PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Islam Magomedov (ranked 4309 p4p, 6152 weight class) and Seth Reagan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Islam Magomedov could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Seth Reagan's chin.

Magomedov
vs
Reagan

175 cm
22
170
0 - 0 - 0

176 cm
20
160
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Islam Magomedov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Seth Reagan!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Columbo Gatti and Steve Montenegro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Magomedov forces Reagan back against the cage and clinches.
Reagan looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!

Magomedov breaks the clinch.

Magomedov clinches up against the cage.

Magomedov works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Magomedov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Magomedov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Magomedov scoring with some ground and pound.
Magomedov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Reagan's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov stays in close to Reagan's body and controls the position.
Magomedov postures up in Reagan's guard and throws a big left but Reagan blocks it.
Magomedov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomedov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Reagan for as long as he can get away with.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Magomedov lands a couple of digs.

Reagan is rocked!
Magomedov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
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.

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

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Seth Reagan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Magomedov drives through with a powerful takedown. That's hurt Reagan!
Reagan is still in real trouble! Can Magomedov finish him?

Magomedov gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

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

Magomedov ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Magomedov no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Magomedov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Reagan manages to get himself to full guard.

Magomedov landing with the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Further stalling from Magomedov.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Magomedov stands up over Reagan, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Magomedov gets to his feet. Reagan looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

Magomedov shoots in for a takedown. He's got it... He's hoisted his opponent over his head and is carrying him over to the other end of the mat. The crowd roars in approval and Magomedov slams his opponent to the mat. OH, that is naaaaaasty! He's out! Magomedov lands a punch to his unconscious victim for good measure before the ref has time to call the fight.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Slam). Islam Magomedov!