PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Halldor Omarsson (ranked 1986 p4p, 212 weight class) and Rashid Magomedhanov (ranked 2440 p4p, 278 weight class). Magomedhanov has a niggling injury. He would have liked to come in 100% fit but that's not always possible. Halldor Omarsson has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Omarsson
vs
Magomedhanov

188 cm
25
157 lbs
7 - 7 - 0

170 cm
25
158 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Lethal high kicks
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Knockout power

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 7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Halldor Omarsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rashid Magomedhanov!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Reed Andrews and Anthony Taglia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magomedhanov scores with a one two! Omarsson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Omarsson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.

Magomedhanov moves into the clinch.
Omarsson wants to break free but Magomedhanov has control.

Omarsson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Magomedhanov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Omarsson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Omarsson can't break the clinch.
Omarsson tries to circle away but Magomedhanov has him pinned against the cage.
Omarsson throws a head punch that misses.
Omarsson avoiding damage as Magomedhanov throws knees to the body.
Omarsson is looking to break free of the clinch but Magomedhanov has double underhooks.
Omarsson wants to break free but Magomedhanov has control.
Magomedhanov has Omarsson pressed against the cage, preventing Omarsson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Omarsson is trying to break free.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Magomedhanov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Omarsson misses with a head kick.
Omarsson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Magomedhanov gets a clinch.
Omarsson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

Omarsson manages to break the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Omarsson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Magomedhanov moves into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomedhanov prevents Omarsson from breaking the clinch.
Omarsson tries to break free but Magomedhanov pushes him back against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Magomedhanov.
Omarsson is trying to break the clinch but Magomedhanov has him pressed against the cage.
Magomedhanov has Omarsson pushed against the cage.
Magomedhanov looks winded!

Magomedhanov jumps into guard, dragging Omarsson to the mat.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.

Magomedhanov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Omarsson is aware though and is defending well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Magomedhanov can do anything to dispel that myth.

Omarsson stands up and waves to Magomedhanov to follow him.
Magomedhanov blocks a head kick by Omarsson.
A head kick misses from Omarsson.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Magomedhanov! But no joy.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Omarsson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Omarsson.
Omarsson throws a head kick that misses.
Magomedhanov blocks a head kick by Omarsson.
Magomedhanov misses with a double jab.
Omarsson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Magomedhanov avoids the head kick by Omarsson.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Magomedhanov pushes Omarsson up against the cage in a clinch.

Magomedhanov gets a trip takedown into half guard.

Omarsson pushes Magomedhanov off and gets back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Magomedhanov avoids the head kick by Omarsson.
Omarsson scores with a head kick. Magomedhanov tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Magomedhanov swinging wildly here.
Omarsson lands a high kick!

Magomedhanov forces Omarsson back against the cage and clinches.
Omarsson has had enough of the clinch but Magomedhanov keeps him there for the moment.
Omarsson tries to break free but Magomedhanov pushes him back against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Magomedhanov.
Magomedhanov'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.
Omarsson wants to get back to striking at distance but Magomedhanov won't allow it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Omarsson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
The referee is keeping an eye on Magomedhanov - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Omarsson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Magomedhanov has him pressed against the cage.
Magomedhanov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Omarsson's efforts to push away.

Magomedhanov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Magomedhanov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Omarsson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Omarsson lands with a slapping head kick.

Omarsson gets tackled into the cage by Magomedhanov. Magomedhanov maintains the clinch.
Omarsson wants to break free but Magomedhanov has control.
Magomedhanov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Omarsson's efforts to push away.
Omarsson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Magomedhanov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Omarsson's efforts to push away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magomedhanov is working Omarsson over against the cage.
Omarsson working hard to break the clinch.
Magomedhanov lands a shot to the body.

Magomedhanov manages to break the clinch.
Magomedhanov throws out a powerful jab.
The fighters circling - Magomedhanov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Omarsson misses with a head kick.
Magomedhanov throws a good cross that connects.
A head kick from Omarsson lands but Magomedhanov takes it in his stride.
Omarsson throws a nice head kick!

Magomedhanov is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Omarsson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Magomedhanov is still on wobbly legs! Can Omarsson finish him?
Omarsson lands a big head kick that sends Magomedhanov to the canvas! Omarsson follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Halldor Omarsson!