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Event:
HFA 25
Date: Nov 09, 2024 |
#R1#
Ghafour fails with a takedown attempt.#TD#
Magomedov Jr fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Ghafour sprawls well initially but Magomedov Jr persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Magomedov Jr is controlling the pace.
#SUB#
Ghafour is defending against the submission attempts here by Magomedov Jr.
Ghafour really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Magomedov Jr. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov Jr controlling the action here. #T1##SU#
Magomedov Jr decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Magomedov Jr or perhaps it was just good defense by Ghafour, which made it look bad.
We've been told by Magomedov Jr's head coaches at St Petersburg MMA Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Magomedov Jr scores with a punch to the head.
Magomedov Jr is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Ghafour.#T2#
Magomedov Jr chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ghafour can pounce on him.
#TD#
Magomedov Jr shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Ghafour manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Ghafour trying to control the position.
Magomedov Jr stays in close to Ghafour's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Ghafour throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T3##SUB#
Magomedov Jr drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Magomedov Jr jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ghafour wants to stand up but Magomedov Jr is controlling him.
Magomedov Jr is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Magomedov Jr.
Magomedov Jr sets himself, and Ghafour steps forward looking for the clinch! Magomedov Jr avoids it this time.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ghafour tries to score a power double leg takedown but Magomedov Jr sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ghafour somewhat.
Ghafour shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Magomedov Jr as he avoids it easily.
Imanshapi Magomedov Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kamal Ghafour.
Ghafour shoots in but no luck this time. #CL2#
Ghafour clinches. #BC#
Magomedov Jr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Magomedov Jr leaves Ghafour with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ghafour tries to clinch there but Magomedov Jr circles away.
Ghafour with a poor takedown #CL#
and Magomedov Jr holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Imanshapi Magomedov Jr dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Ghafour tries to clinch but Magomedov Jr moves out of range.
Ghafour is looking to clinch.
Ghafour is trying hard to land a takedown here. Magomedov Jr sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Magomedov Jr goes for a double leg but Ghafour avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ghafour continues to drive forward.
Magomedov Jr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ghafour can do to turn this around?
Magomedov Jr prevents Ghafour from breaking the clinch.#TD#
Magomedov Jr has Ghafour pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Magomedov Jr pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Ghafour tumbling to the mat - Magomedov Jr dives into Ghafour's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Ghafour has an active guard here but Magomedov Jr has managed to pass into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov Jr is taking a breather. Ghafour 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#
Magomedov Jr seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Ghafour for as long as he can get away with.#SUB#
Magomedov Jr maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Ghafour could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Magomedov Jr has cracked it and Ghafour is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Magomedov Jr!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Imanshapi Magomedov Jr! |
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Event:
HFA FIGHT NIGHT 7
Date: Oct 02, 2024 |
#R1#
Reyes works Magomedov Jr's body with a nice hook.
Magomedov Jr is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Magomedov Jr moves out of range as Reyes strikes.
Magomedov Jr throws a nice head kick!
A left and a right from Reyes both land. Nice combination. #ROC#Magomedov Jr is rocked!
Reyes scores with a jab to the body.
Magomedov Jr is still on wobbly legs! Can Reyes finish him?
Reyes fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Magomedov Jr looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Reyes drops Magomedov Jr with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Magomedov Jr! Reyes dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Freddy Reyes!
After the big win, Freddy Reyes made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Hype Nutrition and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Event:
HFA FIGHT NIGHT 6
Date: Sep 18, 2024 |
#R1#
Brooks looks for a takedown but Magomedov Jr sprawls well.
Magomedov Jr looks for a takedown but Brooks sprawls well.
Brooks drops down looking for a counter takedown but Magomedov Jr sprawls and moves away.
Brooks shoots in looking for a takedown but Magomedov Jr manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Brooks's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Brooks shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tai Brooks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brooks has his takedown stuffed#CL2#
and Magomedov Jr counters by moving into the clinch.
Brooks is working for takedown but Magomedov Jr is calmly controlling the position for now.
Brooks prevents Magomedov Jr from breaking the clinch.
Magomedov Jr is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Magomedov Jr is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Magomedov Jr pulls guard successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Brooks accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB2#
Magomedov Jr has his feet on Brooks's thighs here. He's pushed Brooks off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Brooks screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Imanshapi Magomedov Jr! |
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Event:
HFA 13
Date: Aug 17, 2024 |
#R1#
Magomedov Jr with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kramer counters with a nice body shot.
Magomedov Jr looks for the body kick but Kramer saw that one coming.
Kramer swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kramer fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL2#
Magomedov Jr fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kramer, pushing him back against the cage.
Magomedov Jr using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kramer trying to stall but Magomedov Jr improves his position.
Magomedov Jr slowing the pace effectively.
Magomedov Jr lands a left hand.
Kramer trying to stall but Magomedov Jr improves his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kramer digs a right hand into Magomedov Jr's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Magomedov Jr's gas tank.
Magomedov Jr takes a shot to the head.
Magomedov Jr tries to land knees in the clinch but Kramer avoids the damage to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Magomedov Jr.
#TD2#
Magomedov Jr jumps guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Magomedov Jr looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kramer is one step ahead there.
Magomedov Jr manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kramer manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Magomedov Jr is in close to Kramer's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SU2#
Magomedov Jr decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Kramer stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kramer wants it to stay on the feet.
Magomedov Jr misses with a takedown attempt
and Kramer counters with a nice body shot.
Devyn Kramer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Imanshapi Magomedov Jr.
Magomedov Jr looks winded!
Kramer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T2##CL#
Kramer closes the distance and clinches.
Kramer looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Magomedov Jr tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kramer smiles and moves away.
Magomedov Jr closes the distance and clinches up with Kramer, looking for a takedown. Magomedov Jr pushes Kramer against the cage but Kramer circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
It looked like Kramer was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#TD2#
Magomedov Jr decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Kramer tries to kick Magomedov Jr off in order to stand up. Magomedov Jr Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kramer wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#SUB2#
Magomedov Jr is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kramer has escaped the position, nice work there.
Kramer can't do much from the bottom here. #T3#
Magomedov Jr controls the position.
Magomedov Jr lands some shots froms side control.
Kramer can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Magomedov Jr is working to tighten his grip on Kramer's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Kramer has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Magomedov Jr is really squeezing tight and eventually Kramer passes out! Magomedov Jr breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Imanshapi Magomedov Jr! |
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