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Event:
RMMA 19 - Flynn v Kvaratskheli
Date: May 17, 2025 |
#R1#
Rzayev takes a swing at Magomedov's ribcage but misses.
Rzayev fails with the takedown.
Magomedov is looking to counter punch.
Magomedov scores with a body shot.
We've been told by Magomedov's head coaches at Alpha Brasil that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Rzayev gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Magomedov.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rzayev.
Magomedov throws a big counter combination but Rzayev scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#TD2#
Rzayev drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rzayev trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Magomedov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rzayev.
Magomedov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Magomedov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T1#
Rzayev postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Rzayev postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rzayev trying to control the position from guard on top but Magomedov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rzayev working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Magomedov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rzayev working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rzayev in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Magomedov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Magomedov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rzayev.
Rzayev throwing strikes from guard but Magomedov blocks nicely.
Magomedov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T2#
Rzayev trying to control the position from guard on top but Magomedov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Rzayev shoots and misses
and Magomedov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rzayev thinking.
Shamil Magomedov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ruslan Rzayev.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rzayev is defended easily by Magomedov.
Shamil Magomedov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Magomedov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rzayev moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rzayev throws a head kick that misses.
Magomedov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Rzayev tries for a takedown but Magomedov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Rzayev swinging wildly here.
Magomedov misses the shot to the body.
Magomedov sets himself, and Rzayev steps forward looking for the clinch! Magomedov avoids it this time.#T3#
Rzayev shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Magomedov as he jumps to the side.
Magomedov seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Rzayev shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Magomedov but Magomedov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Magomedov seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Magomedov throws a body shot but no joy.
Magomedov misses with a looping left.
Rzayev tries to counter with a clinch but Magomedov shakes him off and moves away.
Rzayev shoots for a takedown but Magomedov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Magomedov misses the target.
Rzayev slips a jab from Magomedov.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rzayev is defended easily by Magomedov.
Magomedov is looking to counter punch.
Ruslan Rzayev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rzayev looks to clinch
and Magomedov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Magomedov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rzayev. #T4#
Rzayev shoots for a double leg takedown but Magomedov sprawls well. He's pushed Rzayev's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL2#
Rzayev instigates a clinch. #BC#
Magomedov breaks the clinch.
Donk. Magomedov catches Rzayev right on the button with a cross.
Rzayev rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Magomedov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rzayev walks into a straight right hand from Magomedov.
Rzayev misses with a takedown attempt
and Magomedov counters with a stiff right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rzayev moves to clinch but Magomedov breaks away
and Magomedov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Magomedov lands a lovely overhand right.
Magomedov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rzayev.
Rzayev fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Magomedov seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shamil Magomedov dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Magomedov swings for the body but Rzayev moves out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Magomedov as Rzayev shoots in.
Magomedov misses with a double jab.
Magomedov lands a slapping body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rzayev looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Magomedov misses with a two punch combination.
Magomedov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nice cross by Magomedov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov misses with a body shot.
Rzayev appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Rzayev looks for a takedown but Magomedov sprawls well.
Magomedov swats away the attempt to clinch by Rzayev.#T1#
Magomedov throws a looping overhand right but Rzayev ducks down to avoid it.
Rzayev tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Magomedov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Rzayev gets a double leg takedown into Magomedov's guard.
Rzayev throws a big elbow that misses.
Magomedov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rzayev can do to turn this around?
Magomedov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rzayev trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Rzayev in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rzayev trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rzayev looking to pass the guard.
Rzayev has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Magomedov keeping moving, preventing Rzayev from controlling successfully. #T2#
Rzayev is looking to work some ground and pound but Magomedov has wrist control.
Rzayev trying to control the position from guard on top but Magomedov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Magomedov with a nice cross.
Rzayev shoots in for a takedown but Magomedov shows good takedown defense.
Shamil Magomedov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ruslan Rzayev.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rzayev.
Rzayev pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rzayev 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 swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T3#
Rzayev with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Magomedov to score with a decent uppercut.
Magomedov jabs at Rzayev's body.
Magomedov checks a low kick from Rzayev.
