PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hyo Kiter (ranked 4108 p4p, 4168 weight class) and Usman Magomedsharipov (ranked 474 p4p, 481 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Kiter
vs
Magomedsharipov

150 cm
25
169
2 - 1 - 0

183 cm
20
178
2 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Very quick

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Granite chin

SMESH Nutrition 160Q

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Hyo Kiter!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Usman Magomedsharipov!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Phil Schofield and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kiter shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Magomedsharipov as he jumps to the side.
Magomedsharipov feints a counter leg kick.

Magomedsharipov scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Kiter is working to avoid the ground and pound but Magomedsharipov connects with a decent elbow.
Magomedsharipov in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Magomedsharipov working the body and head with strikes.
Kiter manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Kiter working over Magomedsharipov with some ground and pound. Magomedsharipov looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Kiter is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Kiter stops Magomedsharipov from getting back to his feet.
Magomedsharipov has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kiter wants to pass the guard but Magomedsharipov is defending well.
Kiter winds up and cracks Magomedsharipov with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kiter is trying to control the action in half guard but Magomedsharipov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Magomedsharipov is trying to stand.
Kiter passes the guard and advances to mount!
Kiter scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Magomedsharipov?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Magomedsharipov is squirming around, avoiding Kiter's attempts to control the action.
Kiter prevents Magomedsharipov from getting the reversal.
Kiter lands a nice shot to the head.
Kiter looking to ground and pound but Magomedsharipov is blocking nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kiter trying to control but Magomedsharipov is having none of it.
Kiter lands a heavy elbow.
Kiter can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Magomedsharipov is looking to escape.
Kiter breaks from Magomedsharipov's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Kiter tries to control but Magomedsharipov wriggling away.
Kiter lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Magomedsharipov is looking to improve his position but Kiter isn't that keen on the idea.
Magomedsharipov really wants to buck Kiter off and get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kiter has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Kiter scoring with strikes but Magomedsharipov is staying in there.
Kiter lands a couple of good shots and Magomedsharipov has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Oooh a big shot gets through from Kiter. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Kiter controlling well, preventing Magomedsharipov from escaping the position.
Magomedsharipov covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Kiter scores with punches to the body.
Magomedsharipov is trying to stand back up.
Kiter wants to control but Magomedsharipov is keeping busy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Can Magomedsharipov hold on?! Kiter is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Kiter throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Magomedsharipov!
Magomedsharipov is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Kiter is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Magomedsharipov up.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Magomedsharipov is trying to stand back up.
I really don't envy Magomedsharipov right now.
Kiter punishes Magomedsharipov with strikes from the back mount.
Magomedsharipov can't escape the position.
Magomedsharipov wants to get back to his feet.
Magomedsharipov looks winded!
Kiter throwing damaging strikes from the back! Magomedsharipov could be in trouble here!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hyo Kiter 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.

Kiter has closed the distance and engaged Magomedsharipov in a clinch.

Kiter lands a takedown into guard.
Kiter makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kiter is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Magomedsharipov can do to turn this around?
Magomedsharipov wants to get back to his feet but Kiter is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kiter pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Magomedsharipov is keeping the position for now.
Magomedsharipov keeping moving, preventing Kiter from controlling successfully.
Kiter looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Magomedsharipov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kiter. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Magomedsharipov wants to stand and escape but Kiter is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedsharipov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Magomedsharipov wants to stand and escape but Kiter is having none of it.
Kiter trying to control but Magomedsharipov is working from the bottom.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomedsharipov is looking to stand up but Kiter isn't so interested in that idea.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

Magomedsharipov shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kiter is trying to defend but Magomedsharipov finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Magomedsharipov is looking to take a break and control but Kiter is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kiter is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kiter makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kiter.
Hyo Kiter overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kiter is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kiter is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Magomedsharipov is controlling him.
Kiter looking to hit a scissor sweep but Magomedsharipov is one step ahead there.
Magomedsharipov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kiter might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Magomedsharipov won't allow Kiter to sweep him here.
Magomedsharipov trying to stand up but can't free himself from Kiter's guard.
Kiter tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magomedsharipov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kiter on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kiter tries to get out of the position.
Magomedsharipov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kiter controls Magomedsharipov momentarily but Magomedsharipov frees himself.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

Kiter takes the fight into the clinch.

Magomedsharipov turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Magomedsharipov manages to end up in side control.
Magomedsharipov wants to stand but Kiter has his arm trapped.
Kiter tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kiter is trying to escape and get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Magomedsharipov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kiter is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kiter gets back to half guard.
Magomedsharipov tries to stand but can't do so whilst Kiter controls his leg.
Magomedsharipov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kiter's head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Magomedsharipov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Kiter works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kiter is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hyo Kiter dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.

Kiter gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Kiter breaks the clinch.

Kiter has managed to clinch.

