PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Killov Magomedov (ranked 1969 p4p, 2262 weight class) and Ioan Jacobowitz (ranked 290 p4p, 324 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Magomedov
vs
Jacobowitz

188 cm
25
197
2 - 0 - 0

194 cm
25
199
5 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very quick

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Good gas tank

Seventh Circle Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Killov Magomedov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ioan Jacobowitz!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Vladimir Khabensky and Aleksei Zolotukhin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Jacobowitz tries to sprawl but Magomedov drives through with a takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Jacobowitz is looking for a sweep. Magomedov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Magomedov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Magomedov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Jacobowitz is looking for a sweep. Magomedov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jacobowitz 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.
Jacobowitz is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Magomedov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Magomedov's back!

Jacobowitz is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Magomedov manages to reverse the position and now he's in Jacobowitz's guard. Nice work there by Magomedov.

Jacobowitz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Magomedov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Magomedov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacobowitz wants to sweep but no luck.
Magomedov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

Jacobowitz looking for a guillotine here but Magomedov defends easily.
Magomedov seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

Jacobowitz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jacobowitz looking to control.
Magomedov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Magomedov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jacobowitz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jacobowitz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Magomedov passes Jacobowitz's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Jacobowitz trying to control from the bottom.
Magomedov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Jacobowitz is trying to control but can't.
Jacobowitz might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Magomedov haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jacobowitz tries to roll over but Magomedov keeps him under control.
Magomedov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Jacobowitz is looking for a sweep. Magomedov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've been hearing that Magomedov has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Magomedov not doing much here.
Magomedov wants to pass to mount but Jacobowitz is defending the position.

Jacobowitz looking for submissions off his back.

Magomedov is trying to work for a kimura but Jacobowitz is defending well.
Magomedov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Magomedov tries to pass to full mount but Jacobowitz defends it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Jacobowitz is looking for a sweep. Magomedov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jacobowitz is trying to maintain the position but Magomedov is very close to passing his half guard.
Still in half guard, Magomedov seems content to control.
Magomedov prevents Jacobowitz from improving his position.

Magomedov seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Jacobowitz is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Killov Magomedov!
A victorious Killov Magomedov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.