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Event:
RMMA 16 - Magomedov v Flynn
Date: Apr 26, 2025 |
#R1##TD#
Magomedov changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Flynn looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Flynn tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Magomedov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Magomedov sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Flynn is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Flynn has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Magomedov working the body and head with strikes.
Flynn is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Magomedov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Flynn is looking to improve his position.
Magomedov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Magomedov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Magomedov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Flynn gets back to full guard.
Magomedov postures up and lands a big shot to Flynn's brow.
Magomedov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Magomedov working some strikes from top position.
Flynn tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Magomedov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Flynn wants to sweep but no luck.
Magomedov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Flynn working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Magomedov.
Magomedov lands a couple of digs.
Flynn looking to hit a scissor sweep but Magomedov is one step ahead there. #T1#
Magomedov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Flynn looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Flynn keeps trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Flynn looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Magomedov puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Ground and pound from Magomedov.
Magomedov slips a nice elbow through Flynn's hands, connecting with Flynn's forehead.
Flynn tries to get to full guard but Magomedov has control of the leg.
Flynn gets full guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Magomedov stopping the sweep attempt from Flynn.
Flynn is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Magomedov with a nice head shot there.
Magomedov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Flynn tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Magomedov scoring with some ground and pound.
Magomedov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Flynn is keeping the position for now.
Magomedov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T2#
Magomedov stands up over Flynn, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Flynn avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Magomedov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Magomedov preventing the sweep.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Flynn is on top in guard.
#REVB#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Flynn throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Magomedov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Flynn preventing the sweep.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Flynn's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Magomedov trying to keep a closed guard but Flynn is proving a slippery customer.
Flynn stopping the sweep attempt from Magomedov.
Magomedov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Flynn manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Magomedov landing some decent shots from guard.
Flynn is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Magomedov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T3#
Magomedov tries to free his leg and advance position but Flynn is retaining full guard.
Magomedov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Flynn avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Flynn manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Magomedov manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Magomedov has momentary wrist control but Flynn slips an elbow through the middle.
Flynn connects with a couple of short punches.
Magomedov throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Flynn working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Magomedov's head.
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.
Flynn pushing down on Magomedov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Magomedov manages to get to full guard.
Flynn throws a big right hand that misses.
Flynn lands a couple of elbows.
Magomedov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Flynn is one step ahead there.
Flynn postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T4#
Flynn works over Magomedov with some ground and pound from guard.
Magomedov trying to control the position.
Flynn is working Magomedov over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Magomedov doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Flynn content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
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!
Flynn is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Magomedov throws some shots to the body, keeping his opponent honest.
Flynn makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Magomedov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Flynn's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Magomedov tries to strike from the bottom.
Magomedov trying to control the position.
Flynn with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Flynn postures up and lands a big shot to Magomedov's brow.
Flynn is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Islam Magomedov dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##TD#
Magomedov closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Flynn to the mat! Flynn manages to get full guard.
Flynn has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Magomedov landing some decent shots from guard.
Flynn is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Magomedov postures up in Flynn's guard and throws a big left but Flynn blocks it.
Flynn manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Magomedov manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Magomedov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Flynn passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Magomedov sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Flynn landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Magomedov trying to control here.
Magomedov is looking for a sweep. Flynn is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Magomedov is working hard here to advance position.
Nice strikes from Flynn there. #T1#
Magomedov throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Flynn drops an elbow to the side of Magomedov's head.
Islam Magomedov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Magomedov wants to control but Flynn is keeping busy.
Flynn is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Nice strikes from Flynn there.
Flynn looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Flynn lands with a punch from half guard.
Flynn is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Flynn is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Flynn slips a nice elbow through Magomedov's hands, connecting with Magomedov's forehead.
Magomedov is looking to improve his position.
Flynn working the head and body with strikes.
Flynn is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T2#
Magomedov tries to get to full guard but Flynn has control of the leg.
Magomedov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Magomedov.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Flynn accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Magomedov scores with a nice shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Flynn in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Flynn with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Magomedov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Flynn distracts Magomedov with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Flynn keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Magomedov's head.
Magomedov trying to strike off his back.
Magomedov keeping full guard, as Flynn tries to pass.
Magomedov throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Magomedov wants to sweep but no luck.
