PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Barry Bass (ranked 24065 p4p, 24511 weight class) and Dimitri Magomedov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Bass
vs
Magomedov

188 cm
20
157
5 - 7 - 0

178 cm
19
164
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

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 5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Barry Bass!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dimitri Magomedov!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, William Peck and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bass circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bass changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.

Magomedov closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Bass manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

Bass looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
We've been hearing that Bass has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Magomedov keeps control of the position for the meantime.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Bass is trying to work for a kimura but Magomedov is defending well.
Magomedov is trying to control but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bass looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Magomedov manages to get to full guard.
Magomedov wants to sweep here but Bass controlling him for the moment.
Bass wants to control from the top but Magomedov keeps moving.
Bass really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Magomedov is pulling down on Bass's head. It's preventing any offense from Bass, at least for the moment.
Bass trying to control but Magomedov is working from the bottom.

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 keeping full guard, as Bass tries to pass.
Magomedov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Magomedov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Magomedov prevents Bass from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Magomedov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

Bass actively working from the bottom here.
Magomedov not doing much here.

Bass actively working from the bottom here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Magomedov lands with a punch from half guard.
Magomedov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Magomedov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Bass tries to get to full guard but Magomedov has control of the leg.
Magomedov is nestled in close to Bass, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

Bass actively working from the bottom here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Bass looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Magomedov controlling the pace.
Ground and pound from Magomedov.
Magomedov tries to pass to full mount but Bass defends it.

Bass looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Well, if Magomedov 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Bass actively working from the bottom here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dimitri Magomedov dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Magomedov lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

It looks like Barry Bass has been cut.

Magomedov closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

Magomedov wants to work for an arm triangle but Bass is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Magomedov trying to control the pace.
Bass slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Bass looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Magomedov pushing down on Bass's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomedov stalling.

Bass looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Magomedov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Bass trying to control from the bottom.
Bass is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Magomedov scores with a couple of nice shots.
Magomedov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Magomedov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Magomedov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bass gets full guard.
Magomedov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
A lull in the action here as Magomedov stalls from top position.
Magomedov trying to control the action but Bass is working from the bottom.
A lull in the action here.
Dimitri Magomedov has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bass is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Magomedov off and has taken his back!
Magomedov is keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Magomedov is trying to break free.
Magomedov rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Magomedov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Magomedov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bass wants to control from the top but Magomedov keeps moving.
Magomedov pulls Bass in to control the position.
Magomedov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bass is one step ahead there.
Bass is fighting to break Magomedov's control of his arms but Magomedov is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bass wants to control from the top but Magomedov keeps moving.
Bass stopping the sweep attempt from Magomedov.
Magomedov managing to control the position.
Magomedov wants to sweep here but Bass controlling him for the moment.
Bass looking to pass the guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Magomedov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Bass is trying to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dimitri Magomedov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Barry Bass's cut.
That's time! Bass's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Bass avoids a punch combination nicely.
Magomedov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Magomedov closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Magomedov works his way into full mount!

Magomedov goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Bass turns into him and now he's in Magomedov's guard.
Magomedov pulls Bass in close to prevent any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Magomedov is on top in guard.

Magomedov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bass's head.
Bass can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Magomedov controls the pace.
Magomedov wants to pass the guard but Bass is keeping the position.

Bass escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Magomedov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Magomedov's corner is telling him to maintain position.

Bass looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Magomedov passes into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bass won't allow Magomedov to pass to mount.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Magomedov in particular looking to stall.

Bass looking for submissions off his back.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Magomedov has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Magomedov controlling from mount.
Magomedov landing shots from mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov controlling the pace for now.
Bass sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Magomedov prevents Bass from improving his position.
Magomedov passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Bass!
Magomedov controlling his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov dominating with strikes here.
Magomedov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Magomedov looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Bass tries to hold on but Magomedov pushes him away.
Magomedov connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Magomedov avoids the attempt from Bass to control.
Bass regains half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Magomedov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Barry Bass has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dimitri Magomedov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Magomedov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dimitri Magomedov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Magomedov has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30

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