PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Magnus Magomedov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Nilan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Magomedov
vs
Nilan

177 cm
28
162 lbs
10 - 3 - 0

168 cm
21
165 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Voodoo Nutrition

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 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Magnus Magomedov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chris Nilan!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Jonathan Paton and Lou da Vinci.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magomedov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nilan doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Magomedov misses with a lunging right hand
and Nilan counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nilan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Magomedov.
Magomedov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Magomedov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Magomedov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nilan swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Magomedov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Magomedov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nilan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Nilan instigates a clinch.
Nilan blocks a body shot from Magomedov.
Nilan lands a nice shot to the body.
Magomedov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Magomedov looking to slow down the pace here.
A nice left hand lands by Magomedov.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Nilan.
Magomedov blocks a body shot from Nilan.
Magomedov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nilan's elbow.
Magomedov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Magomedov digs a right hand into Nilan's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Nilan's gas tank.
Magomedov struggles to land a body shot inside as Nilan controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nilan.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Magomedov.
A nice right hand lands inside from Magomedov.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Magomedov.
Magomedov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nilan prevents a body shot from Magomedov.
Magomedov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Magomedov looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
The referee is keeping an eye on Nilan - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Nilan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nilan blocks an uppercut.
A frustrated look appears on Magomedov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Magomedov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nilan's elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Magomedov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nilan throws a jab but it's blocked by Magomedov.
It looked like Magomedov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Magomedov misses with a right hand
letting Nilan counter with a right hand.
Nilan lands with a nice body punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nilan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Magomedov misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Nilan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Magomedov just misses with a punch to the body.
Magomedov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nice uppercut lands for Nilan. That snapped Magomedov's head back.
Magomedov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nilan loads up on a big right hand but Magomedov slips the punch.
Magomedov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
As Magomedov backs off Nilan throws a huge counter combo but Magomedov manages to avoid it all.
Magomedov scores with a jab.
Nilan misses with a combination
and Magomedov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Magomedov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Magomedov is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Magomedov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nilan at a distance.
The fighters circle momentarily. Magomedov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Magomedov catches Nilan with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Magomedov looks to land a right hand but Nilan moved out of range.
Nilan tries to clinch but Magomedov moves out of range.
Magomedov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nilan misses with a wild body shot.
Magomedov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Magomedov throws a big shot that misses.
Magomedov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Magomedov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Nilan is out of range and Magomedov settles back down.
Nilan slips under a jab.
Nilan now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Magomedov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chris Nilan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Nilan clinches with his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nilan just leaning against Magomedov, taking a breather.
Magomedov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nilan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nilan works on Magomedov's body with a couple of short punches.
Nilan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Magomedov backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Magomedov fails to land.
Nilan lands an uppercut.
Nilan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Magomedovs head.
Nilan blocks a body shot from Magomedov.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Nilan has Magomedov pressed against the cage, preventing Magomedov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Magomedov misses with a punch to the body.
A hook to the body from Nilan.
Magomedov can't find room to land a body shot as Nilan controls the action.
Nilan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nilan content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Nilan leaning his opponent against the cage.
Magomedov tries to work over Nilan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Chris Nilan will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Nice cross by Nilan.

Nilan closes the distance and clinches.
Nilan blocks a body shot from Magomedov.
Nilan misses with a punch on the inside.
Nilan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Magomedov.
Magomedov tries to throw a body punch but Nilan avoids it by throwing Magomedov back against the cage.
Chris Nilan seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Magomedov trying to control the position but instead, Nilan has worked for underhooks and has pushed Magomedov into the cage.
Nilan struggles to land a body shot inside as Magomedov controls his hands.
Nilan lands a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nilan struggles to land a body shot inside as Magomedov controls his hands.
Nilan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nilan keeps control of Magomedov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Magomedov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Magomedov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nilan has a couple of punches blocked by Magomedov.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomedov has had enough of the clinch but Nilan keeps him there for the moment.
Nilan lands with a left to the head.
Nilan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Magomedov can't find room to land a body shot as Nilan controls the action.
Still in the clinch, Nilan scores with a nice short uppercut.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Nilan will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Magomedov up against the cage.
Nilan continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Nilan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Nilan.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Magomedov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nilan misses with the head strike.
Magomedov lands with a light punch inside.
Nilan misses with some punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nilan misses with a body punch.
Nilan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Magomedov backwards.
Nilan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Magomedovs head.
Nilan lands a left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nilan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nilan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nilan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Magomedov's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Magomedov misses with a punch to the body.
Magomedov is trying to force a seperation but Nilan has the dominant position.
Magomedov tries to throw a body punch but Nilan avoids it by throwing Magomedov back against the cage.
Nilan works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Magomedov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Nilan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nilan's coach down at The Butcher's Block was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Nilan's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nilan throws a punch but it's blocked by Magomedov.
Magomedov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nilan's elbow.
Nilan lands a right hand.
Nilan stalling in the clinch.
Nilan blocks a punch to the side of the head.

