PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rockmeteller Todd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nikolai Dzhumagaliev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Todd comes to the cage accompanied by Jeeves and Wooster. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Todd
vs
Dzhumagaliev

184 cm
28
194 lbs
21 - 7 - 0

185 cm
30
190 lbs
28 - 11 - 0

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rockmeteller Todd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nikolai Dzhumagaliev!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A bone on bone clash there as Dzhumagaliev blocks the leg kick.
We've been informed that Dzhumagaliev has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Dzhumagaliev digs a good body shot into Todd's ribs.
Dzhumagaliev takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A head kick misses from Dzhumagaliev.
Todd misses with a straight left.
Dzhumagaliev scores with a hook.

It looks like Rockmeteller Todd has been cut.
Dzhumagaliev tries a head kick but it misses.
Todd misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dzhumagaliev.
Dzhumagaliev throws out a counter right but Todd avoids it with no problem.
Todd throws the left hand but Dzhumagaliev avoids the punch easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Dzhumagaliev misses the target.
Todd throws a nice inside leg kick.

Dzhumagaliev moves into range and clinches up with Todd.
Todd keeps control of Dzhumagaliev as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Todd breaks the clinch.
Todd has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Todd there as he acknowledges the shot.
Dzhumagaliev throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dzhumagaliev looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Todd lands a body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Todd throws a big shot that misses.
Dzhumagaliev swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dzhumagaliev throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Dzhumagaliev throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Todd counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nikolai Dzhumagaliev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Todd ducks under a wild hook from Dzhumagaliev.
Dzhumagaliev throws a right hand that misses
and Todd connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A telegraphed right hand from Dzhumagaliev misses the target.
Dzhumagaliev throws a series of punches but Todd moves out of range.
A big left from Todd misses.
Dzhumagaliev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Todd throws a nice inside leg kick.
Dzhumagaliev tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Todd counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A big right from Dzhumagaliev misses.
Todd slips under a jab from Dzhumagaliev.
Dzhumagaliev lands with a good body shot.
Dzhumagaliev lands a nice looking body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Todd misses the jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dzhumagaliev throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dzhumagaliev feints and then cracks Todd's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Todd down.
Dzhumagaliev throws a big shot that misses.
Todd stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dzhumagaliev.
Dzhumagaliev fails to land with a series of punches.
A little feinted left hand from Todd on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
An inside leg kick lands from Todd.
Dzhumagaliev's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Dzhumagaliev duly obliges.
Todd waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dzhumagaliev.
Dzhumagaliev works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Todd looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dzhumagaliev tries to clinch but Todd is having none of it.
Nice defenses there by Dzhumagaliev.
Dzhumagaliev throws a sloppy head kick and Todd moves out of range easily.
Todd quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Todd misses with an uppercut.
Dzhumagaliev wants to land a leg kick but Todd is out of range.
Dzhumagaliev blocks the body kick.
Dzhumagaliev swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A swing and a miss from Todd.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Todd scores with a jab to the body.
Todd lands a lovely overhand right.
Dzhumagaliev scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Dzhumagaliev throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A swing and a miss from Dzhumagaliev.
It looked like Todd wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dzhumagaliev throws a head kick that half lands.
A punch combination from Dzhumagaliev misses.
Todd takes a kick to the side of the head.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Todd, as that shot connected.
Dzhumagaliev misses with a leg kick.
Todd throws a body kick that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dzhumagaliev throws a sloppy head kick and Todd moves out of range easily.
Dzhumagaliev punishes Todd's body with a nice straight punch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Dzhumagaliev.
Todd takes one to the chin there.
Dzhumagaliev walks into a left hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dzhumagaliev lands a jab to the nose.
Dzhumagaliev looks to land a right hand but Todd moved out of range.
Dzhumagaliev misses with an uppercut.
Dzhumagaliev blocks a low kick nicely.
Dzhumagaliev looks to throw the jab but Todd is out of range.
Todd takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Todd uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dzhumagaliev.
Dzhumagaliev throws out a leg kick but Todd moves out of range and Dzhumagaliev only half commits.
It looked like Todd wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dzhumagaliev connects with a solid leg kick.
Dzhumagaliev is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Todd had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Todd lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Dzhumagaliev throws a hook but Todd avoids it easily.
Dzhumagaliev throws a right hand that misses
and Todd counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dzhumagaliev stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Todd.
Todd has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Dzhumagaliev.
Todd tries to clinch there but Dzhumagaliev circles away.
Dzhumagaliev swinging wildly here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nikolai Dzhumagaliev dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rockmeteller Todd's cut.
That's time! Todd's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Dzhumagaliev works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Todd swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Todd throws a body shot but no joy.
Dzhumagaliev moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Dzhumagaliev tries a head kick but it misses.
Todd tried to score with a low kick but Dzhumagaliev checks it.
Dzhumagaliev has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dzhumagaliev there as he acknowledges the shot.
Todd looks to score with a jab to the body but Dzhumagaliev is just out of range.
Dzhumagaliev throws a poor cross that misses
and Todd counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dzhumagaliev throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dzhumagaliev fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Todd checks it well.
Todd on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Dzhumagaliev thuds his right hand into Todd's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Dzhumagaliev fails in his attempt to clinch.
Todd lands with a nice combination. Dzhumagaliev backs away looking to recover.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Todd shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Todd attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Dzhumagaliev scores with a nice body kick.
Todd steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dzhumagaliev.
Todd moves forwards but Dzhumagaliev connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Dzhumagaliev connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Todd's hands.
Dzhumagaliev is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Todd.
Dzhumagaliev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Todd moves away.
Dzhumagaliev lands with a slapping head kick.
Todd lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dzhumagaliev moves out of range as Todd strikes.
Dzhumagaliev throws a right and a left that Todd avoids nicely.
Todd was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Todd throws a combination. Dzhumagaliev tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dzhumagaliev lands a nice looking kick to the body. Todd takes a step back to recover.
Todd displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dzhumagaliev throws out the jab.
Todd half committed to a counter leg kick.
Dzhumagaliev steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Todd.
Dzhumagaliev has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Todd throws a wild body kick that Dzhumagaliev sees coming a mile off.
It seemed like Dzhumagaliev was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dzhumagaliev tries to clinch but Todd is having none of it.
Dzhumagaliev lands with a hook. Todd tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Dzhumagaliev throws a lazy right hand but Todd sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dzhumagaliev connects with a jab.
Todd looks to land a right hand but Dzhumagaliev moved out of range.
Todd moves out of range of the strikes.
Jab from Dzhumagaliev.
Todd takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Dzhumagaliev throws a sloppy head kick and Todd moves out of range easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dzhumagaliev, as that shot connected.
Dzhumagaliev misses with a lunging right hand
and Dzhumagaliev takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Todd uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dzhumagaliev has time to react.
Dzhumagaliev misses with a body shot.
Todd throws a body punch but Dzhumagaliev moves out of range.
Todd backing away here, and Dzhumagaliev unleashes a leg kick that just misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good shot there by Dzhumagaliev.
Dzhumagaliev takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.