Flynn works over Magomedov with some ground and pound from guard.
Flynn connects with a couple of short punches.#T3#
Magomedov looking for a sweep. Not yet Magomedov, not yet.
Flynn lands a couple of digs.
Flynn postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Magomedov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Flynn is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Magomedov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Flynn is trying to get back to full guard.
Flynn gets full guard.
Flynn wants to sweep but no luck.
Magomedov is in close to Flynn's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Magomedov landing some decent shots from guard.
Magomedov landing some decent shots from guard. #T4#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Flynn is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Flynn cracks Magomedov with a solid left hand.
Flynn postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Flynn pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Magomedov is keeping the position for now.
Magomedov is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Flynn working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Flynn tries to free his leg and advance position but Magomedov is retaining full guard.
Magomedov controls Flynn momentarily but Flynn frees himself.
Magomedov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Flynn postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Flynn loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Magomedov doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Flynn distracts Magomedov with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Magomedov controlling Flynn's posture.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cameron Flynn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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.#R3##TD#
Magomedov drives through with a takedown into Flynn's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Magomedov preventing the sweep.
Magomedov distracts Flynn with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Magomedov works over Flynn with some ground and pound from guard.
Flynn lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Flynn content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Magomedov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Flynn's guard. #REVR#
Magomedov lands a couple of digs.
Magomedov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Magomedov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Magomedov lands a couple of elbows.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Magomedov landing with the ground and pound.
Flynn is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Magomedov tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. #T1#
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Flynn connects with a nice short shot to Magomedov's temple.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Flynn connects with a nice short shot to Magomedov's temple.
Magomedov missing with punches from the bottom.
Magomedov flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Magomedov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Flynn working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Magomedov's head.
Flynn stopping the sweep attempt from Magomedov.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Flynn postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Magomedov has Flynn pulled in close to control his posture.
Flynn with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Flynn scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Flynn working some strikes from top position.
Flynn working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Flynn stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Magomedov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Flynn content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #ROC2#Magomedov is rocked!#T2#
Flynn is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Oh Magomedov is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Flynn scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Flynn lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Flynn cracks Magomedov with a solid left hand.
Flynn gets to his feet and stands over Magomedov, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Magomedov felt that one! Flynn unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Magomedov from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cameron Flynn!
Cameron Flynn is the new welterweight champion! |
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Event:
RMMA - Fight Night 5
Date: Apr 05, 2025 |
#R1##TD2#
Magomedov closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Aliev's guard.
Aliev wants to sweep but no luck.
Magomedov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Magomedov postures up in Aliev's guard and throws a big left but Aliev blocks it.
Magomedov slips nicely into half guard.
Magomedov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Aliev 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!#SUB#
Aliev has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Aliev is persistently looking for the submission but Magomedov is defending it well.
Aliev doesn't have the hooks in and Magomedov manages to turn into his guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Magomedov landing some decent shots from guard.
Magomedov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Magomedov is in close to Aliev's body, working some short punches and elbows.#ROC2#Aliev is rocked!
Magomedov loads up on a big left hand. Aliev felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Magomedov looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Aliev can't hide his disappointment, as Magomedov celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Islam Magomedov!
Islam Magomedov is the new welterweight champion!
A very excited looking Islam Magomedov made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
RMMA 11 - Botond v Diaz
Date: Mar 22, 2025 |
#R1#
Magomedov shoots in but Buckley avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Buckley slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Buckley 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CUT2#It looks like Shavkat Buckley has been cut.
Buckley lands a nice shot to the body.
Magomedov fails with the takedown
letting Buckley counter with a right hand. #TD2#
Magomedov scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Magomedov slips a nice elbow through Buckley's hands, connecting with Buckley's forehead.
Magomedov thows a huge punch but Buckley dodges it nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Magomedov working over Buckley with some ground and pound. Buckley looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Buckley is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Magomedov scores with a couple of nice shots.
Magomedov working over Buckley with some ground and pound. Buckley looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#ROC2#Buckley is rocked!
Magomedov throwing shots but Buckley is blocking nicely. #ES#
Buckley manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Magomedov fails with the takedown
and Buckley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Shavkat Buckley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Islam Magomedov.#T1#
Magomedov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Buckley counters with a straight right hand.