Rzayev throws a combination. Magomedov tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Rzayev is breathing heavily.
Magomedov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rzayev.
Magomedov throws an overhand right that lands on Rzayev's shoulder, as Rzayev tries to avoid the shot.
Magomedov throws a combination that misses
and Rzayev counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ruslan Rzayev is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Magomedov misses with a wild combination.
Rzayev tries to score a power double leg takedown but Magomedov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rzayev somewhat.
Magomedov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T4#
Magomedov scores with a sloppy right hand. Rzayev should have avoided that one.
Rzayev is looking to clinch but Magomedov is avoiding it.
Rzayev fails to land with a series of punches.
Magomedov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Magomedov just misses with a punch to the body.
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!
Rzayev with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Magomedov counter with a right hand.
Rzayev fails in his attempt to clinch.
Magomedov lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Rzayev looks for a takedown but Magomedov sprawls well.
Magomedov lands a jab-cross combination.
Rzayev scores with a leg kick.
Rzayev shoots in but Magomedov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shamil Magomedov dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Rzayev swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Magomedov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rzayev takes one to the side of the head.
A right-left combo lands from Rzayev.
Rzayev tries for a takedown but Magomedov circles away easily
and Magomedov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Magomedov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Rzayev throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Magomedov's waist but Magomedov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rzayev off to one side.
Rzayev looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Magomedov is fending him off so far but Rzayev persists. Nope, Magomedov circles away and we're back to standing.
Shamil Magomedov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ruslan Rzayev.
Rzayev tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Magomedov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rzayev ducks under a wild hook from Magomedov.
Rzayev with the counter takedown but Magomedov avoids it easily.
Magomedov cracks Rzayev with a right hand to the side of the head.
Rzayev shoots in looking for a takedown but Magomedov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rzayev's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Magomedov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A lazy left from Magomedov finds it's target.#T1#
Rzayev shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Magomedov counters with a left and a right that stings Rzayev.
Rzayev takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rzayev throws a series of punches but Magomedov avoids them all with ease.
Rzayev catches Magomedov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Magomedov cracks Rzayev with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Magomedov misses with a jab, cross combination.
And Rzayev tries to counter it with a takedown but Magomedov pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Rzayev shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Shamil Magomedov is winning the standup battle so far.
Rzayev tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rzayev dives in for a single leg takedown but Magomedov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Rzayev slips under a jab.#TD2#
Rzayev drives through with a takedown into Magomedov's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Magomedov is looking to stand up but Rzayev isn't so interested in that idea.
Rzayev is looking to work some ground and pound but Magomedov has wrist control.
Ruslan Rzayev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Rzayev loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Magomedov is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Rzayev dives into side control.
Magomedov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rzayev on the ground.
Magomedov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rzayev wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Rzayev working away.
Magomedov avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Rzayev.
Rzayev throws a strike aimed at the side of Magomedov's head but Magomedov avoids it well.
Magomedov parries the strikes from Rzayev easily there. Rzayev is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Magomedov to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Rzayev is chipping away with strikes.
Rzayev lands a decent elbow from side control.
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.
Magomedov regains half guard, as Rzayev was trying to land strikes.
Rzayev throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Rzayev sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Magomedov defending well though.
Rzayev not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Rzayev not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Rzayev 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.
Rzayev thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Magomedov's head. #T4#
Rzayev missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Rzayev is looking to take a break and control but Magomedov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Rzayev moves to clinch but Magomedov breaks away
and Rzayev takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Magomedov cracks Rzayev with an open hand slap.
Rzayev with a lazy takedown attempt
and Magomedov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Magomedov lands the left hand.
Magomedov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rzayev feints the counter takedown.
Rzayev uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Magomedov.
Magomedov scores with a hook to the body. Rzayev takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Shamil Magomedov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Magomedov scores with a shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shamil Magomedov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Magomedov, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shamil Magomedov!
