PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andreii Cheryshev (ranked 1169 p4p, 3953 weight class) and Maksud Magomedov (ranked 135 p4p, 428 weight class). Andreii Cheryshev has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Cheryshev
vs
Magomedov

200 cm
20
280
5 - 2 - 0

180 cm
20
226
2 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Money Inc. (160Q with Proof ) 150$

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Andreii Cheryshev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Maksud Magomedov!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cheryshev fails to land with a series of punches.
Magomedov dodges the punch combination from Cheryshev.
The fighters circling - Cheryshev throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Magomedov moves out of range of the strikes.
Magomedov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Cheryshev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Magomedov manages to avoid it.
Cheryshev misses with an uppercut. Magomedov saw that one coming.
Cheryshev misses with a hook.
Cheryshev moves away from the strike by Magomedov.
Magomedov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cheryshev tries to avoid it but Magomedov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cheryshev to the ground. Cheryshev escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Magomedov ducks under a wild hook from Cheryshev.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Decent striking displayed by Magomedov there.
Cheryshev keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Cheryshev changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cheryshev swings for the body but Magomedov moves out of range.
Magomedov feints the counter takedown.
Magomedov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cheryshev.
Magomedov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Cheryshev moves out of range as Magomedov strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Cheryshev misses the target.
Magomedov has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Magomedov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Cheryshev throws a right and a left that both miss.
Magomedov feints the counter takedown.
Magomedov moves out of range of the strikes.
Cheryshev scores with a body shot.
Cheryshev throws an ugly left hook that misses

and Magomedov counters with a single leg into guard. Cheryshev didn't expect that.
Magomedov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Magomedov landing some decent shots from guard.
Magomedov pushes down on Cheryshev's leg and manages to get into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Magomedov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
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. Magomedov connects with a nice short shot to Cheryshev's temple.
Magomedov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Cheryshev on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Cheryshev tries to get out of the position.
Magomedov works his way into full mount!
Poor strikes thrown by Magomedov there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Magomedov controlling his opponent.
Magomedov throwing strikes here but Cheryshev is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
You get the feeling that Cheryshev really doesn't like being in this position too much.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Magomedov scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Magomedov raining down shots from the mount!
Magomedov controlling the position easily from mount.
Cheryshev in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Magomedov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Magomedov putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee warns Cheryshev that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Magomedov landing punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Magomedov raining down shots from the mount!
Magomedov looking to control but Cheryshev is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Magomedov has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Cheryshev's face.
Magomedov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Magomedov controlling his opponent.
Cheryshev is bucking up trying to escape but Magomedov cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Magomedov breaks from Cheryshev's wrist control and lands an elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maksud Magomedov dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Cheryshev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Magomedov was well out of range. Poor timing from Cheryshev.
Cheryshev digs a good body shot into Magomedov's ribs.
Nice straight punches there by Cheryshev. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Cheryshev.
Cheryshev stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cheryshev wants it to stay on the feet.
Magomedov takes a swing at Cheryshev's ribcage but misses.
Magomedov slips under a jab from Cheryshev.
Magomedov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Magomedov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cheryshev pinned against the cage. Cheryshev gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nice uppercut lands for Cheryshev. That snapped Magomedov's head back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov slips under a jab.
Cheryshev scores with a nice head shot.
Cheryshev swings for the body but Magomedov moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cheryshev pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Magomedov feints the counter takedown.
Magomedov lands a jab to the nose.
Nice sprawl there from Cheryshev as Magomedov shoots in.
Andreii Cheryshev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maksud Magomedov.
Cheryshev looks to land a right hand but Magomedov moved out of range.
Magomedov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Cheryshev defends it well.
Cheryshev misses with a wild body shot.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Magomedov. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Cheryshev dips to his left and cracks Magomedov with an uppercut!
Cheryshev connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Cheryshev misses with an uppercut. Magomedov saw that one coming.
Cheryshev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cheryshev takes a swing at Magomedov's ribcage but misses.
Cheryshev moves into range and connects with a jab.
Cheryshev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Magomedov was well out of range. Poor timing from Cheryshev.
Cheryshev takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cheryshev moves into range and connects with a jab.
A slow jab from Magomedov misses its intended target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Magomedov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cheryshev throws a shot from downtown. Magomedov moves away and avoids it.
Cheryshev misses the shot to the body.

