PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ethan Clayton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Konstantin Magomedov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Clayton's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, I Want It All. Magomedov has chosen Ave Maria as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Clayton
vs
Magomedov

189 cm
29
280 lbs
23 - 10 - 0

188 cm
24
245 lbs
13 - 6 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Dangerous knees
Cardio machine

Olympic wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

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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 23 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ethan Clayton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Konstantin Magomedov!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Anthony Taglia and John Kavanagh.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Magomedov shoots in and bounces Clayton off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Magomedov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Magomedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Clayton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Clayton wants to sweep here but Magomedov controlling him for the moment.
Magomedov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Clayton is keeping the position for now.
Clayton keeping moving, preventing Magomedov from controlling successfully.
Magomedov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Clayton tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Magomedov works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Magomedov is thwarting Clayton's attempts to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomedov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Magomedov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Clayton's head.
Magomedov wants to control but Clayton is keeping him busy.
Magomedov is looking to pass Clayton's guard but actually Clayton recovers to full guard.
Magomedov throwing strikes from guard but Clayton blocks nicely.
Magomedov throwing strikes but missing.
Magomedov is looking to advance position but Clayton has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Magomedov manages to regain half guard whilst avoiding the strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Clayton.
Clayton throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Clayton working over Magomedov with some ground and pound. Magomedov looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Clayton missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Clayton looks to land a strike but Magomedov avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Clayton throws an elbow that misses. Magomedov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Clayton's guard. Nice move by Magomedov!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Magomedov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

Clayton is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Magomedov defends well.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Magomedov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clayton tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Clayton is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Magomedov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Clayton is keeping the position for now.
Magomedov looking to sit in guard and control but Clayton gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Clayton seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clayton trying to control the position from guard on top but Magomedov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Clayton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Clayton sitting in guard here, content to control.
Clayton working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Clayton trying to control but Magomedov is working from the bottom.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Ethan Clayton just wasn't active enough.
Magomedov walks into a stiff left hand from Clayton.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Ethan Clayton will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Clayton throws a solid leg kick but Magomedov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Clayton.
Clayton connects with a crisp jab.
Clayton lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Magomedov at a distance.
A good leg kick by Clayton.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Clayton with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Clayton is looking to score with low kicks.

Clayton closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Magomedov did well to prevent Clayton getting side control.
Clayton not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Clayton trying to pass the guard but Magomedov defending well.
Clayton throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Clayton wants to pass to mount but Magomedov is defending the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Clayton thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Magomedov's head.
Clayton sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Magomedov defending well though.
Clayton 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.
Clayton is trying to control. Magomedov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Clayton drops an elbow to the side of Magomedov's head.
Magomedov is positioning himself well to prevent Clayton advancing to mount.
Clayton looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Clayton is looking to take a break and control but Magomedov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clayton thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Magomedov's head.
Clayton trying to mount his opponent but Magomedov defends it.
Ethan Clayton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Clayton passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Magomedov!
Clayton looking to ground and pound but Magomedov is blocking nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clayton throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Magomedov is working to get back to half guard.
Magomedov is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Clayton sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Clayton can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Magomedov is looking to escape.
Clayton misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clayton with a couple of short strikes.
Clayton is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Magomedov can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Clayton unloads with some shots from mount but Magomedov bucks and avoids them well.
Magomedov taking shots to the head.
Clayton thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Clayton trying to control but Magomedov is having none of it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Clayton looking to ground and pound but Magomedov is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ethan Clayton dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Magomedov throws a jab but it's blocked by Clayton.
Clayton blocks a low kick nicely.
Magomedov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Clayton blocks the body kick.
Magomedov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Clayton.
Horrible takedown by Clayton or perhaps it was just good defense by Magomedov which made him look bad.
Magomedov looks to land a left hand but Clayton moved out of range nicely.
Magomedov scores with a hook.
Clayton attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Magomedov throws a big shot that misses.
Clayton misses with a low kick.
Clayton will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Clayton misses with a series of wild punches.
Clayton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Magomedov can do to turn this around?
Magomedov lands with a straight right. Clayton didn't see that one coming.

It looks like Ethan Clayton has been cut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomedov misses with a wild combination.
Magomedov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Magomedov throws a series of punches but Clayton avoids them all with ease.
Clayton connects with a leg kick. Magomedov looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Clayton fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Magomedov checks it well.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Magomedov. Clayton shrugs it off though.
Magomedov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Clayton.
Magomedov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Clayton chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Clayton on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Clayton throws a low kick but it's checked well by Magomedov.
Clayton ducks right into an uppercut from Magomedov.
Magomedov takes a swing at Clayton's ribcage but misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Clayton slips under a jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clayton throws out a leg kick but Magomedov moves out of range and Clayton only half commits.
Magomedov ducks under a wild hook from Clayton.
Clayton looks to land a left hand but Magomedov moved out of range nicely.
A shot to the liver by Magomedov. Beautiful body shot.
Clayton tries a low kick but Magomedov avoids it.
Konstantin Magomedov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Clayton throws a low kick but it's checked well by Magomedov.
Magomedov swinging wildly here.
Clayton misses with a leg kick.
Clayton scores with a nice strike.
Magomedov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ethan Clayton is winning the standup battle so far.
Jab, jab by Magomedov - just one landing.
Magomedov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Clayton. That did some damage!
Magomedov with a jab.
Clayton checks a leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Clayton looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Magomedov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Clayton was well out of range. Poor timing from Magomedov.
Clayton dodges the punch combination from Magomedov.
Magomedov with a nice cross.
Magomedov misses with a two punch combination.
Clayton throws a shot to the body.
Magomedov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Magomedov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Magomedov throws a low kick but Clayton moves out of range easily.
Magomedov misses the shot to the body.
Magomedov blocks a leg kick.
That kick from Clayton tenderised Magomedov's leg. Magomedov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Magomedov keeps the fight on the outside.
Ethan Clayton is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clayton turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Magomedov. Clayton does a little dance to reset his feet.
Clayton punishes Magomedov's body with a nice straight punch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Clayton.
Magomedov on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Clayton connects with a single shot there.
Magomedov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Magomedov fails with the takedown
and Clayton counters with a leg kick.
Clayton throws a one two combo.
Magomedov throws a lazy uppercut
and Clayton counters with an outside leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Clayton looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Clayton wants to clinch.
Clayton lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ethan Clayton.
Well Clayton 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:26
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:26
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ethan Clayton!
Post fight, Ethan Clayton took to the microphone: 'Everyone can be beaten. Question is: how many times can you afford to lose?'.