Todd drops Dzhumagaliev with a beautiful combination! Dzhumagaliev stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Todd is looking for the KO!

Dzhumagaliev is rocked!
Dzhumagaliev will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Todd swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dzhumagaliev is still on wobbly legs! Can Todd finish him?
Dzhumagaliev misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Todd appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Dzhumagaliev seems to have recovered his senses.
Todd uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dzhumagaliev.
A looping hook to the body misses from Todd. Dzhumagaliev does a little dance to reset his feet.
A good leg kick by Dzhumagaliev.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Todd connects with a solid leg kick.
Dzhumagaliev tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nice defenses there by Todd.
Dzhumagaliev lands with a kick to the temple. Todd shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Dzhumagaliev throws a right hand that misses
and Todd counters with an outside leg kick.
Dzhumagaliev falls off balance throwing a combination
and Todd counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Todd throws a chopping leg kick but Dzhumagaliev manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A jab from Todd misses.
Todd lands a jab.
Dzhumagaliev throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Dzhumagaliev.
Dzhumagaliev looks for the body kick but Todd saw that one coming.
Dzhumagaliev throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Todd uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dzhumagaliev.
Dzhumagaliev connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Todd momentarily.
Dzhumagaliev closes the distance and lands a one-two.

Rockmeteller Todd's cut is getting worse.
Dzhumagaliev lunges at Todd with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Todd's hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dzhumagaliev lands a jab.

Todd is rocked!
A head kick misses from Dzhumagaliev.
Oh Todd is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nice defenses there by Todd.
Todd seems to have got his legs back now.
Dzhumagaliev throws a body punch but Todd moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nikolai Dzhumagaliev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rockmeteller Todd's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!

Todd swings away with a body shot that misses
and Dzhumagaliev counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dzhumagaliev misses with a right hand
and Todd counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Todd moves forwards but Dzhumagaliev connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Dzhumagaliev rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Todd counters with a straight right hand.
Todd ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dzhumagaliev throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Todd counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A swing and a miss from Dzhumagaliev.
Dzhumagaliev looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Dzhumagaliev cracks Todd with a good jab.
Dzhumagaliev lands a head shot.
Dzhumagaliev misses with an uppercut
and Todd cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dzhumagaliev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Todd.
Dzhumagaliev lunges at Todd with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Todd's hand.
Todd has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Dzhumagaliev.
A clash of legs there as Dzhumagaliev blocks the low kick.
Dzhumagaliev lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Todd scores with a nice right hand.
Dzhumagaliev misses with a lunging right hand

and Todd counters with a crisp right hand that drops Dzhumagaliev! Todd lets Dzhumagaliev back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Dzhumagaliev uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Dzhumagaliev steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Todd. That one must have hurt.
Dzhumagaliev takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Some wild striking there from Dzhumagaliev.
And Todd counters with a quick kick to the body but Dzhumagaliev blocks it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Todd gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Dzhumagaliev misses with the body kick
and Todd counters with a nice uppercut.
Dzhumagaliev has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dzhumagaliev there as he acknowledges the shot.
Dzhumagaliev has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Todd, right into the meat.
Todd throws a wild body kick that Dzhumagaliev sees coming a mile off.

Todd lands a big uppercut and Dzhumagaliev crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Dzhumagaliev looks OK. Todd waves Dzhumagaliev back to his feet!
Dzhumagaliev tries a head kick but it misses.
Dzhumagaliev takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Rockmeteller Todd has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Todd lands a really nice looking cross but Dzhumagaliev seems unphased.
Dzhumagaliev fails to land with a series of punches.
Dzhumagaliev swings widly with a right hand
and Todd rattles Dzhumagaliev with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Dzhumagaliev tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Todd dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Dzhumagaliev stiff and motionless on the mat!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Rockmeteller Todd!
A very excited looking Rockmeteller Todd rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.