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Event:
Grappling Hype -19-
Date: May 18, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 9 losses; Victor Kramer! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 10 losses; Gadzhimagomed Magomedov!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Kramer scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Kramer (4) vs (0) Magomedov
Magomedov is looking to regain half guard here but Kramer keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Kramer working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Kramer wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Magomedov, who protects the arm well.
Magomedov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Kramer tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov is looking to reverse the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You can see the frustration on Magomedov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T1##SUB#
Kramer looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Kramer is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Magomedov is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Magomedov has eaten all the pies!#SUB#
Kramer is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Magomedov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Kramer thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Magomedov tries to improve position but can't.
Magomedov is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Kramer goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Magomedov has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Kramer but great work by Magomedov. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kramer (4) vs (4) Magomedov#T2#
Kramer is looking to reverse the position.#SUB2#
Magomedov is trying to get an arm triangle but Kramer is defending well.
Magomedov trying to control the position but Kramer is working away.
Kramer is looking to regain half guard here but Magomedov keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB2#
Magomedov tries for a kimura but Kramer is defending well.
Kramer manages to get back to half guard.
Kramer moves into full guard.
#SUB#
Magomedov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kramer has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Magomedov has managed to get both his arms back between Kramer's legs - danger averted.
Magomedov preventing the sweep. #T3#
Kramer is working hard here to advance position.
Kramer is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kramer (6) vs (4) Magomedov
Magomedov is looking to control Kramer's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Magomedov avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Kramer is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Magomedov is looking for a sweep. Kramer is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Magomedov works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Kramer is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Magomedov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kramer defends well.#T4##SUB#
Kramer thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kramer slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Magomedov actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Kramer is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Magomedov is just riding it out for now. Kramer eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Kramer is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T5##SUB#
Kramer is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Magomedov is just riding it out for now. Kramer eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Kramer is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Magomedov defends it well. #SUB#
Kramer is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Magomedov is just riding it out for now. Kramer eventually gives up the hold.
Magomedov is looking for a sweep. Kramer is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Magomedov can do anything to dispel that myth.#T6#
Magomedov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Magomedov keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Magomedov regains full guard. Nicely done.
Magomedov 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.#SUB2#
Magomedov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Magomedov looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Kramer is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Kramer passes Magomedov's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T7##SUB#
Kramer is looking for a kimura but Magomedov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kramer to get the leverage.
Kramer looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Magomedov is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Magomedov is defending against the submission attempts here by Kramer.
Magomedov is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Kramer is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Magomedov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kramer. #SUB#
Kramer 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.
#T8#
Kramer is pressing down on Magomedov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Magomedov is holding on for now.
Magomedov preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Magomedov tries to roll over but Kramer keeps him under control.#SUB#
Kramer wants to work for an arm triangle but Magomedov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Kramer is looking for a kimura but Magomedov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kramer to get the leverage.
Magomedov trying to control from the bottom.
#T9##SUB#
Kramer is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Magomedov sees it coming and defends easily.
Kramer wants to free his trapped foot but Magomedov is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Magomedov wants to improve his position but Kramer is controlling well.
Magomedov wants to control but Kramer is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Kramer is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Magomedov has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Magomedov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Kramer is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Kramer 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.
#T10#
Kramer is thwarting Magomedov's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Kramer seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Magomedov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Magomedov is controlling Kramer's trapped leg to prevent Kramer from advancing to side control.#SUB#
Kramer in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Magomedov tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Kramer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Victor Kramer!
During a confident post fight interview, Victor Kramer thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Gadzhimagomed Magomedov was interviewed post fight and said 'Bratha... i need to trainy,sleepy and then i smesh'. |
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Event:
Grappling Hype -17-
Date: May 11, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 7 losses; Trey Moreno! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 9 losses; Gadzhimagomed Magomedov!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, William Gold and James Atkins.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Magomedov with a poor takedown #CL#
and Moreno counters by clinching up. #TD#
Moreno lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Moreno (2) vs (0) Magomedov
Magomedov wants to control but Moreno is keeping busy.
Magomedov wants to control but Moreno passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Moreno (5) vs (0) Magomedov
Magomedov tries to improve position but can't.
Magomedov stops Moreno from passing to mount.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Magomedov can do anything to dispel that myth.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov prevents Moreno from moving into mount.
Moreno is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T1#
Magomedov is looking to regain half guard here but Moreno keeps moving and retains side control.
Magomedov is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Moreno is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Moreno (7) vs (0) Magomedov
Moreno fails to take his opponent's back.
Magomedov working to try and regain half guard.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Magomedov has eaten all the pies!#T2#
Magomedov sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Moreno sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Moreno passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Magomedov! Score +3 for passing guard: Moreno (10) vs (0) Magomedov
Magomedov can't escape the position.
Magomedov tries to lock up and control but Moreno gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T3#
Moreno controlling from the full mount.
Moreno seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Magomedov is holding on tight.
Magomedov is looking to improve his position but Moreno isn't that keen on the idea.
Moreno wants to take Magomedov's back here but Magomedov is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moreno moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Moreno (13) vs (0) Magomedov
A bit of a pause in the action here. Moreno controlling the positon.#T4#
Magomedov trying to control the position but Moreno manages to sink in the hooks.
Moreno keeps control of the position as Magomedov tries to break free.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Moreno controlling the positon.
