PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tu Barrels (ranked 472 p4p, 2224 weight class) and Maksud Magomedov (ranked 31 p4p, 85 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Barrels might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Lock stock and. Magomedov has chosen Lezginka - Kavkaz as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Maksud Magomedov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Barrels
vs
Magomedov

195 cm
37
265
19 - 16 - 0

180 cm
32
226
17 - 10 - 0

Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 16 - 0, fighting out of London, Tu Barrels!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Maksud Magomedov!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Francis DeMontford and John Mangel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barrels changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Magomedov tries to avoid it but Barrels manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Magomedov to the ground. Magomedov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Barrels gets a double leg takedown into Magomedov's guard.
Barrels lands a couple of elbows.
Barrels will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Barrels throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Barrels stops Magomedov from standing up.
Barrels throwing strikes from guard but Magomedov blocks nicely.
Barrels lands a couple of elbows.
Magomedov wants to get back to his feet but Barrels passes into half guard.
Barrels missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Barrels trying to work for an americana but Magomedov has managed to regain full guard.
Barrels won't allow Magomedov to get back to his feet.
Barrels postures up in Magomedov's guard and throws a big left but Magomedov blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomedov wants to get back to his feet but Barrels is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barrels throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Magomedov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Barrels looking to pass the guard.
Barrels working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Magomedov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Barrels trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Barrels prevents Magomedov from getting back to his feet.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Magomedov misses with a wild body shot.
Good shot there by Magomedov.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Magomedov does no damage.
Barrels avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

Barrels closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Magomedov's guard.
Barrels is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Magomedov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Barrels is looking to work some ground and pound but Magomedov has wrist control.
Magomedov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Barrels is controlling him.
Barrels in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We've been hearing that Barrels has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Magomedov wants to stand up but Barrels is controlling him.
Barrels in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barrels stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Magomedov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Magomedov is looking to stand up but Barrels isn't so interested in that idea.
Barrels has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Barrels wants to control from the top but Magomedov keeps moving.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Magomedov wants to get back to his feet but Barrels is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Magomedov misses the shot to the body.

Barrels closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Magomedov did well to prevent Barrels getting side control.
Magomedov is looking to escape.
Magomedov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Barrels.
Barrels lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Magomedov looks like he's trying to stand up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Barrels.
Barrels with the ground and pound but Magomedov uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Barrels is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Barrels wants to pass the guard but Magomedov is keeping the position.
Magomedov wants to stand but Barrels is controlling the position.
Barrels throwing strikes but missing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Barrels trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Magomedov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Barrels.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tu Barrels dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Barrels keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barrels was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Barrels moves into range and connects with a jab.

Magomedov forces Barrels back against the cage and clinches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Barrels.

Magomedov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Magomedov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Barrels swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Barrels lands with an overhand left.
Barrels misses with a takedown
and Magomedov counters with a left to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Magomedov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov fails with a takedown attempt.
A quick step to the side and Barrels tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Magomedov misses with the combination.
Magomedov throws a body shot but no joy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomedov cracks Barrels with a right hand to the side of the head.
Magomedov misses with a hook. Barrels ducked under it nicely.
Magomedov throws a hook but Barrels blocks it.
Magomedov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barrels.
Magomedov misses with a hook. Barrels ducked under it nicely.
Barrels is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Magomedov can do to turn this around?
Barrels shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Magomedov as he jumps to the side.
Magomedov is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Barrels with a body shot.
Maksud Magomedov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Barrels gets a takedown into half guard.
Barrels prevents Magomedov from standing back up.
Barrels throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Magomedov is trying to stand up here but Barrels is controlling him well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barrels landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Barrels throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Barrels lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Barrels lands strikes from half guard.
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!
Barrels misses with a head shot. Magomedov uses the momentum to regain guard.
Barrels pushes down on Magomedov's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Barrels missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Barrels.
Barrels not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Magomedov looks like he's trying to stand up.
Barrels throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Barrels misses with a head shot. Magomedov uses the momentum to regain guard.
Barrels throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Magomedov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Magomedov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Magomedov keeping full guard, as Barrels tries to pass.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Barrels is looking to work some ground and pound but Magomedov has wrist control.
Barrels chips away with some ground and pound.
Barrels wants to control from the top but Magomedov keeps moving.
Magomedov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Barrels trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Barrels wants to control from the top but Magomedov keeps moving.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Barrels takes one to the side of the head.
A decent looking cross lands there for Magomedov.

It looks like Tu Barrels has been cut.
Barrels uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Magomedov.
Barrels tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Magomedov was well out of range. Poor timing from Barrels.
Barrels slips a straight right by Magomedov.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Tu Barrels will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tu Barrels's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Magomedov is looking to clinch but Barrels is avoiding it.
It looked like Barrels wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Magomedov throws a hook but Barrels blocks it.
Some wild striking there from Magomedov.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Barrels is defended easily by Magomedov.
Barrels takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Magomedov throws a jab when Barrels was well out of range.
Maksud Magomedov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Barrelss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Magomedov with a poor takedown
and Barrels connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Magomedov misses the shot to the body.

Barrels looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Magomedov!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomedov takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Magomedov is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Barrels asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Barrels scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Magomedov to see if he's OK.
Barrels throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Tu Barrels overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Barrels scoring with punches and elbows.
Barrels lands some shots froms side control.
Maksud Magomedov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Magomedov wants to get back to his feet but Barrels drags him back down.
Sloppy strikes there by Barrels.
Barrels working the ground and pound from side control.
Magomedov is pushing Barrels's head away, looking to escape. Barrels manages to hold on to the position though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barrels is looking to take a break and control but Magomedov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
An elbow from Barrels crashes against the mat.
Barrels throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Magomedov is trying to buck Barrels off.
Barrels working the head and body with strikes.
Barrels misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Barrels working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Barrels laying and praying for a moment but Magomedov takes advantage and regains half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barrels prevents Magomedov from standing back up.
Magomedov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Barrels.
Magomedov is trying to stand.
Barrels not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Barrels trying to control the action but Magomedov is working from the bottom.
Barrels sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Magomedov defending well though.
Magomedov taking some punishment here, with Barrels in his half guard.
Barrels is nestled in close to Magomedov, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Barrels is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Barrels looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Magomedov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Barrels pulls his head out easily.
Barrels slips a nice elbow through Magomedov's hands, connecting with Magomedov's forehead.
Barrels not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Tu Barrels is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Magomedov actively working from the bottom here.
Magomedov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Magomedov is refusing to be controlled, as Barrels sits in half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Barrels is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Barrels seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tu Barrels showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Barrels, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tu Barrels!
After winning the bout, Tu Barrels thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.