PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Husein Magomaevaboff (ranked 156 p4p, 102 weight class) and Julio Regueiro (ranked 21 p4p, 14 weight class). Magomaevaboff comes to the cage accompanied by Shaolin of Dagestan. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Magomaevaboff
vs
Regueiro

183 cm
24
180
9 - 7 - 0

174 cm
31
174
23 - 12 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
World class MT
Granite chin

Core Combat
SynCity Fightwear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Husein Magomaevaboff!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 12 - 1, fighting out of New York, Julio Regueiro!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Donald Grub and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Regueiro tried to score with a low kick but Magomaevaboff checks it.
Julio Regueiro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Magomaevaboff lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.

It looks like Julio Regueiro has been cut.
Regueiro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Magomaevaboff.
Regueiro throws a nice looking combination but Magomaevaboff bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Magomaevaboff definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A slapping leg kick lands for Regueiro.
Regueiro lands a body shot.
A solid body kick from Magomaevaboff.
Regueiro pivots, looking for a leg kick but Magomaevaboff is out of range and Regueiro settles back down.
Magomaevaboff wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Regueiro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Regueiro throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Regueiro.
Regueiro misses with an uppercut
and Magomaevaboff counters with a body kick that stops Regueiro in his tracks momentarily.
Regueiro moves out of range as Magomaevaboff strikes.
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!
Magomaevaboff misses with a kick to the body.
Magomaevaboff misses with a looping right.
Regueiro throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Magomaevaboff feinted with a counter takedown.
Magomaevaboff throws a series of strikes that have Regueiro backpedaling.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Regueiro lands with an overhand left.
Magomaevaboff motions for Regueiro to come forward. Magomaevaboff throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Regueiro swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It appears Magomaevaboff was looking to counter with a kick there.
Regueiro turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Regueiro misses with a leg kick
and Magomaevaboff counters with a straight right hand.
Magomaevaboff misses with a low kick as Regueiro jumps back.
Regueiro looks to throw the jab but Magomaevaboff is out of range.
Regueiro misses with an uppercut
and Magomaevaboff counters with a slapping leg kick.
Regueiro throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Regueiro scores with a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Regueiro. Magomaevaboff does a little dance to reset his feet.
Magomaevaboff drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A nice leg kick from Regueiro, right into the meat of the thigh.
A combination from Regueiro does no damage.
Regueiro moves out of range of the body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab from Regueiro misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Regueiro cracks a nice hook into Magomaevaboff's ribs.
Regueiro tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Regueiro pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Magomaevaboff tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Regueiro manages to circle out of the way.
Regueiro misses with an uppercut
and Magomaevaboff counters with a left to the body.
Regueiro tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Regueiro is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Magomaevaboff.
Regueiro dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Magomaevaboff throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Regueiro swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.

Magomaevaboff clinches up against the cage.
Regueiro is looking for a takedown.
Magomaevaboff can't find room to land a body shot as Regueiro controls the action.
Regueiro is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Magomaevaboff to keep the fight standing.
Regueiro is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Magomaevaboff to keep the fight standing.
Husein Magomaevaboff has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Julio Regueiro.
Regueiro tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Magomaevaboff doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Magomaevaboff misses with a short punch on the inside.
Regueiro tries to pull guard but Magomaevaboff holds him up against the cage and eventually Regueiro drops back down to his feet.
Magomaevaboff misses with a hook from the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Magomaevaboff.
Magomaevaboff lands with a short shot to the head.
Magomaevaboff lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Regueiro or not.
Magomaevaboff tries a body shot but Regueiro blocks it.
Regueiro is trying to pull guard but Magomaevaboff has him pressed against the cage.

Regueiro successfully pulls guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Magomaevaboff is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Magomaevaboff pushing down on Regueiro's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

Magomaevaboff is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Regueiro doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Magomaevaboff.

Regueiro looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Magomaevaboff wants to control but Regueiro is keeping him busy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magomaevaboff is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Magomaevaboff stays in close to Regueiro's body and controls the position.

Regueiro is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Magomaevaboff defends well.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Magomaevaboff controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Magomaevaboff pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Regueiro is keeping the position for now.
Magomaevaboff not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Magomaevaboff pushes down on Regueiro's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Regueiro wants to improve his position but Magomaevaboff is controlling well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Husein Magomaevaboff will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Julio Regueiro's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Magomaevaboff throws a head kick that misses.
Magomaevaboff avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Magomaevaboff steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Regueiro.
A right-left combo lands from Regueiro.
Magomaevaboff on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Regueiro. Regueiro obviously looking to wear him down.
Regueiro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Magomaevaboff avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A slow jab from Regueiro misses its intended target.
Regueiro scores with a nice right hand.
Magomaevaboff has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Regueiro.
Magomaevaboff throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Regueiro sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Regueiro throws a series of punches but Magomaevaboff avoids them all with ease.
Nice shot lands for Regueiro.
Regueiro slips a jab from Magomaevaboff.
Magomaevaboff takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Regueiro throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Magomaevaboff stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomaevaboff tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Magomaevaboff moves out of range as Regueiro strikes.
Regueiro misses with an uppercut.
Magomaevaboff was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Magomaevaboff is looking to score with low kicks.
Magomaevaboff turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Regueiro scores with a jab to the jaw.
Regueiro loads up on a big right hand but Magomaevaboff slips the punch.
A jab from Regueiro misses.
Magomaevaboff tries to close the distance and clinch up but Regueiro swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Regueiro was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Regueiro looks to land a right hand but Magomaevaboff moved out of range.
Regueiro throws a poor cross that misses
and Magomaevaboff counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Regueiro throws a sloppy head kick and Magomaevaboff moves out of range easily.
Magomaevaboff just misses with a punch to the body.
Magomaevaboff ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Regueiro moves away.
Magomaevaboff has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Regueiro.
Magomaevaboff works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Magomaevaboff is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Regueiro misses with a body shot.
Regueiro uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big right from Regueiro misses.
Regueiro throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Magomaevaboff sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Magomaevaboff looks to score with a jab to the body but Regueiro is just out of range.
Magomaevaboff misses with a body kick.
Regueiro stuns Magomaevaboff with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Magomaevaboff throws a wild body kick that Regueiro sees coming a mile off.
Good shot there by Regueiro.
Regueiro looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Magomaevaboff is looking to counter punch.
Magomaevaboff ducks under a wild hook from Regueiro.
Magomaevaboff throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Magomaevaboff takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Regueiro ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Regueiro throws a body punch but Magomaevaboff moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Regueiro looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Magomaevaboff tries to clinch up.
Magomaevaboff looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nice jab there from Regueiro.
Regueiro with the inside leg kick.
Magomaevaboff bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Magomaevaboff scores with a punch to the head.
Magomaevaboff with a jab.
Regueiro looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A little feinted left hand from Magomaevaboff on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Magomaevaboff takes one on the button.
An inside leg kick lands from Magomaevaboff.
Magomaevaboff is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Magomaevaboff lands a lovely overhand right.