Moreno has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Magomedov tries to roll but Moreno sticks to his back.
I would not like to be Magomedov right now.
Magomedov is in bad spot here.
#T5#
I would not like to be Magomedov right now.
Magomedov tries to break free.
Magomedov is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Magomedov has hold of Moreno's arm. He needs to escape this position sooner or later but for now he's happy enough to control the position and prevent the submission attempts.#T6#
Moreno is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #SUB#
Moreno is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Magomedov has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB#
Moreno has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #T7#
Moreno controlling from the back.
Moreno is not going to allow Magomedov to sit and survive in this position.
Moreno has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Magomedov's body.
Magomedov trying to control the action but Moreno just sinks the hooks in.
Magomedov is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#T8#
Moreno seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Magomedov for as long as he can get away with.
Magomedov trying to control but not successfully.
Magomedov is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Moreno is not going to allow Magomedov to sit and survive in this position. #T9#
Good control from Moreno.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Moreno.#T10##SUB#
Moreno working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Magomedov is in bad spot here.
#T11##SUB#
Moreno is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Magomedov has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Moreno has good solid back control here.
Magomedov trying to control the hands but Moreno breaks the grip.
Magomedov might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Moreno haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Moreno has the hooks in. Magomedov is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Magomedov is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Moreno.
#T12#
Magomedov can't escape the position.
Moreno has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Magomedov's body.
I really don't envy Magomedov right now.
#T13#
Moreno doesn't have the hooks in and Magomedov manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Moreno (13) vs (2) Magomedov
Moreno is pulling down on Magomedov's head. It's preventing any offense from Magomedov, at least for the moment.
Moreno bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Magomedov's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Moreno (15) vs (2) Magomedov
Moreno is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Magomedov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T14#
Magomedov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Moreno controls the pace.
Moreno advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Moreno (18) vs (2) Magomedov
Magomedov is trying to escape the position but Moreno is controlling the position.
Magomedov wants to control but Moreno postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Moreno tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Moreno takes the fight on points by 18 to 2.
In defeat, Gadzhimagomed Magomedov stepped up to the mic, saying 'Bratha... i need to trainy,sleepy and then i smesh'. |
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Event:
Grappling Hype -15-
Date: May 04, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Purlie Wolfensberger! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 9 losses; Gadzhimagomed Magomedov!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Magomedov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Magomedov lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Wolfensberger (0) vs (2) Magomedov
Magomedov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Wolfensberger looking to hit a scissor sweep but Magomedov is one step ahead there.
Magomedov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wolfensberger working a defensive guard here.
Magomedov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T1#
Wolfensberger is pulling down on Magomedov's head. It's preventing any offense from Magomedov, at least for the moment.#SUB#
Wolfensberger working for a triangle but Magomedov defends it easily.
Wolfensberger really is a fat lump.
Magomedov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Magomedov postures up.
Wolfensberger tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wolfensberger controlling the position.#T2#
Wolfensberger is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Magomedov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wolfensberger lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wolfensberger (2) vs (2) Magomedov
Wolfensberger stopping the sweep attempt from Magomedov.
Wolfensberger pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Magomedov is keeping the position for now.
Wolfensberger preventing the sweep.
Wolfensberger trying to control but Magomedov is working from the bottom.
Wolfensberger stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Magomedov swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Magomedov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Wolfensberger wants to control from the top but Magomedov keeps moving. #T3##SUB2#
Magomedov isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Wolfensberger stacks Magomedov on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Wolfensberger! Score +3 for passing guard: Wolfensberger (5) vs (2) Magomedov
Magomedov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Magomedov is trying to control Wolfensberger's posture but Wolfensberger avoids it. #SUB#
Wolfensberger thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Wolfensberger trying to control the action but Magomedov is working from the bottom.
Magomedov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Wolfensberger. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T4##SUB#
Wolfensberger thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Wolfensberger is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Magomedov is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Wolfensberger working away.
Magomedov is looking for a sweep.
Wolfensberger is looking to take a break and control but Magomedov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Magomedov tries to buck Wolfensberger off but Wolfensberger is having none of it.#T5##SUB#
Wolfensberger looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Wolfensberger is trying to get an arm triangle but Magomedov is defending well.
Magomedov is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Wolfensberger's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Magomedov moves into full guard.
Wolfensberger's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Magomedov wants to sweep here but Wolfensberger controlling him for the moment. #T6#
Wolfensberger trying to control the position from guard on top but Magomedov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wolfensberger trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Magomedov controlling the position.#SUB2#
Magomedov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Wolfensberger trying to control the position from guard on top but Magomedov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wolfensberger looking to pass the guard.
Wolfensberger is working hard here to advance position.
Wolfensberger trying to control but Magomedov is working from the bottom. #T7#
Wolfensberger stopping the sweep attempt from Magomedov.#SUB#
Wolfensberger is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Magomedov is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Magomedov has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wolfensberger (5) vs (4) Magomedov
Magomedov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Wolfensberger 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.
Wolfensberger wants to control the position but Magomedov says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Wolfensberger trying to control but Magomedov postures up.
#T8#
Magomedov trying to pass the guard but Wolfensberger defending well.
Wolfensberger moves into full guard.
