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Event:
TWGC 41 (170lbs, D3): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1
Date: May 20, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Mego Kong Ho Chai! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Vladimir Magomedov!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Saam Ante and Aafke Stam.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Chai has Magomedov up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD#
Chai manages to pull guard.
Magomedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Chai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Magomedov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chai is keeping the position for now.
Chai pulls Magomedov in close to prevent any damage.
Magomedov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chai is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Magomedov content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Chai has locked up a guillotine! Chai's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Magomedov is holding on here and Chai must be using up a lot of energy. Magomedov has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Chai gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Mego Kong Ho Chai!
A relieved looking Mego Kong Ho Chai thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 27, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
Magomedov drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Garcia is wriggling around but Magomedov manages to pass to half guard.
#REVB#
Magomedov wants to free his trapped foot but Garcia is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Garcia 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.#SUB#
Magomedov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Magomedov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Magomedov passes the guard and advances to mount!
Magomedov controlling the pace for now.
Magomedov punishing his opponent with strikes.
Magomedov looking to control and managing it successfully. #T2##SUB#
Garcia is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Magomedov locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Garcia is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Vladimir Magomedov! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 24, 2024 |
#R1##CL2#
Ribeiro clinches.
Ribeiro blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ribeiro tries to score a body lock takedown but Magomedov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Magomedov prevents a takedown attempt there.
Magomedov lands with a short shot to the head.
Ribeiro tries to pull guard but Magomedov forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Vladimir Magomedov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charles Ribeiro.
Ribeiro is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#BC#
Magomedov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Magomedov drives through and clinches with Ribeiro against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov misses with a hook to the ribs.
#TD#
Magomedov pulls guard successfully.
Ribeiro stopping the sweep attempt from Magomedov.
Ribeiro is looking to work some ground and pound but Magomedov has wrist control.#T1#
Ribeiro trying to control but Magomedov is working from the bottom.
Magomedov wants to sweep here but Ribeiro controlling him for the moment.
Magomedov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Magomedov tries to get out of the position.
Ribeiro throws a big elbow that misses.
Ribeiro wants to control from the top but Magomedov keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Magomedov wants to sweep but no luck.
Magomedov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#CL2#
Ribeiro pushes Magomedov up against the cage in a clinch.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Magomedov.
Ribeiro on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Magomedov prevents a takedown attempt there.
#TD#
Magomedov jumps guard and drags Ribeiro to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Ribeiro stopping the sweep attempt from Magomedov.
Ribeiro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Magomedov has Ribeiro pulled in close to control his posture.
Ribeiro has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB#
Magomedov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ribeiro can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T3#
Magomedov can't keep his opponent in guard - Ribeiro advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Ribeiro 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 trying to control from the bottom.
#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Magomedov tries to roll over but Ribeiro keeps him under control.
Ribeiro is taking a breather. Magomedov 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.
Ribeiro wants to control but Magomedov is keeping him busy.
Magomedov is trying to get back to full guard.
Magomedov is trying to stand.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL#
Magomedov moves into the clinch successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vladimir Magomedov dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2##CL#
Magomedov clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Magomedov manages to break the clinch.
#TD#
Magomedov shoots in and gets a takedown into Ribeiro's guard.#SUB2#
Ribeiro had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Magomedov defends it easily.
Magomedov wanted to stand there but Ribeiro had control of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Ribeiro looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Magomedov trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Ribeiro manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB##T1#
Magomedov keeping full guard, as Ribeiro tries to pass.
Ribeiro trying to move into half guard but instead Magomedov has managed to sweep!#REVR##SUB2#
Ribeiro looking for a guillotine here but Magomedov defends easily.
Ribeiro trying to keep a closed guard but Magomedov is proving a slippery customer.
#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ribeiro can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Magomedov controls the pace.
Magomedov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ribeiro swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Magomedov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Magomedov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Magomedov has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Ribeiro is proving hard to escape from.
Magomedov trying to control but Ribeiro is working from the bottom.
Magomedov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ribeiro can do to turn this around?#T3##SUB#
Magomedov drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Ribeiro dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Ribeiro not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ribeiro trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ribeiro with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ribeiro slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Magomedov tries to land a sweep but no joy. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Magomedov moves out of range of the leg kick from Ribeiro.
