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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 19, 2025 |
#R1#
Magomedov tries to clinch but Brine is having none of it. #TD#
Magomedov throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Brine tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Magomedov is in Brine's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brine is trying to keep Magomedov in close.
Magomedov tries to free his leg and advance position but Brine is retaining full guard.
Magomedov wants to control from the top but Brine keeps moving.
Brine wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Magomedov is now in half guard.
Brine controlling the position well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov wants to pass to mount but Brine is defending the position. #T1##SUB#
Magomedov wants to work for an arm triangle but Brine is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Brine is trying to stand up here but Magomedov is controlling him well.
Brine is trying to control but Magomedov passes into side control!
Magomedov prevents Brine from escaping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Magomedov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Magomedov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Magomedov working away.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Magomedov staying calm.#SUB#
Magomedov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
You can see the frustration on Brine's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T3##SUB#
Magomedov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Brine has escaped the position, nice work there.
Brine tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Brine is trying to control Magomedov's posture but Magomedov avoids it.
Magomedov tries to advance to mount but Brine denies him. #SUB#
Magomedov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Brine knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Magomedov has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Brine!
Brine tries to hold on but Magomedov pushes him away. #SUB#
Magomedov is working for a guillotine from mount but Brine frees his head quite easily.
Magomedov looking to control but Brine is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Magomedov fails to take his opponent's back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gadzhi Magomedov dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Brine tries to clinch up but Magomedov circles away and keeps his distance.
Brine tries to clinch but Magomedov moves out of range.
Gadzhi Magomedov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Brine throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Magomedov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Brine shoots in but no luck this time.
Magomedov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Gadzhi Magomedov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Magomedov shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Brine is trying to defend but Magomedov finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Magomedov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Magomedov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T1##SUB2#
Brine looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Magomedov is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Magomedov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Brine trying to control here.
#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Magomedov wants to pass to mount but Brine is defending the position.
Magomedov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Magomedov trying to mount his opponent but Brine defends it. #SUB#
Magomedov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Magomedov wants to take a breather but Brine is having none of it. #T3#
Brine trying to control here.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Brine fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Magomedov avoids it really well and circles away.
No luck for Brine with that takedown attempt.
Gadzhi Magomedov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hero Brine.
Brine closes this distance looking for a takedown but Magomedov circles away.
Brine is breathing heavily.
Magomedov throws a big shot that misses.
Brine takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Magomedov wants to clinch up but Brine keeps it at a distance.
Brine keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T4#
Brine stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Brine wants it to stay on the feet.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Magomedov.
Magomedov advances to full mount. #SUB#
Magomedov has control of Brine's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Brine regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Magomedov wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gadzhi Magomedov dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Brine shoots in but no luck this time. #TD#
Magomedov throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Brine was covering up waiting for the punch and Magomedov finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Brine wants to stand and escape but Magomedov is having none of it.
Magomedov trying to control but Brine is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brine lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Magomedov looking for a guillotine here but Brine defends easily.
#T1#
Brine trying to control the position from guard on top but Magomedov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Magomedov pulls Brine in close to prevent any damage.
Brine wants to control from the top but Magomedov keeps moving.
Brine throws a big elbow that misses. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Magomedov wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Magomedov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Magomedov tries to pass to full mount but Brine defends it.
Magomedov frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB#
Magomedov has hold of Brine's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Brine manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
#T3#
Magomedov controlling from the full mount.
Magomedov mounts Brine! Really nice guard pass there!
Gadzhi Magomedov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Magomedov jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle�. Ooooh, that looks tight� Brine is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Brine and Magomedov has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
#SUB#
Magomedov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Brine stops Magomedov from passing to mount.
Magomedov trying to control the action but Brine is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brine struggling a bit here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gadzhi Magomedov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Magomedov has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gadzhi Magomedov! |
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Event:
EGA - 4
Date: Mar 16, 2025 |
#R1#
Magomedov moves forwards but Sakkinen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Sakkinen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Magomedov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Magomedov blocks a jab.
Magomedov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sakkinen as he avoids it easily.
Magomedov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Magomedov looks to score with a jab to the body but Sakkinen is just out of range.#TD2#
Sakkinen shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Sakkinen was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#SUB2#
Sakkinen is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Magomedov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Sakkinen tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Sakkinen has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Sakkinen is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Magomedov is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T1#
Magomedov can't do much from the bottom here.
Magomedov is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Magomedov trying to control but Sakkinen postures up.
#SUB2#
Sakkinen is working for a submission of some sort.
Magomedov gets full guard.
Magomedov seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sakkinen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Magomedov is keeping the position for now.
Sakkinen really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Magomedov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Sakkinen trying to control but Magomedov is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD#
Magomedov fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Sakkinen sprawls well initially but Magomedov persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sakkinen trying to control but Magomedov postures up.