Wolfensberger has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Magomedov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wolfensberger swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wolfensberger being controlled here, momentarily. #T9#
Wolfensberger is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Wolfensberger is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wolfensberger (7) vs (4) Magomedov
Wolfensberger trying to control the pace. #SUB#
Wolfensberger is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Magomedov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T10##SUB#
Wolfensberger is working for a kimura but Magomedov is defending it quite comfortably.
Wolfensberger is trying to control the action in half guard but Magomedov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Wolfensberger tries to pass to full mount but Magomedov defends it.
Wolfensberger prevents Magomedov from improving his position.
Wolfensberger wants to free his trapped foot but Magomedov is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Wolfensberger seems to be looking for submissions.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Magomedov can do anything to dispel that myth.#T11##SUB#
Wolfensberger is working for a kimura but Magomedov is defending it quite comfortably.
Wolfensberger trying to control from half guard but Magomedov is working away. #SUB2#
Magomedov looking for submissions off his back.
Magomedov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Magomedov.
Magomedov trying to keep a closed guard but Wolfensberger is proving a slippery customer.
#T12#
Wolfensberger wants to pass the guard but Magomedov is keeping the position.
Wolfensberger slips nicely into half guard.
Magomedov controlling the position well. #SUB#
Wolfensberger is trying to work for a kimura but Magomedov is defending well.
Magomedov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Wolfensberger is working away from the top position though.#T13#
Magomedov won't allow Wolfensberger to pass to mount. #SUB#
Wolfensberger is working for a kimura but Magomedov is defending it quite comfortably.
Magomedov trying to control here.
Wolfensberger is trying to control the action in half guard but Magomedov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Magomedov is trying to get back to full guard.#T14#
Magomedov is controlling Wolfensberger's position as best he can from this difficult position.#SUB#
Wolfensberger is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Magomedov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Wolfensberger's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Wolfensberger's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Wolfensberger (7) vs (8) Magomedov#SUB2#
Magomedov is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#SUB2#
Magomedov looking for the RNC.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Magomedov is persistently looking for the submission but Wolfensberger is defending it well.
Wolfensberger trying to control the position but Magomedov manages to sink in the hooks.
And that's the end of the fight!
Magomedov wins on points by 8 to 7.
An intense looking Gadzhimagomed Magomedov took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Bratha... I smesh, i smesh, i smesh'. |
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Event:
Grappling Hype -13-
Date: Apr 27, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 7 losses; Trey Moreno! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 8 losses; Gadzhimagomed Magomedov!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Magomedov fails with the takedown#CL#
and Moreno moves into the clinch.
Magomedov 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.
Magomedov wants a takedown.
Magomedov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Moreno gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Trey Moreno has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gadzhimagomed Magomedov.
Moreno is looking for a takedown.
Magomedov is looking for a takedown.
Magomedov goes for a takedown attempt but Moreno pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL#
Moreno clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Moreno has clasped his hands together around Magomedov's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Moreno (4) vs (0) Magomedov
Moreno taking a breather here. #T1#
Magomedov gets back to half guard.
Moreno prevents Magomedov from improving his position.
Moreno controlling the action here.
Moreno is pressing down on Magomedov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Magomedov is holding on for now.
Magomedov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
Moreno keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Magomedov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Magomedov gets back to full guard.
#SUB2#
Magomedov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Magomedov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Moreno defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Magomedov is adopting a defensive guard.
Moreno stands and throws Magomedov's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Moreno (7) vs (0) Magomedov#T3#
Magomedov is looking to regain half guard here but Moreno keeps moving and retains side control.
Moreno is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Magomedov will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Magomedov prevents Moreno from improving position.
Moreno trying to control the position but Magomedov is working away.
Magomedov struggling a bit here.
A lull in the action here.#T4#
You can see the frustration on Magomedov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Moreno tries to move into full mount but can't pass Magomedov's legs.
Magomedov tries to improve position but can't.
Moreno content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Magomedov can't do much from the bottom here.
Moreno controls the position. #T5#
Magomedov manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Moreno (7) vs (2) Magomedov
Moreno trying to control but Magomedov postures up.
Moreno keeping control of the position.
Magomedov sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Moreno tries to get to full guard but Magomedov has control of the leg.
Magomedov is trying to control. Moreno wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T6#
Moreno is looking to improve his position.
Moreno is working hard here to advance position.
Magomedov stalling away here and it's allowed Moreno to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Moreno wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moreno bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Magomedov's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Moreno (9) vs (2) Magomedov
Moreno sitting in guard here, content to control.
Moreno preventing the sweep.
Magomedov is trying to keep Moreno in close.
#T7#
Magomedov wants to control the position but Moreno says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Moreno content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Magomedov is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Moreno jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Moreno (12) vs (2) Magomedov
Magomedov is looking for a sweep.
Moreno moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T8#
Moreno'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.
Moreno trying to control the position but Magomedov is working away.
Moreno staying calm.
Magomedov gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Moreno (14) vs (2) Magomedov
Magomedov manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Moreno tries to pass to full mount but Magomedov defends it. #T9#
Moreno is controlling the pace.
Magomedov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Moreno trying to pass the guard but Magomedov defending well.
Magomedov trying to control here.
Moreno controlling the action here. #T10#
Magomedov is trying to control but Moreno passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Moreno (17) vs (2) Magomedov#SUB#
Moreno thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Magomedov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Moreno wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Magomedov has eaten all the pies!
Moreno content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T11#
Magomedov struggling a bit here.
Moreno just content to control the position.
Moreno seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Magomedov for as long as he can get away with.
