PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Luke Magamedov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lucas Podolski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Magamedov
vs
Podolski

173 cm
23
169 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

180 cm
23
169 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

Good takedowns
Brawler
Determined

SP Ultimate Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Luke Magamedov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lucas Podolski!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Aafke Stam and Wagner Zegers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magamedov misses with a takedown attempt - Podolski sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

Magamedov gets caught flat footed, as Podolski shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Podolski stops Magamedov from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Podolski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Magamedov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Podolski content to stall in guard here.
Podolski's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Podolski wants to stand and escape but instead Magamedov has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Podolski is trying to keep Magamedov in close.
Magamedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Podolski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Magamedov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Magamedov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Podolski kicks Magamedov off and gets to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Podolski gets the takedown into side control.
Magamedov wants to control but Podolski postures up.
Podolski tries to advance to mount but Magamedov denies him.
Magamedov wants to control but Podolski postures up.
Magamedov trying his best to control but Podolski has mounted him.
Magamedov tries to reverse the position but Podolski maintains control.
Podolski unloading with bombs!
Magamedov's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Magamedov tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Podolski tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Magamedov wants to hold on but Podolski pushes him away.
Magamedov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Podolski sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Magamedov is trying desperately to improve position.

That's four 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.
Podolski controlling the position easily from mount.
Magamedov is in all sorts of trouble here.
Magamedov wants to control but Podolski is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Magamedov is trying desperately to improve position.
Podolski avoids the attempt from Magamedov to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lucas Podolski dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Podolski goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Magamedov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Podolski tries to avoid it but Magamedov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Podolski to the ground. Podolski escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Podolski throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Magamedov.
Magamedov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Podolski.
Podolski slaps away a takedown attempt from Magamedov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Magamedov dives in and grabs Podolski's left leg, looking for a takedown. Podolski pushes down on Magamedov's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luke Magamedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magamedov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Podolski is fending him off so far but Magamedov persists. Nope, Podolski circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice takedown defense from Podolski. No joy for Magamedov on that attempt.
Podolski has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Magamedov on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Magamedov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Podolski stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Podolski wants it to stay on the feet.

Podolski shoots in and bounces Magamedov off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Magamedov looking to control.
Magamedov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Podolski manages to get himself to full guard.

Podolski preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Podolski seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magamedov wants to control from the top but Podolski keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Magamedov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Podolski is trying to control the position but Magamedov postures up.
Magamedov wants to control from the top but Podolski keeps moving.

Podolski manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Podolski scores with a head kick. Magamedov tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Magamedov jabs at Podolski's body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magamedov tries to clinch up.
Magamedov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Podolski is fending him off so far but Magamedov persists. Nope, Podolski circles away and we're back to standing.
Magamedov sets himself, and Podolski steps forward looking for the clinch! Magamedov avoids it this time.
Magamedov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Podolski sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

Podolski closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Podolski is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Podolski lands with a right to the head.
Podolski wants a takedown but no success here.
Magamedov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Podolski smiles and moves away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Magamedov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And Podolski tries to counter it with a takedown but Magamedov pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Magamedov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magamedov tries to clinch up but Podolski circles away and keeps his distance.
Magamedov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Podolski manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Podolski changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Magamedov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Podolski pinned against the cage. Podolski gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Podolski blocks a head kick by Magamedov.
Podolski looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lucas Podolski seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Magamedov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Podolski clinches with his opponent.

Podolski manages to pull guard.
Podolski wants to get back to his feet but Magamedov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Magamedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Podolski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lucas Podolski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Magamedov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Podolski goes for a double leg but Magamedov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Magamedov continues to drive forward.
Magamedov goes for a double leg but Podolski avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Podolski continues to drive forward.

Podolski closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Magamedov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

Magamedov working for a triangle but Podolski defends it easily.
Podolski trying to control the position from guard on top but Magamedov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magamedov wants to sweep but no luck.
Podolski missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Magamedov has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Podolski should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Magamedov has tightened it up now! Podolski should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Luke Magamedov!