Shamil Magomedov took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Ah, my friend, today was a good day! I warned you, didn’t I? Dagestan, we don’t play. I throw you, you land, we both laugh, yes? But next time, don’t call me out unless you want more of this! I win again, I make it look easy like Sunday morning. Now, who’s next? I have time for one more… t'. |
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Event:
RMMA - Rio 2
Date: Apr 19, 2025 |
#R1#
Holloway slips a straight right by Magomedov.
Holloway misses with a right hand
and Holloway takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Holloway misses with a wild body shot.
Edmund Holloway seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Holloway tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Magomedov was well out of range. Poor timing from Holloway.
Magomedov tries to counter with a takedown but Holloway is quick to defend against it.
A swing and a miss from Magomedov.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Magomedov thows a left - swing and a miss! #TD#
Magomedov gets the takedown into side control.
Holloway sneaks out the side door and pushes Magomedov away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Holloway takes a swing at Magomedov's ribcage but misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Magomedov. That snapped Holloway's head back.
#TD#
Magomedov looking to score a takedown here. Holloway is defending well but Magomedov drives through and ends up in Holloway's guard.
Holloway is wriggling around but Magomedov manages to pass to half guard.
#REVB#
Holloway is trying to stand.
Magomedov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Holloway preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Magomedov prevents Holloway from standing back up.
#T1#
Magomedov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Magomedov drops an elbow to the side of Holloway's head.
Magomedov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Magomedov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Magomedov stops Holloway from getting back to his feet.
#ES2#
Holloway pushes Magomedov off and gets back to his feet.
Holloway lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Magomedov ducks under a wild hook from Holloway.
Magomedov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Holloway misses with a straight right.
Holloway walks into a stiff left hand from Magomedov.
Holloway misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Magomedov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Holloway.
Holloway connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#TD#
Magomedov scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Holloway tries to kick Magomedov off but Magomedov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T2#
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. Magomedov connects with a nice short shot to Holloway's temple.
Holloway is looking to escape.#SUB#
Magomedov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Holloway doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Magomedov.
Holloway preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Holloway looks like he's trying to stand up.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Magomedov drops an elbow to the side of Holloway's head.
Magomedov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Holloway with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T3#
Magomedov winds up and cracks Holloway with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Holloway trying to control here.
Holloway is trying to stand.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Magomedov lands a nice short elbow.
Holloway trying to control here.
Magomedov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Holloway tries to roll over but Magomedov keeps him under control.
Magomedov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Holloway wants to get back to full guard.
Magomedov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Magomedov slips a nice elbow through Holloway's hands, connecting with Holloway's forehead.
Magomedov prevents Holloway from standing back up.
#T4#
Magomedov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Magomedov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #ROC#Holloway is rocked!
Holloway wants to improve his position but Magomedov is controlling well.
Holloway trying to control here.
Magomedov drops an elbow to the side of Holloway's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Magomedov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Magomedov prevents Holloway from improving his position.
Magomedov working over Holloway with some ground and pound. Holloway looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Magomedov slips a nice elbow through Holloway's hands, connecting with Holloway's forehead.
Holloway trying to control but Magomedov postures up.
Magomedov drops an elbow to the side of Holloway's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shamil Magomedov dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Holloway connects with a crisp jab.
Magomedov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Holloway throws a half hearted mid kick.
Holloway showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Magomedov.
Magomedov misses with a few strikes there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Magomedov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Holloway scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Magomedov doesn't seem bothered though.
Holloway throws a hook to the side of Magomedov's head but Magomedov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Holloway lands a jab to the nose.
Holloway scores with a sloppy right hand. Magomedov should have avoided that one.
Magomedov looks to land a left hand but Holloway moved out of range nicely.
Holloway throws a half hearted mid kick.
Magomedov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Magomedov there as he acknowledges the shot.
Edmund Holloway seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Magomedov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Holloway misses with the combination.
Nice straight punches there by Holloway. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Holloway.#T1#
Holloway misses with a straight right.
Magomedov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Holloway manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Holloway misses with a body shot.
A bone on bone clash there as Magomedov blocks the leg kick.
Holloway avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Holloway fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Magomedov manages to avoid it.
Edmund Holloway is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Holloway with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
#TD#
Magomedov closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Holloway quickly recovers to half guard.