You can see the frustration on Magomedov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T12#
Moreno tries to move to mount but Magomedov blocks the move with his legs.
Magomedov is being controlled here.
Magomedov is trying to improve his position.
Moreno has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Magomedov! Score +2 for reaching mount: Moreno (19) vs (2) Magomedov
Magomedov is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T13#
Moreno content just to control the position here.
Moreno prevents Magomedov from getting the reversal.
Moreno content just to control the position here.
Moreno works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Moreno (22) vs (2) Magomedov
Magomedov is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Magomedov is trying to break free.
Magomedov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Magomedov fending off the submission attempt from Moreno.
Moreno just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#T14##SUB#
Moreno looking for the choke but no joy.
Moreno slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Moreno is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Magomedov defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
And that's the end of the fight!
Moreno takes the fight on points by 22 to 2.
In defeat, Gadzhimagomed Magomedov stepped up to the mic, saying 'Bratha... i need to trainy,sleepy and then i smesh'. |
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Event:
Grappling Hype -12-
Date: Apr 20, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 7 losses; Gadzhimagomed Magomedov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 4 losses; Big Guy!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Frank Dennis and Gwen Towbar.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Guy scores with a takedown into Magomedov's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Magomedov (0) vs (2) Guy
Guy wants to control from the top but Magomedov keeps moving.
Guy is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Guy works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Guy is looking to advance position but Magomedov won't allow it.
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.#SUB#
Magomedov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Magomedov is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Guy jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Magomedov (0) vs (5) Guy
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov is trying to get back to half guard.
Magomedov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Guy on the ground.
Guy is staying tight to Magomedov's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T1##SUB2#
Guy wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Magomedov, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Guy thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Magomedov prevents Guy from moving into mount.
Guy has control of an arm but Magomedov manages to advance to Guy's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Magomedov (4) vs (5) Guy
Guy trying to control the position but Magomedov manages to sink in the hooks.
You can see the frustration on Guy's face� He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Magomedov really is a fat lump.
Guy rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Guy is looking for a sweep. Magomedov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
Magomedov trying to control the action but Guy is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Guy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Magomedov pulls his head out easily.
Guy is pressing down on Magomedov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Magomedov trying to move into half guard but instead Guy has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Magomedov (4) vs (7) Guy
Magomedov looking for a sweep. Not yet Magomedov, not yet.
Guy controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Guy sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Magomedov's guard. #SUB2#
Guy is looking for a kimura but Magomedov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Guy to get the leverage.
Magomedov wants to sweep but Guy has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Magomedov (4) vs (10) Guy#SUB2#
Guy is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Magomedov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T3#
Magomedov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Guy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Magomedov keeps working.
Magomedov can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Guy tries for a kimura but Magomedov is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Guy is looking to take a break and control but Magomedov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Guy looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Guy trying to control the action but Magomedov is working from the bottom.
Magomedov is trying to get back to half guard.
Guy passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Magomedov! Score +2 for reaching mount: Magomedov (4) vs (12) Guy#T5#
Guy fails to advance to Magomedov's back.
Magomedov is in all sorts of trouble here.
Magomedov is working hard here to advance position.
Guy wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Magomedov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Guy wants to control the pace but Magomedov is squirming around nicely. #SUB2#
Guy is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Magomedov is surviving well by controlling Guy's body position as best he can.
Guy wants to control the pace but Magomedov is squirming around nicely. #T6##SUB2#
Guy working for a guillotine from mount but Magomedov is in no mood to give up.
Magomedov tries to improve his position but instead Guy has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Magomedov (4) vs (15) Guy
A lull in the action here.
I really don't envy Magomedov right now.
#SUB2#
Guy working for a choke but Magomedov is defending well.
Guy tries to get the hooks in deep but Magomedov pushed the leg off. #T7#
Guy is hanging on to Magomedov's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB2#
Guy has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Well, with Guy on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Magomedov is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Magomedov wants to escape the position.
Magomedov trying to control the hands but Guy won't let him. #SUB2#
Guy looking for the choke from the back.
Magomedov tries to escape the position.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Guy controlling the positon.#T8#
Guy tries to get the hooks in deep but Magomedov pushed the leg off. #SUB2#
Guy looking for the choke from the back. #SUB2#
Magomedov is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#SUB2#
Guy is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#SUB2#
Guy has his arm under Magomedov's chin here. Game over son! Guy squeezes tightly and Magomedov is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Big Guy!
Gadzhimagomed Magomedov spoke after the fight, saying 'Bratha... i need to trainy,sleepy and then i smesh'. |
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Event:
Grappling Hype -10-
Date: Apr 13, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 6 losses; Gadzhimagomed Magomedov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 4 losses; Big Guy!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Wesley Smith and Stewart Dunkirk.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Magomedov. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Magomedov (4) vs (0) Guy
Guy tries to buck Magomedov off but Magomedov is having none of it.
Magomedov working away.
Guy manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Magomedov (4) vs (2) Guy
Magomedov tries to get to full guard but Guy has control of the leg.
Guy seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Magomedov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Guy wants to pass to mount but Magomedov is defending the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Guy is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Magomedov has managed to free his arm - good work.
Magomedov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1#
Guy seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Magomedov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Magomedov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Guy is looking for a kimura here.
Guy is keen to just control but Magomedov is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Guy seems to be working for a kimura but Magomedov defends the submission attempt.