Magomedov shoots in and drives through. Buckley sprawls well.#TD2#
Magomedov closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Buckley did well to prevent Magomedov getting side control.
Magomedov looks to land a strike but Buckley avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Magomedov working some strikes from top position.
Magomedov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Magomedov postures up in Buckley's guard and throws a big left but Buckley blocks it.
Magomedov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Buckley wants to get back to his feet but Magomedov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Magomedov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Buckley swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Buckley is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T2#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Magomedov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Buckley wants to stand up but Magomedov is controlling him.
Magomedov stands up over Buckley, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
We've been hearing good reports from Buckley's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Buckley wants to get back to his feet but Magomedov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Magomedov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Magomedov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Magomedov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Oh Buckley is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Magomedov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Magomedov postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Buckley covers up, he's hurt! Magomedov keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Magomedov and the ref steps in to end the fight! Magomedov can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Islam Magomedov!
During a confident post fight interview, Islam Magomedov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
RMMA 8 - Moore v Alvarez
Date: Mar 01, 2025 |
#R1#
Magomedov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Magomedov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Maker's waist but Maker gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Magomedov off to one side. #TD2#
Magomedov looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Maker!
Magomedov sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Maker is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Magomedov in side control lands a decent elbow.
Maker taking punishment in the form of punches.
Magomedov scores with punches from side control.
Maker wants to control but Magomedov postures up.
Magomedov lands a few punches from side control.
Magomedov working away.
Magomedov lands a nice forearm strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Magomedov cracks Maker with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Maker avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Magomedov.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Magomedov working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
You can see the frustration on Maker's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T1#
Maker is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Magomedov cracks Maker with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Magomedov lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Maker tries to bench press Magomedov off him but Magomedov keeps the position.
Magomedov lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Magomedov lands an elbow.
Magomedov cracks Maker with a big elbow.
Maker on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #ROC2#Maker is rocked!
Magomedov cracks Maker with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Magomedov immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Maker is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Magomedov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Islam Magomedov! |
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Event:
RMMA - Fight Night 1
Date: Feb 08, 2025 |
#R1#
Magomedov shoots in and drives through. St Pierr sprawls well.
St Pierr connects with a leg kick.
St Pierr lands a right hook to the body.
Magomedov is looking to clinch but St Pierr is avoiding it.
Magomedov misses with a hook. St Pierr ducked under it nicely.
St Pierr scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Magomedov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
As Magomedov backs off St Pierr throws a huge counter combo but Magomedov manages to avoid it all.
St Pierr buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
St Pierr's coach down at New York Public Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on St Pierr's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Magomedov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? St Pierr is fending him off so far but Magomedov persists. Nope, St Pierr circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Islam Magomedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
St Pierr lands a jab-cross combination.
Magomedov shoots for a takedown but St Pierr saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
St Pierr throws a counter combo.
Magomedov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
St Pierr misses with a wild combination.
St Pierr pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Magomedov back to the cage. St Pierr follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
St Pierr lands with a thumping leg kick.
St Pierr lands a jab.
Magomedov shoots in looking for a takedown but St Pierr manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Magomedov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Magomedov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Good leg kick by St Pierr.
Magomedov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from St Pierr.
Magomedov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with St Pierr but St Pierr pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T1#
St Pierr with the inside leg kick.
St Pierr looks to land a combination. Magomedov sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Magomedov slips a jab and a cross from St Pierr.
Magomedov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from St Pierr.
Magomedov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before St Pierr can pounce on him.
#TD#
Magomedov looking to score a takedown here. St Pierr is defending well but Magomedov drives through and ends up in St Pierr's guard.
St Pierr 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.
St Pierr wants to stand up but Magomedov is controlling him.
St Pierr tries to strike from the bottom.
Magomedov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Magomedov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of St Pierr's head.
Magomedov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Magomedov is in close to St Pierr's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Magomedov landing with the ground and pound.
St Pierr wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Magomedov manages to pass to side control.
St Pierr is trying to stand up here but Magomedov is controlling him well.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T2#
Magomedov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Magomedov working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
St Pierr taking some punishment here, with Magomedov in his half guard.
Magomedov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
St Pierr missing with punches from the bottom.
