PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Killov Magomedov (ranked 2747 p4p, 2926 weight class) and Snoobs Wifflesworth (ranked 378 p4p, 399 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Magomedov
vs
Wifflesworth

188 cm
25
197
1 - 0 - 0

184 cm
25
192
2 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very quick

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Killov Magomedov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Snoobs Wifflesworth!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Ben Zyskovitsi and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magomedov misses the jab.

Wifflesworth gets caught napping as Magomedov dives in and scores a takedown. Wifflesworth manages to retain guard.
Wifflesworth keeping full guard, as Magomedov tries to pass.
Magomedov wants to control from the top but Wifflesworth keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Wifflesworth is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Wifflesworth controlling Magomedov's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wifflesworth throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Wifflesworth keeping moving, preventing Magomedov from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomedov passes into half guard.
Wifflesworth is controlling Magomedov's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Wifflesworth is looking to control Magomedov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Wifflesworth avoid being mounted?
Magomedov is looking to advance position but Wifflesworth won't allow it.
Magomedov sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Wifflesworth is staying active underneath Magomedov, who seems content to just control the action from this 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.

Magomedov is trying to work for a kimura but Wifflesworth is defending well.
Magomedov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Wifflesworth holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Magomedov is trying to control. Wifflesworth wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Magomedov is working for a kimura but Wifflesworth is defending it quite comfortably.
Wifflesworth trying to control here.

Magomedov seems to be working for a kimura but Wifflesworth defends the submission attempt.
Magomedov wants to control but Wifflesworth is keeping him busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov wants to pass to mount but Wifflesworth is defending the position.
Magomedov is trying to control the action in half guard but Wifflesworth is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Magomedov misses with a left hand

and Wifflesworth counters with a nice double leg into guard.

Magomedov looking for a guillotine here but Wifflesworth defends easily.
Magomedov working a defensive guard but Wifflesworth manages to pass into side control anyway.
Magomedov is not content to let Wifflesworth control the position.
Magomedov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Wifflesworth wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wifflesworth throws a strike aimed at the side of Magomedov's head but Magomedov avoids it well.
Magomedov taking a bit of punishment here - Wifflesworth scoring with strikes.
Magomedov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Wifflesworth has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Cozad MMA Sydney. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Check out the look on Wifflesworth's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Magomedov tries to buck Wifflesworth off but Wifflesworth is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Magomedov is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Wifflesworth off and has taken his back!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Magomedov is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Wifflesworth has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Wifflesworth trying to control the position but Magomedov manages to sink in the hooks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Killov Magomedov dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Wifflesworth pushes Magomedov up against the cage in a clinch.

Wifflesworth has clasped his hands together around Magomedov's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Magomedov is looking to reverse the position.
Magomedov sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Wifflesworth lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Magomedov is trying to maintain the position but Wifflesworth is very close to passing his half guard.
Wifflesworth slips a nice elbow through Magomedov's hands, connecting with Magomedov's forehead.
Wifflesworth trying to control the action but Magomedov is working from the bottom.
Snoobs Wifflesworth has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov is trying to maintain the position but Wifflesworth is very close to passing his half guard.
Wifflesworth trying to control from half guard but Magomedov is working away.
Magomedov tries to roll over but Wifflesworth keeps him under control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wifflesworth throwing shots but Magomedov is blocking nicely.
Wifflesworth working Magomedov over with strikes.
Ground and pound from Wifflesworth.
Magomedov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Wifflesworth throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Wifflesworth postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Wifflesworth throws a big elbow that misses.
Wifflesworth trying to control but Magomedov is working from the bottom.
Magomedov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Magomedov is looking for a triangle but Wifflesworth pushes his legs off easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wifflesworth working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Wifflesworth is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Wifflesworth won't allow Magomedov to sweep him here.

Magomedov working for a triangle but Wifflesworth defends it easily.
Wifflesworth chips away with some ground and pound.
Wifflesworth throws a big elbow that misses.

Magomedov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wifflesworth defends it easily.
Magomedov is trying to control the position but Wifflesworth postures up.
Wifflesworth looking to sit in guard and control but Magomedov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Wifflesworth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Magomedov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wifflesworth swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Magomedov drops back, looking for a kneebar! Wifflesworth looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Wifflesworth looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Wifflesworth!

Wifflesworth is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Magomedov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Magomedov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Magomedov manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wifflesworth is looking for a sweep. Magomedov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Magomedov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Magomedov tries to pass to full mount but Wifflesworth defends it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Wifflesworth can do anything to dispel that myth.
Wifflesworth wants to improve his position but Magomedov is controlling well.
Wifflesworth is trying to control but can't.
Wifflesworth is staying active underneath Magomedov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wifflesworth is looking to improve his position.
Magomedov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wifflesworth keeps working.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Snoobs Wifflesworth 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. This is the final round!

Magomedov shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Magomedov was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

Magomedov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Wifflesworth is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Wifflesworth sneaks back into half guard.

Magomedov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Wifflesworth doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Magomedov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Wifflesworth looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wifflesworth won't allow Magomedov to pass to mount.
Wifflesworth wants to control but Magomedov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Magomedov wants to pass the guard but Wifflesworth is defending well.

Wifflesworth looking for submissions off his back.
Magomedov passes to full mount!
Magomedov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Wifflesworth is looking to escape.
Magomedov looking to take Wifflesworth's back but Wifflesworth rolls and after a scramble, Wifflesworth ends up on top in guard. Nice escape there from Wifflesworth to escape a tricky position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov controls Wifflesworth momentarily but Wifflesworth frees himself.
Wifflesworth throwing strikes from guard but Magomedov blocks nicely.
Wifflesworth wants to control from the top but Magomedov keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov wants to sweep but no luck.
Magomedov trying to keep a closed guard but Wifflesworth is proving a slippery customer.

Magomedov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wifflesworth doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wifflesworth manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Magomedov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wifflesworth accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Magomedov working a defensive guard here.
Wifflesworth missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Wifflesworth distracts Magomedov with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Wifflesworth won't allow Magomedov to sweep him here.
Magomedov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov keeping moving, preventing Wifflesworth from controlling successfully.
Wifflesworth trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Wifflesworth throwing strikes but missing.
Wifflesworth with a flurry of punches that miss.
Wifflesworth throws a big right hand that misses.
Wifflesworth loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Magomedov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

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

A momentary lapse in concentration from Wifflesworth enables Magomedov to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Wifflesworth manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Magomedov preventing the sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Magomedov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Wifflesworth has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Magomedov has managed to get both his arms back between Wifflesworth's legs - danger averted.
Wifflesworth takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Magomedov is stalling in the full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Killov Magomedov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Magomedov has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Killov Magomedov!
In his post fight interview, Killov Magomedov started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.