Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: RMMA 13 - Muszkowski v Casteel
Date: Apr 05, 2025

#R1#
Script wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Magomedov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Script.
Script fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Magomedov manages to avoid it.
Magomedov wants to clinch.
Script fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Script throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Script connects with a body shot that sends Magomedov's belly button to the back.
Magomedov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Script throws a series of punches but Magomedov avoids them all with ease.
Magomedov wants to counter with a clinch but Script pushes him away.
We've been told by Script's head coaches at Wanis Combat Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T1#
Magomedov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Script digs a good hook to Magomedov's body.
Script cracks a nice hook into Magomedov's ribs.
Magomedov tries to clinch there but Script circles away.
Script throws a left and a right that both miss #CL2#
and Magomedov counters by moving into the clinch.
Magomedov jumps guard but Script turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Magomedov jumps guard but Script stands there with Magomedov around his waist. Magomedov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Giannis Script has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khabib Magomedov.#BC#
Script breaks the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Script as Magomedov shoots in.
Script throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T2#
Script scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Script ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Script scores with a hook to the body. Magomedov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Script comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Magomedov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Script defends well and Magomedov ends up having to push Script into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Magomedov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Script is looking to wear down Magomedov with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Magomedov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Script misses the shot to the body.
Magomedov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Script defends it well.
Magomedov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Magomedov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Script swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T3#
Magomedov shoots in looking for a takedown but Script manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Magomedov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Script is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Magomedov wants to clinch
and Script counters with a right hand to the body.
Script ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Magomedov moves away.
Script dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Script ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Magomedov moves away.
Magomedov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Script as he avoids it easily.
Magomedov fails with a takedown attempt.
Magomedov avoids the body shot from Script. #T4#
Magomedov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Script counters with a lovely shot to the body.#CL2#
Magomedov clinches up with Script and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Script's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Magomedov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Script circles away.
Giannis Script seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Script scores with a body shot.
Magomedov shoots in but Script avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Script tried to counter with a leg kick but Magomedov avoided it.
Script throws a nice looking combination but Magomedov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Magomedov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Magomedov has his takedown stuffed
and Script counters with a three punch combo that has Magomedov backing up. Magomedov nods at Script to acknowledge the strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Giannis Script dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Magomedov wants to clinch.
Script scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Script misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Script throws a body punch but Magomedov moves out of range.
Script stuns Magomedov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Script scores with a body shot.
Magomedov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#T1#
Script misses the shot to the body.
Magomedov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Script defends it nicely.
Script changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Script misses with a body shot.
Script takes a swing at Magomedov's ribcage but misses.
Magomedov feints the counter takedown.
Script pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Magomedov back to the cage. Script follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#T2#
Script slaps away a takedown attempt from Magomedov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Giannis Script has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khabib Magomedov.
A shot to the body from Script misses #TD2#
and Magomedov counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Magomedov.
Magomedov wants to control from the top but Script keeps moving.
Magomedov working some strikes from top position.
Script is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Magomedov is controlling him.
Magomedov is pushing down on Script's leg trying to pass to half guard. Script is fighting to maintain full guard but Magomedov has managed to sneak the leg through.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Script wants to get back to his feet.
Script is not content to let Magomedov control the position.#T3#
Script pushes Magomedov off but Magomedov dives into side control.
Magomedov is looking to take a break and control but Script is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Script is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Magomedov can do to turn this around?
Script wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Script on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Script is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Script wants to get back to his feet but Magomedov is dominant here and he's now got Script's back!
Script is taking damage to the body and head. #SUB2#
Magomedov looking for the RNC. #SUB2#
Magomedov looking to break Script's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Script remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Magomedov will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Magomedov biding his time, looking for the opening.
Magomedov throwing damaging strikes from the back! Script could be in trouble here!
Script is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #T4##SUB2#
Magomedov has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Script is defending well but eventually Magomedov manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Script has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Khabib Magomedov!

