PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tagir Magomedov (ranked 4416 p4p, 24512 weight class) and Lance Walker (ranked 508 p4p, 664 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Magomedov
vs
Walker

183 cm
19
183
1 - 0 - 0

187 cm
21
175
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tagir Magomedov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lance Walker!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Radbod Blank and Wagner Zegers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Magomedov.
Magomedov lands with a good body shot.
Magomedov throws a series of punches but Walker moves out of range.
Magomedov cracks Walker with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Magomedov cracks a nice hook into Walker's ribs.
Walker shoots in and drives through. Magomedov sprawls well.
Magomedov seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Magomedov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Magomedov lands a really nice looking cross but Walker seems unphased.
Tagir Magomedov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Magomedov misses with a double jab.
Walker feints the counter takedown.
Magomedov throws a series of punches but Walker moves out of range.
Walker misses with a low kick as Magomedov jumps back.
Walker tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Magomedov has Walker up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Magomedov manages to break the clinch.
Magomedov lands with an uppercut that bounces Walker off the cage and back into range.
Walker looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Magomedov throws a combination that misses

and Walker counters with a single leg into guard. Magomedov didn't expect that.
Walker passes Magomedov's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomedov is trying to stand up here but Walker is controlling him well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Walker is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Magomedov is trying to stand up here but Walker is controlling him well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Walker in particular looking to stall.
Walker prevents Magomedov from improving his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
Walker content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Let's hope that Walker has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
It looks like Walker might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.

Magomedov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Walker walks away with a smile on his face. Magomedov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Walker looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Magomedov is fending him off so far but Walker persists. Nope, Magomedov circles away and we're back to standing.

Magomedov clinches up with Walker and pushes him back against the cage.
Magomedov tries to pull guard but Walker holds him up against the cage and eventually Magomedov drops back down to his feet.
Walker tries to pull guard but Magomedov won't allow it.
Tagir Magomedov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lance Walker.

Magomedov manages to break the clinch.
Magomedov misses with a two punch combination.
Magomedov misses with a body shot.
Magomedov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Walker tries for a takedown but Magomedov circles away easily
and Magomedov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Magomedov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Walker throws a counter combo.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov scores with a one two! Walker had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Magomedov looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
No luck for Walker with that takedown attempt.
As Walker looks to move away, Magomedov throws a big counter combo but Walker just gets out of the way.
A left and a right from Magomedov both land. Nice combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Magomedov throws a head kick that misses.
Walker unleashes a big counter combination but Magomedov bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Magomedov misses with a double jab.
Some wild striking there from Magomedov.

Walker shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Magomedov wants to get back to his feet.
Walker stalling.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tagir 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.

Magomedov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Walker tries to clinch but Magomedov moves away
and Magomedov counters with a straight right hand.
Magomedov fails to land with a series of punches.
Walker doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Magomedov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Walker changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Magomedov tries to avoid it but Walker manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Magomedov to the ground. Magomedov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Walker shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Walker showed some decent athleticism there.
Lance Walker has got the better of the ground game so far.
Walker is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Magomedov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Walker can do to turn this around?
Magomedov tries to kick Walker off but Walker keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Magomedov is looking for a sweep. Walker is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomedov is trying to stand.
Walker keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Walker's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.

That's two 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 ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.

Walker drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Walker won't allow Magomedov to get back to his feet.
Walker pushes down on Magomedov's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Walker content to control rather than advance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walker is continuing to stall.
Magomedov wants to get back to his feet.
Walker trying to control the pace.
Magomedov tries to kick Walker off but Walker keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Well, if Walker 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.
The adventures of Walker the control monster continue. Boring.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Magomedov looks to land a combination. Walker sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
No luck for Walker with that takedown attempt.
Tagir Magomedov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lance Walker.
Magomedov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.

Magomedov has closed the distance and engaged Walker in a clinch.

Magomedov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Magomedov is looking to clinch but Walker is avoiding it.
Walker misses with a head kick.
Nice takedown defense from Magomedov. No joy for Walker on that attempt.
Magomedov seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Magomedov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Magomedov pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Walker back to the cage. Magomedov follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Walker shoots in but Magomedov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tagir Magomedov dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Magomedov throws a series of punches but Walker moves out of range.

Walker gets a takedown into half guard.
Walker stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov tries to kick Walker off but Walker keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Walker is taking a breather. Magomedov says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Magomedov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Magomedov tries to get out of the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Magomedov throws a combination that misses

so Walker counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Walker passes Magomedov's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Walker is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Magomedov tries to kick Walker off but Walker keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Walker stalling.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov is trying to stand up here but Walker is controlling him well.
Walker not doing much here.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov misses with a few strikes there.
Walker avoids a punch combination nicely.
Walker tries to close the distance and clinch but Magomedov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Walker has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Walker there as he acknowledges the shot.
Walker shoots in looking for a takedown. Magomedov tries to sprawl out of it but Walker keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Magomedov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Magomedov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Walker fails with a takedown attempt.
Magomedov lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Magomedov.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Walker dodges the punch combination from Magomedov.
Walker tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Magomedov swivels and escapes.
Tagir Magomedov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lance Walker.
Walker fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Magomedov misses with a two punch combination.

Walker tries to keep at a distance but Magomedov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Walker gets underhooks to prevent Magomedov's takedown attempt.

Magomedov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tagir Magomedov is winning the standup battle so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Walker fails with a takedown attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tagir Magomedov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Magomedov, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tagir Magomedov!