PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jingky Bacolod (ranked 5381 p4p, 4625 weight class) and Maksud Magomedov (ranked 211 p4p, 172 weight class). Bacolod comes to the cage accompanied by Havana. Magomedov is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Lezginka - Kavkaz. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Bacolod
vs
Magomedov

204 cm
32
288
9 - 19 - 0

180 cm
30
226
13 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
Great elbows
Very quick

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Heavy handed

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jingky Bacolod!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Maksud Magomedov!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magomedov connects with a body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Magomedov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bacolod misses with a kick to the body.

Magomedov fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Bacolod sprawls well initially but Magomedov persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

Bacolod manages to escape and get back to his feet!

Magomedov darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bacolod is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nice strikes from Magomedov there.
Nice strikes from Magomedov there.
Magomedov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Magomedov uses his free foot to push down on Bacolod's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Bacolod.

Bacolod somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomedov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bacolod in his tracks.

Bacolod gets a clinch.
Magomedov tries to score a body lock takedown but Bacolod shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

Bacolod breaks from the clinch.

Magomedov looking to score a takedown here. Bacolod is defending well but Magomedov drives through and ends up in Bacolod's guard.

Bacolod has his feet on Magomedov's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Magomedov has his takedown stuffed

and Bacolod moves into the clinch.
Magomedov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bacolod.
Our sources have told us that Bacolod has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Bacolod stops a takedown attempt from Magomedov.
Jingky Bacolod has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maksud Magomedov.
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!
Magomedov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bacolod avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Bacolod prevents a takedown attempt there.

Bacolod breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Magomedov looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Bacolod!
Bacolod is trying to improve his position.
Magomedov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bacolod avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Magomedov.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Magomedov fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Bacolod can't do much from the bottom here.
Magomedov prevents Bacolod from escaping the position.
Sloppy strikes there by Magomedov.
Bacolod taking punishment in the form of punches.
Bacolod can't do much from the bottom here.
Magomedov is looking to take a break and control but Bacolod is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes there by Magomedov.
Bacolod is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Magomedov has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Bacolod is looking for a sweep.
Magomedov is looking to take a break and control but Bacolod is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bacolod is trying to control Magomedov's posture but Magomedov avoids it.
Bacolod is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Bacolod's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bacolod is trying to improve his position.

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.
Bacolod gets back to half guard.
Bacolod wants to get back to full guard.
Magomedov lands strikes from half guard.
Bacolod slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Bacolod working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Magomedov.
Magomedov trying to move into half guard but instead Bacolod has managed to sweep!

Bacolod prevents Magomedov from getting back to his feet.
Bacolod with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bacolod pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Magomedov is keeping the position for now.

Magomedov looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Bacolod has picked Magomedov up and slammed him! Magomedov can't keep hold of the triangle and Bacolod manages to pass to side control!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Jingky Bacolod will probably get the nod.
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.

Magomedov closes the distance and clinches.

Bacolod breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Magomedov closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Bacolod quickly recovers to half guard.
Bacolod is not content to let Magomedov control the position.
Bacolod avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Magomedov.
Bacolod is looking to control Magomedov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bacolod avoid being mounted?
Bacolod wants to get back to full guard.
Magomedov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bacolod keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bacolod is looking for a sweep. Magomedov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Magomedov is looking to advance position but Bacolod won't allow it.
Jingky Bacolod overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nice strikes from Magomedov there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomedov throwing shots but Bacolod is blocking nicely.
Magomedov lands with a punch from half guard.
Bacolod avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Magomedov.
Magomedov prevents Bacolod from improving his position.
Bacolod desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Bacolod moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Bacolod not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bacolod is looking to stand up but Magomedov isn't so interested in that idea.
Magomedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Bacolod is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Magomedov passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Magomedov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bacolod keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You can see the frustration on Bacolod's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bacolod taking a bit of punishment here - Magomedov scoring with strikes.
Bacolod takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Magomedov working away.
Magomedov lands some shots froms side control.
Magomedov lands an elbow.

Magomedov is trying to get an arm triangle but Bacolod is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bacolod is trying to improve his position.
Magomedov trying to control the position but Bacolod is working away.
Magomedov working the ground and pound.
Magomedov slows the pace down.
Bacolod is trying to get back to half guard.
Magomedov lands some shots froms side control.
Bacolod is looking to regain half guard here but Magomedov keeps moving and retains side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Magomedov wants to control but Bacolod is keeping him busy.
Magomedov is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Bacolod's shoulder. That is not cool.
Magomedov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Magomedov working away.
Bacolod managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Magomedov.
Bacolod tries to buck Magomedov off but Magomedov is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Magomedov connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Bacolod some visible discomfort.
Magomedov is looking to take a break and control but Bacolod is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bacolod takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Maksud Magomedov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Magomedov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Magomedov lands in his opponent's guard.
Bacolod looking to control.
Magomedov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bacolod has his hands on Magomedov's head, controlling the position.
Magomedov tries to free his leg and advance position but Bacolod is retaining full guard.
Magomedov being controlled here momentarily.
Bacolod will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bacolod preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Magomedov wants to control from the top but Bacolod keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomedov looking to pass the guard.

Bacolod uses the cage to get back to his feet.

Magomedov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Bacolod breaks from the clinch.
Magomedov tries to clinch up
and Bacolod counters with a two punch combo.

Magomedov rushes Bacolod and presses him up against the cage.
Magomedov can't get the takedown.
Magomedov tries to pull guard but Bacolod won't allow it.
Magomedov lands a shot to the body.
Knees to the body from Bacolod.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bacolod displaying some good clinch control by pressing Magomedov up against the cage.
Bacolod is looking for a takedown.
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!

Magomedov manages to pull guard.

Magomedov looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Bacolod passes into side control.
Magomedov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Bacolod decides to stand up, so the ref orders Magomedov to his feet.
Bacolod shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Magomedov as he avoids it easily.

Magomedov instigates a clinch.
Bacolod tries to stall but Magomedov uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Magomedov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bacolod prevents it.
Jingky Bacolod has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maksud Magomedov.
Magomedov can't get the takedown.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bacolod is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Magomedov pulls him back up using the underhooks.

Bacolod breaks the clinch.
Bacolod connects with a solid leg kick.

Bacolod gets tackled into the cage by Magomedov. Magomedov maintains the clinch.

Bacolod jumps into guard, dragging Magomedov to the mat.
Bacolod looking to hit a scissor sweep but Magomedov is one step ahead there.
Magomedov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bacolod swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bacolod is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bacolod wants to stand but Magomedov is controlling the position.
Bacolod throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Magomedov throws a big elbow that misses.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

Bacolod has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Magomedov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

Magomedov moves into the clinch successfully.

Magomedov has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Bacolod regains guard immediately.
Magomedov with a nice head shot there.
Bacolod utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Maksud Magomedov.
I think Magomedov has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Maksud Magomedov!
A very excited looking Maksud Magomedov made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.