PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kabala Magaluff (ranked 3050 p4p, 376 weight class) and Varun Khumar (ranked 2749 p4p, 347 weight class). Magaluff comes to the ring accompanied by Shalom. The crowd seem to be enjoying Khumar's choice of entrance music: Dhal Jaun Main-Akshay Kumar & Ileana D'cruz. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Magaluff
vs
Khumar

185 cm
17
194 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

188 cm
19
185 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
KO power

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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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kabala Magaluff!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Varun Khumar!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Micheangelo Fripello and Roger Salmon.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Magaluff closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Khumar did well to prevent Magaluff getting side control.
Magaluff is thwarting Khumar's attempts to control the position.
Magaluff missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Khumar avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Magaluff.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Khumar is looking to improve his position.
Magaluff is thwarting Khumar's attempts to control the position.
Khumar keeping control of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khumar is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Magaluff thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Magaluff wants to control but Khumar is keeping him busy.
Magaluff is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Magaluff throwing shots but Khumar is blocking nicely.
Khumar keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Magaluff thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Magaluff trying to control the action but Khumar is working from the bottom.
Khumar is looking to improve his position.
Magaluff lands with a punch from half guard.
Magaluff looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magaluff wants to take a breather but Khumar is having none of it.
Khumar is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Magaluff's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Magaluff's back!
Magaluff tries to break free.
Magaluff wants to control his opponent's hands but Khumar gets his hands free.
Magaluff has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Magaluff tries to escape but Khumar has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Magaluff trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Magaluff trying to survive by controlling the hands.
Magaluff wants to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Magaluff's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Magaluff is working hard here to advance position.
Magaluff is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Magaluff turns into Khumar and is now in his guard.
Khumar looking for a sweep. Not yet Khumar, not yet.
Magaluff throws an elbow that misses. Khumar uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Magaluff's guard. Nice move by Khumar!

Magaluff not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Khumar slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Khumar stops Magaluff from standing up.
Magaluff trying to keep a closed guard but Khumar is proving a slippery customer.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magaluff has his hands on Khumar's head, controlling the position.
Magaluff has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Khumar controls from within his opponent's guard.
Magaluff wants to sweep but no luck.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Kabala Magaluff will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Magaluff missing with a left hand there. Khumar was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Khumar! But no joy.
Khumar jabs at Magaluff's body.
Magaluff throws a body punch but Khumar moves out of range.
Khumar is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Khumar leaves Magaluff with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Khumar looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Magaluff shoots in looking for a takedown but Khumar manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Magaluff's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Khumar misses with a wild body shot.
Magaluff shoots in for a double leg but Khumar sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kabala Magaluff. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Magaluff keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Magaluff gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Khumar counters with a right hand to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khumar catches Magaluff with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Magaluff shoots and misses
and Khumar counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Magaluff throws a big shot that misses.
Khumar connects with a body shot that sends Magaluff's belly button to the back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A combination from Khumar does no damage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Magaluff fails with the takedown.
Magaluff takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Khumar scores with a jab. Magaluff acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A jab from Khumar finds it's way through Magaluff's defenses.
Khumar looks to throw the jab but Magaluff is out of range.
Khumar works Magaluff's body with a nice hook.
Khumar wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Magaluff takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Khumar changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Magaluff takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
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!
Khumar swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Magaluff.
Khumar scores with a body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magaluff has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Khumar finds it's way round the side to connect with Magaluff's head.
Magaluff on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Khumar with a nice cross.
Khumar swinging wildly here.
Khumar has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Magaluff on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Magaluff takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kabala Magaluff seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slow jab from Khumar misses its intended target.
Khumar fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Magaluff on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Magaluff on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Magaluff takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.

Magaluff is rocked!
Khumar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Magaluff drops down looking for a counter takedown but Khumar sprawls and moves away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khumar cracks Magaluff with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Khumar throws the left hand but Magaluff avoids the punch easily.
Khumar scores with a shot to the body.
Magaluff misses the jab.
Khumar lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Khumar lands a slapping body shot.

Magaluff looking to score a takedown here. Khumar is defending well but Magaluff drives through and ends up in Khumar's guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Khumar can do anything to dispel that myth.
Khumar utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Magaluff throws an elbow that misses. Khumar uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Magaluff's guard. Nice move by Khumar!

Khumar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Magaluff is keeping the position for now.
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!
Khumar wants to control from the top but Magaluff keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khumar preventing the sweep.
Khumar is standing up over Magaluff. Magaluff looks to escape but Khumar dives into side control.
Magaluff is looking to reverse the position.
Magaluff wants to control but Khumar postures up.
Magaluff is looking for a sweep.
Magaluff is trying to control Khumar's posture but Khumar avoids it.
Khumar wants to stand but Magaluff has his arm trapped.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Varun Khumar showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Magaluff's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Magaluff feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Khumars jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Khumar.
Khumar lands an overhand right.
Magaluff misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Magaluff shoots for a double leg takedown but Khumar sprawls well. He's pushed Magaluff's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Magaluff closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Khumar to the mat! Khumar manages to get full guard.
Magaluff postures up.
Magaluff with a nice head shot there.
Khumar keeping moving, preventing Magaluff from controlling successfully.
Magaluff throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Magaluff in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Magaluff working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Khumar's head.
Khumar bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Magaluff's guard.

Khumar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Khumar passes Magaluff's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Magaluff wants to control but Khumar is keeping busy.
Varun Khumar has got the better of the ground game so far.
Khumar controlling the pace.
Magaluff tries to get to full guard but Khumar has control of the leg.
Magaluff trying to control from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magaluff is looking to escape.
Khumar looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Magaluff wants to get back to full guard.
Magaluff is looking to escape.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Khumar throws a series of strikes that have Magaluff backpedaling.
Khumar lands with a nice body punch.
Magaluff ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

Magaluff gets a takedown into half guard.
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!
Magaluff lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magaluff not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Khumar has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Khumar wants to control but Magaluff is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Magaluff prevents Khumar from improving his position.
Khumar blocking the ground and pound attempt from Magaluff.
Magaluff working over Khumar with some ground and pound. Khumar looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Magaluff missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Khumar is staying active underneath Magaluff, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Magaluff not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Magaluff thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Khumar's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Magaluff trying to control the action but Khumar is working from the bottom.
Magaluff thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Khumar's head.
Magaluff misses with a head shot. Khumar uses the momentum to regain guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Magaluff accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kabala Magaluff has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Magaluff drops back, looking for a kneebar! Khumar looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Khumar looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Khumar!

Magaluff throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Magaluff throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.

And that's the end of the fight!
Varun Khumar comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Khumar has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight for Varun Khumar!
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight for Varun Khumar!
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight for Varun Khumar!

Varun Khumar wins by unanimous decision!
An out of breath Varun Khumar thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.