PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kirk George (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shamil Magomedov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shamil Magomedov is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

George
vs
Magomedov

156 cm
18
140 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

169 cm
21
143 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kirk George!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Shamil Magomedov!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Fedor Mirinova and Ivan Kurochkin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
George wants to clinch.
George fails with the takedown.

Magomedov closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. George quickly recovers to half guard.
Magomedov thows a huge punch but George dodges it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
George is refusing to be controlled, as Magomedov sits in half guard.
George could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Magomedov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Magomedov prevents George from improving his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

George is defending against the submission attempts here by Magomedov.
George trying to hold on to Magomedov's head to control him but Magomedov postures up.

Magomedov is trying to work for a kimura but George is defending well.
George controlling the position for now.
Magomedov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Magomedov prevents George from standing back up.

That's two 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.
Magomedov is trying to control the action in half guard but George is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Magomedov seems to be looking for submissions.

Magomedov is looking for a kimura here.
George keeps control of the position for the meantime.
George trying to control from the bottom.
George has hold of Magomedov's hands but Magomedov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov wants to lay and pray for a moment but George keeps working.

Magomedov wants to work for an arm triangle but George is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Magomedov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Magomedov trying to pass the guard but George defending well.

Magomedov wants to work for an arm triangle but George is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Magomedov is thwarting George's attempts to control the position.
Magomedov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

Magomedov is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! George is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Shamil Magomedov!
Shamil Magomedov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.