Event: RMMA 12 - Boryszko v Robben
Date: Mar 29, 2025

#R1#
Volkov connects with a single shot there.
A left lands for Magomedov.
Volkov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Volkov. Magomedov does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fighters circle momentarily. Volkov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Volkov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Magomedov throws a hook but Volkov blocks it.
Volkov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Magomedov. #TD2#
Magomedov shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Volkov's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Magomedov postures up. #SUB#
Magomedov has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Volkov to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Magomedov is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Volkov pulls down on the head and he's put Magomedov to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Alexei Volkov!
Alexei Volkov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

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!

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!

Event: RMMA 7 - Curtis v Singleton
Date: Feb 22, 2025

#R1##CL#
Rzayev has Magomedov up against the cage in a clinch. #TD2#
Magomedov lands a takedown into guard.
Rzayev looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Rzayev throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Rzayev wants to sweep here but Magomedov controlling him for the moment.
Magomedov postures up.
Magomedov preventing the sweep.
Magomedov controlling from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rzayev on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Rzayev tries to get out of the position.
Rzayev seems keen to control Magomedov's posture.#T1#
Rzayev keeping moving, preventing Magomedov from controlling successfully.
Magomedov stops Rzayev from standing up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Rzayev lands a nice hook to Magomedov's body. Magomedov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A left and a right from Magomedov both land. Nice combination.
Magomedov shoots in and drives through. Rzayev sprawls well.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rzayev.
Rzayev is trying hard to land a takedown here. Magomedov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #TD2#
Magomedov fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Rzayev sprawls well initially but Magomedov persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Rzayev throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Magomedov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Magomedov is working for a kimura but Rzayev is defending it quite comfortably.
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.
Magomedov is controlling the pace. #T2#
Rzayev trying to control here.
Rzayev tries to roll over but Magomedov keeps him under control.
Magomedov wants to advance to full mount but Rzayev doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Rzayev working a defensive guard here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#T3#
Magomedov stays in close to Rzayev's body and controls the position.
Magomedov passes into half guard.
Magomedov sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB2#
Magomedov looking for a submission but Rzayev manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Rzayev wants to sweep here but Magomedov controlling him for the moment.
Magomedov trying to control but Rzayev is working from the bottom. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Rzayev looking to control.
Magomedov trying to control but Rzayev is working from the bottom.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Magomedov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rzayev swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rzayev tries to land a sweep but no joy. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD2#
Magomedov shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Rzayev wants to control but Magomedov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rzayev wants to improve his position but Magomedov is controlling well.
Well, if Magomedov 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Magomed Magomedov dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Magomedov misses with a few strikes there.
Nice sprawl there from Rzayev as Magomedov shoots in.
Magomedov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Rzayev gets caught flat footed, as Magomedov shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Rzayev lands a decent punch to the body there.
Magomedov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Rzayev throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Rzayev 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#
Rzayev throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rzayev is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Rzayev wants to take a breather but Magomedov is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Ground and pound from Rzayev.
Magomedov moves into full guard.
Rzayev wants to control from the top but Magomedov keeps moving.
Rzayev with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Rzayev postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Rzayev with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Magomedov wants to stand but Rzayev is controlling the position.
Rzayev trying to control the position from guard on top but Magomedov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Rzayev advances to half guard.
Magomed Magomedov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rzayev throwing shots but Magomedov is blocking nicely.
Magomedov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rzayev.
Rzayev has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Magomedov on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Magomedov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rzayev.
Magomedov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rzayev works his way into full mount! #T3#
Magomedov is working to get back to half guard.
BOOM! Rzayev connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Rzayev with a couple of short strikes.#ROC#Magomedov is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Magomed Magomedov has been cut.
Rzayev lands a big elbow - Magomedov is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Magomedov is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Ruslan Rzayev!

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!

