PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight kickboxing rules bout between Magomed Magomedov (ranked 23190 p4p, 13189 weight class) and Toktogulovich Bakiyev (ranked 617 p4p, 659 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Magomedov
vs
Bakiyev

182 cm
36
158
10 - 16 - 0

171 cm
49
163
40 - 57 - 1

World class boxer
Granite chin

Decent boxing
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Magomed Magomedov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 40 - 57 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Toktogulovich Bakiyev!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, William Peck and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bakiyev throws a body punch but Magomedov moves out of range.

Magomedov closes the distance and scores with a big combo that sends Bakiyev crashing to the mat! Bakiyev uses the ropes to get back to his feet and beat the count. The referee looks concerned but he's going to allow it to continue!

Bakiyev is rocked!

It looks like Toktogulovich Bakiyev has been cut.
Bakiyev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Magomedov.
Bakiyev is still on wobbly legs! Can Magomedov finish him?
Bakiyev takes a swing at Magomedov's ribcage but misses.
Bakiyev lands a slapping body shot.
Magomedov dances in with a quick combination. Bakiyev is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Magomedov snaps Bakiyev's head back. Bakiyev stumbles backwards against the ropes. Magomedov steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Bakiyev's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Bakiyev just didn't come prepared.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Magomed Magomedov!
Magomed Magomedov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.