PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Robert Vanderwiel (ranked 4022 p4p, 167 weight class) and Vladimir MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov (ranked 4963 p4p, 196 weight class). MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov has chosen https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=4V90AmXnguw as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Vanderwiel
vs
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov

175 cm
22
145 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

170 cm
28
142 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
KO power

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Solid 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 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Robert Vanderwiel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vladimir MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov instigates a clinch.
Vanderwiel taking a breather.
Vanderwiel lands an elbow just above MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov 's eye.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov blocks an elbow strike from Vanderwiel.
Vanderwiel just leaning against MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov, taking a breather.
Vanderwiel lands an elbow just above MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov 's eye.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Vanderwiel working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Vanderwiel displaying some good clinch control by pressing MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov up against the cage.
Vanderwiel lands an elbow inside that MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov shrugs off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vanderwiel works on MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov's body with a couple of short punches.
Vanderwiel lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Vanderwiel lands a nice elbow.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov misses with some punches.
Vanderwiel works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vanderwiel misses with a shot to the kidneys.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vanderwiel works on MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov's body with a couple of short punches.
Vanderwiel lands a nice uppercut.
Vanderwiel lands on the inside with an uppercut.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov tries to score a body lock takedown but Vanderwiel shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A short body shot lands from Vanderwiel as the two fighters clinch.
Vanderwiel comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Vanderwiel with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Vanderwiel with a knee to the head.

Vanderwiel lands a big knee from the Thai clinch and MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov goes down hard! The ref takes a good look at him but he's still defending himself. Vanderwiel in side control.

MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov is rocked!

It looks like Vladimir MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov has been cut.
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!

Vanderwiel stands up and we're back to a striking position.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov is still on wobbly legs! Can Vanderwiel finish him?

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Vanderwiel just leaning against MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov, taking a breather.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov looking for a takedown.
Vanderwiel presses MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Vanderwiel lands a body punch in the clinch.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov seems to have recovered his senses.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov looks winded!
Vanderwiel digs a right hand underneath MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov's ribcage. MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Vanderwiel avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Robert Vanderwiel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vladimir MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov throws a head punch that misses.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov takes a knee right on the jaw!
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vanderwiel lands a body shot.
Vanderwiel blocking some punches.
Nice body punch from Vanderwiel.
Vanderwiel stalling the fight.
A knee to the head by Vanderwiel.
Stalling in the clinch from Vanderwiel.
Vanderwiel prevents the takedown attempt.
Vanderwiel digs a right hand into MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov's gas tank.
Vanderwiel lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Vanderwiel's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Vanderwiel works on MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov's body with a couple of short punches.
Vanderwiel lands a shoulder strike.
Vanderwiel lands a body punch.
Vanderwiel working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Vanderwiel connects with a knee to the head.
Vanderwiel leaning his opponent against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vanderwiel lands an elbow inside that MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov shrugs off.
Vanderwiel lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice elbow from Vanderwiel.
Vanderwiel lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Vanderwiel gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov trying to stall but Vanderwiel improves his position.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov trying to stall but Vanderwiel improves his position.
Vanderwiel stalling against the cage.
Vanderwiel lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov.
Vanderwiel presses MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short uppercut from Vanderwiel.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vanderwiel blocks a body shot from MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov takes an elbow to the temple.
Vanderwiel lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov is trying to drag Vanderwiel to the mat but Vanderwiel just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Vanderwiel just leaning against MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov, taking a breather.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Vanderwiel.
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!
Vanderwiel lands a shot to the body.
Vanderwiel tries a knee to the head but MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov blocks it.
Vanderwiel avoiding damage.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov blocks a body shot from Vanderwiel.
Vanderwiel lands an elbow inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov can't get the takedown.
Vanderwiel lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov looking to slow down the pace here.
Come on Vanderwiel - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Robert Vanderwiel dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vladimir MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Vanderwiel gets in close and instigates a clinch.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov has Vanderwiel pushed against the cage.
Vanderwiel holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Vanderwiel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vanderwiel working some nice short punches in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov tries for a takedown but Vanderwiel manages to get underhooks.
Vanderwiel gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Vanderwiel tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov working aggressively here.
Vanderwiel manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov has a couple of punches blocked by Vanderwiel.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Vanderwiel gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vanderwiel connects with a nasty looking knee right to MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov's face.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov blocks an elbow strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov.
Vanderwiel gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov is trying to pull guard but Vanderwiel turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Robert Vanderwiel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vladimir MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov.
Vanderwiel lands an elbow inside.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Robert Vanderwiel has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Vanderwiel lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Vanderwiel gets underhooks to prevent MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov's takedown attempt.
Vanderwiel connects with a knee to the head.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov has Vanderwiel pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Vanderwiel manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov is breathing heavily.
Vanderwiel tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Vanderwiel works on MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov's body with a couple of short punches.
Vanderwiel scores with a knee to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Vanderwiel avoids it.
Vanderwiel lands a right hand that snaps the head of MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov backwards.
Vanderwiel is working MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov over against the cage.
Vanderwiel effectively controlling the action here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vanderwiel lands an elbow that stopped MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov in his tracks for a moment.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vanderwiel stalling against the cage.
Vanderwiel lands a damaging elbow.
Vanderwiel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov can do to turn this around?
Vanderwiel is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Vanderwiel comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Vanderwiel displaying some good clinch control by pressing MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov up against the cage.
Vanderwiel effectively controlling the action here.
Vanderwiel gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Vanderwiel digs a right hand into MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov's gas tank.
Vanderwiel stalls.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Robert Vanderwiel.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov closes the distance and clinches up with Vanderwiel, looking for a takedown. MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov pushes Vanderwiel against the cage but Vanderwiel circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Vanderwiel napping and manages to drive through into side control!