Event: RMMA 7 - Curtis v Singleton
Date: Feb 22, 2025

#R1##TD#
Van Der Westhuizen bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#SUB#
Van Der Westhuizen 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 Van Der Westhuizen but great work by Magomedov.
Van Der Westhuizen taking a bit of punishment here - Magomedov scoring with strikes.
Van Der Westhuizen on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Van Der Westhuizen tries to get out of the position.
Van Der Westhuizen is not content to let Magomedov control the position.
Van Der Westhuizen sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Magomedov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Van Der Westhuizen wants to control but Magomedov is keeping busy.
Magomedov working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Magomedov is keen to just control but Van Der Westhuizen is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Van Der Westhuizen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T1#
Magomedov thows a huge punch but Van Der Westhuizen dodges it nicely.
Magomedov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Magomedov wants to free his trapped foot but Van Der Westhuizen is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Van Der Westhuizen is looking to control Magomedov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Van Der Westhuizen avoid being mounted?
Magomedov is trying to control the action in half guard but Van Der Westhuizen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Magomedov sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Van Der Westhuizen is trying to control but can't. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Van Der Westhuizen is staying active underneath Magomedov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Magomedov is thwarting Van Der Westhuizen's attempts to control the position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Van Der Westhuizen tries to clinch but Magomedov moves out of range.
Magomedov looks like he wants to counter punch here.#TD2#
Magomedov closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Van Der Westhuizen did well to prevent Magomedov getting side control.
Van Der Westhuizen tries to kick Magomedov off in order to stand up. Magomedov Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Magomedov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Van Der Westhuizen keeps working.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
You can see the frustration on Van Der Westhuizen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Magomedov scoring with punches and elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU2#
Magomedov decides to take the fight back to the feet. #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 pushes Magomedov off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #T3#
Magomedov stuffs the takedown attempt from Van Der Westhuizen. Van Der Westhuizen gets slowly back to his feet.
Magomedov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Van Der Westhuizen defends it well.
Van Der Westhuizen misses with a straight left.
Van Der Westhuizen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL2#
and Magomedov counters by clinching up.
Van Der Westhuizen tries to stall but Magomedov uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Magomedov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it. #T4#
Van Der Westhuizen wants to get back to striking at distance but Magomedov won't allow it.
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.#BC2#
Magomedov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #TD#
Van Der Westhuizen shoots in and bounces Magomedov off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Van Der Westhuizen working some strikes from top position.
Van Der Westhuizen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Van Der Westhuizen trying to control the position from guard on top but Magomedov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Khabib Magomedov will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Magomedov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Van Der Westhuizen wants to clinch#TD2#
and Magomedov counters with a takedown into side control.
Magomedov tries to advance to mount but can't.
Magomedov landing a few strikes.
Van Der Westhuizen is looking to reverse the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An elbow from Magomedov crashes against the mat.
Magomedov working the head with strikes.
Van Der Westhuizen can't do much from the bottom here.
Magomedov tries to advance to mount but Van Der Westhuizen denies him. #T1#
Van Der Westhuizen is not content to let Magomedov control the position.
Van Der Westhuizen is trying to improve his position.
Magomedov scoring with punches from side control.
Van Der Westhuizen is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Magomedov's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Magomedov lands with a punch from half guard.
Van Der Westhuizen wants to improve his position but Magomedov is controlling well.
Magomedov trying to control from half guard but Van Der Westhuizen is working away. #T2#
Van Der Westhuizen gets back to full guard. #SUB#
Van Der Westhuizen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Van Der Westhuizen being controlled here, momentarily.
Van Der Westhuizen is trying to control the position but Magomedov postures up.
Van Der Westhuizen is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Magomedov trying to control but Van Der Westhuizen is working from the bottom. #T3#
Magomedov postures up and lands a big shot to Van Der Westhuizen's brow.
Magomedov throws a big elbow that misses.
Magomedov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Van Der Westhuizen's head.
Van Der Westhuizen keeping moving, preventing Magomedov from controlling successfully.
Magomedov throws an elbow that misses. Van Der Westhuizen uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Magomedov's guard. Nice move by Van Der Westhuizen!#REVR#
Magomedov has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Van Der Westhuizen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4#
Magomedov keeping moving, preventing Van Der Westhuizen from controlling successfully.
Van Der Westhuizen pushing down on Magomedov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Van Der Westhuizen is looking to pass Magomedov's guard but actually Magomedov recovers to full guard.
Van Der Westhuizen wants to control from the top but Magomedov keeps moving.
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.