Magomedov manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Cheryshev on his heels. He'll look to pass Cheryshev's guard now, I'm sure.
Magomedov works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Magomedov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Magomedov working Cheryshev over with strikes.
Magomedov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cheryshev's head.
Cheryshev blocking the ground and pound attempt from Magomedov.
Cheryshev taking some punishment here, with Magomedov in his half guard.
Cheryshev avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Magomedov.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Magomedov lands strikes from half guard.
Cheryshev won't allow Magomedov to pass to mount.
Cheryshev avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Magomedov.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Magomedov lands a nice short elbow.
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. Magomedov connects with a nice short shot to Cheryshev's temple.
Magomedov thows a huge punch but Cheryshev dodges it nicely.
Magomedov prevents Cheryshev from standing back up.
Magomedov works his way into full mount!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Magomedov breaks from Cheryshev's wrist control and lands an elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov lands a nice shot to the head.
Magomedov working Cheryshev over with strikes here.
Magomedov lands a heavy elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Magomedov cracks Cheryshev with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Magomedov connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Cheryshev knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Magomedov on the ground.
Magomedov lands a big shot there that rocks Cheryshev but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Maksud Magomedov has got the better of the ground game so far.
A nice elbow there by Magomedov.
Magomedov lands a heavy elbow.
Magomedov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Magomedov landing shots from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maksud Magomedov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!

Cheryshev looks to score with a jab to the body but Magomedov is just out of range.
Cheryshev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Magomedov.
Cheryshev throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Magomedov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Magomedov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Andreii Cheryshev is winning the standup battle so far.
A slow jab from Cheryshev misses its intended target.
Magomedov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cheryshev throws an overhand right that lands on Magomedov's shoulder, as Magomedov tries to avoid the shot.
Magomedov walks into a left hand.
Magomedov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A lazy left from Cheryshev finds it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Cheryshev throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Magomedov moves out of range of the strikes.
Magomedov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A telegraphed right hand from Cheryshev misses the target.
Magomedov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Cheryshev defends well and Magomedov ends up having to push Cheryshev into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cheryshev moves out of range of the strikes.
Cheryshev fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Cheryshev looks to throw the jab but Magomedov is out of range.
Magomedov with the counter takedown but Cheryshev avoids it easily.
Magomedov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cheryshev.
Magomedov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've been told by Cheryshev's head coaches at Pandemic Fight System that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Andreii Cheryshev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cheryshev thuds a left hand into Magomedov's body.
Cheryshev lands a jab to Magomedov's midsection.
Cheryshev's corner calls for a 1-2. Cheryshev obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Cheryshev lands with a straight right. Magomedov didn't see that one coming.
Andreii Cheryshev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Magomedov lands a jab to the nose.
Cheryshev throws an overhand right that lands on Magomedov's shoulder, as Magomedov tries to avoid the shot.
Cheryshev misses with an uppercut.
Magomedov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Cheryshev defends it well.
Magomedov defending well as Cheryshev loads up on a big left hand.
A jab from Cheryshev misses.

Magomedov throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Cheryshev tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Magomedov is in Cheryshev's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Magomedov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Magomedov throwing strikes but missing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Magomedov throws a big right hand that misses.
Magomedov advances position into side control!
Cheryshev is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Magomedov has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Magomedov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Magomedov scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Cheryshev to see if he's OK.
Cheryshev takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Sloppy strikes there by Magomedov.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cheryshev taking a bit of punishment here - Magomedov scoring with strikes.
Magomedov cracks Cheryshev with a big right hand but Cheryshev just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Magomedov cracks Cheryshev with a big elbow.
Magomedov working the ground and pound from side control.
Magomedov landing strikes.
Magomedov has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Magomedov breaks from Cheryshev's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Cheryshev trying desperately to get to his feet.
Magomedov working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Magomedov has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Cheryshev's face.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Cheryshev looks a forlorn figure.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cheryshev is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Magomedov with shots to the head and body - Cheryshev looks very uncomfortable down there.
Magomedov postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Cheryshev looks a forlorn figure.
Cheryshev wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Maksud Magomedov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Magomedov unloading with bombs!
Magomedov landing strikes from the mount and Cheryshev is in trouble!
Magomedov lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Andreii Cheryshev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Magomedov controlling from mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
Maksud Magomedov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Magomedov winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maksud Magomedov!
A very excited looking Maksud Magomedov rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.