PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Vladimir MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov (ranked 3775 p4p, 0 weight class) and Astro Traveller (ranked 6038 p4p, 0 weight class). MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov comes to the cage accompanied by https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=4V90AmXnguw. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov
vs
Traveller

170 cm
25
142 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

175 cm
18
142 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite 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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vladimir MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Astro Traveller!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov moves into the clinch successfully.
Traveller looking for a takedown.
Traveller prevents a takedown attempt there.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov prevents a takedown attempt there.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov looking for a takedown.
Traveller is looking to take this one to the mat.
Vladimir MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Astro Traveller.
Traveller is working MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov over against the cage.
Traveller has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
We've been hearing reports that MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Traveller tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov just stands there and leans against the cage.

Traveller manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Traveller's head.
Traveller working a defensive guard here.

MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov stands and steps away. Traveller gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov misses with a combination
and Traveller counters with a body kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Traveller is looking to clinch but MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov is avoiding it.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov wants it to stay on the feet.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov misses with a double jab.
Traveller throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Traveller slips a jab and a cross from MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov.
Traveller dodges the punch combination from MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov.

Traveller closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov is struggling to control the position.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Traveller fails to pull guard.
Traveller looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Traveller blocks a punch to the side of the head.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov tries to throw a body punch but Traveller avoids it by throwing MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov back against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov.

MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Traveller tries to roll over but MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nice strikes from MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov there.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov slows the pace down in half guard.
Traveller tries to roll over but MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov keeps him under control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov lands with a punch from half guard.
Traveller is trying to stand up here but MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov is controlling him well.
Traveller is trying to defend against the ground and pound but MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov scores with a couple of nice shots.
Traveller is looking to control MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Traveller avoid being mounted?
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov working Traveller over with strikes.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov prevents Traveller from improving his position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Traveller taking some punishment here, with MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov in his half guard.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov working over Traveller with some ground and pound. Traveller looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Nice strikes from MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Traveller wants to get back to his feet.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Traveller wants to control but MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Traveller misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Traveller is in trouble now - MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov has advanced to mount!
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov controlling from mount.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov looking to finish Traveller with some ground and pound. This is bad for Traveller!
Traveller holds of for dear life.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vladimir MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov 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.

MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Traveller fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Traveller moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.

MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Traveller tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov is in Traveller's guard.

Traveller scrambles and gets back to his feet.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov swings away with a leg kick that misses.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov swinging wildly here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov misses with a double jab.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Traveller shoots in for a takedown but MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov shows good takedown defense.
Traveller ducks under a wild hook from MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov.

That's one minute gone in the round.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov wants it to stay on the feet.
Vladimir MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Astro Traveller.
Traveller tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Traveller darts in looking for a takedown but MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov gets double underhooks and turns Traveller into the cage.
Traveller throws a nice inside leg kick.
Traveller moves in looking to clinch but MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov pushes him off.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Traveller changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov tries to avoid it but Traveller manages to keep hold of a leg and drag MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov to the ground. MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Traveller manages to avoid it.
Vladimir MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Traveller shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov as he avoids it easily.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov tries a head kick but it misses.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov misses with a double jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Traveller blocks a head kick by MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov.
Traveller tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Vladimir MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Traveller shoots for a double leg takedown but MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov sprawls well. He's pushed Traveller's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov misses with a double jab.
Traveller throws a head kick that MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov semi-blocks.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Traveller.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Traveller fails with a takedown attempt.
Traveller moves in looking to clinch but MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov pushes him off.
Traveller showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov sets himself, and Traveller steps forward looking for the clinch! MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov avoids it this time.
Traveller thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov if he has to take too many more of those.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Traveller moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Traveller tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov defends well and Traveller ends up having to push MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov slaps away a takedown attempt from Traveller, before circling back to the center of the mat.

MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov looking to score a takedown here. Traveller is defending well but MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov drives through and ends up in Traveller's guard.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Traveller works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Traveller wants to sweep but no luck.
Traveller is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov drops back looking for a leg! Traveller is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Traveller manages to kick MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov off! MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov jumps back into Traveller's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Traveller can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov controls the pace.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov postures up in Traveller's guard and throws a big left but Traveller blocks it.

MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov stopping the sweep attempt from Traveller.
Traveller looking to control.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vladimir MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!

Traveller lands a head kick!
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov throws a push kick but Traveller slaps the foot to one side.
Traveller shoots in but no luck this time.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov throws a right and a left that Traveller avoids nicely.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Traveller shoots in for a double leg but MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Traveller shoots for a double leg takedown but MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov sprawls well. He's pushed Traveller's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Vladimir MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Astro Traveller.

MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov clinches.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov controlling the action here for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Traveller prevents a body shot from MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov tries a body shot but Traveller blocks it.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov avoiding damage as Traveller throws knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Traveller gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Traveller jumps guard but MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov has Traveller pressed against the cage, preventing Traveller from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov tries for a takedown. No joy.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Traveller pulls his leg out and moves away.
Horrible takedown attempt by Traveller or perhaps it was just good defense by MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov, which made it look bad.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov throws a right and a left that Traveller avoids nicely.
Traveller fails in his attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Traveller looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Traveller rushes MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov and presses him up against the cage.
Traveller fails to pull the fight into his guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Traveller is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Traveller tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov has Traveller pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Traveller tumbling to the mat - MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov dives into Traveller's guard.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov stays in close to Traveller's body and controls the position.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov stopping the sweep attempt from Traveller.
Traveller is looking to stand up but MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov isn't so interested in that idea.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov sitting in guard, not really doing much.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Traveller is trying to control the position but MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov postures up.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Traveller trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov is pushing down on Traveller's leg trying to pass to half guard. Traveller is fighting to maintain full guard but MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov has managed to sneak the leg through.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov drops an elbow to the side of Traveller's head.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov is thwarting Traveller's attempts to control the position.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov controlling the action here.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov is looking for a kimura but Traveller is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov to get the leverage.
Traveller wants to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Traveller trying to control here.
Traveller is trying to stand back up but MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov is controlling him

And that's the end of the fight!
Vladimir MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vladimir MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov!
A victorious Vladimir MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.