Magomedov is looking to counter the offense by Ribeiro and move into the clinch.
Vladimir Magomedov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ribeiro fails with a takedown attempt. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Magomedov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Magomedov throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ribeiro was covering up waiting for the punch and Magomedov finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Ribeiro is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Magomedov dives into side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vladimir Magomedov dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Ribeiro throws a series of punches but Magomedov avoids them all with ease. #TD#
Magomedov decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Ribeiro looking for submissions off his back.
Magomedov trying to control from Ribeiro's half guard. Ribeiro has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #SUB2#
Ribeiro looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ribeiro is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Ribeiro takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Magomedov is looking to stand up but Ribeiro isn't so interested in that idea. #SUB#
Magomedov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ribeiro is aware though and is defending well.
Ribeiro 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ribeiro passes Magomedov's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Magomedov manages to get to full guard.
Ribeiro advances position into side control!#T2#
Magomedov is looking to reverse the position.
A bit of a lull in the action here.#SUB2#
Ribeiro is trying to get an arm triangle but Magomedov is defending well.
Magomedov is pushing Ribeiro's head away, looking to escape. Ribeiro manages to hold on to the position though.#T3#
Magomedov trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Magomedov is looking to regain half guard here but Ribeiro keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB2#
Ribeiro is trying to get an arm triangle but Magomedov is defending well.
Magomedov is trying to control Ribeiro's posture but Ribeiro avoids it. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ribeiro tries to clinch but Magomedov moves out of range.
Ribeiro changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Magomedov tries to avoid it but Ribeiro manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Magomedov to the ground. Magomedov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ribeiro doesn't manage to clinch there - Magomedov circles away.
Magomedov feinted with a counter takedown.#TD#
Magomedov fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Ribeiro to the ground. Magomedov is now in Ribeiro's guard.
Ribeiro can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Magomedov controls the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ribeiro keeping moving, preventing Magomedov from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Charles Ribeiro.
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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vladimir Magomedov!
In defeat, Charles Ribeiro stepped up to the mic, saying 'I had a bad performance'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 28, 2024 |
#R1##TD2#
Magomedov scores with a takedown into Shields's guard.#ES#
Shields pushes Magomedov off and gets back to his feet.
Shields's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Shields duly obliges.
Magomedov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Shields is fending him off so far but Magomedov persists. Nope, Shields circles away and we're back to standing.#TD#
Shields scores with a takedown into Magomedov's guard.
Magomedov scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Magomedov moves into the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #T1##TD2#
Magomedov has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Shields is trying to keep an underhook but Magomedov manages to get the takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Magomedov trying to pass the guard but Shields defending well.
Shields is looking for a sweep. Magomedov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Magomedov controlling the pace. #SUB2#
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 wants to pass the guard but Shields is defending well. #T2#
Shields trying to control from the bottom.
Magomedov content to control rather than advance.
Shields is trying to stand.
Ground and pound from Magomedov.
Magomedov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Magomedov is thwarting Shields's attempts to control the position.#T3#
Magomedov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Shields is trying to get back to full guard.
Magomedov works his way into full mount!
Magomedov controlling from the full mount.
Magomedov looking to finish Shields with some ground and pound. This is bad for Shields!
Shields manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Shields wants to get back to full guard but Magomedov has mounted him!#T4#
Magomedov lands a nice shot to the head. #SUB2#
Magomedov is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Shields has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Shields throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Magomedov controlling the position easily from mount.
Magomedov pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shields is wriggling around trying to escape.
Shields is working hard here to advance position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vladimir Magomedov dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Shields throws a right and a left that both miss.
Magomedov unleashes a big counter combination but Shields bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#TD2#
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!
Shields is looking to get back to his feet here but Magomedov is keeping cool and he's managed to take Shields's back.
Magomedov has the hooks in. Shields is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Magomedov controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shields is trying to get back to his feet but Magomedov has full control of the position and if anything, Shields has just worked his way into a worse spot.#SUB2#
Magomedov tightening his grip on Shields, looking for the choke.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Magomedov controlling well, preventing Shields from escaping the position.