Holloway wants to get back to his feet.
Magomedov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Holloway can do to turn this around?
Nice strikes from Magomedov there.
Holloway 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.
Holloway wants to get back to his feet.
Magomedov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Holloway has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Magomedov is working away from the top position though.#T2#
Holloway is trying to get back to full guard.
Holloway looks like he's trying to stand up.
Holloway gets back to full guard.
#SUB2#
Holloway working for a triangle but Magomedov defends it easily.
Magomedov prevents Holloway from getting back to his feet.
Magomedov stands up over Holloway, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Holloway is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T3#
Magomedov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Magomedov chips away with some ground and pound.
Magomedov landing some decent shots from guard.
Magomedov with a nice head shot there.
Holloway trying to control the position.
Shamil Magomedov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Magomedov is working Holloway over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Holloway is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Magomedov is controlling him.
Magomedov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Magomedov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Magomedov scoring with some ground and pound.
Holloway not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Holloway preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T4#
Magomedov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Magomedov wants to pass the guard but Holloway is keeping the position.
Magomedov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Magomedov scoring with some ground and pound.
Holloway wants to stand and escape but Magomedov is having none of it.
Holloway is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Magomedov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Magomedov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Holloway is keeping the position for now.
Magomedov stops Holloway from standing up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Shamil Magomedov will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Holloway fails to land with a series of punches.
#TD#
Magomedov shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Magomedov was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Magomedov cracks Holloway with a big elbow.
Magomedov is working Holloway over with some ground and pound from side control.
Holloway is still in real trouble! Can Magomedov finish him?
Magomedov working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Holloway 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 connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Holloway some visible discomfort.
Magomedov cracks Holloway with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Magomedov immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Holloway is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Magomedov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shamil Magomedov!
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Event:
RMMA 12 - Boryszko v Robben
Date: Mar 29, 2025 |
#R1##CL2#
Magomedov pushes Van Der Westhuizen up against the cage in a clinch.
Magomedov is stalling here.
Magomedov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Van Der Westhuizen can't find room to land a body shot as Magomedov controls the action.
Van Der Westhuizen is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Van Der Westhuizen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Magomedov avoids it.#TD2#
Magomedov gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Van Der Westhuizen moves into full guard.
Van Der Westhuizen seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Magomedov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Van Der Westhuizen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Magomedov defends it easily.
Magomedov stops Van Der Westhuizen from standing up. #T1##SUB#
Van Der Westhuizen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Magomedov won't allow Van Der Westhuizen to get back to his feet.
Van Der Westhuizen looking to control but Magomedov passes into half guard.
Van Der Westhuizen missing with punches from the bottom.
Van Der Westhuizen has hold of Magomedov's hands but Magomedov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Van Der Westhuizen wants to get back to his feet.
Magomedov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB#
Van Der Westhuizen looking for submissions off his back.
Van Der Westhuizen is looking to escape.#T2##SUB2#
Magomedov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Magomedov is thwarting Van Der Westhuizen's attempts to control the position.
Magomedov lands strikes from half guard.
Magomedov drops an elbow to the side of Van Der Westhuizen's head. #SUB2#
Magomedov is working for an americana but Van Der Westhuizen has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Magomedov was thinking about the submission.
Magomedov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Van Der Westhuizen trying to keep a closed guard but Magomedov is proving a slippery customer.
Magomedov prevents Van Der Westhuizen from getting back to his feet. #T3#
Magomedov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Van Der Westhuizen's head.
Van Der Westhuizen is controlling Magomedov's posture.
Magomedov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Van Der Westhuizen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Van Der Westhuizen trying to control the position.
Magomedov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Van Der Westhuizen 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.
Magomedov lands a couple of elbows.
Magomedov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Van Der Westhuizen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Van Der Westhuizen is trying to control the position but Magomedov postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Magomedov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Van Der Westhuizen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Magomedov has managed to get both his arms back between Van Der Westhuizen's legs - danger averted.
Van Der Westhuizen working a defensive guard here.
#T4#
Magomedov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Magomedov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Van Der Westhuizen keeping moving, preventing Magomedov from controlling successfully.
