PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dude McWrestler (ranked 58 p4p, 294 weight class) and Zabit Magomedov (ranked 7 p4p, 42 weight class). McWrestler comes to the cage accompanied by Where Is The Love? . Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

McWrestler
vs
Magomedov

180 cm
29
174
20 - 8 - 0

179 cm
28
175
11 - 5 - 0

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dude McWrestler!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Zabit Magomedov!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Alexandre Firmino and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magomedov thows a left - swing and a miss!
McWrestler throwing a counter right hand but Magomedov manages to avoid it.
Magomedov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McWrestler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Magomedov moves away.
Zabit Magomedov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Magomedov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Magomedov looks to land a left hand but McWrestler moved out of range nicely.
McWrestler fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Decent striking displayed by McWrestler there.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Magomedov.
McWrestler keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McWrestler connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Magomedov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
McWrestler tries to clinch up.
McWrestler dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Magomedov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Magomedov has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
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!
Magomedov misses with a hook
and McWrestler makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Magomedov misses with a right hand
and McWrestler counters with a straight right hand.
McWrestler checks a leg kick.
McWrestler misses with the combination.
McWrestler takes a swing at Magomedov's ribcage but misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomedov swings for the body but McWrestler moves out of range.
Magomedov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McWrestler.
Magomedov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McWrestler moves away.
McWrestler swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
No joy there for McWrestler, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McWrestler swings away with a body shot that misses
and Magomedov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Magomedov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McWrestler stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Magomedov swings for the body but McWrestler moves out of range.
Magomedov with the inside leg kick.
Magomedov just misses with a punch to the body.
Magomedov misses with a hook. McWrestler ducked under it nicely.
Magomedov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Magomedov misses the shot to the body.
Magomedov throws a shot to the body.
McWrestler lands a right hook to the body.
Magomedov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McWrestler.
McWrestler uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Magomedov.
Magomedov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Magomedov throws a body shot but no joy.
Magomedov scores with a hook to the body. McWrestler takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov avoids the body shot from McWrestler.
McWrestler misses the shot to the body.
McWrestler ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
An attempted straight right counter from McWrestler misses the target.
Magomedov looks to land a left hand but McWrestler moved out of range nicely.
McWrestler keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Magomedov avoids the body shot from McWrestler.
Magomedov thuds a left hand into McWrestler's body.
McWrestler tries to clinch up but Magomedov circles away and keeps his distance.
McWrestler dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Magomedov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
McWrestler lands a slapping body shot.
McWrestler bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Magomedov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McWrestler moves away.
Magomedov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McWrestler.
Magomedov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McWrestler fails with an attempt to clinch.
Magomedov is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down McWrestler rather than just go for the knockout.
Magomedov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.

McWrestler is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Magomedov's half guard.
Magomedov is holding on to half guard well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McWrestler slows the pace down in half guard.
Magomedov is looking to improve his position.
McWrestler throwing shots but Magomedov is blocking nicely.
McWrestler throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Magomedov is looking for a sweep. McWrestler is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
McWrestler is looking to take a break and control but Magomedov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Magomedov trying to hold on to McWrestler's head to control him but McWrestler postures up.
McWrestler is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
McWrestler wants to lay and pray for a moment but Magomedov keeps working.
Magomedov keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
McWrestler sitting and controlling from the half guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
McWrestler uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Magomedov.
McWrestler swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Magomedov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A quick step to the side and McWrestler tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
McWrestler's jab looks to have found its range, popping Magomedov under the eye.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Dude McWrestler will probably get the nod.
That's time! McWrestler's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Magomedov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Magomedov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Magomedov lands a jab to the head.
McWrestler misses with a looping right.
Magomedov missing with a left hand there. McWrestler was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McWrestler appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
McWrestler lands a slapping body shot.
Magomedov scores with a body shot.
Magomedov misses with an uppercut. McWrestler saw that one coming.
McWrestler throws a body punch but Magomedov moves out of range.
Magomedov appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Magomedov takes a swing at McWrestler's ribcage but misses.
McWrestler rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Magomedov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A combination from McWrestler does no damage.
McWrestler displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Magomedov throws out the jab.