Magomedov really is a fat lump.#SUB2#
Guy 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.
#T2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Magomedov wants to control but Guy is keeping busy.
Magomedov tries to roll over but Guy keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Guy is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Guy not doing much here.
#T3#
Magomedov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Magomedov.#SUB#
Magomedov is looking for a triangle but Guy pushes his legs off easily.
Guy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Magomedov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Magomedov looking for a sweep. Not yet Magomedov, not yet.
Magomedov pulls Guy in close to prevent any damage.
Guy works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Magomedov is defending against the submission attempts here by Guy.
#T4##SUB2#
Magomedov is defending against the submission attempts here by Guy.
Magomedov trying to control but Guy postures up.
Guy prevents Magomedov from improving his position.
Guy trying to mount his opponent but Magomedov defends it.
Magomedov trying to control from the bottom.
#T5#
Guy trying to control from half guard but Magomedov is working away.
Magomedov is trying to get back to full guard.
Guy wants to pass to mount but Magomedov is defending the position.
Well, if Guy 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 is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Guy is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T6#
Guy tries to pass the half guard into mount. Magomedov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Magomedov gets back to full guard.
Guy wants to control from the top but Magomedov keeps moving.
Guy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Magomedov is keeping the position for now.
Guy wants to control from the top but Magomedov keeps moving. #T7#
Magomedov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Guy is one step ahead there.
Guy works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Magomedov regains full guard. Nicely done.
Guy is pushing down on Magomedov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Magomedov is fighting to maintain full guard but Guy has managed to sneak the leg through.
Guy works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Magomedov (4) vs (5) Guy
Guy tries to advance to mount but Magomedov denies him. #SUB2#
Guy tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Guy has hold of Magomedov's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Magomedov tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Guy cranks the arm and Magomedov screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Magomedov, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Big Guy!
In defeat, Gadzhimagomed Magomedov stepped up to the mic, saying 'Bratha... i need to trainy,sleepy and then i smesh'. |
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Event:
Grappling Hype -7-
Date: Apr 06, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 5 losses; Gadzhimagomed Magomedov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Gabe Utsecks!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Utsecks shoots in and gets a takedown into Magomedov's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Magomedov (0) vs (2) Utsecks
Utsecks forces his way into half guard.
Utsecks passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Magomedov (0) vs (5) Utsecks
Magomedov working to try and regain half guard.
Magomedov is working hard here to advance position.
Utsecks content just to control the position here.
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.
Magomedov is controlling an arm, preventing Utsecks from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
#T1#
Utsecks tries to control but Magomedov wriggling away.
Magomedov is trying to escape the mount.
Utsecks can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Magomedov is looking to escape.
Magomedov wants to hold on but Utsecks pushes him away.
Magomedov sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T2#
Magomedov trying to hold on to Utsecks's head to control him but Utsecks postures up.
#SUB#
Magomedov looking for submissions off his back.
Utsecks is trying to control the action in half guard but Magomedov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Magomedov wants to improve his position but Utsecks is controlling well.
Utsecks is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Magomedov! Score +3 for passing guard: Magomedov (0) vs (8) Utsecks
Utsecks tries to push Magomedov's head away but Magomedov is holding on tight.
Utsecks controlling his opponent. #T3#
Utsecks tries to control but Magomedov wriggling away.
Magomedov is trying to reverse the position but instead Utsecks has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Magomedov (0) vs (11) Utsecks
Good control from Utsecks.
Utsecks tries to keep control of the position but Magomedov is staying busy.
Magomedov tries to break free.
Utsecks struggling to keep hold of the position.
Utsecks 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.#T4#
Utsecks keeps control of the position as Magomedov tries to break free.
Utsecks gets his hands free as Magomedov looks to control.
Utsecks controls the action.#SUB2#
Utsecks working for the choke.
Utsecks wants to control but Magomedov is keeping busy.
Utsecks gets his hands free as Magomedov looks to control. #T5##SUB2#
Utsecks has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB2#
Utsecks has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Magomedov! Can he survive? No! He's out! Utsecks gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Gabe Utsecks!
An out of breath Gabe Utsecks thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Gadzhimagomed Magomedov spoke after the fight, saying 'Bratha... i need to trainy,sleepy and then i smesh'. |
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Event:
Grappling Hype -6-
Date: Mar 30, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Smalliver Twist! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 5 losses; Gadzhimagomed Magomedov!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Lou da Vinci and Russell Pearce.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Twist fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Magomedov avoids it really well and circles away.
Twist goes for a double leg but Magomedov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Magomedov continues to drive forward.
Magomedov has Twist pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Twist manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
Magomedov works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Twist (0) vs (2) Magomedov#SUB2#
Magomedov drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Twist dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Twist (2) vs (2) Magomedov
Twist trying to control but Magomedov is working from the bottom.
Twist sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Twist is one step ahead there.
Twist controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T1#
Magomedov is trying to control the position but Twist postures up.
Magomedov looking to control but Twist passes into half guard.
#SUB#
Twist is trying to work for a kimura but Magomedov is defending well.
Twist wants to lay and pray for a moment but Magomedov keeps working. #T2##SUB#
Twist is working for a kimura but Magomedov is defending it quite comfortably.
Twist trying to pass the guard but Magomedov defending well.
Magomedov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Twist. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Twist is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Magomedov has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Magomedov is defending against the submission attempts here by Twist.
