PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Omari Magomedov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Muse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Omari Magomedov had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 156.6lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Omari Magomedov looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.

Magomedov
vs
Muse

176 cm
25
164 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

190 cm
25
165 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Solid chin

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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Omari Magomedov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mike Muse!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some bone on bone action there as Magomedov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Magomedov.
Nice shot by Muse.

Muse gets a clinch.
Muse tries to throw a body punch but Magomedov avoids it by throwing Muse back against the cage.
Muse connects with a nasty looking knee right to Magomedov's face.
Magomedov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muse lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Magomedov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Muse is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Magomedov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Magomedov wants to take the fight to the mat but Muse manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Muse looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Omari Magomedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Muse crunches a lovely knee into Magomedov's ribcage.
Magomedov is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Muse working Magomedov over with knees to the body.
Muse working Magomedov over with knees to the body.
Muse tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Muse lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Magomedov managing to block the knees to the body from Muse.
Muse tries to land knees in the clinch but Magomedov avoids the damage to the body.
Muse lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Magomedov is trying to drag Muse to the mat but Muse just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Muse misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Magomedov letting Muse take a breather here.
Muse stops a takedown attempt from Magomedov.
Muse landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muse working Magomedov over with knees to the body.

Muse breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Muse gets in close and instigates a clinch.
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!
Muse lands a nice knee to the body.
A hook to the body from Muse.
A left hand lands to the body for Muse.
Muse is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

Muse breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Muse clinches.
Muse crunches a lovely knee into Magomedov's ribcage.

Muse breaks the clinch.
A head kick from Muse lands but Magomedov takes it in his stride.

Muse pushes Magomedov up against the cage in a clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muse throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Muse avoiding damage.

Muse breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Magomedov slips a jab and a cross from Muse.
A chopping leg kick lands by Muse.
Muse throws a series of punches but Magomedov moves out of range.
Muse stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Muse wants it to stay on the feet.
Muse is looking for the big counter here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Muse. Magomedov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Magomedov is looking to counter the offense by Muse and move into the clinch.
Muse throws a series of punches but Magomedov avoids them all with ease.
As Muse tries to get set, Magomedov tries to push him back and clinch up but Muse manages to avoid the attempt.
Muse tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Magomedov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Muse throws a nice outside leg kick.
Mike Muse seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Muse scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Magomedov shoots in for a takedown but Muse shows good takedown defense.

Muse closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Muse tries to work over Magomedov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Muse lands a damaging elbow.
Magomedov missing with knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Muse digs a right hand into Magomedov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Magomedov's gas tank.
Muse lands a good knee to the midsection. Magomedov won't want to take too many of those.
Magomedov takes a knee right on the jaw!

Muse breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Muse dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Muse lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Magomedov throws a sloppy head kick and Muse moves out of range easily.

Muse drives through and clinches with Magomedov against the cage.
Muse is struggling to control the position.
Magomedov goes for a takedown attempt but Muse pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Muse is looking to slow Magomedov down with leg kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Muse counters with a one-two to the body.
Mike Muse is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Muse darts in and clinches Magomedov up against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Muse is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Muse lands a good knee to the midsection. Magomedov won't want to take too many of those.
Muse pushes Magomedov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Muse lands a shot to the body.
Magomedov takes a knee right on the jaw!
Muse with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Muse trying to land knees to the body.
Muse is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Muse with a knee to the head.
Muse unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Muse looking to throw knees to the head but Magomedov is blocking nicely.
Muse working Magomedov over with knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Muse escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Muse feints a jab promting Magomedov to slip. Muse then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Magomedov slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muse fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Magomedov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That kick from Muse tenderised Magomedov's leg. Magomedov is trying to keep his angry face on.

Muse has closed the distance and engaged Magomedov in a clinch.
Muse is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Muse.
Muse works on Magomedov's body with a couple of short punches.
Magomedov takes a knee to the side of the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Muse obliges.
Magomedov takes a knee to the side of the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muse using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Muse unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Muse crunches a lovely knee into Magomedov's ribcage.

Muse pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Muse gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Magomedov managing to block the knees to the body from Muse.
Muse with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Knees to the body from Muse.
Muse has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Muse scores with a knee to the head.

Muse breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Muse fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Magomedov manages to avoid it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Muse closes the distance and pushes Magomedov back into the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Magomedov blocks a body shot from Muse.

Muse manages to break the clinch.
Muse takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Muse pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That kick from Muse tenderised Magomedov's leg. Magomedov is trying to keep his angry face on.

Muse clinches up against the cage.
Muse is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Muse connects with a nasty looking knee right to Magomedov's face.
Muse unloads a knee to the mid-section.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Muse showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Magomedov throws a head kick that misses.

Muse closes the distance and clinches.
Muse utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Mike Muse seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Muse landing knees to the body.
Muse scores a nice knee to the body.
Muse putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Magomedov in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Muse lands a knee to the body.

Muse escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Magomedov gets tackled into the cage by Muse. Muse maintains the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Muse stalling in the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Muse.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Muse escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Magomedov sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Magomedov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.

Muse forces Magomedov back against the cage and clinches.
Knees to the body from Muse.
Muse is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Muse.
Muse unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Muse with a knee to the head.
Magomedov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Muse lands a nice knee to the body.
Muse unloads a knee to the mid-section. Magomedov lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Muse landing knees to the head.
Muse putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Magomedov in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A right hand to the body from Muse.

Muse manages to break the clinch.
Muse tries to close the distance and clinch up but Magomedov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Muse looks for the body kick but Magomedov saw that one coming.
Muse is looking to clinch but Magomedov is avoiding it.
Muse does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Muse is looking to clinch.
Magomedov sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muse scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Muse dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Magomedov. That did some damage!

Muse fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Magomedov, pushing him back against the cage.
Muse is leaning against Magomedov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Magomedov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Magomedov managing to block the knees to the body from Muse.

Muse manages to break the clinch.
Mike Muse seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Magomedov blocks a head kick by Muse.
Magomedov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Muse connects with a leg kick. Magomedov looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Muse tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Magomedov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

Muse darts in and clinches Magomedov up against the cage.
Magomedov takes a knee right on the jaw!
Muse putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Magomedov in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Muse.
Muse works on Magomedov's body with a couple of short punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Muse using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Muse landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.

Muse breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Muse moves into the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Muse comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Muse 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 24:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 24:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 24:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Muse!