Magomedov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Wifflesworth is looking to escape.
Magomedov looking to take Wifflesworth's back but Wifflesworth rolls and after a scramble, Wifflesworth ends up on top in guard. Nice escape there from Wifflesworth to escape a tricky position. #T2#
Magomedov controls Wifflesworth momentarily but Wifflesworth frees himself.
Wifflesworth throwing strikes from guard but Magomedov blocks nicely.
Wifflesworth wants to control from the top but Magomedov keeps moving. #SUB#
Magomedov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wifflesworth doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wifflesworth manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Magomedov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Wifflesworth wants to control from the top but Magomedov keeps moving. #T3#
Magomedov wants to sweep but no luck.
Magomedov trying to keep a closed guard but Wifflesworth is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Magomedov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wifflesworth doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wifflesworth manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Magomedov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wifflesworth accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Magomedov working a defensive guard here.
Wifflesworth missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Wifflesworth distracts Magomedov with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Wifflesworth won't allow Magomedov to sweep him here.
Magomedov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T4#
Magomedov keeping moving, preventing Wifflesworth from controlling successfully.
Wifflesworth trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Wifflesworth throwing strikes but missing.
Wifflesworth with a flurry of punches that miss.
Wifflesworth throws a big right hand that misses.
Wifflesworth loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Magomedov looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Wifflesworth enables Magomedov to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Wifflesworth manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Magomedov preventing the sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Magomedov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Wifflesworth has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Magomedov has managed to get both his arms back between Wifflesworth's legs - danger averted.
Wifflesworth takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Magomedov is stalling in the full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Killov Magomedov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Magomedov has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Killov Magomedov!
In his post fight interview, Killov Magomedov started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 10, 2022 |
#R1#
Silva tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Magomedov swivels and escapes.#TD#
Silva gets caught flat footed, as Magomedov shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Magomedov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Magomedov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Silva swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Magomedov passes Silva's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB#
Magomedov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Silva doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Magomedov.
Magomedov not doing much here.
#T1#
Magomedov prevents Silva from improving his position.
Magomedov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Silva knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Magomedov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Magomedov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Magomedov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A solid leg kick lands there for Silva.
#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Magomedov. #SUB#
Magomedov tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T3#
Magomedov taking a breather here.
You can see the frustration on Silva's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Silva looks winded!
Silva is being controlled here.
Magomedov'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.
Further stalling from Magomedov.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Magomedov is stinking the place up with his stalling.
Magomedov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Killov Magomedov dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Silva fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Silva tries to clinch but Magomedov is having none of it.
Magomedov swats away the attempt to clinch by Silva.#TD#
Magomedov darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Killov Magomedov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Magomedov is working for a submission of some sort.
Magomedov passes the guard and advances to mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov controlling the position easily from mount.
Silva is breathing heavily.#T1#
Silva is controlling an arm, preventing Magomedov from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Magomedov controlling from mount. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Magomedov moves to the back position.
Magomedov just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#T3##SUB#
Magomedov looking for the RNC.
Magomedov controlling from the back.
Magomedov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Silva can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Magomedov looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Silva is controlling Magomedov 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard. #T4#
Magomedov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Silva's guard. #REVR#
Magomedov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Magomedov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Silva for as long as he can get away with.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Killov Magomedov dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Silva looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Magomedov is fending him off so far but Silva persists. Nope, Magomedov circles away and we're back to standing.#TD#
Magomedov closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Silva's guard.
Magomedov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Silva keeping full guard, as Magomedov tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Silva's guard.
Magomedov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Silva takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Magomedov continues to stall.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Killov Magomedov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#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.#TD#
Magomedov gets a double leg takedown into Silva's guard.
Silva will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Magomedov stays in close to Silva's body and controls the position.
Magomedov stands and throws Silva's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Magomedov taking a breather here. #T3##SUB#
Magomedov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Silva has escaped the position, nice work there.
Silva trying to remain calm as Magomedov controls from the top position.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Magomedov tries for a kimura but Silva is defending well.
Silva seems a little lost for a moment, as Magomedov dominates the positioning.
Anderson Silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Magomedov thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
And that's the end of the fight!
Killov Magomedov showed his dominance in that final round.
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 Don Winkell 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... Killov Magomedov! |
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