PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Islam Magomedgadzhiev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nikolay Nechvidov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Magomedgadzhiev
vs
Nechvidov

167 cm
23
159 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

182 cm
22
165 lbs
6 - 12 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

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 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Islam Magomedgadzhiev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 12 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nikolay Nechvidov!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Viktor Lagutenko and Ivan Kurochkin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magomedgadzhiev pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Magomedgadzhiev misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Magomedgadzhiev throws a sloppy head kick

and Nechvidov counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Magomedgadzhiev is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nechvidov pulls his head out easily.

Magomedgadzhiev looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Magomedgadzhiev is looking to improve his position.
Magomedgadzhiev is looking to control Nechvidov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Magomedgadzhiev avoid being mounted?
Magomedgadzhiev tries to roll over but Nechvidov keeps him under control.

Magomedgadzhiev actively working from the bottom here.
Nechvidov passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Magomedgadzhiev!
Magomedgadzhiev is working to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nechvidov with shots to the head and body - Magomedgadzhiev looks very uncomfortable down there.
Magomedgadzhiev is bucking up trying to escape but Nechvidov cracks him with another couple of good strikes.

Magomedgadzhiev is rocked!
Nechvidov looking to control and managing it successfully.
Oh Magomedgadzhiev is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nechvidov postures up and throws a massive shot that knocks Magomedgadzhiev out cold! Two more strikes to his unconscious opponent for good luck and this one is all over! Nechvidov goes absolutely crazy with his corner! Wow, you can see how much that win means to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Nikolay Nechvidov!