Usman Nurmagomedov’s coaching associate, Amru Magomedov, locked horns with Angel Alvarez earlier tonight at PFL New York.
From the opening bell, it was one-way site visitors, with Magomedov chopping Alvarez’s lead leg whereas additionally piecing him up on the ft. He dropped Alvarez later within the spherical with continuous low leg kicks.
The undefeated Russian fighter, who had discovered his vary and rhythm early and was in a movement state, punished Alvarez each time the latter tried to get within the pocket and land one thing important. The motion was briefly halted in Spherical 1 after Magomedov by accident landed a low blow on Alvarez.
When the bout resumed, each time the Cuban fighter closed the space, he was punished with crushing kicks to the midsection and punishing leg kicks that left his lead leg badly swollen and made him motionless.
Spherical 2 additionally performed equally, with Magomedov punishing Alvarez’s lead leg with extra kicks. Finally, Alvarez collapsed, and as a substitute of trying to find a submission, the Russian fighter secured a TKO victory with vicious ground-and-pound from full mount.
Official resolution: Amru Magomedov defeated Angel Alvarez by TKO in Spherical 2 (4:28).
PFL New York: Amru Magomedov vs. Angel Alvarez: Highlights
