PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nick Rowler (ranked 5594 p4p, 0 weight class) and Albashan Magomedrasulov (ranked 4941 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Nick Rowler has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Nick Rowler seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Rowler
vs
Magomedrasulov

177 cm
25
158 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

177 cm
25
158 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Self confident

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Tends to cut

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nick Rowler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Albashan Magomedrasulov!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magomedrasulov throws the left hand but Rowler avoids the punch easily.
Rowler throws a left and a right that both miss

and Magomedrasulov holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Rowler goes for a takedown in the clinch but Magomedrasulov prevents it.
Rowler is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.

Magomedrasulov breaks from the clinch.
Magomedrasulov swats away the attempt to clinch by Rowler.

Magomedrasulov rushes Rowler and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Magomedrasulov jumps guard and drags Rowler to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Rowler trying to control the position from guard on top but Magomedrasulov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Rowler avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomedrasulov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rowler is one step ahead there.
Magomedrasulov keeping moving, preventing Rowler from controlling successfully.
Magomedrasulov will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Rowler with a flurry of punches that miss.

Rowler gets to his feet - Magomedrasulov follows without any prompting.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Rowler fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Magomedrasulov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Magomedrasulov shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Rowler napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Rowler sneaks back into half guard.
Magomedrasulov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

Rowler looking for submissions off his back.
Magomedrasulov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Rowler with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magomedrasulov trying to mount his opponent but Rowler defends it.
Magomedrasulov prevents Rowler from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rowler trying to control but Magomedrasulov postures up.
Magomedrasulov trying to pass the guard but Rowler defending well.
Well, if Magomedrasulov 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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Rowler is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Magomedrasulov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rowler trying to control but Magomedrasulov postures up.

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

Magomedrasulov gets the takedown into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Albashan Magomedrasulov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Rowler lands with a kick to the temple. Magomedrasulov shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Rowler lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

Magomedrasulov is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Rowler's half guard.

Magomedrasulov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Magomedrasulov blocks the strikes from Rowler.
Magomedrasulov tries to stand and escape but Rowler is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, if Magomedrasulov 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.
Rowler is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rowler is trying to control but can't.
Magomedrasulov is controlling the pace.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Magomedrasulov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rowler keeps working.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Magomedrasulov misses with a low kick as Rowler jumps back.
Rowler shoots for a takedown but Magomedrasulov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

Magomedrasulov drives through with a takedown into guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rowler is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Magomedrasulov is looking to work some ground and pound but Rowler has wrist control.
Rowler controls Magomedrasulov momentarily but Magomedrasulov frees himself.
Albashan Magomedrasulov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Magomedrasulov prevents Rowler from getting back to his feet.
Rowler trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Magomedrasulov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Magomedrasulov stuffs the takedown attempt from Rowler. Rowler gets slowly back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rowler fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Rowler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Magomedrasulov throws a leg kick that misses.

Rowler gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Rowler ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Rowler no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Magomedrasulov postures up.
Magomedrasulov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Magomedrasulov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rowler is keeping the position for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rowler looking to hit a scissor sweep but Magomedrasulov is one step ahead there.

Rowler throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Magomedrasulov wants to get up but he can't break Rowler's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Magomedrasulov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Magomedrasulov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Albashan Magomedrasulov 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!

Rowler shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Magomedrasulov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
As Magomedrasulov tries to get set, Rowler tries to push him back and clinch up but Magomedrasulov manages to avoid the attempt.

Magomedrasulov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Rowler changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Magomedrasulov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Magomedrasulov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rowler sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Magomedrasulov somewhat.
Magomedrasulov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Magomedrasulov closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Rowler quickly recovers to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rowler is trying to stand up here but Magomedrasulov is controlling him well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rowler works his way to full guard. Good work.
Magomedrasulov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Rowler working a defensive guard here.
Magomedrasulov tries to free his leg and advance position but Rowler is retaining full guard.
Rowler tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rowler trying to control the position.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Rowler gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Magomedrasulov counters by moving into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Rowler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Magomedrasulov breaks the clinch.
Rowler darts in looking for a takedown but Magomedrasulov gets double underhooks and turns Rowler into the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rowler fails with a takedown attempt.

Magomedrasulov forces Rowler back against the cage and clinches.

Magomedrasulov gets control of Rowler's arms and successfully pulls guard. Magomedrasulov will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.

Magomedrasulov looking for a guillotine here but Rowler defends easily.
Magomedrasulov keeping moving, preventing Rowler from controlling successfully.
Magomedrasulov keeping full guard, as Rowler tries to pass.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Magomedrasulov working for a triangle but Rowler defends it easily.
Rowler tries to free his leg and advance position but Magomedrasulov is retaining full guard.
Magomedrasulov keeping moving, preventing Rowler from controlling successfully.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Rowler tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rowler lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Nick Rowler is winning the standup battle so far.
Rowler shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Magomedrasulov pinned against the cage. Magomedrasulov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Magomedrasulov lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Rowler looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Magomedrasulov is fending him off so far but Rowler persists. Nope, Magomedrasulov circles away and we're back to standing.
Rowler tries to clinch but Magomedrasulov moves out of range.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Magomedrasulov closes the distance and clinches.

Magomedrasulov drags the fight down to the ground.
Nick Rowler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Albashan Magomedrasulov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Magomedrasulov pulls Rowler in close to his closed guard and prevents Rowler from doing any damage or advancing position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Albashan Magomedrasulov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Magomedrasulov 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Albashan Magomedrasulov!