PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Magomedsaid Omarov (ranked 2893 p4p, 316 weight class) and Domagoj Artukovic (ranked 4004 p4p, 411 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Omarov
vs
Artukovic

180 cm
25
158 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

185 cm
26
157 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Determined

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 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Magomedsaid Omarov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Domagoj Artukovic!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Stewart Dunkirk and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Artukovic. No joy for Omarov on that attempt.
Omarov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Artukovic.

Artukovic tries to sprawl but Omarov drives through with a takedown into half guard.

Artukovic has one foot on Omarov's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!

Omarov shoots in and gets a takedown into Artukovic's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Artukovic is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Omarov presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Artukovic tries to circle away but Omarov has him pinned against the cage.
Omarov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Artukovic gets the underhooks and prevents it.

Omarov gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Artukovic regains guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Omarov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Artukovic wants to stand and escape but Omarov is having none of it.

Artukovic is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Omarov presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Artukovic is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Omarov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Artukovic fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Magomedsaid Omarov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Omarov misses with a takedown attempt - Artukovic sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Artukovic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Omarov avoids the head kick by Artukovic.
Artukovic keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Omarov has a takedown stuffed.
Omarov is breathing heavily.
Omarov shoots in but no luck this time.
Artukovic misses with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Artukovic.
Artukovic lands a head kick. Omarov smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Omarov fails with a takedown attempt.
Artukovic lands a high kick!
Artukovic misses with a few strikes there.

Omarov looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

Artukovic has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Omarov off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Artukovic tries a head kick but it misses.

Omarov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

Omarov turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Omarov manages to end up in side control.

Artukovic throws Omarov to one side and escapes!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Omarov with that takedown attempt.
Omarov blocks a head kick by Artukovic.

Artukovic gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Omarov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Artukovic's head.
Omarov lands a couple of elbows.
Omarov distracts Artukovic with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Artukovic is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Omarov is controlling him.
Omarov throws a big elbow that misses.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Omarov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Omarov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Artukovic on the ground.
Artukovic avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Omarov postures up and lands a big shot to Artukovic's brow.
Artukovic avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Artukovic wants to stand and escape but Omarov is having none of it.
Omarov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Artukovic's head.
Omarov stops Artukovic from standing up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Omarov is in close to Artukovic's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Omarov working some strikes from top position.
Omarov chips away with some ground and pound.
Omarov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Omarov scoring with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Artukovic pushes Omarov off and gets back to his feet.
Artukovic pulls out of a head kick attempt.

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

Artukovic throws Omarov to one side and escapes!
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!
Artukovic throws a head kick but Omarov moves out of range.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Artukovic enables Omarov to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Artukovic manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Artukovic wants to stand and escape but Omarov is having none of it.
Omarov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Omarov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Artukovic's head.
Omarov cracks Artukovic with a solid left hand.

Artukovic manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.

Artukovic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice sprawl there from Artukovic as Omarov shoots in.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Artukovic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Omarov shoots in for a takedown but Artukovic shows good takedown defense.
Domagoj Artukovic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Omarov shoots for a double leg takedown but Artukovic sprawls well. He's pushed Omarov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Artukovic uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Omarov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Artukovic is fending him off so far but Omarov persists. Nope, Artukovic circles away and we're back to standing.
Artukovic tries a head kick but it misses.
Omarov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Artukovic avoids it really well and circles away.
Omarov takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Omarov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Artukovic defends it nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Omarov blocks a head kick by Artukovic.
Artukovic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Artukovic stuffs the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Domagoj Artukovic 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.

Artukovic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Artukovic throws a sloppy head kick and Omarov moves out of range easily.
Omarov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Artukovic avoids it really well and circles away.

Omarov closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Artukovic wants to get back to his feet.

Artukovic has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Omarov is on him like a limpet, forcing Artukovic back against the cage.
Artukovic has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Artukovic gets underhooks to prevent Omarov's takedown attempt.
Omarov goes for a takedown attempt but Artukovic pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Magomedsaid Omarov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Artukovic throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Artukovic throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Omarov.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Omarov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Artukovic is fending him off so far but Omarov persists. Nope, Artukovic circles away and we're back to standing.
Omarov shoots in looking for a takedown but Artukovic manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Omarov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Artukovic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Artukovic displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Omarov.
Artukovic throws a head kick that misses.
Artukovic misses with a few strikes there.
Artukovic throws a head kick but Omarov moves out of range.

Omarov looking to score a takedown here. Artukovic is defending well but Omarov drives through and ends up in Artukovic's guard.
Artukovic wants to stand up but Omarov is controlling him.
Omarov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Omarov with a nice head shot there.
Artukovic wants to stand but Omarov is controlling the position.
Omarov distracts Artukovic with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Omarov distracts Artukovic with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Artukovic has momentary wrist control but Omarov slips an elbow through the middle.

