PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ibragim Magomedov (ranked 23323 p4p, 0 weight class) and Collin Minus (ranked 3155 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Magomedov
vs
Minus

177 cm
22
155 lbs
6 - 27 - 0

175 cm
26
155 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 27 - 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 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Collin Minus!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magomedov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Minus swivels and escapes.

Minus dives in and scores a takedown into Magomedov's guard.
Magomedov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Minus controls the pace.
Minus prevents Magomedov from getting back to his feet.

Minus stands up from guard. Let's bang!

Minus drives through with a takedown into Magomedov's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Minus must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Magomedov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Minus manages to get himself to full guard.

Magomedov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Minus holds on and takes a little breather.
Minus bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Magomedov's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Minus throwing strikes from guard but Magomedov blocks nicely.
Minus postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Magomedov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Magomedov tries to get out of the position.
Minus sitting in guard here, content to control.
Minus stopping the sweep attempt from Magomedov.
Minus trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Magomedov trying to strike off his back.

Minus got a little sloppy there for a moment and Magomedov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Minus has managed to get both his arms back between Magomedov's legs - danger averted.
Magomedov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Magomedov being controlled here, momentarily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Minus's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

Minus drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Minus jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Magomedov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Minus stops Magomedov from standing up.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Magomedov fails with a takedown attempt.

Minus closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Minus trying to mount his opponent but Magomedov defends it.
Magomedov is trying to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov trying to control from the bottom.
Magomedov moves into full guard.
Minus's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Minus looking to pass the guard.
Minus is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Magomedov is trying to keep Minus in close.
Magomedov pulls Minus in close to his closed guard and prevents Minus from doing any damage or advancing position.
Minus lands a couple of digs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Minus sitting in guard here, content to control.
It looks like Minus might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Magomedov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Minus is one step ahead there.

Magomedov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Minus gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Magomedov wants to stand but Minus is controlling the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Minus is stalling in the full guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The fighters circle momentarily. Minus darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Collin Minus dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Minus throws a push kick but Magomedov slaps the foot to one side.

Minus forces Magomedov back against the cage and clinches.

Minus pulls Magomedov into guard.
Collin Minus has got the better of the ground game so far.
Magomedov won't allow Minus to sweep him here.
Magomedov postures up.
Minus wants to sweep here but Magomedov controlling him for the moment.
Magomedov stops Minus from standing up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Minus 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.
Minus trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Magomedov trying to control but Minus is working from the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomedov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

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

Magomedov gets caught napping as Minus dives in and scores a takedown. Magomedov manages to retain guard.
Minus has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Magomedov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Minus trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Magomedov controls Minus momentarily but Minus frees himself.
Minus sitting in guard here, content to control.
Minus trying to control the position from guard on top but Magomedov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Minus is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Magomedov looking for a sweep. Not yet Magomedov, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Magomedov controls Minus momentarily but Minus frees himself.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

Magomedov has his foot on Minus's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Minus works his way back into a safe position though.
Minus trying to control but Magomedov is working from the bottom.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Minus moves into the clinch.
Minus being controlled against the cage.
Magomedov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Minus prevents it.

Minus pulls guard effortlessly.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Minus is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Magomedov works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Minus misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Magomedov prevents Minus from standing back up.
Minus trying to control but Magomedov postures up.
Minus gets full guard.
Minus is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

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.
Minus looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Magomedov won't allow Minus to get back to his feet.
Magomedov looking to sit in guard and control but Minus gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Minus is stalling in the full guard.

Magomedov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Minus gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Minus gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Collin Minus showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Magomedov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!

Minus closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Magomedov did well to prevent Minus getting side control.
Magomedov manages to get to full guard.
Magomedov looking to control.
Magomedov tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Minus stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Minus cracks Magomedov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Magomedov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Minus's waist but Minus gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Magomedov off to one side.
Minus misses with a jab, cross combination.
Magomedov throws a quick counter kick to the body but Minus avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Minus moves into the clinch.
Magomedov can't get the takedown.
Magomedov fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ibragim Magomedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Minus has hold of one of Magomedov's legs. Magomedov is fighting the takedown attempt but Minus gets the trip and lands the takedown into 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!
Magomedov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Minus is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Minus stops Magomedov from standing up.
Minus lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Magomedov keeping moving, preventing Minus from controlling successfully.
Minus stays in close to Magomedov's body and controls the position.
Magomedov has his hands on Minus's head, controlling the position.
Minus 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.
Magomedov has control of Minus's left arm, preventing Minus from doing any damage.

Magomedov has his foot on Minus's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Minus works his way back into a safe position though.

That's two 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.
Magomedov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Minus scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.

Minus rushes Magomedov and presses him up against the cage.
Magomedov fails to pull guard.

Minus pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Magomedov misses with a takedown
and Minus counters with a two punch combo.

Magomedov gets caught napping as Minus dives in and scores a takedown. Magomedov manages to retain guard.
Minus controlling from the top position.
Minus connects with a couple of short punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Minus wants to pass the guard but Magomedov is keeping the position.

Magomedov is working an open guard so Minus takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

Minus drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Magomedov wants to get back to his feet but Minus passes into half guard.

Minus is taking a breather. Magomedov says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
More stalling from Minus.

Minus seems to be working for a kimura but Magomedov defends the submission attempt.
Minus throwing shots but Magomedov is blocking nicely.
Magomedov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Minus.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Magomedov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Minus is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Magomedov sees it coming and defends easily.
Magomedov trying to control from the bottom.

Minus postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Magomedov to stand up.
Magomedov tries for a takedown but Minus sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Minus unleashes a big counter combination but Magomedov bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.

Minus forces Magomedov back against the cage and clinches.
Magomedov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ibragim Magomedov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Collin Minus is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Magomedov jumps guard but Minus turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.

And that's the end of the fight!
Collin Minus comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Minus 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Collin Minus!