PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luke Mad Onion (ranked 4254 p4p, 373 weight class) and Kawi Magomednurmagomedovsharipov (ranked 5403 p4p, 440 weight class). Kawi Magomednurmagomedovsharipov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Mad Onion
vs
Magomednurmagomedovsharipov

192 cm
18
275 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

205 cm
19
260 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Cardio machine

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Luke Mad Onion!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kawi Magomednurmagomedovsharipov!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Joseph Jones and Jonathan Paton.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good exchange - Mad Onion coming out on top.

It looks like Kawi Magomednurmagomedovsharipov has been cut.
Magomednurmagomedovsharipov on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Magomednurmagomedovsharipov tries to clinch there but Mad Onion circles away.
Mad Onion defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Magomednurmagomedovsharipov.
Mad Onion tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Magomednurmagomedovsharipov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Mad Onion defends it well.
Magomednurmagomedovsharipov dives in and grabs Mad Onion's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mad Onion pushes down on Magomednurmagomedovsharipov's head and hops out.
Magomednurmagomedovsharipov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mad Onion is fending him off so far but Magomednurmagomedovsharipov persists. Nope, Mad Onion circles away and we're back to standing.
Luke Mad Onion has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kawi Magomednurmagomedovsharipov.
Magomednurmagomedovsharipov blocks the body kick.
Magomednurmagomedovsharipov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Mad Onion looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Magomednurmagomedovsharipov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mad Onion.
Magomednurmagomedovsharipov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mad Onion swivels and escapes.
Mad Onion throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Despite the aggression on Magomednurmagomedovsharipov's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Mad Onion pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Magomednurmagomedovsharipov dives in for a single leg takedown but Mad Onion sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A head kick misses from Magomednurmagomedovsharipov.
A jab from Mad Onion misses.
Mad Onion throws a leg kick which misses Magomednurmagomedovsharipov's front leg but catches the back leg as Magomednurmagomedovsharipov tries to avoid it.
Magomednurmagomedovsharipov shoots in for a takedown but Mad Onion shows good takedown defense.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomednurmagomedovsharipov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mad Onion but Mad Onion pushes him off and we're back to square one.
The fighters circling - Mad Onion throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mad Onion misses with a head kick.
Luke Mad Onion is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Magomednurmagomedovsharipov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Mad Onion misses with an uppercut. Magomednurmagomedovsharipov saw that one coming.
Mad Onion throws a sloppy head kick and Magomednurmagomedovsharipov moves out of range easily.
Mad Onion throws a solid leg kick but Magomednurmagomedovsharipov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Mad Onion.
Mad Onion throws a body shot but no joy.
Magomednurmagomedovsharipov on the wrong end of a nice jab.

Magomednurmagomedovsharipov clinches up against the cage.
Magomednurmagomedovsharipov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Mad Onion is defending well.
Mad Onion wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Magomednurmagomedovsharipov manages to break the clinch.

Magomednurmagomedovsharipov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The referee calls for Magomednurmagomedovsharipov to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magomednurmagomedovsharipov pressing his opponent against the cage.
Magomednurmagomedovsharipov has Mad Onion pressed against the cage, preventing Mad Onion from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

Magomednurmagomedovsharipov breaks the clinch.
Mad Onion throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Magomednurmagomedovsharipov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Magomednurmagomedovsharipov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mad Onion's waist but Mad Onion gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Magomednurmagomedovsharipov off to one side.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mad Onion darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Mad Onion throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mad Onion lands with a nice body kick.
Magomednurmagomedovsharipov looks winded!
Mad Onion lands a really nice looking cross but Magomednurmagomedovsharipov seems unphased.

That has opened up Kawi Magomednurmagomedovsharipov's cut even more.
A head kick misses from Mad Onion.
Mad Onion misses with a kick to the body.
A jab from Mad Onion misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magomednurmagomedovsharipov tries to clinch up but Mad Onion circles away and keeps his distance.
Mad Onion tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mad Onion lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Mad Onion throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Magomednurmagomedovsharipov wants to counter with a clinch but Mad Onion pushes him away.
Magomednurmagomedovsharipov fails to land the takedown.
Mad Onion misses with a body kick.
Mad Onion lands with a kick to the ribs.
Mad Onion looks to land a combination but Magomednurmagomedovsharipov avoids it well.
Magomednurmagomedovsharipov blocks a head kick by Mad Onion.
Mad Onion misses with a wild body shot.
Magomednurmagomedovsharipov tries to clinch there but Mad Onion circles away.
Mad Onion missing with a left hand there. Magomednurmagomedovsharipov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Luke Mad Onion seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Magomednurmagomedovsharipov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mad Onion takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mad Onion looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Magomednurmagomedovsharipov wants to counter the offense by Mad Onion and move into the clinch position.
Mad Onion misses with a head kick.
Magomednurmagomedovsharipov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mad Onion throws a sloppy head kick and Magomednurmagomedovsharipov moves out of range easily.
Mad Onion listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.

The cut above Kawi Magomednurmagomedovsharipov's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mad Onion tries a head kick but it misses.
Mad Onion misses with a leg kick.
Mad Onion throws a head kick but Magomednurmagomedovsharipov moves out of range.
Magomednurmagomedovsharipov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A head kick from Mad Onion lands but Magomednurmagomedovsharipov takes it in his stride.
Magomednurmagomedovsharipov avoids the head kick by Mad Onion.
Mad Onion pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Mad Onion lands a big head kick that sends Magomednurmagomedovsharipov tumbling to the mat! Mad Onion takes a step backwards and waves Magomednurmagomedovsharipov back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Magomednurmagomedovsharipov is rocked!

Kawi Magomednurmagomedovsharipov's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Kawi Magomednurmagomedovsharipov's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Luke Mad Onion!