Artukovic pushes Omarov off and gets back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Artukovic throws a head kick that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Omarov closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Artukovic quickly recovers to half guard.
Artukovic pushes Omarov off looking to stand but Omarov dives back in and keeps control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Omarov connects with a nice short shot to Artukovic's temple.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Omarov lands a nice short elbow.
Artukovic tries to kick Omarov off but Omarov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Omarov slips a nice elbow through Artukovic's hands, connecting with Artukovic's forehead.
Omarov prevents Artukovic from standing back up.
Omarov lands with a punch from half guard.
Artukovic is looking to escape.
Omarov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Omarov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Artukovic pushes Omarov off looking to stand but Omarov dives back in and keeps control.
Omarov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Artukovic with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Omarov drops an elbow to the side of Artukovic's head.
Omarov prevents Artukovic from standing back up.
Omarov drops an elbow to the side of Artukovic's head.
Artukovic on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Omarov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Artukovic is looking to escape.
Omarov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Omarov lands a nice short elbow.
Ground and pound from Omarov.
Omarov working Artukovic over with strikes.
Artukovic is looking to escape.
Omarov working over Artukovic with some ground and pound. Artukovic looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Omarov working over Artukovic with some ground and pound. Artukovic looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Omarov slips a nice elbow through Artukovic's hands, connecting with Artukovic's forehead.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Artukovic makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Omarov darts in looking for a takedown but Artukovic gets double underhooks and turns Omarov into the cage.
Omarov blocks a head kick by Artukovic.
Omarov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A head kick misses from Artukovic.
Omarov blocks a head kick by Artukovic.

Omarov looking to score a takedown here. Artukovic is defending well but Omarov drives through and ends up in Artukovic's guard.
Artukovic avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Omarov throwing strikes from guard but Artukovic blocks nicely.
Artukovic wants to stand and escape but Omarov is having none of it.
Omarov scoring with some ground and pound.
Artukovic wants to stand and escape but Omarov is having none of it.
Omarov with a nice head shot there.
Omarov working some strikes from top position.
Omarov stops Artukovic from standing up.
Omarov is in close to Artukovic's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Omarov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Magomedsaid Omarov will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Omarov blocks a head kick by Artukovic.
Omarov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Artukovic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Domagoj Artukovic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Omarov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Artukovic sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Omarov somewhat.
Artukovic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Omarov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Magomedsaid Omarov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head kick misses from Artukovic.
Omarov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Artukovic stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Artukovic wants it to stay on the feet.
Artukovic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Omarov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Artukovic sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Magomedsaid Omarov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Artukovic throws a head kick that misses.
Omarov blocks a head kick by Artukovic.
Artukovic stuffs the takedown attempt from Omarov. Omarov gets slowly back to his feet.
Omarov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Artukovic sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A head kick misses from Artukovic.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Omarov shoots for a double leg takedown but Artukovic sprawls well. He's pushed Omarov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A head kick misses from Artukovic.
Artukovic throws a sloppy head kick and Omarov moves out of range easily.
Omarov shoots in for a double leg but Artukovic sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A head kick misses from Artukovic.
Omarov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Artukovic swivels and escapes.
Omarov takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Omarov goes for a double leg but Artukovic avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Artukovic continues to drive forward.
Omarov avoids the head kick by Artukovic.
Omarov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Omarov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Artukovic as he jumps to the side.
Artukovic tries a head kick but it misses.
Omarov darts in looking for a takedown but Artukovic gets double underhooks and turns Omarov into the cage.
Artukovic misses with a head kick.
Omarov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Artukovic defends it nicely.
Artukovic throws a sloppy head kick and Omarov moves out of range easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Omarov looking to score a takedown here. Artukovic is defending well but Omarov drives through and ends up in Artukovic's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Artukovic wants to stand up but Omarov is controlling him.

Artukovic has his feet on Omarov's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.

Omarov darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

Artukovic manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Omarov avoids the head kick by Artukovic.

Omarov drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Artukovic wants to get back to his feet but Omarov drags him back down.
Omarov in side control lands a decent elbow.
Omarov working the body and head with strikes.
Omarov is chipping away with strikes.
Omarov scores with punches from side control.

Artukovic explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Omarov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Artukovic.
Omarov avoids the head kick by Artukovic.
Omarov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Artukovic sprawls well. Artukovic wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Omarov gets slowly back to his feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Omarov.
Artukovic misses with a head kick.
No luck for Omarov with that takedown attempt.
Artukovic throws a sloppy head kick and Omarov moves out of range easily.

Omarov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Omarov lands in his opponent's guard.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Artukovic manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Omarov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Artukovic pulls his leg out and moves away.
Artukovic misses with a wild combination.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Omarov shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Omarov was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Artukovic is pushing Omarov's head away, looking to escape. Omarov manages to hold on to the position though.
Omarov looks up at the clock and then as Artukovic takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Omarov smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Omarov looks up at the clock and then as Artukovic takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Omarov smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Omarov scores with punches from side control.
Omarov working the body and head with strikes.
Omarov lands a decent elbow from side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Omarov prevents Artukovic from escaping the position.
Omarov is working Artukovic over with some ground and pound from side control.
Omarov in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Omarov creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Check out the look on Omarov's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!

And that's the end of the fight!
Domagoj Artukovic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Artukovic has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 28:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Domagoj Artukovic!
Domagoj Artukovic made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Thank My MANAGER, My Family, My Coach, My Friends, THANKS MY LOVING FANS'.