PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Haki Ngata (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Konstantin Magomedov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Ngata
vs
Magomedov

198 cm
22
280 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

188 cm
21
245 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Granite 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 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Haki Ngata!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Konstantin Magomedov!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Emerson Jorge and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Ngata closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Magomedov working aggressively here.
Ngata blocks a body shot from Magomedov.
Ngata controlling the action here for a moment.
Ngata managing to block the knees to the body from Magomedov.
Ngata is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A short uppercut from Magomedov.
Magomedov gets through Ngata's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Magomedov misses with some punches.
Ngata goes for a takedown in the clinch but Magomedov prevents it.
The referee is keeping an eye on Ngata - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Magomedov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ngata blocks an uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ngata trying to stall but Magomedov improves his position.
Magomedov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Magomedov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Magomedov is pressed up against the cage. Ngata has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Magomedov down to the mat. Magomedov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Magomedov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ngata circles away quickly and effectively.
Magomedov lands with a good body shot.
Magomedov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A left lands for Magomedov.
Magomedov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ngata is defended easily by Magomedov.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Haki Ngata. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Magomedov scores with a shot to the body.
Ngata is breathing heavily.

Magomedov fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Ngata to the ground. Magomedov is now in Ngata's guard.
Magomedov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Magomedov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Magomedov content to stall in guard here.
Magomedov tries to free his leg and advance position but Ngata is retaining full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Ngata is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ngata keeping full guard, as Magomedov tries to pass.
Ngata tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Magomedov connects with a couple of short punches.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Magomedov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ngata wants to stand and escape but Magomedov is having none of it.
Magomedov controlling from the top position.
Let's hope that Magomedov has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Konstantin Magomedov hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Magomedov leaves Ngata with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

Ngata closes the distance and clinches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ngata pressing his opponent against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Magomedov.
Ngata is looking for a takedown.
Magomedov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Magomedov.
Magomedov pushes off an throws an elbow but Ngata leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Magomedov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Magomedov prevents the takedown attempt.
Ngata is trying to stall.
Ngata blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ngata goes for a takedown in the clinch but Magomedov prevents it.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov misses with a hook to the ribs.

Ngata has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Magomedov is trying to keep an underhook but Ngata manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Ngata throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Magomedov manages to get to full guard.
Magomedov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Magomedov trying to control the position here.
Ngata trying to control but Magomedov is working from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Magomedov looking to control.
Ngata is looking to work some ground and pound but Magomedov has wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Konstantin Magomedov dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Magomedov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Konstantin Magomedov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ngata shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Magomedov as he avoids it easily.
Magomedov leaves Ngata with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Magomedov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ngata is out of range and Magomedov settles back down.
Magomedov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ngata. Ngata circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ngata shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Magomedov but Magomedov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Haki Ngata. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Magomedov misses with a leg kick.

Magomedov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ngata drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Magomedov gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Ngata looking to stall.
Ngata effectively controlling the action here.
Ngata prevents the takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomedov lands a nice uppercut.
Ngata's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Magomedov prevents the takedown attempt.
Magomedov tries a body shot but Ngata blocks it.
Ngata has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Magomedov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Magomedov prevents a takedown attempt there.
Magomedov stalling in the clinch but Ngata improves position.
Magomedov is pressed up against the cage. Ngata has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Magomedov down to the mat. Magomedov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Magomedov closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Ngata quickly recovers to half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Magomedov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Ngata wants to improve his position but Magomedov is controlling well.
Magomedov thows a huge punch but Ngata dodges it nicely.
Konstantin Magomedov has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ngata's head.
Magomedov wants to control but Ngata is keeping him busy.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ngata is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Magomedov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Konstantin Magomedov wasn't active enough on the ground.
An inside leg kick from Magomedov misses.
Ngata fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ngata gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Magomedov.

Magomedov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Magomedov wants a takedown.
Ngata taking a break, stalling in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Ngata for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Magomedov lands a shoulder strike.
Magomedov has a couple of punches blocked by Ngata.
Magomedov lands a left hand.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Magomedov. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Magomedov swings wildly with an uppercut but Ngata uses good head movement to avoid it.
Magomedov tries a body shot but Ngata blocks it.
Ngata pressing his opponent against the cage.
Magomedov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ngata looking for a takedown.
Magomedov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ngata drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Magomedov gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Magomedov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ngata is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Magomedov.
Ngata changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Magomedov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ngata tries to score a power double leg takedown but Magomedov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ngata somewhat.
Good work by Ngata as he checks the leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Magomedov misses with a straight left.
Ngata avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Magomedov with a nice cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Magomedov lands a nice shot to the body.
Magomedov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Konstantin Magomedov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Magomedov!

It looks like Haki Ngata has been cut.
Magomedov connects with the punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ngata fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Magomedov avoids it really well and circles away.

Magomedov closes the distance and pushes Ngata back into the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Magomedov fails to land.
Magomedov has a couple of punches blocked by Ngata.
Ngata has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Magomedov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ngata stalling in the clinch but Magomedov improves position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ngata.
Magomedov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ngata wants to stall.
Magomedov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ngata has Magomedov pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Magomedov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Haki Ngata. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Magomedov lands a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ngata.
Ngata is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Magomedov is keeping busy.
Magomedov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ngata.
Magomedov lands a nice elbow.
Magomedov lands a nice uppercut.
Ngata is looking to take this one to the mat.
Ngata is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Magomedov pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A short left from Magomedov.
Magomedov creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov stalling.
Magomedov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Konstantin Magomedov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ngata swings wildly with an uppercut but Magomedov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Magomedov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Magomedov digs a right hand underneath Ngata's ribcage. Ngata let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Magomedov gets through Ngata's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Magomedov tries to land a knee to the head but Ngata blocks with his arms.
Magomedov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Magomedov misses with an elbow over the top.
Ngata trying to control the position but instead, Magomedov has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ngata into the cage.
Magomedov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Magomedov lands a nice uppercut.
Magomedov lands on the inside with an uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ngata drops down looking for an ankle pick but Magomedov pulls his leg out and moves away.
Magomedov scores with a jab.

Ngata ducks straight into an uppercut from Magomedov and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Ngata manages to regain guard straight away.

Ngata is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Magomedov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Magomedov wants to control from the top but Ngata keeps moving.
Magomedov slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Magomedov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

Konstantin Magomedov has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Ngata misses with a body shot.
Ngata connects with the punch.

Ngata closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov tries to roll over but Ngata keeps him under control.
Magomedov manages to get to full guard.
Magomedov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ngata stopping the sweep attempt from Magomedov.
Konstantin Magomedov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Magomedov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Haki Ngata has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Magomedov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ngata is one step ahead there.
Magomedov is pulling down on Ngata's head to control his posture.

And that's the end of the fight!
Konstantin Magomedov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Magomedov has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Konstantin Magomedov!
A relieved looking Konstantin Magomedov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.