PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Omar Sargent (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergey Magomedov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Sargent
vs
Magomedov

210 cm
18
140 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

160 cm
18
135 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

Good takedowns
Brawler
Solid chin

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Omar Sargent!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sergey Magomedov!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Frank Dennis and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sargent fails in his attempt to clinch.
Magomedov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Magomedov slaps away a takedown attempt from Sargent, before circling back to the center of the mat.

Magomedov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Magomedov stalling the fight.

Sargent breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Magomedov dives in and scores a takedown into Sargent's guard.
Magomedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Sargent is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sargent will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Magomedov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Magomedov wants to pass the guard but Sargent is keeping the position.
Magomedov trying to control but Sargent is working from the bottom.

Magomedov stands up from guard. Let's bang!

Magomedov feints and as Sargent raises his hands in defense, Magomedov changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Sargent is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Magomedov is controlling him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sargent tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Magomedov forces his way into half guard.
Sargent really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Magomedov in particular looking to stall.
Sargent moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Magomedov distracts Sargent with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Magomedov distracts Sargent with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Magomedov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov passes Sargent's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Sargent is trying to stand up here but Magomedov is controlling him well.
Magomedov winds up and cracks Sargent with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
It looks like Magomedov is going to stand back up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sargent is trying to get back to full guard.
Magomedov trying to control from half guard but Sargent is working away.
Magomedov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sargent does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Magomedov winds up and cracks Sargent with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Magomedov wants to control but Sargent is keeping him busy.
Magomedov is looking to advance position but Sargent won't allow it.
Magomedov stops Sargent from getting back to his feet.
Magomedov sitting and controlling from the half guard.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Sargent doesn't manage to clinch there - Magomedov circles away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Magomedov tries to sprawl but Sargent drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Magomedov pushes Sargent off looking to stand but Sargent dives back in and keeps control.

Magomedov pushes Sargent off and gets back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sergey Magomedov dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Magomedov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Sargent is working for takedown but Magomedov is calmly controlling the position for now.
Sargent looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

Magomedov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Magomedov decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Magomedov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Sargent manages to get to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Sargent throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomedov prevents Sargent from getting back to his feet.
Magomedov slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Sergey Magomedov has got the better of the ground game so far.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Magomedov trying to control but Sargent is working from the bottom.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Magomedov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sargent moves away.
Sargent half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Magomedov gets off balance looking for a body kick

and Sargent counters with a shoot takedown. Magomedov fights it but they end up in guard.
Magomedov will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Magomedov is trying to keep Sargent in close.
Magomedov pulls Sargent in close to prevent any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sargent accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Magomedov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sargent has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Magomedov is proving hard to escape from.
Sargent keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Magomedov's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Magomedov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sargent is one step ahead there.
Magomedov is trying to keep Sargent in close.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov strikes from his own guard.
Sargent throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Magomedov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Magomedov is adopting a defensive guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Magomedov trying to keep a closed guard but Sargent is proving a slippery customer.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

Magomedov clinches with his opponent.
Magomedov is trying to pull guard but Sargent turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.

Magomedov ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Magomedov no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.

Sargent avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov has Sargent pulled in close to control his posture.
Magomedov is breathing heavily.
Magomedov controls Sargent momentarily but Sargent frees himself.
Sargent content to stall in guard here.
Sargent won't allow Magomedov to sweep him here.
Magomedov trying to keep a closed guard but Sargent is proving a slippery customer.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sargent in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Magomedov controlling the position.
Sargent postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Sergey Magomedov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Sargent fails with a takedown attempt.

Magomedov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Magomedov stops a takedown attempt from Sargent.
Sargent jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Magomedov walks away with a smile on his face. Sargent gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Omar Sargent. 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.
Sargent misses with a takedown attempt - Magomedov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sargent looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Magomedov is fending him off so far but Sargent persists. Nope, Magomedov circles away and we're back to standing.

Magomedov fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Sargent sprawls well initially but Magomedov persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Sargent scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Magomedov manages to mount him!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomedov lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Magomedov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sargent is looking to escape.

Magomedov goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Sargent turns into him and now he's in Magomedov's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sargent throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Magomedov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sargent is working Magomedov over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Sargent is looking to work some ground and pound but Magomedov has wrist control.

Magomedov is looking for a triangle but Sargent pushes his legs off easily.
Sargent being controlled here momentarily.
Sargent trying to control the position from guard on top but Magomedov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Magomedov trying to keep a closed guard but Sargent is proving a slippery customer.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Magomedov is on top in guard.

The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Magomedov stands up from Sargent's guard - Magomedov perhaps looking for a knockout.

Magomedov dives in and scores a takedown into Sargent's guard.
Magomedov wants to control from the top but Sargent keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov chips away with some ground and pound.
Magomedov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Magomedov would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Magomedov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Magomedov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sargent has momentary wrist control but Magomedov slips an elbow through the middle.
Omar Sargent has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sergey Magomedov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Magomedov advances position into side control!

And that's the end of the fight!
Sergey Magomedov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Magomedov 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sergey Magomedov!