That has opened up Julio Regueiro's cut even more.
Julio Regueiro seems to be getting the better of the standup.
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!
Regueiro lands with a straight right. Magomaevaboff didn't see that one coming.
Magomaevaboff defending well as Regueiro loads up on a big left hand.
Regueiro misses with a head kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Regueiro with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Regueiro misses with an uppercut. Magomaevaboff saw that one coming.
Magomaevaboff seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A good leg kick by Magomaevaboff.
Magomaevaboff lunges at Regueiro with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Regueiro's hand.
Regueiro jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A jab from Regueiro misses.
Magomaevaboff with a jab.
Regueiro takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
It seemed like Regueiro was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A low kick lands for Regueiro.
Magomaevaboff is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Regueiro.

Magomaevaboff gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Regueiro tries to pull guard but Magomaevaboff holds him up against the cage and eventually Regueiro drops back down to his feet.
Regueiro tries to pull guard but Magomaevaboff won't allow it.
Regueiro is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Magomaevaboff to keep the fight standing.
Husein Magomaevaboff has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Julio Regueiro.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Regueiro fails to pull the fight into his guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Julio Regueiro showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Julio Regueiro's cut.
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.

Magomaevaboff avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Regueiro misses with a double jab.
Regueiro lands a high kick!
Regueiro connects with a crisp jab.
Regueiro tried to score with a low kick but Magomaevaboff checks it.
Regueiro scores with a nice head shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Regueiro.
Regueiro misses with a looping right.
Regueiro takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Regueiro misses with a hook
and Magomaevaboff counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Regueiro thinking.
Regueiro connects with an inside leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Regueiro darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Magomaevaboff bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Magomaevaboff connects with a single shot there.
Regueiro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Magomaevaboff was well out of range. Poor timing from Regueiro.
A bone on bone clash there as Magomaevaboff blocks the leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomaevaboff smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Regueiro throws the left hand but Magomaevaboff avoids the punch easily.
Regueiro jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Regueiro waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Magomaevaboff.
Regueiro misses with a hook. Magomaevaboff ducked under it nicely.
Regueiro connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Regueiro misses with a left hand

and Magomaevaboff counters by clinching up.
Regueiro is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Magomaevaboff to keep the fight standing.
Magomaevaboff lands with a light punch inside.
Magomaevaboff lands with a right to the head.
Magomaevaboff scores with a hook to the body.
Regueiro takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Magomaevaboff goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Magomaevaboff cracks Regueiro with a nice body shot.
Magomaevaboff is working Regueiro over against the cage.
Magomaevaboff works on Regueiro's body with a couple of short punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Magomaevaboff lands a right hand that snaps the head of Regueiro backwards.
Magomaevaboff tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Regueiro avoids it.

Magomaevaboff jumps into guard, dragging Regueiro to the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magomaevaboff is trying to keep Regueiro in close.

Magomaevaboff working for a triangle but Regueiro defends it easily.
Magomaevaboff wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Magomaevaboff trying to keep a closed guard but Regueiro is proving a slippery customer.

Magomaevaboff looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Regueiro has picked Magomaevaboff up and slammed him! Magomaevaboff can't keep hold of the triangle and Regueiro manages to pass to side control!
Magomaevaboff is trying to get back to half guard.
Regueiro in side control, throwing shots but Magomaevaboff defends.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magomaevaboff tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Regueiro wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

Regueiro goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Magomaevaboff has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Regueiro but great work by Magomaevaboff.
Regueiro is not content to let Magomaevaboff control the position.
Regueiro tries to improve position but can't.

Magomaevaboff is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Regueiro is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Regueiro tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Magomaevaboff wants to control for a moment but Regueiro uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magomaevaboff tries to pass the half guard into mount. Regueiro knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Regueiro trying to control but Magomaevaboff postures up.
Regueiro avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Magomaevaboff.

Regueiro is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Magomaevaboff pulls his head out easily.
Husein Magomaevaboff overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Magomaevaboff keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Magomaevaboff scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Regueiro has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Magomaevaboff is working away from the top position though.
Regueiro is refusing to be controlled, as Magomaevaboff sits in half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Husein Magomaevaboff showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Magomaevaboff has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Husein Magomaevaboff!
After the fight, Husein Magomaevaboff was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.