PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Killov Magomedov (ranked 4501 p4p, 2813 weight class) and Anderson Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 373 weight class). Anderson Silva has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Magomedov
vs
Silva

188 cm
25
197
0 - 0 - 0

183 cm
25
190
2 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Tends to cut

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 0 - 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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Anderson Silva!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Magomedov swivels and escapes.

Silva gets caught flat footed, as Magomedov shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Magomedov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Magomedov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Silva swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Magomedov passes Silva's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

Magomedov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Silva doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Magomedov.
Magomedov not doing much here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomedov prevents Silva from improving his position.
Magomedov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Silva knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Magomedov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Magomedov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Magomedov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A solid leg kick lands there for Silva.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Magomedov.

Magomedov tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov taking a breather here.
You can see the frustration on Silva's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Silva looks winded!
Silva is being controlled here.
Magomedov's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Further stalling from Magomedov.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Magomedov is stinking the place up with his stalling.
Magomedov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Killov Magomedov dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Silva fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Silva tries to clinch but Magomedov is having none of it.
Magomedov swats away the attempt to clinch by Silva.

Magomedov darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Killov Magomedov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Magomedov is working for a submission of some sort.
Magomedov passes the guard and advances to mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov controlling the position easily from mount.
Silva is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva is controlling an arm, preventing Magomedov from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Magomedov controlling from mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Magomedov moves to the back position.
Magomedov just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Magomedov looking for the RNC.
Magomedov controlling from the back.
Magomedov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Silva can do to turn this around?

Magomedov looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Silva is controlling Magomedov 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Silva's guard.

Magomedov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Magomedov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Silva for as long as he can get away with.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Killov Magomedov dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Silva looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Magomedov is fending him off so far but Silva persists. Nope, Magomedov circles away and we're back to standing.

Magomedov closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Silva's guard.
Magomedov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Silva keeping full guard, as Magomedov tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Silva's guard.
Magomedov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Silva takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomedov continues to stall.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Killov Magomedov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

Magomedov gets a double leg takedown into Silva's guard.
Silva will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Magomedov stays in close to Silva's body and controls the position.
Magomedov stands and throws Silva's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Magomedov taking a breather here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Magomedov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Silva has escaped the position, nice work there.
Silva trying to remain calm as Magomedov controls from the top position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Magomedov tries for a kimura but Silva is defending well.
Silva seems a little lost for a moment, as Magomedov dominates the positioning.
Anderson Silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Magomedov thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

And that's the end of the fight!
Killov Magomedov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Magomedov 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Killov Magomedov!