#T3##SUB2#
Sakkinen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sakkinen has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at The Tank Factory. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Sakkinen wants to improve his position but Magomedov is controlling well.
Magomedov is thwarting Sakkinen's attempts to control the position.
Sakkinen tries to get to full guard but Magomedov has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Magomedov moves nicely into side control. #SUB#
Magomedov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Sakkinen, who protects the arm well. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Magomedov is trying to get an arm triangle but Sakkinen is defending well. #SUB#
Magomedov tries for a kimura but Sakkinen is defending well.
Sakkinen is trying to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sakkinen holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sami Sakkinen dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Magomedov throws a series of strikes that have Sakkinen backpedaling.
Magomedov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#TD2#
Sakkinen throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Magomedov was covering up waiting for the punch and Sakkinen finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Magomedov wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Magomedov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Magomedov working for a triangle but Sakkinen defends it easily.
#SUB#
Magomedov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sakkinen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Magomedov is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T1##SUB2#
Sakkinen drops back, looking for a kneebar! Magomedov looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Magomedov looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Magomedov! #REVR#
Sakkinen is not content to let Magomedov control the position.
Sakkinen can't do much from the bottom here.
Magomedov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sakkinen keeps working.
Magomedov working away.#T2##SUB#
Magomedov tries for a kimura but Sakkinen is defending well.
A control attempt from Sakkinen but he's now mounted!
Magomedov avoids the attempt from Sakkinen to control.
Magomedov tries to control but Sakkinen wriggling away.
Sakkinen keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Magomedov working for a submission but Sakkinen is keeping him at bay. #T3#
Sakkinen tries to hold on but Magomedov pushes him away.
Magomedov with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Sakkinen wants to control but Magomedov is having none of it.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Magomedov fails to move to back control.
Sakkinen is just holding on here. Magomedov manages to take his back.
#SUB#
Magomedov has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB#
Sakkinen preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Magomedov.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Magomedov has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Sakkinen has freed his hand and lives to survive another� well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB#
Sakkinen fending off the submission attempt from Magomedov.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gadzhi 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#
Magomedov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sakkinen sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sakkinen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Magomedov's hands.
Magomedov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sakkinen at a distance.
Good standup being displayed there by Sakkinen as he connects with a hook.
Magomedov fails with the takedown.
Magomedov takes one on the button.#KD2#
Sakkinen drops Magomedov with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Magomedov looks back up at him and smiles so Sakkinen waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC2#Magomedov is rocked!
Gadzhi Magomedov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD2#
Sakkinen closes the distance looking for a takedown. Magomedov stuffs it but Sakkinen still has hold of him. Sakkinen picks Magomedov up in a fireman's lift! The crowd roars in approval. Sakkinen slams Magomedov to the floor and that's really hurt Magomedov - he doesn't know where he is! Sakkinen throws a couple of strikes and the referee steps in to save him! This one is in the books!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sami Sakkinen! |
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Event:
EG Amsterdam - 2
Date: Mar 01, 2025 |
#R1#
Magomedov fails with the takedown
and Trujillo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Magomedov shoots for a takedown but Trujillo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Trujillo! But no joy.
Trujillo scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Trujillo with a hook.#TD#
Magomedov shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Magomedov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Trujillo is trying to maintain the position but Magomedov is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Magomedov is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Magomedov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T1#
Trujillo 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!
Despite being in a bad position, Magomedov is controlling the hands, preventing any submission attempts.
Trujillo not allowing Magomedov to control his hands.
Magomedov is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Trujillo is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Trujillo trying to control.
Magomedov turns into Trujillo and is now in his guard.
#T2##SUB#
Magomedov 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.
Magomedov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Magomedov postures up.
Trujillo working a defensive guard but Magomedov passes into half guard.
#SUB#
Magomedov wants to work for an arm triangle but Trujillo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Magomedov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Trujillo defends it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Trujillo is trying to get back to full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Magomedov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T3#
Trujillo wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Magomedov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Trujillo is trying to maintain the position but Magomedov is very close to passing his half guard.
Trujillo scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Magomedov manages to mount him!
#SUB#
Magomedov is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Trujillo is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gadzhi Magomedov! |
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Event:
EG Amsterdam - 1
Date: Feb 15, 2025 |
#R1##TD2#
Magomedov closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kamolov did well to prevent Magomedov getting side control.#SUB2#
Magomedov wants to work for an arm triangle but Kamolov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Kamolov actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Magomedov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kamolov defends it well.
Kamolov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Magomedov. #SUB#
Kamolov actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Kamolov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamolov is trying to control but can't.
Kamolov taking some punishment here, with Magomedov in his half guard. #SUB#
Kamolov looking for submissions off his back.#T1#
Kamolov trying to hold on to Magomedov's head to control him but Magomedov postures up.
Magomedov prevents Kamolov from improving his position.