McWrestler has managed to clinch.
Magomedov misses with some punches.

McWrestler gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McWrestler connects with a couple of short punches.
McWrestler trying to control the position from guard on top but Magomedov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Magomedov pulls McWrestler in close to prevent any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McWrestler seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Magomedov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McWrestler is working Magomedov over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
McWrestler slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
McWrestler seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Magomedov for as long as he can get away with.

That's two 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 is pulling down on McWrestler's head. It's preventing any offense from McWrestler, at least for the moment.
Magomedov keeping moving, preventing McWrestler from controlling successfully.
Magomedov looking for a sweep. Not yet Magomedov, not yet.
McWrestler sitting in guard, not really doing much.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
McWrestler lands a nice shot that snaps Magomedov's head back.
McWrestler takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Magomedov tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and McWrestler is able to avoid easily.
Magomedov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McWrestler.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McWrestler uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Magomedov.
McWrestler uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Magomedov.
McWrestler looks to score with a jab to the body but Magomedov is just out of range.
A low kick lands for Magomedov.
Magomedov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McWrestler was well out of range. Poor timing from Magomedov.
Magomedov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Magomedov drops his hands momentarily and McWrestler takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Magomedov scores with a body shot.
Zabit Magomedov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice straight punches there by McWrestler. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of McWrestler.
Magomedov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
McWrestler lands a jab to the head.
Magomedov misses with a wild body shot.
Magomedov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McWrestler was well out of range. Poor timing from Magomedov.
An attempted straight right counter from McWrestler misses the target.
Magomedov loads up on a big right hand but McWrestler slips the punch.
McWrestler takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
McWrestler tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Magomedov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Magomedov looks to land a left hand but McWrestler moved out of range nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Magomedov throws a leg kick
and McWrestler connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov motions for McWrestler to come forward. Magomedov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Magomedov throws a jab but it's blocked by McWrestler.
McWrestler misses the shot to the body.
Magomedov lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Nice defenses there by Magomedov.
McWrestler jabs Magomedov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
McWrestler throws a shot to the body.
McWrestler has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Magomedov.
Magomedov misses with an uppercut
and McWrestler counters with a stiff right hand.
McWrestler uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Magomedov.
A slow jab from McWrestler misses its intended target.
Magomedov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Magomedov throws a low kick, looking for McWrestler's leg but McWrestler calmly moves out of range.
McWrestler staying out of range there.
McWrestler tries to clinch there but Magomedov circles away.
Magomedov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A looping hook to the body misses from McWrestler. Magomedov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Magomedov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
McWrestler throws a big counter combination but Magomedov scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Zabit Magomedov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

McWrestler tries to clinch but Magomedov is having none of it.
McWrestler connects with a single shot there.
McWrestler cracks Magomedov with a right hand to the side of the head.
McWrestler takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
McWrestler stuns Magomedov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A big right from Magomedov misses.
Magomedov slips a straight right by McWrestler.
Magomedov tries to counter by closing the distance.
McWrestler misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Magomedov counters with a straight right hand.
An inside leg kick from Magomedov misses.
McWrestler lands with an overhand left.
Magomedov attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Magomedov throws a looping overhand right but McWrestler ducks down to avoid it.
Magomedov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
McWrestler slips a jab from Magomedov.
McWrestler ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McWrestler throws a lazy right hand but Magomedov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