St Pierr is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Magomedov scores with a couple of nice shots.
Magomedov working over St Pierr with some ground and pound. St Pierr looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
St Pierr throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Magomedov lands with a punch from half guard.
Magomedov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
St Pierr wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Magomedov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if St Pierr can do anything to dispel that myth.#T3#
Magomedov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks St Pierr with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Magomedov looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Magomedov winds up and cracks St Pierr with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Magomedov working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Magomedov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Magomedov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Magomedov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Magomedov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks St Pierr with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Magomedov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
St Pierr tries to kick Magomedov off in order to stand up. Magomedov Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control. #ES2#
St Pierr explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
St Pierr defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Magomedov.#TD#
Magomedov looking to score a takedown here. St Pierr is defending well but Magomedov drives through and ends up in St Pierr's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Magomedov lands a couple of digs.
Magomedov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Magomedov prevents St Pierr from getting back to his feet.
Magomedov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
St Pierr trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
St Pierr trying to strike off his back.
Magomedov chips away with some ground and pound.#T4#
Magomedov stands up over St Pierr, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Magomedov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Magomedov scoring with some ground and pound.
Magomedov connects with a couple of short punches.
St Pierr wants to stand up but Magomedov is controlling him.
Magomedov lands a couple of digs.
Magomedov won't allow St Pierr to get back to his feet.
Magomedov cracks St Pierr with a solid left hand.
Magomedov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
St Pierr is looking to stand up but Magomedov isn't so interested in that idea.
Magomedov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Magomedov cracks St Pierr with a solid left hand.
Magomedov working some strikes from top position.
Magomedov passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Magomedov looks up at the clock and then as St Pierr takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Magomedov smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Islam Magomedov will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Magomedov.
Magomedov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by St Pierr. St Pierr obviously looking to wear him down.
Magomedov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Magomedov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from St Pierr.
St Pierr with the inside leg kick.
St Pierr dodges the punch combination from Magomedov.
As Magomedov backs off St Pierr throws a huge counter combo but Magomedov manages to avoid it all.
St Pierr changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
St Pierr throws a nice outside leg kick.
St Pierr lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from St Pierr enables Magomedov to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. St Pierr manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Magomedov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Magomedov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Magomedov works over St Pierr with some ground and pound from guard.
Magomedov connects with a couple of short punches.
Islam Magomedov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
St Pierr punching from the bottom - just letting Magomedov know he's still in a fight.
Magomedov is working St Pierr over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Magomedov chips away with some ground and pound.
Magomedov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T1#
Magomedov distracts St Pierr with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Magomedov with a nice head shot there.
Magomedov with a nice head shot there.#ROC#St Pierr is rocked!
Magomedov is in close to St Pierr's body, working some short punches and elbows.
St Pierr is still in real trouble! Can Magomedov finish him?
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Magomedov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
St Pierr thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Magomedov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Magomedov postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! St Pierr covers up, he's hurt! Magomedov keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Magomedov and the ref steps in to end the fight! Magomedov can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Islam Magomedov! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 19, 2025 |
#R1#
Magomedov swats away the attempt to clinch by Fofano.#TD#
Fofano closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Magomedov to the mat! Magomedov manages to get full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Magomedov is on top in guard.
#REVB##SUB#
Magomedov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Fofano looking for a guillotine here but Magomedov defends easily.
#SUB#
Fofano working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Magomedov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Magomedov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Fofano is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Magomedov defends well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Magomedov cracks Fofano with a solid left hand.
Magomedov cracks Fofano with a solid left hand.
Magomedov stands up over Fofano, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB#
Magomedov has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Fofano to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Magomedov is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Fofano pulls down on the head and he's put Magomedov to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Kouassi Fofano!
Kouassi Fofano decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 13, 2025 |
#R1##TD2#
Magomedov drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Magomedov misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Magomedov in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Magomedov scoring with punches and elbows.
Magomedov working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
#ROC2#Stintson is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Magomedov working the ground and pound.
Oh Stintson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Stintson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Stintson tries to get out of the position.
Magomedov lands a big elbow and you can see that really hurt Stintson! Magomedov senses the opportunity and scores with more strikes - he's put Stintson out! The ref tackles him out of the way to prevent him landing more strikes - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Islam Magomedov! |
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