Khabib Magomedov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Van Der Westhuizen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Van Der Westhuizen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Magomedov swivels and escapes.
Van Der Westhuizen tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD2#
and Magomedov counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Magomedov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Van Der Westhuizen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Magomedov is working away from the top position though.
Van Der Westhuizen moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov trying to control but Van Der Westhuizen is working from the bottom.
Magomedov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Van Der Westhuizen works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T1##SUB#
Van Der Westhuizen is looking for a triangle but Magomedov pushes his legs off easily.
Magomedov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Van Der Westhuizen's head.
Magomedov landing some decent shots from guard.
Magomedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Van Der Westhuizen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Magomedov postures up.
Magomedov with a nice head shot there.
Magomedov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Van Der Westhuizen is keeping the position for now.
Van Der Westhuizen wants to sweep here but Magomedov controlling him for the moment. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Magomedov trying to control but Van Der Westhuizen is working from the bottom.
Magomedov passes Van Der Westhuizen's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Magomedov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Van Der Westhuizen keeps working.
Magomedov thows a huge punch but Van Der Westhuizen dodges it nicely.
Magomedov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Van Der Westhuizen with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Magomedov frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Van Der Westhuizen is squirming around, avoiding Magomedov's attempts to control the action.
Van Der Westhuizen tries to hold on but Magomedov pushes him away. #T3#
Magomedov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Van Der Westhuizen tries to hold on but Magomedov pushes him away.
Van Der Westhuizen is trying desperately to improve position.
Van Der Westhuizen wants to control but Magomedov is having none of it.
Magomedov scoring with strikes but Van Der Westhuizen is staying in there.
Magomedov working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Magomedov content just to control the position here.
Magomedov scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Van Der Westhuizen? #T4#
Magomedov with the ground and pound from mount.
Magomedov lands with some strikes.
Magomedov wants to control the pace but Van Der Westhuizen is squirming around nicely.
Magomedov landing strikes from the mount.#ROC2#Van Der Westhuizen is rocked!
Magomedov raining down hammerfists from mount.
Oh Van Der Westhuizen is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Van Der Westhuizen wants to hold on but Magomedov pushes him away.
Magomedov loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Van Der Westhuizen scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Magomedov land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Magomedov stands and salutes the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Khabib Magomedov!

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.

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!

Event: ROCK FC 4
Date: Oct 03, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knoetse tries to land a leg kick but Mustonen saw it coming and moves away.
Knoetse misses with a takedown attempt #CL2#
and Mustonen moves into the clinch.
Knoetse is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Mustonen to keep the fight standing.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Knoetse.
Knoetse taking a breather.
Mustonen has Knoetse pushed against the cage.
Mustonen connects with a nasty looking knee right to Knoetse's face. #CUT2#It looks like Kallie Knoetse has been cut.
Mustonen lands an elbow just above Knoetse 's eye.
Mustonen landing knees to the head.
Mustonen landing knees to the head. #ROC2#Knoetse is rocked!
Knoetse has had enough of the clinch but Mustonen keeps him there for the moment.
Oh Knoetse is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Good body shot from Mustonen.
Mustonen working the clinch nicely. Knoetse is working for position but Mustonen cracks him with a big knee to the head! Knoetse crumples up against the cage and Mustonen lands two more shots before the ref can save Knoetse! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). Patrik Mustonen!