McWrestler has Magomedov up against the cage in a clinch.
Magomedov throws a punch but it's blocked by McWrestler.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Magomedov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McWrestler throws a jab when Magomedov was well out of range.
It looks like McWrestler has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
McWrestler dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Magomedov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Magomedov misses with a low kick.
McWrestler avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Magomedov tries to work over McWrestler's front leg with a kick but McWrestler checks it.
Magomedov throws a body shot but no joy.
McWrestler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Magomedov was well out of range. Poor timing from McWrestler.
Magomedov appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Magomedov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Magomedov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
McWrestler takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Magomedov takes a swing at McWrestler's ribcage but misses.
Magomedov defending well as McWrestler loads up on a big left hand.
Magomedov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Magomedov misses with an uppercut.
McWrestler is looking to counter the offense by Magomedov and move into the clinch.
Magomedov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McWrestler has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Magomedov misses with a wild body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov stuffs the takedown.
Magomedov thuds his right hand into McWrestler's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Magomedov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits McWrestlers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Nice jab there from McWrestler.
McWrestler misses with a hook.
McWrestler on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Magomedov avoids the body shot from McWrestler.
Magomedov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McWrestler is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
McWrestler walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Sloppy strikes from McWrestler. Those never looked like landing.
McWrestler throws a lazy uppercut
and Magomedov counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
McWrestler takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
McWrestler blocks a jab.
McWrestler feinted with a counter takedown.
Zabit Magomedov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McWrestler lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.

Excellent takedown into side control there by McWrestler.
You can see the frustration on Magomedov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McWrestler controlling the position.
McWrestler trying to control the position but Magomedov is working away.
Magomedov is trying to get back to half guard.
Magomedov seems a little lost for a moment, as McWrestler dominates the positioning.

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 is trying to improve his position.
McWrestler sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Magomedov is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
McWrestler tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Magomedov is trying to improve his position.
McWrestler lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Magomedov down.
Magomedov is not content to let McWrestler control the position.
McWrestler controls the position.
Magomedov is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on McWrestler's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Magomedov is holding on to half guard well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Zabit Magomedov just about did enough to take it.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

McWrestler shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McWrestler throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Magomedov keeps the fight on the outside.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Magomedov! But no joy.
McWrestler takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Magomedov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McWrestler.
Magomedov throws a shot from downtown. McWrestler moves away and avoids it.
Magomedov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
McWrestler fails to land with a series of punches.
Magomedov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Magomedov moves out of range as McWrestler strikes.
Magomedov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McWrestler.
Magomedov avoids the body shot from McWrestler.
Magomedov was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
McWrestler scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Magomedov doesn't seem bothered though.
Magomedov just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McWrestler keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Magomedov.
Magomedov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Magomedov lands a nice shot to the body.
McWrestler avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McWrestler lands a glancing blow to the side of Magomedov's head.
A jab from Magomedov misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomedov connects with a good right hand that stumbles McWrestler. McWrestler circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A bone on bone clash there as McWrestler blocks the leg kick.
A big right from McWrestler misses.
Magomedov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McWrestler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Magomedov.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Magomedov is trying to break free.
Magomedov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
McWrestler is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Magomedov misses with a body punch.
McWrestler tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Magomedov's elbow.
McWrestler misses with a body punch.
McWrestler tries to work over Magomedov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short uppercut from McWrestler.
Magomedov prevents a body shot from McWrestler.
Magomedov misses with a punch on the inside.
McWrestler blocking some punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Magomedov on the inside.
McWrestler stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Magomedov working aggressively here.
Come on McWrestler - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
McWrestler keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Magomedov's efforts to push away.
Magomedov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
McWrestler tries to stall but Magomedov uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
McWrestler softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McWrestler keeps control of Magomedov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Magomedov misses with a punch on the inside.
McWrestler lands a hook to the side of the head.
Magomedov throws a punch but it's blocked by McWrestler.

