PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andre Ter Stegen (ranked 5372 p4p, 6374 weight class) and Timur Makhmudova (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Ter Stegen
vs
Makhmudova

201 cm
20
245
0 - 1 - 0

193 cm
18
255
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Andre Ter Stegen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Timur Makhmudova!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Colin Fotheringham and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ter Stegen throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Ter Stegen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Makhmudova counters with a nice double leg into side control. Ter Stegen won't be happy with that.

Makhmudova is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ter Stegen knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Makhmudova has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Raptors Den MMA. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.

Makhmudova is trying to get an arm triangle but Ter Stegen is defending well.

Makhmudova is trying to get an arm triangle but Ter Stegen is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Makhmudova wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ter Stegen, who protects the arm well.
Makhmudova working the ground and pound but Ter Stegen is defending the strikes.

Makhmudova is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ter Stegen knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Ter Stegen regains half guard there - taking advantage of Makhmudova's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ter Stegen trying to control here.

Makhmudova is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ter Stegen keeping hold of Makhmudova's head, controlling as best he can.

Makhmudova is working for a kimura but Ter Stegen is defending it quite comfortably.
Makhmudova is looking to take a break and control but Ter Stegen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Makhmudova wants to work for an arm triangle but Ter Stegen is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Makhmudova should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.

Makhmudova is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ter Stegen has managed to free his arm - good work.
Makhmudova is keen to just control but Ter Stegen is a slippery customer.

Makhmudova is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ter Stegen doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Makhmudova.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Makhmudova is looking for a kimura but Ter Stegen is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Makhmudova to get the leverage.
Ter Stegen looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Makhmudova tries to pass to full mount but Ter Stegen defends it.

Makhmudova is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Makhmudova is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Makhmudova seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ter Stegen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ter Stegen tries to get to full guard but Makhmudova has control of the leg.

Makhmudova is working for a kimura but Ter Stegen is defending it quite comfortably.

Makhmudova is looking for a kimura here.

Makhmudova is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

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.
Makhmudova looks to land a strike but Ter Stegen avoids it nicely and regains full guard.

Makhmudova drops back looking for a leg! Ter Stegen is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ter Stegen manages to kick Makhmudova off! Makhmudova jumps back into Ter Stegen's guard.
Makhmudova trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Makhmudova won't allow Ter Stegen to sweep him here.
Ter Stegen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Makhmudova preventing the sweep.
Makhmudova is pushing down on Ter Stegen's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ter Stegen is fighting to maintain full guard but Makhmudova has managed to sneak the leg through.
Makhmudova is pressing down on Ter Stegen's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ter Stegen is holding on for now.
Ter Stegen is trying to maintain the position but Makhmudova is very close to passing his half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Timur Makhmudova dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Ter Stegen scores with a nice right hand.
Makhmudova takes a shot to the body in his stride.

Makhmudova shoots in and bounces Ter Stegen off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

Ter Stegen is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Ter Stegen gets underhooks to prevent Makhmudova's takedown attempt.
Makhmudova looking for a takedown.
Makhmudova is looking for a takedown.
Andre Ter Stegen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Timur Makhmudova.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ter Stegen.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Makhmudova is looking for a takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Makhmudova tries for a takedown. No joy.
Nice body punch from Ter Stegen - that landed with a thud.
Makhmudova wants to take the fight to the mat but Ter Stegen manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Ter Stegen tries to break free but Makhmudova pushes him back against the cage.
Makhmudova is looking to take this one to the mat.
A battle for position here, against the cage.

Makhmudova has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Ter Stegen is trying to keep an underhook but Makhmudova manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Ter Stegen is looking for a sweep. Makhmudova is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ter Stegen wants to get back to his feet.

Makhmudova 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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ter Stegen blocking the ground and pound attempt from Makhmudova.
Makhmudova is trying to control the action in half guard but Ter Stegen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Makhmudova is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Makhmudova is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ter Stegen has managed to free his arm - good work.

Makhmudova is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Makhmudova is trying to work for a kimura but Ter Stegen is defending well.

Makhmudova is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ter Stegen sees it coming and defends easily.

Makhmudova is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ter Stegen defends it well.
Ter Stegen trying to control from the bottom.

Makhmudova is looking for a kimura but Ter Stegen is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Makhmudova to get the leverage.

Ter Stegen is defending against the submission attempts here by Makhmudova.
Makhmudova seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ter Stegen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ter Stegen gets full guard.
Ter Stegen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Ter Stegen wants to pass the guard but Makhmudova is defending well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Makhmudova tries to roll over but Ter Stegen keeps him under control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ter Stegen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Makhmudova does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Andre Ter Stegen dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Makhmudova doesn't manage to clinch there - Ter Stegen circles away.
Ter Stegen appears to be looking for a big counter.
Ter Stegen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Makhmudova counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ter Stegen is on top in guard.

Ter Stegen stands and steps away. Makhmudova gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Ter Stegen with a jab.

Makhmudova shoots in and gets a takedown into Ter Stegen's guard.
Ter Stegen tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Makhmudova drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Makhmudova jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Makhmudova pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ter Stegen is keeping the position for now.
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!
Makhmudova controls from within his opponent's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Makhmudova preventing the sweep.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Makhmudova pushing down on Ter Stegen's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Ter Stegen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Makhmudova.
Ter Stegen wants to get back to full guard.

Makhmudova is trying to work for a kimura but Ter Stegen is defending well.
Makhmudova trying to control the action but Ter Stegen is working from the bottom.

Ter Stegen is defending against the submission attempts here by Makhmudova.
Makhmudova is trying to control. Ter Stegen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Makhmudova wants to work for an arm triangle but Ter Stegen is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Makhmudova is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Makhmudova is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ter Stegen defends it well.

Makhmudova is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ter Stegen has managed to free his arm - good work.

Makhmudova is trying to work for a kimura but Ter Stegen is defending well.

Makhmudova is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ter Stegen defends it well.

Makhmudova is looking for a kimura here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makhmudova tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ter Stegen knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Makhmudova trying to control from half guard but Ter Stegen is working away.
Ter Stegen won't allow Makhmudova to pass to mount.
Ter Stegen is not content to let Makhmudova control the position.
Makhmudova is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.

Makhmudova is working for a submission of some sort.

Makhmudova is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ter Stegen sees it coming and defends easily.

That's four 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.

Makhmudova is trying to work for a kimura but Ter Stegen is defending well.
Makhmudova wants to free his trapped foot but Ter Stegen is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ter Stegen is not content to let Makhmudova control the position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

Makhmudova wants to work for an arm triangle but Ter Stegen is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ter Stegen wants to control but Makhmudova is keeping busy and won't allow it.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ter Stegen thuds a left hand into Makhmudova's body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Timur Makhmudova comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Makhmudova 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Timur Makhmudova!