Event: ROCK FC 3
Date: Sep 26, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL#
Mcleod moves into the clinch successfully. #TD#
Mcleod jumps guard and drags Buchan to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Mcleod 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.#SU2#
Mcleod is working an open guard so Buchan takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Buchan fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#CL#
Buchan gets tackled into the cage by Mcleod. Mcleod maintains the clinch.
Mcleod trying to land knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buchan tries for a takedown. No joy. #BC2#
Buchan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mcleod keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Mcleod gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD#
Mcleod pulls guard effortlessly. #T1#
Buchan won't allow Mcleod to sweep him here. #SUB#
Buchan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Buchan looking to sit in guard and control but Mcleod gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Mcleod slips nicely into half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Buchan can do anything to dispel that myth.
Mcleod trying to control the action but Buchan is working from the bottom.
Buchan is looking to control Mcleod's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Buchan avoid being mounted?#T2#
Mcleod is trying to control. Buchan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #ES2#
Buchan has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Mcleod is on him like a limpet, forcing Buchan back against the cage.#BC2#
Buchan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A head kick misses from Mcleod.
Buchan shoots in but no luck this time.
Wyatt Mcleod has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Angus Buchan.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Mcleod has Buchan pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Buchan manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Mcleod just leaning against Buchan, taking a breather.
Buchan tries to pull guard but Mcleod forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Mcleod looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#TD#
Mcleod jumps guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mcleod looking for a sweep. Not yet Mcleod, not yet. #T3#
Buchan prevents Mcleod from getting back to his feet. #ES#
Mcleod wriggles free and stands up. #CL#
Mcleod has Buchan up against the cage in a clinch.
Buchan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mcleod backwards.
Mcleod is trying to drag Buchan to the mat but Buchan just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#TD#
Mcleod has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Buchan uses from the top position.
Buchan postures up. #SU2#
Buchan stands up from guard. Let's bang! #T4#
Buchan shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mcleod pinned against the cage. Mcleod gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Buchan fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mcleod avoids it really well and circles away.
Buchan wants to clinch up but Mcleod keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Mcleod gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Mcleod breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mcleod stuns Buchan with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Buchan throws a nice head kick! #CL#
Mcleod closes the distance and clinches.
Buchan jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Mcleod walks away with a smile on his face. Buchan gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Wyatt Mcleod dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Mcleod misses with a wild body shot.
Buchan shoots in for a takedown but Mcleod shows good takedown defense. #CL#
Buchan gets tackled into the cage by Mcleod. Mcleod maintains the clinch.
Buchan stops a takedown attempt from Mcleod.
Buchan prevents the takedown attempt.
Mcleod wants to break the clinch but can't.
Buchan tries for a takedown. No joy.
Buchan can't get the takedown.
Wyatt Mcleod has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Angus Buchan.
Mcleod has Buchan pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Buchan manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Mcleod is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Buchan can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buchan is trying to stall.
Mcleod wants to get back to striking at distance but Buchan won't allow it.
Mcleod taking a breather.#T1##BC2#
Buchan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Buchan comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#CL#
Mcleod gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Mcleod breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Buchan shoots in for a takedown but Mcleod shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A clash of legs there as Buchan blocks the low kick.
Buchan tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mcleod sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Buchan somewhat.
Buchan tries to close the distance and clinch but Mcleod swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL#
Mcleod has managed to clinch.
Buchan jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Mcleod walks away with a smile on his face. Buchan gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #T2#
Buchan avoids the head kick by Mcleod.
Mcleod avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL#
Mcleod gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Mcleod breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mcleod is looking to clinch.
Mcleod tries to land a leg kick but Buchan saw it coming and moves away.
Wyatt Mcleod is winning the standup battle so far.
Mcleod pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Buchan is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Mcleod tries a low kick but Buchan avoids it.
Mcleod lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Buchan circles away quickly and effectively.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Mcleod closes the distance and pushes Buchan back into the cage.
Buchan goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mcleod prevents it.
Buchan throws a punch but it's blocked by Mcleod. #T3#
Buchan tries for a takedown. No joy.
Buchan is trying to pull guard but Mcleod has him pressed against the cage.
Mcleod taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Mcleod gets underhooks to prevent Buchan's takedown attempt.
Mcleod looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC2#
Buchan breaks from the clinch.
Buchan shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mcleod defends it nicely.#CL2#
Buchan clinches up with Mcleod and pushes him back against the cage.#T4##BC#
Mcleod pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Buchan misses with a takedown attempt - Mcleod sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A left and a right from Mcleod both land. Nice combination.
Mcleod takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #CL#
Mcleod fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Buchan, pushing him back against the cage.#TD#
Mcleod jumps guard.
Buchan postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Mcleod looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Buchan tries to free his leg and advance position but Mcleod is retaining full guard.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Wyatt Mcleod dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Buchan is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mcleod sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Mcleod is looking to clinch.
Buchan shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mcleod sprawls well. Mcleod wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Buchan gets slowly back to his feet.
Buchan shoots for a takedown but Mcleod saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Wyatt Mcleod has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Angus Buchan.
Buchan is looking to clinch.
Mcleod throws a right and a left that Buchan avoids nicely.
Buchan changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Mcleod throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Mcleod closes the distance and clinches.
Mcleod prevents a takedown attempt there. #BC#
Mcleod manages to break the clinch. #T1#
Buchan dives in and grabs Mcleod's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mcleod pushes down on Buchan's head and hops out.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Mcleod wants to take the fight to the mat but Buchan manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#TD#
Mcleod gets control of Buchan's arms and successfully pulls guard. Mcleod will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Wyatt Mcleod overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#ES#
Mcleod pushes Buchan off and gets back to his feet.
Wyatt Mcleod is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Buchan throws a head kick that misses.
Wyatt Mcleod is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Buchan tries to clinch up but Mcleod circles away and keeps his distance.
Mcleod closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Mcleod lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
A left and a right from Mcleod both land. Nice combination. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Buchan throws a combination that misses
and Mcleod counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Buchan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Buchan fails in his attempt to clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mcleod. Buchan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Buchan fails with the takedown.
Mcleod tries to close the distance and clinch up but Buchan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Buchan blocks a head kick by Mcleod.
Buchan throws a solid leg kick but Mcleod takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Buchan.
Mcleod tries to clinch up.
Buchan tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mcleod swivels and escapes.
Buchan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Buchan tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mcleod swivels and escapes.#T3#
Mcleod is looking to clinch but Buchan is avoiding it.
Mcleod tries a head kick but it misses. #CL#
Mcleod moves into range and clinches up with Buchan.
Mcleod avoiding damage.
Buchan keeps control of Mcleod as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #TD#
Mcleod pulls Buchan into guard. #ES#
Mcleod pushes Buchan off and gets back to his feet.
Mcleod wants to clinch up but Buchan keeps it at a distance.
Buchan avoids the head kick by Mcleod.
Buchan keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Mcleod keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Mcleod quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.#T4#
Buchan tries to close the distance and clinch but Mcleod swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A punch lands to the side of Buchan 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Mcleod defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Buchan.#CL#
Mcleod has taken the fight to the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Buchan is defending well against a takedown attempt.#BC2#
Buchan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Buchan tries for a takedown but Mcleod sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Buchan shoots in for a takedown but Mcleod shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL#
Buchan tries to keep at a distance but Mcleod has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD#
Mcleod pulls guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Wyatt Mcleod showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mcleod 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wyatt Mcleod!