Magomedov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Magomedov slips under a jab from McWrestler.
McWrestler looks to land a right hand but Magomedov moved out of range.
Magomedov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Magomedov throws a leg kick but McWrestler moved away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McWrestler's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Magomedov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! McWrestler scrambles back to his feet.
McWrestler takes one to the side of the head.
McWrestler misses with a body shot.
Magomedov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
McWrestler lands a body shot.
Magomedov throws the left hand but McWrestler avoids the punch easily.
A big left from McWrestler misses.
McWrestler looks to land a right hand but Magomedov moved out of range.
A big right from McWrestler misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from McWrestler. Magomedov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Magomedov slips under a jab from McWrestler.
McWrestler checks a leg kick.
McWrestler lands with a right hand.
Nice shot lands for McWrestler.
Magomedov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McWrestler.
Magomedov misses with a hook.
McWrestler lands a head shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McWrestler.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McWrestler connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Magomedov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Magomedov throws a leg kick but McWrestler moved away.
Magomedov with a nice calf kick.
Magomedov throws a chopping leg kick but McWrestler manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Magomedov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Magomedov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Magomedov misses with a left hand
and McWrestler counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McWrestler sizes up Magomedov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Magomedov scores with a jab.
Magomedov tries to score with a low kick but McWrestler moves his leg out of the way.
A looping hook to the body misses from Magomedov. McWrestler does a little dance to reset his feet.
McWrestler connects with a jab.
McWrestler swings for the body but Magomedov moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Magomedov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Magomedov walks into a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Dude McWrestler will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Magomedov misses with a looping left.
McWrestler walks into a stiff left hand from Magomedov.
McWrestler lands an overhand right.
McWrestler takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Magomedov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McWrestler manages to avoid it.
McWrestler swinging wildly here.
McWrestler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Magomedov manages to avoid it.
McWrestler just misses with a punch to the body.
McWrestler misses with a looping right.
McWrestler looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Magomedov is fending him off so far but McWrestler persists. Nope, Magomedov circles away and we're back to standing.
McWrestler throws a lazy uppercut
and Magomedov counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McWrestler works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Magomedov lands a slapping body shot.
Magomedov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McWrestler looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Magomedov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Magomedov walks into a jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomedov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Magomedov swings for the body but McWrestler moves out of range.

McWrestler dives in and scores a takedown into Magomedov's guard.
Magomedov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Magomedov seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
McWrestler lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Magomedov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
McWrestler slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
McWrestler wants to pass the guard but Magomedov is keeping the position.
Magomedov trying to control the position here.
McWrestler slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
McWrestler passes Magomedov's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Magomedov is looking for a sweep. McWrestler is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Magomedov wants to control but McWrestler is keeping busy and won't allow it.
McWrestler controlling the action here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov wants to get back to full guard.
McWrestler working the head and body with strikes.
McWrestler controlling the pace.
McWrestler scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Magomedov tries to roll over but McWrestler keeps him under control.
Magomedov keeps trying to improve his position.
Magomedov is looking to control McWrestler's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Magomedov avoid being mounted?
McWrestler is trying to control. Magomedov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

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.
Still in half guard, McWrestler seems content to control.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Magomedov takes a swing at McWrestler's ribcage but misses.
Magomedov throws a big shot that misses.
Magomedov throws an overhand right that lands on McWrestler's shoulder, as McWrestler tries to avoid the shot.
Magomedov throws a lazy right hand but McWrestler sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jab, jab by Magomedov - just one landing.
Magomedov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McWrestler scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
McWrestler moves away from the strike by Magomedov.
A swing and a miss from McWrestler.
Magomedov misses with a hook. McWrestler ducked under it nicely.
A chopping leg kick lands by Magomedov.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Magomedov slips a jab and a cross from McWrestler.
Magomedov lands with a shot to the body.
Magomedov throws a leg kick which misses McWrestler's front leg but catches the back leg as McWrestler tries to avoid it.
McWrestler defending well as Magomedov loads up on a big left hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Zabit Magomedov.
I think Magomedov has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 50:45
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 47:48
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Dude McWrestler!
Dude McWrestler retains his welterweight title!
A very excited looking Dude McWrestler made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.