We've been informed that Magomedov has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Van Der Westhuizen throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Magomedov throwing strikes from guard but Van Der Westhuizen blocks nicely.
Magomedov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB#
Van Der Westhuizen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Magomedov defends well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Van Der Westhuizen lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Shamil Magomedov will probably get the nod.
That's time! Van Der Westhuizen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Magomedov tries a head kick but it misses.
Van Der Westhuizen tries to clinch there but Magomedov circles away.
#TD2#
Magomedov throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Van Der Westhuizen was covering up waiting for the punch and Magomedov finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Van Der Westhuizen wriggles free and stands up.
Left hook, right uppercut from Magomedov. #CUT2#It looks like Dirk Van Der Westhuizen has been cut.
Van Der Westhuizen fails with a takedown attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Magomedov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice shot by Magomedov.
Dirk Van Der Westhuizen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Van Der Westhuizen closes the distance and clinches up with Magomedov, looking for a takedown. Van Der Westhuizen pushes Magomedov against the cage but Magomedov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A head kick misses from Magomedov.
Shamil Magomedov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Magomedov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL2#
Magomedov gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T1##BC2#
Magomedov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Magomedov gets a clinch.
Van Der Westhuizen tries for a takedown but Magomedov manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dirk Van Der Westhuizen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Magomedov tries to score a body lock takedown but Van Der Westhuizen shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Magomedov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Van Der Westhuizen can't break the clinch.
Van Der Westhuizen jumps guard but Magomedov stands there with Van Der Westhuizen around his waist. Van Der Westhuizen gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Van Der Westhuizen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Magomedov is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Van Der Westhuizen stops a takedown attempt from Magomedov.
Come on Van Der Westhuizen - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
#T2#
Van Der Westhuizen tries to circle away but Magomedov has him pinned against the cage.
Magomedov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Van Der Westhuizen fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Van Der Westhuizen tries to clinch up but Magomedov circles away and keeps his distance.
Magomedov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Van Der Westhuizen defends it well.
Magomedov misses with a takedown attempt - Van Der Westhuizen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Van Der Westhuizen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Magomedov throws a body punch but Van Der Westhuizen moves out of range. #CL2#
Van Der Westhuizen tries to keep at a distance but Magomedov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Van Der Westhuizen can't break the clinch.
Magomedov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#T3#
Magomedov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Van Der Westhuizen prevents it.
Van Der Westhuizen jumps guard but Magomedov turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
Magomedov wants the takedown. Van Der Westhuizen is fighting it off but Magomedov persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Van Der Westhuizen's guard against the cage.
Van Der Westhuizen throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Magomedov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Magomedov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Magomedov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Van Der Westhuizen is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Van Der Westhuizen's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T4#
Magomedov trying to control the position here.
Van Der Westhuizen forces his way into half guard.
Magomedov trying to get back to full guard but Van Der Westhuizen takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Magomedov takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Van Der Westhuizen wants to control the pace but Magomedov is squirming around nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Shamil Magomedov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Dirk Van Der Westhuizen's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Magomedov clinches with his opponent.
Magomedov is trying to drag Van Der Westhuizen to the mat but Van Der Westhuizen just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Van Der Westhuizen tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Magomedov just stands there and leans against the cage.
Van Der Westhuizen fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#TD#
Van Der Westhuizen successfully pulls guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Der Westhuizen looking to control.
Magomedov working some strikes from top position.
Van Der Westhuizen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Magomedov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Van Der Westhuizen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Van Der Westhuizen working a defensive guard here.
#T1##SUB#
Van Der Westhuizen looking for a triangle here. Magomedov is fighting it but it looks tight! Van Der Westhuizen pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Magomedov is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Dirk Van Der Westhuizen! |
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Event:
RMMA 7 - Curtis v Singleton
Date: Feb 22, 2025 |
#R1#
Rzayev shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Magomedov defends it nicely.
Rzayev shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Magomedov but Magomedov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Rzayev 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.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rasul Rzayev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rzayev tries to land a knee to the head but Magomedov blocks with his arms.