Event: ROCK FC 3
Date: Sep 26, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jetson misses with a kick to the body.
Machado fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Jetson checks it well.
Machado throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jetson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Machado shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jetson defends it nicely.
Jetson unleashes a big counter combination but Machado bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Machado shoots for a takedown but Jetson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jetson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jetson wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Royce Machado. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Machado misses with a double jab #KD2#
and Jetson counters with a crisp one two that drops Machado! Jetson thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Machado to his feet! Machado is in big trouble!#ROC2#Machado is rocked!
Both fighters circle each other, looking for something big. Jetson moves in and throws an overhand right. That hurt Machado! Jetson continues to tee off on Machado, landing with a left and a right! Jetson connects with a right hand that leaves Machado sleeping against the cage! What a finish by Jetson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Elroy Jetson!

Event: ROCK FC 3
Date: Sep 26, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Plaaitjies with that takedown attempt.
Cruz is looking to clinch but Plaaitjies is avoiding it.
Cruz misses with a series of wild punches.
Cruz tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Plaaitjies counters with a stiff right hand.
Plaaitjies fails with the takedown.
Plaaitjies throws a right and a left that Cruz avoids nicely.
Cruz scores with a jab to the head.
Cruz is looking to clinch.
Plaaitjies misses with a takedown attempt - Cruz sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Pinocchio Cruz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Randall Plaaitjies.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Plaaitjies tries for a takedown but Cruz sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Cruz definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Cruz dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Plaaitjies. That did some damage!
Cruz keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T1#
Cruz fails to land with a series of punches.
Plaaitjies dives in for a single leg takedown but Cruz sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Cruz appears to be looking for a big counter.
Cruz looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Plaaitjies moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#ROC#Plaaitjies is rocked!
Cruz lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Plaaitjies falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Pinocchio Cruz!
Pinocchio Cruz took some time post fight to say the following; 'My name is Pinocchio. They call me that because my nose was very big when I was a baby. I am very honest. Thank you to my opponent and fans and, of course, the ultimate funkmaster Vsevelod Kaufman. P-Cruz Out!'.

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