Magomedov trying to pass the guard but Kamolov defending well. #SUB2#
Magomedov wants to work for an arm triangle but Kamolov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Kamolov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Magomedov pulls his head out easily.
Kamolov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Magomedov is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Kamolov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kamolov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Magomedov postures up.
Magomedov stays in close to Kamolov's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Kamolov looking for a guillotine here but Magomedov defends easily.
#SUB#
Kamolov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Kamolov looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Magomedov is defending well. Kamolov quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Magomedov has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Kamolov celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bakir Kamolov!
Bakir Kamolov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 29, 2025 |
#R1#
Wheels fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#TD#
Magomedov gets a takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Magomedov is working for a kimura but Wheels is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Wheels actively working from the bottom here.
Magomedov is trying to control. Wheels wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov is just content to waste time from the top position. Wheels takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #SUB2#
Magomedov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Wheels 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 has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T1#
Magomedov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Magomedov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wheels swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Magomedov wants to control from the top but Wheels keeps moving. #SUB2#
Wheels is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Magomedov wants to control from the top but Wheels keeps moving. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Wheels 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. #SUB2#
Wheels looking for a guillotine here but Magomedov defends easily.
#SUB#
Magomedov drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Wheels manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Magomedov has Wheels in his guard.#REVB#
Magomedov trying to keep a closed guard but Wheels is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Magomedov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Wheels is aware though and is defending well.#T3##SUB#
Magomedov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Magomedov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Magomedov wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Magomedov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Wheels trying to control but Magomedov is working from the bottom.
Wheels won't allow Magomedov to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Wheels missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Magomedov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wheels is one step ahead there. #ES#
Magomedov pushes Wheels off and scrambles back to his feet.
#TD#
Magomedov looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#SUB2#
Wheels looking for a guillotine here but Magomedov defends easily.
#SUB#
Magomedov drops back looking for a leg! Wheels is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Wheels manages to kick Magomedov off! Magomedov jumps back into Wheels's guard.
Magomedov looking to pass the guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Larry Wheels dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Wheels scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#TD#
Magomedov bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Wheels is not content to let Magomedov control the position.
Wheels manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB#
Magomedov wants to work for an arm triangle but Wheels is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Magomedov is looking for a kimura here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Wheels looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T1##SUB2#
Wheels looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Magomedov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Wheels is just riding it out for now. Magomedov eventually gives up the hold.
Wheels moves into full guard.
Wheels keeping moving, preventing Magomedov from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Magomedov has gone for a leg lock! Wheels slips out almost immediately though and dives into Magomedov's guard.#REVB##T2#
Magomedov wants to sweep here but Wheels controlling him for the moment.
Wheels trying to control the position from guard on top but Magomedov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Magomedov wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Magomedov looking to control.
Wheels has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wheels postures up in Magomedov's guard and throws a big left but Magomedov blocks it.
Magomedov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Magomedov looking to control but Wheels passes into half guard.
#T3#
Magomedov trying to control here.
Magomedov controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Magomedov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Wheels on the ground.
Magomedov is in trouble now - Wheels has advanced to mount!
Wheels in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Magomedov tries to lock up and control but Wheels gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Magomedov is desperately trying to improve his position but Wheels has a good base and remains in mount.
Wheels looking to ground and pound but Magomedov is blocking nicely.
Wheels looking to ground and pound but Magomedov is blocking nicely. #T4#
Magomedov holds on to Wheels as tight as he can, avoiding damage.
Wheels avoids the attempt from Magomedov to control.
Wheels sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Wheels sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!#SUB2#
Wheels has control of Magomedov's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Magomedov regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Magomedov wants to hold on but Wheels pushes him away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Magomedov sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Wheels trying to control from half guard but Magomedov is working away.
Larry Wheels has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wheels not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Larry Wheels showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3##TD#
Magomedov shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Wheels is trying to defend but Magomedov finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SUB#
Magomedov looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB2#
Wheels looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Magomedov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Magomedov trying to pass the guard but Wheels defending well. #T1##SUB2#
Wheels looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Magomedov is working for a kimura but Wheels is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Wheels looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Wheels looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Wheels actively working from the bottom here.
Wheels takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB2#
Wheels looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Magomedov moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Wheels.#SUB#
Magomedov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Wheels has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Magomedov is trying to get an arm triangle but Wheels is defending well. #T3#
Magomedov is looking to take a break and control but Wheels is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The strikes coming from Magomedov are missing the target in this wave of attacks. #SUB#
Magomedov is trying to get an arm triangle but Wheels is defending well. #SUB#
Magomedov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Wheels has escaped the position, nice work there.
Wheels 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. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Magomedov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Wheels is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Magomedov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Wheels is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Magomedov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Wheels has escaped the position, nice work there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wheels gets back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gadzhi Magomedov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Wheels has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 28:29
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Larry Wheels! |
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