Vanderwiel bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vladimir MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov just misses with a punch to the body.

Vanderwiel shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov napping and manages to drive through into side control!

Vanderwiel stands up and beckons MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov to his feet.
Vanderwiel tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov defends well and Vanderwiel ends up having to push MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Vanderwiel takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Vanderwiel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Vanderwiel.

Vanderwiel shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov is trying to defend but Vanderwiel finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Vanderwiel decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vanderwiel throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov's waist but MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Vanderwiel off to one side.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vanderwiel fails with a takedown attempt.
A lazy left from MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov finds it's target.
Horrible takedown attempt by Vanderwiel or perhaps it was just good defense by MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov, which made it look bad.

MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Robert Vanderwiel dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Vladimir MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov throws a looping overhand right but Vanderwiel ducks down to avoid it.
Vanderwiel tries to clinch but MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov moves out of range.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov misses with an uppercut.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Vanderwiel defends well and MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov ends up having to push Vanderwiel into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Vanderwiel appears to be looking for a big counter.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov misses with a hook.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Vanderwiel avoids it really well and circles away.
Nice takedown defense from MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov. No joy for Vanderwiel on that attempt.

Vanderwiel shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Vanderwiel was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Vanderwiel stands up from mount. Strange move.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vanderwiel shoots in but MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Vanderwiel counters with a three punch combo that has MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov backing up. MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov nods at Vanderwiel to acknowledge the strikes.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov misses with a looping left.

Vanderwiel gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Vanderwiel stalling the fight.
Vanderwiel lands an elbow that stopped MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov in his tracks for a moment.
Vanderwiel stalling.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov lands a shot to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Vanderwiel as MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov tries to tie him up.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Vanderwiel after a bit of a struggle.
Robert Vanderwiel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vladimir MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov.
Vanderwiel is pressed up against the cage. MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Vanderwiel down to the mat. Vanderwiel avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Vanderwiel counters with a one-two to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Vanderwiel moves into the clinch.
Vanderwiel lands with a right to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Vanderwiel.
Vanderwiel landing knees to the head.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov misses with a body punch.
Vanderwiel lands an elbow just above MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov 's eye.
Vanderwiel lands an elbow inside.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov jumps guard but Vanderwiel turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Vanderwiel lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nice elbow from Vanderwiel.
Vanderwiel lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Vanderwiel - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Vanderwiel pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Vanderwiel holding his opponent close, against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vanderwiel content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Vanderwiel as the two fighters clinch.
A hook to the body from Vanderwiel.
Vanderwiel pressing his opponent against the cage.
Vanderwiel working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Vanderwiel.
Vanderwiel lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov backwards.
Vanderwiel lands a nice shot to the body.
Vanderwiel tries a body shot but MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov blocks it.
A right hand to the body from Vanderwiel.
Vanderwiel lands with a short shot to the head.
Vanderwiel tries a knee to the head but MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov blocks it.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov is looking for a takedown.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov takes an elbow to the temple.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Vanderwiel.
Vanderwiel is working MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov over against the cage.
Vanderwiel jerks MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! Vanderwiel goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from Vanderwiel because MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Robert Vanderwiel!