Magomedsharipov turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Magomedsharipov manages to end up in side control.
Kiter is looking for a sweep.
Magomedsharipov takes a little break here. Kiter wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Kiter tries to bench press Magomedsharipov off him but Magomedsharipov keeps the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Magomedsharipov goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Kiter has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Magomedsharipov but great work by Kiter.
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!
Kiter wants to control but Magomedsharipov is keeping him busy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomedsharipov wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Kiter working the body and head with strikes.
Magomedsharipov is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Magomedsharipov wants to control but Kiter postures up.
Kiter throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Kiter scoring with punches and elbows.
Magomedsharipov parries the strikes from Kiter easily there. Kiter is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Magomedsharipov to escape.
Magomedsharipov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kiter tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kiter landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Magomedsharipov is pushing Kiter's head away, looking to escape. Kiter manages to hold on to the position though.
Kiter wants to control but Magomedsharipov is keeping him busy.
Magomedsharipov pushes Kiter away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Kiter gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Magomedsharipov regains half guard there - taking advantage of Kiter's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Magomedsharipov is refusing to be controlled, as Kiter sits in half guard.
Magomedsharipov tries to roll over but Kiter keeps him under control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magomedsharipov wants to get back to his feet.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

Kiter darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Kiter is trying to control. Magomedsharipov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kiter moves nicely into side control.
You can see the frustration on Magomedsharipov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kiter connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Magomedsharipov some visible discomfort.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kiter trying to control the action but Magomedsharipov is working from the bottom.
Magomedsharipov parries the strikes from Kiter easily there. Kiter is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Magomedsharipov to escape.
Magomedsharipov is trying to buck Kiter off.
Magomedsharipov is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kiter off and has taken his back!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kiter is trying to stand back up.
Kiter looking very determined here, making life difficult for Magomedsharipov.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hyo Kiter clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Kiter doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Magomedsharipov counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Kiter is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Magomedsharipov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Magomedsharipov cracks Kiter with a solid left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kiter looking to hit a scissor sweep but Magomedsharipov is one step ahead there.
Magomedsharipov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kiter's guard.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kiter is trying to maintain the position but Magomedsharipov is very close to passing his half guard.
Magomedsharipov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Magomedsharipov wants to control but Kiter is keeping him busy.
Magomedsharipov working Kiter over with strikes.
Magomedsharipov stops Kiter from getting back to his feet.
Ground and pound from Magomedsharipov.
Kiter gets full guard.
Magomedsharipov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Magomedsharipov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Magomedsharipov stopping the sweep attempt from Kiter.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Magomedsharipov is in close to Kiter's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kiter looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.

Kiter moves into range and clinches up with Magomedsharipov.
Kiter wants a takedown but no success here.

Magomedsharipov gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Kiter is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Magomedsharipov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kiter keeping moving, preventing Magomedsharipov from controlling successfully.
Kiter looking for a sweep. Not yet Kiter, not yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magomedsharipov stands up over Kiter, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kiter lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Kiter won't allow Magomedsharipov to sweep him here.
Kiter with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kiter postures up and lands a big shot to Magomedsharipov's brow.
Magomedsharipov wants to get back to his feet but Kiter passes into half guard.
Kiter is trying to control. Magomedsharipov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kiter thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Magomedsharipov's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kiter wants to control but Magomedsharipov is keeping him busy.
Kiter prevents Magomedsharipov from standing back up.
Kiter working the head and body with strikes.
Magomedsharipov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Magomedsharipov pushes Kiter off looking to stand but Kiter dives back in and keeps control.
Kiter is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

Magomedsharipov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kiter pulls his head out easily.
Kiter wants to take a breather but Magomedsharipov is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Kiter throws a body shot but no joy.
Magomedsharipov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.

Kiter has managed to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Hyo Kiter will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Magomedsharipov manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Kiter on his heels. He'll look to pass Kiter's guard now, I'm sure.
Kiter is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Kiter seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Magomedsharipov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Magomedsharipov is trying to stand.
Kiter working over Magomedsharipov with some ground and pound. Magomedsharipov looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Magomedsharipov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kiter.
Magomedsharipov tries to roll over but Kiter keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kiter thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Magomedsharipov's head.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Kiter not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kiter sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Magomedsharipov defending well though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kiter scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Kiter lands strikes from half guard.
Magomedsharipov is trying to stand back up but Kiter is controlling him
Kiter trying to control from half guard but Magomedsharipov is working away.
Kiter looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kiter scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Kiter seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Magomedsharipov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Nice strikes from Kiter there.
Magomedsharipov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Usman Magomedsharipov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kiter is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Kiter prevents Magomedsharipov from standing back up.
Kiter lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Kiter is keen to just control but Magomedsharipov is a slippery customer.
Kiter stops Magomedsharipov from getting back to his feet.

Magomedsharipov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Magomedsharipov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kiter.

Kiter moves into range and clinches up with Magomedsharipov.

Magomedsharipov has hold of one of Kiter's legs. Kiter is fighting the takedown attempt but Magomedsharipov gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kiter manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Magomedsharipov manages to get himself to full guard.

Kiter stands and throws Magomedsharipov's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Magomedsharipov taking a bit of punishment here - Kiter scoring with strikes.
Kiter scores with punches from side control.
You can see the frustration on Magomedsharipov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Magomedsharipov takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Magomedsharipov is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Kiter asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Magomedsharipov taking a bit of punishment here - Kiter scoring with strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kiter wants to lay and pray for a moment but Magomedsharipov keeps working.
Kiter lands an elbow.
Magomedsharipov on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Kiter scoring with punches and elbows.
Kiter lands a nice forearm strike.
Kiter tries to advance to mount but Magomedsharipov instead regains half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kiter wants to take a breather but Magomedsharipov is having none of it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hyo Kiter showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kiter 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 50:45
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 50:45
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hyo Kiter!
Hyo Kiter is the new welterweight champion!