PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tagir Magomedov (ranked 3313 p4p, 4054 weight class) and Novak Stack (ranked 403 p4p, 461 weight class). The key to victory for Tagir Magomedov has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Magomedov
vs
Stack

183 cm
20
183
3 - 1 - 0

180 cm
25
170
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Powerful

Seventh Circle Clothing

Combat Wombat Laundry

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tagir Magomedov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Novak Stack!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Bruno Lombardi and Eddie Farnsworth.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stack tries for a takedown but Magomedov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Stack has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Stack swats away the attempt to clinch by Magomedov.
Magomedov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stack swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Novak Stack seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Magomedov's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Magomedov duly obliges.
Stack tries to score a power double leg takedown but Magomedov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Stack somewhat.
Magomedov scores with a body shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Stack tries for a takedown but Magomedov circles away easily
and Magomedov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tagir Magomedov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Novak Stack.
Magomedov wants to clinch.
Stack tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Stack fails to land the takedown.
Good leg kick by Magomedov.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stack gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Magomedov counter with a right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stack darts in looking for a takedown but Magomedov gets double underhooks and turns Stack into the cage.
Magomedov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Stack.
Magomedov lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Magomedov.
Magomedov goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
A good leg kick by Magomedov.
Magomedov works over Stack's head and body with a nice combination.
Magomedov lets loose with a powerful body kick. Stack will feel that in the morning.
Nice shot lands for Magomedov.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stack is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Stack has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Magomedov's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Magomedov duly obliges.
Nice sprawl there from Magomedov as Stack shoots in.
Magomedov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Magomedov lands a high kick!
Stack shoots in and drives through. Magomedov sprawls well.
Stack shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Magomedov as he jumps to the side.
Magomedov tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Stack manages to circle out of the way.
Stack goes for a double leg but Magomedov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Magomedov continues to drive forward.
Magomedov connects with a crisp jab.
Magomedov catches Stack with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Stack back to the cage. Magomedov follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Magomedov looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Magomedov scores with a nice head shot.
Stack shoots and misses
and Magomedov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Stack shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Magomedov but Magomedov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Magomedov scores with a hook to the body. Stack takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Stack has his takedown stuffed
and Magomedov counters with a right hand to the body.
A thudding body kick lands there by Magomedov!
Stack shoots in but Magomedov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nice sprawl there from Magomedov as Stack shoots in.
Stack doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Magomedov counters with a left to the body.
Stack looks winded!
Magomedov lands a jab-cross combination.
Magomedov lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Magomedov throws a series of strikes that have Stack backpedaling.
Magomedov stuffs the takedown.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stack fails with the takedown
and Magomedov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Magomedov throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Stack.

Stack is rocked!

Magomedov drops Stack with a beautiful combination! Stack stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Magomedov is looking for the KO!
Stack is still on wobbly legs! Can Magomedov finish him?
Stack tries for a takedown but Magomedov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Stack finds himself stumbling back on wobbly legs after being clipped by a right hand. He's up against the cage, ducking and weaving under Magomedov's strikes but an uppercut finds it's way through and Stack falls! - He's completely out of it and the ref jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tagir Magomedov!