PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Aly Magomedov (ranked 3353 p4p, 3383 weight class) and Jose Luciano (ranked 422 p4p, 427 weight class). Magomedov comes to the cage accompanied by Aly Intro RUN!. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Magomedov
vs
Luciano

184 cm
24
184
2 - 3 - 0

188 cm
23
171
3 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Aly Magomedov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jose Luciano!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, John Mangel and Ron Honeybunn.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magomedov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Luciano throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Nice body kick there by Luciano.
Luciano is looking to slow Magomedov down with leg kicks.
Luciano changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Luciano fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Magomedov.
Luciano lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Luciano throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A nice leg kick lands there from Luciano.
Luciano delivers a nice body kick.
A big right from Luciano misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Luciano fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A nice leg kick from Luciano, right into the meat of the thigh.
Magomedov has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Luciano throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Luciano lands a jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomedov takes one on the button.
Luciano connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Luciano jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Luciano swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Magomedov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Magomedov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Luciano feints and then cracks Magomedov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Magomedov down.
Luciano throws a jab but it's blocked by Magomedov.
Luciano connects with a solid leg kick.
Luciano waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Magomedov.
A low kick lands for Luciano.
A nice leg kick from Luciano, right into the meat of the thigh.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov walks forward, straight into a front kick from Luciano.
Luciano throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Luciano throws a half hearted mid kick.
Magomedov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Luciano tries to land a front kick but Magomedov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Magomedov feinted with a counter takedown.
Luciano lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Luciano wants to clinch up but Magomedov keeps it at a distance.
Luciano thows a leg kick but Magomedov checks it

and Magomedov counters with a shoot takedown. Luciano fights it but they end up in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Magomedov wants to pass the guard but Luciano is keeping the position.
Magomedov wants to control from the top but Luciano keeps moving.
Magomedov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Luciano swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luciano is pulling down on Magomedov's head. It's preventing any offense from Magomedov, at least for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Luciano's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Magomedov wants to control from the top but Luciano keeps moving.

Luciano looking for a guillotine here but Magomedov defends easily.
Magomedov wants to pass the guard but Luciano is keeping the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Magomedov wants to control from the top but Luciano keeps moving.
Magomedov works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Magomedov trying to control from Luciano's half guard. Luciano has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Luciano keeping moving, preventing Magomedov from controlling successfully.
Magomedov looking to pass the guard.
Magomedov trying to control but Luciano is working from the bottom.
Magomedov is really struggling to control Luciano but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Magomedov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Magomedov trying to control but Luciano is working from the bottom.
Magomedov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jose Luciano dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Luciano fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Magomedov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A chopping leg kick lands by Luciano.
A thudding body kick lands there by Luciano!
Magomedov moves out of range of the body kick.
Magomedov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Luciano sprawls and moves away.
Luciano with a jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Luciano.
Magomedov checks a low kick from Luciano.
Luciano ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Magomedov moves away.
Luciano jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Magomedov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luciano misses with a body shot.
Luciano has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Luciano lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Magomedov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Luciano scores with a nice body kick.
Jose Luciano is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomedov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Luciano is looking to slow Magomedov down with leg kicks.
Luciano will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Magomedov tries to counter with a takedown but Luciano is quick to defend against it.
Luciano thows a body kick. Magomedov tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Jose Luciano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
An inside leg kick lands from Luciano.
A big left from Luciano misses.
Magomedov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Luciano fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Magomedov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Luciano with the inside leg kick.
Luciano takes a swing at Magomedov's ribcage but misses.
Magomedov tries to counter with a takedown but Luciano is quick to defend against it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Luciano, as that shot connected.
Magomedov on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Luciano throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luciano finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Magomedov avoids a kick to the body.
Magomedov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Luciano is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Luciano throws a big shot that misses.
Luciano is looking to chop away at Magomedov's legs.
Magomedov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Luciano has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That kick from Luciano tenderised Magomedov's leg. Magomedov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Luciano throws a half hearted mid kick.
Magomedov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Luciano jabs Magomedov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Luciano connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Luciano throws a body kick, spinning off balance

and Magomedov counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Magomedov.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov wants to control from the top but Luciano keeps moving.
Luciano controlling the position.
Magomedov wants to control from the top but Luciano keeps moving.
Magomedov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Luciano is keeping the position for now.
Magomedov wants to control from the top but Luciano keeps moving.

Luciano looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

Luciano is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Magomedov is aware though and is defending well.
Magomedov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Luciano is keeping the position for now.
Magomedov forces his way into half guard.
Magomedov is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.

Luciano had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Magomedov defends it easily.
Magomedov trying to control but Luciano is working from the bottom.
Luciano is trying to keep Magomedov in close.

Luciano 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jose Luciano showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Magomedov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Luciano wants to land a leg kick but Magomedov is out of range.
Luciano scores with a nice right hand.
Luciano lands a nice leg kick that just misses Magomedov's sensitive parts.
Luciano throws a body punch but Magomedov moves out of range.
Luciano thumps Magomedov with a low kick.
Magomedov will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luciano connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Luciano throws a hook but Magomedov blocks it.
Luciano misses with a wild body shot.
Magomedov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Magomedov has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Luciano.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomedov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Luciano can pounce on him.
Luciano thuds his shin into the meat of Magomedov's side.
Luciano looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Luciano swings widly with a right hand

and Magomedov counters with a nice double leg into side control. Luciano won't be happy with that.
Magomedov wants to control but Luciano is keeping him busy.

Magomedov is trying to get an arm triangle but Luciano is defending well.
Magomedov is looking to take a break and control but Luciano is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Luciano struggling a bit here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luciano is not content to let Magomedov control the position.
You can see the frustration on Luciano's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

Magomedov swings around for an armbar but Luciano sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Magomedov's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Luciano advances position into side control!
Luciano remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Magomedov is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Luciano's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

Magomedov looking for submissions off his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luciano tries to pass the half guard into mount. Magomedov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Luciano is looking to take a break and control but Magomedov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Luciano is thwarting Magomedov's attempts to control the position.
Magomedov manages to get to full guard.
Luciano won't allow Magomedov to sweep him here.
Luciano advances to half guard.
Luciano is pressing down on Magomedov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Magomedov is holding on for now.
Jose Luciano is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Aly Magomedov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
Magomedov is trying to get back to full guard.
Magomedov gets full guard.

Magomedov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Luciano defends it easily.

Magomedov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Luciano doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Luciano manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Magomedov has his foot on Luciano's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Luciano works his way back into a safe position though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Luciano avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Luciano engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jose Luciano comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Luciano winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jose Luciano!
Our winner, Jose Luciano, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.