PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ibragim Magomedov (ranked 25936 p4p, 0 weight class) and Halid Magomedov (ranked 8000 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Ibragim Magomedov has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Magomedov
vs
Magomedov

177 cm
19
155 lbs
5 - 7 - 0

180 cm
19
157 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Pit Bull Development

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 5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ibragim Magomedov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Halid Magomedov!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Dmitry Maklakov and Valeri Chadov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Ibragim Magomedov gets tackled into the cage by Halid Magomedov. Halid Magomedov maintains the clinch.

Halid Magomedov drags the fight down to the ground.
Halid Magomedov looking for a sweep. Not yet Halid Magomedov, not yet.

Halid Magomedov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ibragim Magomedov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ibragim Magomedov wants to control from the top but Halid Magomedov keeps moving.
Halid Magomedov seems keen to control Ibragim Magomedov's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ibragim Magomedov postures up in Halid Magomedov's guard and throws a big left but Halid Magomedov blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ibragim Magomedov stopping the sweep attempt from Halid Magomedov.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

Ibragim Magomedov decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
No luck for Ibragim Magomedov with that takedown attempt.
Halid Magomedov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

Halid Magomedov shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Ibragim Magomedov napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Halid Magomedov looks winded!
Ibragim Magomedov is trying to improve his position.
Halid Magomedov scoring with punches and elbows.
Ibragim Magomedov tries to buck Halid Magomedov off but Halid Magomedov is having none of it.

Halid Magomedov decides to stand up, so the ref orders Ibragim Magomedov to his feet.
Ibragim Magomedov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Halid Magomedov defends it nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Halid Magomedov fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Ibragim Magomedov to the ground. Halid Magomedov is now in Ibragim Magomedov's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Halid 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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Halid Magomedov is fighting to break Ibragim Magomedov's control of his arms but Ibragim Magomedov is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

Halid Magomedov gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Ibragim Magomedov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ibragim Magomedov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ibragim Magomedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Halid Magomedov lands a two punch combo.

Halid Magomedov manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Ibragim Magomedov on his heels. He'll look to pass Ibragim Magomedov's guard now, I'm sure.
Ibragim Magomedov is looking to stand back up but Halid Magomedov counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Ibragim Magomedov.

Halid Magomedov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ibragim Magomedov tries to roll over but Halid Magomedov keeps him under control.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Ibragim Magomedov is trying to control but can't.
Halid Magomedov is controlling the pace.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Halid Magomedov stops Ibragim Magomedov from getting back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Halid Magomedov dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Ibragim Magomedov moves into the clinch.
Halid Magomedov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

Halid Magomedov has Ibragim Magomedov pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Halid Magomedov pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Ibragim Magomedov tumbling to the mat - Halid Magomedov dives into Ibragim Magomedov's guard.
Halid Magomedov is standing up over Ibragim Magomedov. Ibragim Magomedov looks to escape but Halid Magomedov dives into side control.

Halid Magomedov trying to control the action but Ibragim Magomedov is working from the bottom.
Ibragim Magomedov wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lull in the action here as Halid Magomedov stalls from top position.
Halid Magomedov scores with a couple of short elbows.
Halid Magomedov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Halid Magomedov is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ibragim Magomedov manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Ibragim Magomedov is nestled in close to Halid Magomedov, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Halid Magomedov flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Ibragim Magomedov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Halid Magomedov keeps working.
Ibragim Magomedov wants to free his trapped foot but Halid Magomedov is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Halid Magomedov is positioning himself well to prevent Ibragim Magomedov advancing to mount.
Halid Magomedov tries to roll over but Ibragim Magomedov keeps him under control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Halid Magomedov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Halid Magomedov won't allow Ibragim Magomedov to pass to mount.
Halid Magomedov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Halid Magomedov is not content to let Ibragim Magomedov control the position.
Halid Magomedov regains full guard. Nicely done.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ibragim Magomedov throws a strike but Halid Magomedov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Halid Magomedov working some strikes from top position.
Halid Magomedov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

Halid Magomedov stands up and waves to Ibragim Magomedov to follow him.
Ibragim Magomedov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Halid Magomedov closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ibragim Magomedov looking for a sweep but Halid Magomedov has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Ibragim Magomedov wants to control but Halid Magomedov is having none of it.

Halid Magomedov stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Halid Magomedov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Halid Magomedov throws a body kick, spinning off balance

and Ibragim Magomedov holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

Halid Magomedov decides to pull 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!
Halid Magomedov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ibragim Magomedov is controlling him.
Halid Magomedov keeping full guard, as Ibragim Magomedov tries to pass.
Halid Magomedov keeping moving, preventing Ibragim Magomedov from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ibragim Magomedov controls from within his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Halid Magomedov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Halid Magomedov moves into the clinch.

Halid Magomedov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ibragim Magomedov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Halid Magomedov to counter with a crisp jab.

Ibragim Magomedov clinches with his opponent.
Ibragim Magomedov can't get the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ibragim Magomedov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ibragim Magomedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Halid Magomedov turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ibragim Magomedov wants to control but Halid Magomedov postures up.
Ibragim Magomedov is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Halid Magomedov asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Ibragim Magomedov tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Halid Magomedov passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Ibragim Magomedov!
Halid Magomedov looking to finish Ibragim Magomedov with some ground and pound. This is bad for Ibragim Magomedov!
Halid Magomedov controlling from mount.
Halid Magomedov trying to control but he's not successful this time.

Halid Magomedov looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Ibragim Magomedov is trying to escape the mount.
Halid Magomedov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Halid Magomedov cracks Ibragim Magomedov with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Halid Magomedov prevents Ibragim Magomedov from getting the reversal.
Ibragim Magomedov tries to hold on but Halid Magomedov postures up.
Halid Magomedov controlling the pace for now.
Halid Magomedov scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Ibragim Magomedov?
Halid Magomedov lands with some strikes.
Halid Magomedov looking to control but Ibragim Magomedov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ibragim Magomedov tries to lock up and control but Halid Magomedov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Halid Magomedov dominating with strikes here.
Halid Magomedov looking to control and managing it successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ibragim Magomedov is squirming around, avoiding Halid Magomedov's attempts to control the action.
Ibragim Magomedov tries to buck Halid Magomedov off but he can't manage it.
Ibragim Magomedov regains half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ibragim Magomedov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ibragim Magomedov wants to sweep here but Halid Magomedov controlling him for the moment.
Ibragim Magomedov has his hands on Halid Magomedov's head, controlling the position.
Halid Magomedov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

That's four 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.

Halid Magomedov stands and steps away. Ibragim Magomedov gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Ibragim Magomedov fails with a takedown attempt.

Halid Magomedov shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Ibragim Magomedov manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Halid Magomedov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Halid Magomedov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ibragim Magomedov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Halid Magomedov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

And that's the end of the fight!
Halid Magomedov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Halid Magomedov 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30

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