Magomedov trying to hold on to Twist's head to control him but Twist postures up.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Magomedov has eaten all the pies!#T3#
Twist wants to pass to mount but Magomedov is defending the position.
Magomedov wants to get back to full guard.
Twist trying to control the pace.
Magomedov gets full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Magomedov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Twist slips nicely into half guard.
Twist content to control rather than advance. #T4#
Magomedov tries to roll over but Twist keeps him under control.
Twist looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Magomedov is concentrating on defense, preventing Twist from advancing position. #SUB#
Magomedov is defending against the submission attempts here by Twist.
Magomedov is looking to improve his position.
#T5#
Magomedov trying to control here.
Magomedov is staying active underneath Twist, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Magomedov is defending against the submission attempts here by Twist.
Magomedov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Twist is working away from the top position though.
Magomedov wants to improve his position but Twist is controlling well.
#T6#
Twist is trying to control. Magomedov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Twist uses his free foot to push down on Magomedov's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Magomedov. Score +3 for passing guard: Twist (5) vs (2) Magomedov#SUB#
Twist jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Magomedov manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Twist wants to control but Magomedov is keeping him busy.
Magomedov wants to control but Twist postures up.#T7#
Magomedov is not content to let Twist control the position. #SUB#
Twist is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Magomedov has escaped the position, nice work there.
Magomedov is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Twist is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Magomedov has escaped the position, nice work there. #T8#
Twist working away.
Magomedov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Twist trying to control the position but Magomedov is working away. #SUB#
Twist goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Magomedov has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Twist but great work by Magomedov. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Twist (5) vs (6) Magomedov
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Magomedov tries to move into full mount but can't pass Twist's legs. #T9#
Twist tries to improve position but can't.
Twist sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Magomedov trying to control from half guard but Twist is working away.
Twist trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Twist looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Twist is in trouble now - Magomedov has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Twist (5) vs (9) Magomedov#T10#
Magomedov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Twist is looking to escape.
Twist tries to lock up and control but Magomedov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Twist bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Twist (7) vs (9) Magomedov
Twist wants to control from the top but Magomedov keeps moving.
Twist tries to free his leg and advance position but Magomedov is retaining full guard. #T11#
Twist sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Magomedov has his hands on Twist's head, controlling the position.
Twist is pushing down on Magomedov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Magomedov is fighting to maintain full guard but Twist has managed to sneak the leg through.
Magomedov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Twist's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Twist's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Twist (7) vs (13) Magomedov#T12##SUB2#
Magomedov looking to break Twist's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Twist remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Magomedov will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB2#
Magomedov seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Twist's chin but Twist turns very nicely into Magomedov's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Twist.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Twist (9) vs (13) Magomedov
Magomedov looks winded!
Magomedov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Twist controls the pace.
Twist trying to control the position from guard on top but Magomedov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Magomedov wants to improve his position but instead Twist has moved into half guard.
Magomedov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Magomedov.#T13#
Twist trying to control but Magomedov is working from the bottom.
Twist is pushing down on Magomedov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Magomedov is fighting to maintain full guard but Twist has managed to sneak the leg through.
Twist is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB#
Twist is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Magomedov is defending against the submission attempts here by Twist.
#T14#
Twist trying to control the action but Magomedov is working from the bottom.
Twist is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Twist wants to take a breather but Magomedov is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Twist is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Magomedov wins on points by 13 to 9.
Post fight, Gadzhimagomed Magomedov stared into the camera and said 'Bratha... I smesh, i smesh, i smesh'.
In defeat, Smalliver Twist stepped up to the mic, saying 'Please Sir, can I have some more?'. |
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Event:
Grappling Hype -4-
Date: Mar 23, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 4 losses; Spud Grubbins! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 4 losses; Gadzhimagomed Magomedov!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Grubbins closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Magomedov to the mat! Magomedov manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Grubbins (2) vs (0) Magomedov
Grubbins looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Magomedov has control of Grubbins's left arm, preventing Grubbins from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Magomedov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Grubbins defends well.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Magomedov has eaten all the pies!
Magomedov looking for a sweep. Not yet Magomedov, not yet.
Magomedov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Grubbins (2) vs (2) Magomedov#SUB#
Grubbins has his foot on Magomedov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Magomedov works his way back into a safe position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov wants to pass the guard but Grubbins is keeping the position.#SUB#
Grubbins escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Magomedov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Magomedov lying in Grubbins's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Grubbins decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Magomedov taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Spud Grubbins!
As Spud Grubbins got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: This mothafucka gonna get my metal!'.
In defeat, Gadzhimagomed Magomedov stepped up to the mic, saying 'Bratha... i need to trainy,sleepy and then i smesh'. |
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Event:
Grappling Hype -2-
Date: Mar 16, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Lyric Mann! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Gadzhimagomed Magomedov!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Frank Dennis and Daniel Franklin.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Mann throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Magomedov tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Mann is in Magomedov's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mann (2) vs (0) Magomedov
Mann looking to pass the guard.
Mann content to stall in guard here.
Magomedov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mann's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mann (2) vs (2) Magomedov
Magomedov is stalling in the full guard.
Magomedov 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.
Magomedov trying to control but Mann is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mann swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mann is adopting a defensive guard.
Mann on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mann tries to get out of the position.#T1#
Mann tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Magomedov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mann is keeping the position for now.
