PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Adam Bogo (ranked 1999 p4p, 1726 weight class) and Hasbulla Magomedov (ranked 152 p4p, 133 weight class). Magomedov has chosen Roy Jones Jr - Can't be Touched as his entrance music. Adam Bogo had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Bogo
vs
Magomedov

168 cm
33
142
18 - 23 - 0

150 cm
27
145
10 - 11 - 0

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Very quick

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

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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 18 - 23 - 0, fighting out of London, Adam Bogo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hasbulla Magomedov!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Donatello Bradman and Ben Watson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magomedov tries for a takedown but Bogo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Magomedov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bogo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Magomedov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bogo is fending him off so far but Magomedov persists. Nope, Bogo circles away and we're back to standing.
Adam Bogo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hasbulla Magomedov.
Bogo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Magomedov fails with a takedown attempt.
Magomedov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bogo half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Magomedov is defended easily by Bogo.
Bogo feinted with a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bogo lands a high kick!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomedov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bogo as he avoids it easily.
Bogo stuffs the takedown attempt from Magomedov. Magomedov gets slowly back to his feet.
Magomedov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bogo avoids it really well and circles away.
Bogo appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Magomedov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bogo as he jumps to the side.
Bogo tries to counter with a takedown but Magomedov is quick to defend against it.
Magomedov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bogo is fending him off so far but Magomedov persists. Nope, Bogo circles away and we're back to standing.
Magomedov misses with a takedown attempt

and Bogo counters with a nice double leg into side control. Magomedov won't be happy with that.
Magomedov looks winded!

Bogo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Magomedov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bogo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Magomedov seems a little lost for a moment, as Bogo dominates the positioning.
Bogo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Magomedov keeps working.
Magomedov is trying to control Bogo's posture but Bogo avoids it.
Magomedov manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bogo wants to get back to full guard but Magomedov has passed into side control.

Magomedov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov trying to control the action but Bogo is working from the bottom.
Magomedov creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Bogo sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.

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 lands some shots froms side control.

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.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
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 tries to advance to mount but can't.
Bogo is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Magomedov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bogo, who protects the arm well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Adam Bogo dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Magomedov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bogo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Magomedov somewhat.
Magomedov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bogo circles away.
Bogo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Magomedov can do to turn this around?

Magomedov drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Bogo tries to bench press Magomedov off him but Magomedov keeps the position.

Magomedov is trying to get an arm triangle but Bogo is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bogo keeps working.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bogo sneaks back into half guard.
Magomedov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bogo keeps working.

Magomedov 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 is stalling here. Bogo is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Magomedov seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Bogo has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bogo works to advance to full mount. Magomedov defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.

Bogo is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Magomedov has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Bogo prevents Magomedov from getting the reversal.
Magomedov is still trying to improve position.

Bogo working for a submission but Magomedov is keeping him at bay.
Bogo landing shots from mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bogo looking to secure an arm triangle but Magomedov defends it well.
Magomedov swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Bogo blocks Magomedov's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Magomedov slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.

Magomedov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Magomedov gets full guard.

Magomedov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bogo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Magomedov is keeping the position for now.
Bogo wants to control from the top but Magomedov keeps moving.
We've been informed that Magomedov has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.

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

Bogo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bogo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Bogo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bogo landing some decent shots from guard.
Magomedov wants to sweep but no luck.
Bogo wants to control from the top but Magomedov keeps moving.
Bogo stands and throws Magomedov's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Magomedov is trying to improve his position.

Bogo is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Magomedov is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Bogo looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Adam Bogo dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Bogo stuffs the takedown attempt from Magomedov. Magomedov gets slowly back to his feet.
Bogo half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Magomedov doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Bogo counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

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

Magomedov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bogo trying to control the action but Magomedov is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Bogo connects with a nice short shot to Magomedov's temple.

Bogo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Magomedov is just riding it out for now. Bogo eventually gives up the hold.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Magomedov actively working from the bottom here.

Bogo is working for a submission of some sort.

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

Magomedov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Bogo 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.
Hasbulla Magomedov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two 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.
Magomedov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

Magomedov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bogo keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Magomedov's head.

Magomedov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bogo defends it easily.
Bogo wants to control from the top but Magomedov keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bogo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Magomedov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bogo has managed to get both his arms back between Magomedov's legs - danger averted.
Bogo advances to half guard.

Bogo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Magomedov sees it coming and defends easily.

Bogo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Magomedov is just riding it out for now. Bogo eventually gives up the hold.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Magomedov looking for submissions off his back.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

Magomedov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bogo working over Magomedov with some ground and pound. Magomedov looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

Bogo is working for a submission of some sort.
Magomedov is looking to control Bogo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Magomedov avoid being mounted?
Magomedov tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bogo slips a nice elbow through Magomedov's hands, connecting with Magomedov's forehead.

Magomedov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Magomedov is pressing down on Bogo's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Adam Bogo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bogo 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 Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adam Bogo!