PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nazaire Chenevert (ranked 1234 p4p, 1225 weight class) and Killov Magomedov (ranked 186 p4p, 185 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Chenevert
vs
Magomedov

185 cm
19
190
4 - 0 - 0

188 cm
26
197
4 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Determined

Hoarse Pills
Champion Apparel

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nazaire Chenevert!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Killov Magomedov!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Fedor Mirinova and Konstantin Menshow.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chenevert feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Magomedovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Magomedov fails with the takedown
and Chenevert counters with a nice low kick that buckles Magomedov's knee momentarily.
Magomedov shoots in for a takedown but Chenevert shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
It appears Chenevert was looking to counter with a kick there.
Magomedov with a poor takedown
letting Chenevert counter with a right hand.

It looks like Killov Magomedov has been cut.
Nazaire Chenevert has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Killov Magomedov.

Chenevert gets caught napping as Magomedov dives in and scores a takedown. Chenevert manages to retain guard.
Magomedov looking to pass the guard.
Magomedov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Magomedov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Magomedov trying to control but Chenevert is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomedov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chenevert swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Magomedov preventing the sweep.
Magomedov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Chenevert keeping full guard, as Magomedov tries to pass.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Magomedov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Chenevert counters with a good low kick that Magomedov was not able to check.
A nice leg kick lands there from Chenevert.
A nice inside leg kick there by Chenevert. That's going to slow Magomedov down.
Magomedov shoots and misses
and Magomedov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chenevert works Magomedov's body with a nice hook.
Chenevert with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Chenevert connects with a body shot that sends Magomedov's belly button to the back.
Magomedov misses with a right hand
and Chenevert counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've been told by Chenevert's head coaches at FIST OF FURY that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Chenevert with a nice calf kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chenevert lands a right hook to the body.
Magomedov misses with a takedown
and Chenevert counters with a thumping low kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Chenevert. That's going to slow Magomedov down.
Nazaire Chenevert is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Magomedov with a poor takedown
and Chenevert makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Killov Magomedov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Magomedov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Magomedov has his takedown stuffed
enabling Chenevert to counter with a crisp jab.
Magomedov looks winded!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov shoots for a double leg takedown but Chenevert sprawls well. He's pushed Magomedov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Chenevert feints and then cracks Magomedov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Magomedov down.
Magomedov shoots and misses
and Chenevert counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Magomedov thinking.
Chenevert catches Magomedov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!

Magomedov is rocked!
Chenevert lands a nice shot to the body.

Chenevert sends Magomedov crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Chenevert is motioning to the referee to let Magomedov up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Magomedov is still on wobbly legs! Can Chenevert finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chenevert fakes the body blow, causing Magomedov to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Magomedov goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nazaire Chenevert!
Nazaire Chenevert retains his middleweight title!
Our winner, Nazaire Chenevert, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.