PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Magomedov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Big Joe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Magomedov
vs
Joe

175 cm
24
155 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

180 cm
24
155 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

Urban Fighter

RAGS of a RONIN

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alexander Magomedov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Big Joe!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Alyssa Summers and Bruno Lombardi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magomedov throws a series of punches but Joe avoids them all with ease.
Magomedov blocks a jab.
Magomedov tries to counter by clinching up but Joe breaks away and moves out of range.
Magomedov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Joe fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Magomedov throws a sloppy head kick and Joe moves out of range easily.
Joe looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Magomedov avoids the head kick by Joe.
Magomedov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Joe.
Magomedov takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Magomedov misses the shot to the body.
Joe tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Joe on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Magomedov. Magomedov obviously looking to wear him down.
Alexander Magomedov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Joe.
Magomedov is looking for a counter combo.

Magomedov gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Joe to score an easy takedown into full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Joe accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Joe throws a big elbow that misses.
Joe is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Magomedov keeping moving, preventing Joe from controlling successfully.
Joe controls from within his opponent's guard.
Joe's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Magomedov is wriggling around but Joe manages to pass to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Joe takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Magomedov is trying to stand back up but Joe is controlling him
Joe content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Magomedov pushes Joe off looking to stand but Joe dives back in and keeps control.
Joe trying to control the action but Magomedov is working from the bottom.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Joe stuns Magomedov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov throws a head kick that misses

and Joe counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Joe.
Magomedov is wriggling around but Joe manages to pass to half guard.

Joe looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Joe stops Magomedov from getting back to his feet.
Magomedov trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joe is controlling the pace.
Joe looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Joe wants to lay and pray for a moment but Magomedov keeps working.
Joe slips a nice elbow through Magomedov's hands, connecting with Magomedov's forehead.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Joe stops Magomedov from getting back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Big Joe dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Joe throws the kick towards the body but Magomedov avoids it.
Magomedov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Magomedov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A clash of legs there as Magomedov blocks the low kick.
Magomedov blocks a head kick by Joe.
Joe lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Magomedov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Joe lands a leg kick that knocks Magomedov off balance momentarily.
Magomedov moves out of range as Joe throws a body kick.
Magomedov throws a head kick that half lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joe walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Magomedov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Joe avoids a punch combination nicely.
Big Joe seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Magomedov scores with a hook to the body. Joe takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Joe is looking to slow Magomedov down with leg kicks.
Joe moves out of range of the body kick.
Joe misses with a head kick.
Magomedov is looking for a counter combo.
Magomedov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.

Magomedov gets caught napping as Joe dives in and scores a takedown. Magomedov manages to retain guard.
Magomedov wants to stand up but Joe is controlling him.
Joe controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Magomedov wants to stand and escape but Joe is having none of it.
Joe trying to control but Magomedov is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joe pushes down on Magomedov's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Joe is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Joe sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Magomedov pushes Joe off looking to stand but Joe dives back in and keeps control.
Well, if Joe is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Joe is nestled in close to Magomedov, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joe sitting and controlling from the half guard.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Magomedov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Joe wants to land a leg kick but Magomedov is out of range.
Magomedov steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Joe. That one must have hurt.
Joe misses with a head kick.
Joe fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Magomedov tries a head kick but it misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sloppy strikes from Magomedov. Those never looked like landing.
Joe throws a body kick that misses.
Magomedov wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Joe tries a head kick but it misses.
Joe moves out of range as Magomedov throws a body kick.
Magomedov scoring well with a low kick there.
Magomedov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Joe attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Magomedov avoids the body shot from Joe.
Magomedov throws a head kick that misses.
Joe is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Joe misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Joe misses with an uppercut. Magomedov saw that one coming.
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!
Joe lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Joe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Magomedov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Joe shoots in but no luck this time.
Joe has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Joe throws a head kick but Magomedov moves out of range.
Magomedov lands a high kick!
Joe throws a head kick that misses.
Joe throws a head kick but Magomedov moves out of range.
Joe scores with a kick to the midsection.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Joe - that will leave a mark!
Magomedov fails to land with a series of punches.
Magomedov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Joe scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nice body punch from Joe.
A combination from Magomedov does no damage.
Magomedov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Joe.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Joe thumps Magomedov with a low kick.

Joe rushes Magomedov and presses him up against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Joe pulls Magomedov into guard.
Magomedov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Joe on the ground.
Joe controlling Magomedov's posture.
Magomedov wants to stand but Joe is controlling his posture from full guard.
Joe has his hands on Magomedov's head, controlling the position.

Joe had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Magomedov defends it easily.
Big Joe is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joe is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Magomedov preventing the sweep.
Magomedov trying to stand up but can't free himself from Joe's guard.
Joe has control of Magomedov's left arm, preventing Magomedov from doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov wants to get up but he can't break Joe's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Joe misses with a two punch combination.
Joe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Magomedov misses with a series of wild punches.
Magomedov throws a chopping leg kick but Joe manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Joe throws a head kick but Magomedov moves out of range.
A low kick from Magomedov misses

so Joe counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

Magomedov uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Magomedov lands a jab-cross combination.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Joe misses with a head kick.
Alexander Magomedov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
An inside leg kick from Magomedov misses.

Joe drives through with a takedown into Magomedov's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.

Magomedov has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Joe off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Joe jabs at Magomedov's body.
Both fighters circling a little - Joe finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Magomedov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Joe is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Magomedov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Joe circles away quickly and effectively.
And Joe tries to counter it with a takedown but Magomedov pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Magomedov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
And Joe tries to counter it with a takedown but Magomedov pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Joe stuns Magomedov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Alexander Magomedov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Joe goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Big Joe.
Well Joe 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 28:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Big Joe!
During a confident post fight interview, Big Joe thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.