Mann is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Magomedov trying to control but Mann is working from the bottom.
Magomedov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Magomedov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Magomedov has eaten all the pies!
Mann wants to sweep here but Magomedov controlling him for the moment. #T2#
Mann is pulling down on Magomedov's head. It's preventing any offense from Magomedov, at least for the moment.
Magomedov trying to control but Mann is working from the bottom.
Mann being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Mann looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T3#
Magomedov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Mann managing to control the position.
Magomedov looking to sit in guard and control but Mann gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mann (4) vs (2) Magomedov
Magomedov has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Magomedov is continuing to stall.#T4#
Mann controlling from the top position.
Mann'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.#T5#
Mann works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Magomedov is looking for a sweep. Mann is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Magomedov trying to control from the bottom.
Mann controlling the action here.
Magomedov is looking for a sweep. Mann is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mann trying to pass the guard but Magomedov defending well.
Mann is thwarting Magomedov's attempts to control the position.
Mann content to control rather than advance. #T6#
Magomedov won't allow Mann to pass to mount.
Mann is working hard here to advance position.
Still in half guard, Mann seems content to control.#T7#
Magomedov is trying to control but can't.
Magomedov is looking for a sweep. Mann is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mann is thwarting Magomedov's attempts to control the position.
Mann controlling the action here.
Mann passes into side control, despite Magomedov's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Mann (7) vs (2) Magomedov
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #T8#
Magomedov tries to bench press Mann off him but Mann keeps the position. #SUB#
Mann thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Magomedov being controlled for a moment.
Magomedov is looking to reverse the position.
Mann takes a little break here. Magomedov wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Mann wants to lay and pray for a moment but Magomedov keeps working. #T9#
Magomedov tries to bench press Mann off him but Mann keeps the position.
Magomedov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Mann is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T10#
Magomedov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mann taking a breather here. #SUB#
Mann wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Magomedov, who protects the arm well.
Magomedov is looking to reverse the position.
Mann controlling from side mount. #T11#
Magomedov can't do much from the bottom here.
Magomedov is trying to work for a sweep but Mann has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Mann (9) vs (2) Magomedov
Mann controlling the pace for now.
Magomedov tries to reverse the position but Mann maintains control.
Mann sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Magomedov tries to hold on but Mann pushes him away. #T12#
Mann controlling his opponent.
Mann wants to take his opponent's back but Magomedov doesn't allow it.
Mann controlling from mount.
Magomedov can't escape the position.
Mann takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T13#
Magomedov regains half guard.
Magomedov trying to control here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Mann in particular looking to stall.
Mann prevents Magomedov from improving his position.#T14#
Mann with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Magomedov is looking to improve his position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Magomedov trying to control from the bottom.
Magomedov is looking to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mann takes the fight on points by 9 to 2.
Gadzhimagomed Magomedov was interviewed post fight and said 'Bratha... i need to trainy,sleepy and then i smesh'. |
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Event:
HYPE Midget Championship
Date: Mar 09, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Torso Junior! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Gadzhimagomed Magomedov!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Chris Downing and Frank Dennis.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Junior darts in looking for a takedown but Magomedov gets double underhooks and turns Junior into the cage. #TD#
Junior ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Junior no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Junior looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Magomedov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Magomedov is stalling in the full guard.
Junior looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Junior managing to control the position. #T1#
Magomedov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Junior swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Junior is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T2##SUB#
Junior working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Magomedov has passed into half guard!
Junior is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Magomedov has eaten all the pies!
Junior won't allow Magomedov to pass to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Junior slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T3#
Magomedov stays in close to Junior's body and controls the position.
Magomedov preventing the sweep.
Magomedov trying to control but Junior is working from the bottom.
Junior seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Magomedov won't allow Junior to sweep him here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Junior is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Junior (2) vs (0) Magomedov
Junior passes into half guard. #T4##SUB#
Junior is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Magomedov defends it well.
Magomedov is trying is best to control the position here.
Junior passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Junior (5) vs (0) Magomedov
Junior trying to control but Magomedov is having none of it. #SUB#
Junior jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Magomedov manages to avoid the submission attempt. #T5##SUB#
Junior looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Junior is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Magomedov is trying to escape and Junior transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Magomedov is forced to tap! Nice work there by Junior! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Torso Junior!
The defeated Gadzhimagomed Magomedov had this to say: 'Bratha... i need to trainy,sleepy and then i smesh'. |
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Event:
Midget Champions RD3
Date: Mar 02, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Trey Moreno! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Gadzhimagomed Magomedov!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, George Francis and Frank Dennis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Magomedov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
As Magomedov tries to get set, Moreno tries to push him back and clinch up but Magomedov manages to avoid the attempt.#TD2#
Magomedov shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Moreno is trying to defend but Magomedov finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Moreno (0) vs (2) Magomedov
Magomedov prevents Moreno from improving his position.
Moreno 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! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Moreno (4) vs (2) Magomedov#SUB#
Magomedov defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Moreno's arms.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Magomedov is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Moreno gets his way!
#T1#
Moreno trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Magomedov trying to control but not successfully.
Moreno keeps control of the position easily here as Magomedov tries to buck him off.
Magomedov trying to control the hands but Moreno won't let him. #T2##SUB#
Magomedov fending off the submission attempt from Moreno.
Moreno has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Magomedov's body.