Magomedov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sloppy strikes from Nilan. Those never looked like landing.
Magomedov misses with a jab to the body
and Nilan counters with a lovely straight right hand!

Magomedov closes the distance and pushes Nilan back into the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Nilan struggles to land a body shot inside as Magomedov controls his hands.
Nilan lands a shoulder strike.
Magomedov working aggressively here.
Magomedov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Nilan working aggressively here.
Stalling in the clinch from Nilan.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov misses with a body punch.
Nilan scores with a shoulder strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Magomedov.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nilan trying to stall but Magomedov improves his position.
Magomedov pushes Nilan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nilan blocks a body shot from Magomedov.
Magomedov tries to work over Nilan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nilan blocking some punches.
Magomedov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Magomedov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Magomedov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nilan slowing the pace effectively.
Nilan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Magomedov trying to stall but Nilan improves his position.
A nice left hand lands by Nilan.
Nilan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nilan.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Nilan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

A swing and a miss from Magomedov.
Magomedov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Nilans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!

Nilan closes the distance and pushes Magomedov back into the cage.
Magomedov struggles to land a body shot inside as Nilan controls his hands.
Magomedov scores with a shot to the side of Nilan's head.
Magomedov stalling in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Nilan.
Nilan's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Nilan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Magomedov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Magomedov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Magomedov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fighters circling - Magomedov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nilan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nilan ducks under a wild hook from Magomedov.
Nilan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Magomedov was well out of range. Poor timing from Nilan.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nilan throws a big shot that misses.

Magomedov tries to keep at a distance but Nilan has taken the fight into the clinch.
Magomedov lands a nice shot to the body.
Nilan is trying to maintain a safe position but Magomedov gets an underhook and turns Nilan into the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Nilan throws a head punch that misses.
Magomedov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nilan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nilan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nilan scores with a nice hook to the head.
Magomedov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Magomedov tries to work over Nilan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A hook to the body from Nilan.
Nilan working aggressively here.
Magnus Magomedov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Magomedov.
Nilan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nilan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nilan throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nilan can't find room to land a body shot as Magomedov controls the action.
Nilan misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Magomedov.
Magomedov tries to work over Nilan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nilan blocks a body shot from Magomedov.
Magomedov tries to throw a body punch but Nilan avoids it by throwing Magomedov back against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Magomedov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Magomedov misses with some punches.
Nilan lands with a short shot to the head.
Magomedov is looking to break free of the clinch but Nilan has double underhooks.
Good body shot from Nilan.
Nilan scores with a shoulder strike.
Magomedov tries to work over Nilan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nilan will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Magomedov up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Nilan fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Magomedov fails to land.
Nilan stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Magomedov throws a head punch that misses.
Nilan misses with a body punch.
Nilan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Magomedov misses with a punch to the body.
Magomedov is looking to control Nilan's arms but Nilan gets an underhook and turns him. Now Magomedov has his back to the cage.
Nilan scores with a nice hook to the head.
Magomedov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Magomedov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nilan misses with a body punch.
Magomedov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Magomedov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Nilan.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nilan swings wildly with an uppercut but Magomedov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nilan lands a hook that snaps the head of Magomedov backwards.
Magomedov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chris Nilan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Magomedov is trying to push Nilan away but Nilan has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Magomedov lands a right hand.
Nilan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Magomedov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Magomedov is trying to break the clinch but Nilan is controlling him.
Magomedov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nilan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Magomedov blocking some punches.
Magomedov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Magomedov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Magomedov misses with some punches.
Magomedov struggles to land a body shot inside as Nilan controls his hands.
Nilan is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chris Nilan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Nilan winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Nilan!
Chris Nilan bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.