#T1##SUB2#
Magomedov sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Shields taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Vladimir Magomedov! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 23, 2024 |
#R1#
Magomedov looks for the body kick but Shiesty saw that one coming. #TD#
Magomedov drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Magomedov remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Shiesty tries to improve position but can't.
Magomedov throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shiesty keeps Magomedov under control for a moment.
Magomedov wants to control but Shiesty is keeping him busy. #T1#
Shiesty is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
You can see the frustration on Shiesty's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Shiesty gets back to half guard.
Magomedov is looking to advance position but Shiesty won't allow it. #SUB#
Magomedov trying to work for an americana but Shiesty has managed to regain full guard.
Shiesty is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Magomedov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Shiesty throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Magomedov counters with a shoot takedown. Shiesty fights it but they end up in guard.
Magomedov passes into half guard.
Magomedov prevents Shiesty from improving his position.
Shiesty 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.
Shiesty is holding on to half guard well.#T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
It looks like Magomedov is going to stand back up.
Magomedov is thwarting Shiesty's attempts to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Magomedov is looking to stall here but Shiesty recovers full guard.
Shiesty manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Magomedov manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##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 tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Shiesty postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Shiesty wants to control from the top but Magomedov keeps moving. #SUB#
Magomedov working for a triangle but Shiesty defends it easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Magomedov keeping moving, preventing Shiesty from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vladimir Magomedov dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##CL#
Magomedov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Magomedov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Shiesty smiles and moves away.
Shiesty stuffs the takedown attempt from Magomedov. Magomedov gets slowly back to his feet. #CL#
Magomedov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Shiesty, pushing him back against the cage.#TD#
Magomedov has picked Shiesty up - he's going for a ride! Magomedov dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.#SUB2#
Shiesty looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov wants to control but Shiesty is keeping him busy.
Shiesty wants to control but Magomedov is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T1#
Shiesty manages to get to full guard.
Magomedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Shiesty is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shiesty not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Shiesty wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Shiesty is on top in guard.
#REVB##T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Magomedov is pulling down on Shiesty's head. It's preventing any offense from Shiesty, at least for the moment.
Magomedov wants to get back to his feet but Shiesty is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Shiesty is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Shiesty prevents Magomedov from getting back to his feet.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#T3#
Magomedov tries to land a sweep but no joy. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Shiesty swings for the body but Magomedov moves out of range.
#TD2#
Shiesty shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Shiesty was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Shiesty is working Magomedov over with some ground and pound from side control.
Magomedov is trying to work for a sweep but Shiesty has mounted him!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Shiesty tries to control but Magomedov wriggling away.
Magomedov tries to hold on but Shiesty postures up.#SUB2#
Shiesty looking for a guillotine from mount but Magomedov is having none of it. #T4#
Shiesty avoids the attempt from Magomedov to control.#SUB2#
Shiesty working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Magomedov looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Shiesty sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Magomedov taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rodney Shiesty! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 20, 2024 |
#R1#
Magomedov keeps the fight on the outside.
Packin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Magomedov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Magomedov throws a series of strikes that have Packin backpedaling.
#TD2#
Magomedov gets the takedown into side control.
Magomedov is staying tight to Packin's torso, preventing him from escaping.
You can see the frustration on Packin's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Magomedov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Packin has escaped the position, nice work there.
Packin struggling a bit here.
Packin tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T1#
Magomedov working the ground and pound.
Magomedov gets to mount! Packin was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Magomedov controlling the pace for now. #SUB2#
Magomedov working for a submission but Packin is keeping him at bay. #SUB2#
Magomedov working for a guillotine from mount but Packin is in no mood to give up. #SU2#
Magomedov stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.#T2#
Packin wants to clinch up but Magomedov keeps it at a distance.
Packin moves in looking to clinch but Magomedov pushes him off.
Packin tries to clinch up but Magomedov circles away and keeps his distance.
Packin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Packin doesn't manage to clinch there - Magomedov circles away.
Packin is looking to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Packin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#TD2#
Magomedov shoots in and gets a takedown into Packin's guard.
Packin wants to get back to his feet but Magomedov passes into half guard.
#REVR#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Magomedov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Packin with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T3#
Magomedov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Magomedov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SUB2#
Magomedov has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Packin defend it? Magomedov steps over the head and cranks it - Packin is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Magomedov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Vladimir Magomedov! |
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