Magomedov wants to take the fight to the mat but Rzayev manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Magomedov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rzayev avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rzayev prevents the takedown attempt.
Rzayev is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Magomedov is defending well for now.
Magomedov stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
#T1#
Rzayev looking for a takedown.
Rzayev misses with a hook from the clinch.
Magomedov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Rzayev is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Rzayev goes for a takedown in the clinch but Magomedov prevents it.
Rzayev has Magomedov pushed against the cage.
Rzayev is trying to break the clinch but Magomedov is controlling him.#TD#
Magomedov is fighting off a takedown attempt but Rzayev is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Magomedov to the mat. Magomedov regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Rzayev passes Magomedov's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T2#
Magomedov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rzayev 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 tries to roll over but Rzayev keeps him under control.
Magomedov wants to control but Rzayev is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Magomedov is trying to get back to full guard.
Rzayev keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Rzayev wants to lay and pray for a moment but Magomedov keeps working. #T3#
Magomedov wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Rzayev is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Magomedov wants to improve his position but Rzayev is controlling well.
Rzayev controlling the action here.
Magomedov is trying to get back to full guard.
Rzayev is trying to control. Magomedov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Rzayev tries for a takedown but Magomedov circles away easily
and Magomedov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Magomedov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rzayev.
#CL2#
Magomedov moves into range and clinches up with Rzayev.
Rzayev lands a damaging elbow.
Rzayev is trying to maintain a safe position but Magomedov gets an underhook and turns Rzayev into the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rzayev wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Rzayev is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rasul Rzayev dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Rzayev fails with a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Magomedov shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Rzayev napping and manages to drive through into side control!#SUB2#
Magomedov goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Rzayev rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Magomedov's guard! Nice work there by Rzayev!
Rzayev wants to control from the top but Magomedov keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Magomedov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rzayev. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Rzayev trying to control but Magomedov is working from the bottom.
Rasul Rzayev overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Rzayev is pushing down on Magomedov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Magomedov is fighting to maintain full guard but Rzayev has managed to sneak the leg through.
Rzayev tries to pass the half guard into mount. Magomedov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Magomedov tries to roll over but Rzayev keeps him under control.
Rzayev is looking to take a break and control but Magomedov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Magomedov controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Rzayev tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Magomedov.
Magomedov tries to get to full guard but Rzayev has control of the leg.
Magomedov keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Rzayev performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T3#
Magomedov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rzayev's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rzayev's back!
Rzayev manages to reverse the position and now he's in Magomedov's guard. Nice work there by Rzayev.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Magomedov is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Magomedov trying to control but Rzayev is working from the bottom.
Rzayev preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T4#
Magomedov postures up.
Magomedov landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB2#
Magomedov postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Rzayev is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Magomedov, into his guard. #REVR#
Rzayev trying to control the position from guard on top but Magomedov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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. #REVB#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Magomedov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Shamil Magomedov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Magomedov shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Rzayev is trying to defend but Magomedov finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Rzayev moves into full guard.
Magomedov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB#
Rzayev had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Magomedov defends it easily.
Rzayev has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Magomedov working some strikes from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rzayev is pulling down on Magomedov's head to control his posture.
Rzayev looking to control.
#T1#
Rzayev wants to sweep here but Magomedov controlling him for the moment.
Magomedov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Magomedov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Rzayev's head.
Magomedov preventing the sweep.
Magomedov is fighting to break Rzayev's control of his arms but Rzayev is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Magomedov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Magomedov chips away with some ground and pound.
Magomedov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Magomedov chips away with some ground and pound.
Magomedov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T2#
Magomedov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#ROC2#Rzayev is rocked!#SUB#
Rzayev 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.
Magomedov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Magomedov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Rzayev's head.
Oh Rzayev is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Magomedov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Magomedov stands up over Rzayev, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Magomedov works over Rzayev with some ground and pound from guard.
Magomedov landing with the ground and pound.
Magomedov gets to his feet and stands over Rzayev, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Rzayev felt that one! Magomedov unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Rzayev from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shamil Magomedov! |
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