Moreno is hanging on to Magomedov's back as he tries to escape.
#T3#
Magomedov looking very determined here, making life difficult for Moreno.
#SUB#
Moreno looking for the choke but no joy.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Magomedov has eaten all the pies!#SUB#
Moreno is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Magomedov is defending well though. Moreno let's go of the attempt for now.#T4#
Magomedov rolls, trying to escape but Moreno keeps control of the position.
#SUB#
Moreno is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Magomedov has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB#
Moreno working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Moreno is looking to control Magomedov but Magomedov is wriggling around and keeping busy. #T5##SUB#
Moreno working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Moreno trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Moreno just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#SUB#
Magomedov showing good submission defense here.
#T6#
Magomedov breaks Moreno's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Moreno (4) vs (4) Magomedov
Magomedov preventing the sweep.
Moreno keeping moving, preventing Magomedov from controlling successfully.
Moreno looking to control.
#SUB#
Moreno is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Magomedov is aware though and is defending well.
Magomedov sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Moreno looking for a guillotine here but Magomedov defends easily.
#T7#
Magomedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Moreno is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Moreno 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. #T8#
Magomedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Moreno is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Moreno has his foot on Magomedov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Magomedov works his way back into a safe position though.#T9#
Moreno wants to hit a sweep here but Magomedov passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Moreno there! Score +3 for passing guard: Moreno (4) vs (7) Magomedov
Moreno is squirming around, avoiding Magomedov's attempts to control the action.
Magomedov controlling the position easily from mount.
Moreno keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Moreno wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Moreno (4) vs (10) Magomedov#T10#
Magomedov keeps control of the position as Moreno tries to break free.
Magomedov controls the position.
Moreno trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Magomedov struggling to keep hold of the position.
#T11#
Magomedov is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Moreno looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Moreno is really stuck here.
Will Magomedov go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Moreno tries to escape but Magomedov has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T12#
Magomedov looking to hold on to the position here but Moreno rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Moreno wants to sweep here but Magomedov controlling him for the moment.
Moreno is working hard here to advance position.
Moreno not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Magomedov tries to free his leg and advance position but Moreno is retaining full guard.
Moreno is trying to control the position but Magomedov postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Moreno keeping moving, preventing Magomedov from controlling successfully.
Moreno 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.
Moreno on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Moreno tries to get out of the position.#T13#
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 preventing the sweep.
Moreno keeping moving, preventing Magomedov from controlling successfully.
Moreno looking to control.
Moreno 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.#T14#
Moreno working a defensive guard here.
Magomedov wants to control from the top but Moreno keeps moving. #SUB#
Moreno has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Magomedov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Magomedov looking to sit in guard and control but Moreno gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Moreno (6) vs (10) Magomedov
And that's the end of the fight!
Magomedov wins on points by 10 to 6.
As Gadzhimagomed Magomedov got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Bratha... I smesh, i smesh, i smesh'. |
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Event:
Midget Champions RD2
Date: Feb 23, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Verne Troyer! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Gadzhimagomed Magomedov!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Tiny Johnson and Chris Downing.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Magomedov fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Troyer to the ground. Magomedov is now in Troyer's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Troyer (0) vs (2) Magomedov
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.
Troyer managing to control the position. #SUB#
Troyer is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Magomedov is aware though and is defending well.
Troyer trying to keep a closed guard but Magomedov is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Troyer has his foot on Magomedov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Magomedov works his way back into a safe position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Troyer is adopting a defensive guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Troyer is trying to control the position but Magomedov postures up. #T1#
Troyer pulls Magomedov in to control the position.
Magomedov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Troyer controls Magomedov momentarily but Magomedov frees himself.
Troyer has his hands on Magomedov's head, controlling the position.
Troyer controls Magomedov momentarily but Magomedov frees himself.
Magomedov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Troyer. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T2#
Troyer wants to sweep here but Magomedov controlling him for the moment.
Troyer looking to control.
Troyer could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Troyer pulls Magomedov in to control the position.
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's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T3#
Troyer trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Troyer looking for a guillotine here but Magomedov defends easily.
#SUB#
Troyer is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Magomedov defends well.#SUB#
Troyer has his foot on Magomedov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Magomedov works his way back into a safe position though.#T4#
Troyer keeping full guard, as Magomedov tries to pass. #SUB#
Troyer is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Magomedov is aware though and is defending well.
Magomedov tries to free his leg and advance position but Troyer is retaining full guard.
Troyer is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Troyer is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Magomedov frees his head nicely. Oh but Troyer has switched to an armbar! Magomedov is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Verne Troyer!
Verne Troyer seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Gadzhimagomed Magomedov spoke after the fight, saying 'Bratha... i need to trainy,sleepy and then i smesh'. |
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Event:
Midget Champions RD1
Date: Feb 16, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Gadzhimagomed Magomedov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Spud Grubbins!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Stewart Dunkirk and Chris Downing.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Grubbins dives in and scores a takedown into Magomedov's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Magomedov (0) vs (2) Grubbins#SUB2#
Grubbins drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Grubbins seems to have locked his on tight now - Magomedov screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Grubbins, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Spud Grubbins!
Spud Grubbins looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Like a bike with no seat... I'm in ya ass!'.
In defeat, Gadzhimagomed Magomedov stepped up to the mic, saying 'Bratha... i need to trainy,sleepy and then i smesh'. |
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