PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Hasbulla Magomedov (ranked 2981 p4p, 3156 weight class) and Allan John Villanil (ranked 175 p4p, 182 weight class). Magomedov comes to the cage accompanied by Roy Jones Jr - Can't be Touched. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Magomedov
vs
Villanil

150 cm
23
145
7 - 4 - 0

165 cm
26
145
3 - 2 - 0

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Hasbulla Magomedov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Allan John Villanil!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Viktor Lagutenko and Fedor Mirinova.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Magomedov shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Magomedov showed some decent athleticism there.
Villanil is trying to control but can't.
Villanil looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Magomedov trying to pass the guard but Villanil defending well.

Magomedov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Villanil 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.
Villanil wants to control but Magomedov is keeping busy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomedov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Villanil defending well though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Magomedov is looking to take a break and control but Villanil is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Magomedov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Magomedov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

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.

Villanil is defending against the submission attempts here by Magomedov.
Magomedov passes into side control, despite Villanil's attempt to control the position.
Magomedov working the ground and pound from side control.

Magomedov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Villanil knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Magomedov looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Villanil is not content to let Magomedov control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov has control of an arm but Villanil manages to advance to Magomedov's back!

Villanil looking to break Magomedov's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Magomedov remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Villanil will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!

Villanil is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Magomedov rolls, trying to escape but Villanil keeps control of the position.
Magomedov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Villanil patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Magomedov tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!

Villanil jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Magomedov manages to avoid the submission attempt.
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.

Villanil wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Magomedov, who protects the arm well.
Magomedov is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

Magomedov actively working from the bottom here.
Magomedov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

Magomedov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Villanil is aware though and is defending well.
Villanil wants to pass the guard but Magomedov is keeping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Magomedov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Villanil can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Villanil postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Magomedov is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Villanil, into his guard.

And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hasbulla Magomedov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Villanil shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Magomedov as he jumps to the side.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Villanil shoots in for a takedown but Magomedov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Magomedov leaves Villanil with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hasbulla Magomedov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Allan John Villanil.

Villanil gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Villanil is looking for a triangle but Magomedov pushes his legs off easily.
Villanil is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Villanil is pulling down on Magomedov's head. It's preventing any offense from Magomedov, at least for the moment.
Villanil keeping moving, preventing Magomedov from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Villanil not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Villanil keeping moving, preventing Magomedov from controlling successfully.
Magomedov controlling from the top position.
Magomedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Villanil is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Magomedov.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Villanil is looking to reverse the position.
Hasbulla Magomedov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Villanil is trying to control Magomedov's posture but Magomedov avoids it.
Magomedov misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Magomedov scores with punches from side control.
The ground and pound from Magomedov seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.

Magomedov thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Villanil struggling a bit here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov scoring with punches and elbows.
Sloppy strikes there by Magomedov.

Magomedov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Magomedov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Magomedov scores with punches from side control.

Magomedov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Magomedov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

Magomedov thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Magomedov thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Villanil tries to buck Magomedov off but Magomedov is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
You can see the frustration on Villanil's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hasbulla Magomedov dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Villanil shoots for a double leg takedown but Magomedov sprawls well. He's pushed Villanil's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Villanil shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Magomedov but Magomedov pushes him off and we're back to square one.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Villanil enables Magomedov to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Villanil manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Magomedov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Villanil can do to turn this around?

Villanil is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Magomedov is aware though and is defending well.
Magomedov throws a strike but Villanil rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Villanil avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Villanil avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Villanil drops back looking for a leg! Magomedov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Magomedov manages to kick Villanil off! Villanil jumps back into Magomedov's guard.

Villanil drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Magomedov dives on top into guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomedov throwing strikes but missing.
Magomedov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Magomedov throws a big elbow that misses.
Magomedov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Villanil preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Magomedov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

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.
Magomedov trying to control but Villanil is working from the bottom.
Villanil preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Magomedov wants to control from the top but Villanil keeps moving.
Magomedov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov postures up.
Magomedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Villanil is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Magomedov stuffs the takedown.
Hasbulla Magomedov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Allan John Villanil.

Magomedov closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

Magomedov goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Villanil rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Magomedov's guard! Nice work there by Villanil!

Villanil is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Villanil takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Magomedov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Villanil is aware though and is defending well.
Magomedov controlling the position.
Magomedov trying to keep a closed guard but Villanil is proving a slippery customer.
Hasbulla Magomedov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Villanil stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Magomedov swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Villanil is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Magomedov working for a triangle but Villanil defends it easily.

Magomedov looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Villanil passes into side control.
Allan John Villanil has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Magomedov can't do much from the bottom here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hasbulla Magomedov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Magomedov has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:26
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:26
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hasbulla Magomedov!
Hasbulla Magomedov took some time post fight to say the following; 'Abdu Rozik be careful I smesh you.'.