PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight kickboxing rules bout between James King (ranked 22720 p4p, 23456 weight class) and Magomed Magomedov (ranked 644 p4p, 682 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

King
vs
Magomedov

170 cm
26
161
9 - 5 - 0

182 cm
35
158
10 - 12 - 0

World class boxer
Insanely flexible

World class boxer
Granite chin

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 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, James King!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Magomed Magomedov!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, James Glass and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magomedov misses with a hook.
Magomedov misses with a double jab
and King counters with an inside leg kick.

King clinches up with Magomedov and pushes him back against the ropes.
Magomedov blocks a body shot from King.
King tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Magomedov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Magomedov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Magomedov.
King with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A knee to the head by King.

It looks like Magomed Magomedov has been cut.
Magomedov blocks an uppercut.
King looking to throw knees to the head but Magomedov is blocking nicely.
Magomedov misses with some punches.
King misses with a punch on the inside.
Magomedov misses with some punches.
King throws a head punch that misses.
Magomedov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right from Magomedov on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Magomedov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Magomedov lands a hook that snaps the head of King backwards.
King definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
King throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Magomedov blocks it with crossed arms.
Magomedov throws a head punch that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomedov misses with some punches.

Magomedov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
King explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
King connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Magomedov momentarily.
King looks to throw the jab but Magomedov is out of range.
King scores with a push kick.
Magomedov misses with a wild combination.

King moves into the clinch.

Magomedov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Magomedov throws a nice head kick!
Magomedov throws a series of punches but King moves out of range.
Magomedov throws a head kick that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
King with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Magomedov throws a head kick that looked like it stung.

King is rocked!
King throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A head kick misses from Magomedov.
Magomedov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Magomedov takes one on the button.
King lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
King scores with a body shot.
King lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Magomedov circles away quickly and effectively.
King changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
King throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Magomedov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Magomedov blocks a jab.
Magomedov throws a nice looking combination but King bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A counter left hand to the body from King misses its target.
King wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A right-left combo lands from King.
King scoring well with a low kick there.
King is looking to wear down Magomedov with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Magomedov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Magomedov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Magomedov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice shot by King.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
King pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
It seemed like Magomedov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Magomedov tries to clinch but King moves away
enabling King to counter with a crisp jab.
King fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Magomedov on the side of the head.
King fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Magomedov on the side of the head.
King throws a body shot but no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

James King dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Magomed Magomedov's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Sloppy strikes from King. Those never looked like landing.
Magomed Magomedov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Magomedov.
King steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Magomedov.
King lands a slapping body shot.
King cracks Magomedov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
King connects with an inside leg kick.
King throws a hook to the side of Magomedov's head but Magomedov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Magomedov throws a head kick but King moves out of range.
King seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
King blocks a head kick by Magomedov.
Crunch! King slams his shin into Magomedov's torso.
Magomedov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but King moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
King avoids a punch combination nicely.
King avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
King scores with a push kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Magomedov is looking to clinch but King is avoiding it.
Magomedov throws a sloppy head kick
and King counters with a nice low kick that buckles Magomedov's knee momentarily.
Magomedov misses with a head kick.
A lazy left from King finds it's target.
Magomedov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomedov misses with a lunging right hand
and King counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A head kick misses from Magomedov.
It looked like King was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Magomedov throws a lazy head kick
and King counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Magomedov is breathing heavily.
King takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
King lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
King scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Magomedov doesn't seem bothered though.
Magomedov takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Magomedov tries a head kick but it misses.
King throws a nice outside leg kick.
King misses with a jab, cross combination.
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!
King lands the left hand.
A big left from Magomedov misses.
King scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
King scores with a nice body kick.
Magomedov moves into range and connects with a jab.
King scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Magomedov tries a head kick but it misses.
Magomedov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Magomedov lands a head kick!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov avoids a kick to the body.
James King is winning the standup battle so far.
King blocks a head kick by Magomedov.
King looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
King lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Magomedov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Magomedov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Magomedov is looking for the big counter here.
King tries to close the distance and clinch up but Magomedov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Danga de danga de dang - King scores with a four punch combination!
Magomedov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
King dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Magomedov. That did some damage!

King clinches up against the ropes.
King lands a knee to the head.

Magomedov manages to break the clinch.

King drives through and clinches with Magomedov against the ropes.
King works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
King doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
King is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Magomedov can do to turn this around?
King lands a left hand that snaps the head of Magomedov backwards.
King lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
King with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A knee to the head by King.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

James King dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Magomed Magomedov's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Magomedov throws a predictable looking body shot
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
and King counters with a three punch combo that has Magomedov backing up. Magomedov nods at King to acknowledge the strikes.
James King is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
King connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Magomedov throws a head kick that misses
and King counters with a thumping low kick.
King keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Magomedov.
Magomedov misses with a few strikes there.
King tried to counter with a leg kick but Magomedov avoided it.
Magomedov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Magomedov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Magomedov tries to clinch but fails miserably
and King counters with a nice uppercut.
King misses with a body kick.
King wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
King is looking to slow Magomedov down with leg kicks.
Magomedov lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
King lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
King scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Sloppy strikes from King. Those never looked like landing.
Magomedov throws a counter combo.
King will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

King closes the distance and pushes Magomedov back into the ropes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomedov swings wildly with an uppercut but King uses good head movement to avoid it.
Magomedov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
King cracks Magomedov with a nice body shot.
King scores with a knee to the head.
Magomedov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

Magomedov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Magomedov throws a sloppy head kick and King moves out of range easily.
Magomedov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by King.
King scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Magomedov takes one on the button.
Magomedov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
King scores with a jab to the head.
King lands a nice looking body kick.
Magomedov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A punch combination from Magomedov misses.
Magomedov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
King doesn't manage to clinch there - Magomedov circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
King connects with a high kick.
A head kick misses from Magomedov.
Some wild striking there from Magomedov.
Magomedov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
King is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Magomedov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Magomedov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Magomedov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but King circles away quickly and effectively.
Magomedov moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
King feints and then cracks Magomedov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Magomedov down.
Magomedov ducks right into an uppercut from King.
Jab, jab by King - just one landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
King lands with a kick to the ribs.
King listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Magomed Magomedov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by King.
Magomedov has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from King.
Magomedov blocks a head kick by King.
A head kick by Magomedov misses
and King counters with a nice uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
James King showed his dominance in that final round.
Well King has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Atkins scores the fight for James King!
Judge James Glass scores the fight for James King!
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight for James King!

James King wins by unanimous decision!
After winning the bout, James King thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.