PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Adam Porsche (ranked 1385 p4p, 1643 weight class) and Hasbulla Magomedov (ranked 131 p4p, 155 weight class). Porsche comes into the arena with Hate it or Love it blaring out of the sound system. Magomedov is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Roy Jones Jr - Can't be Touched. Hasbulla Magomedov will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Porsche
vs
Magomedov

178 cm
26
155
6 - 6 - 0

150 cm
28
145
11 - 12 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter fighter
Very quick

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Wrestler Wayfare

Conquest Nutrition™ (160Q) $48

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Adam Porsche!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Hasbulla Magomedov!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Colin Fotheringham and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magomedov misses with a takedown attempt

and Porsche counters with a takedown into side control.
Porsche remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Magomedov stops Porsche from passing to mount.
Magomedov struggling a bit here.
Magomedov gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Porsche content just to control the position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Porsche content just to control the position here.
Porsche fails to take his opponent's back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomedov is desperately trying to improve his position but Porsche has a good base and remains in mount.
Porsche takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Magomedov gets back to half guard.
Magomedov wants to control but Porsche is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Magomedov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Magomedov looking for submissions off his back.
Magomedov is trying to maintain the position but Porsche is very close to passing his half guard.

Magomedov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Porsche pulls his head out easily.
Porsche wants to free his trapped foot but Magomedov is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Porsche will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Porsche sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Porsche'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.

Magomedov actively working from the bottom here.

Magomedov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Porsche pulls his head out easily.
Magomedov is looking for a sweep. Porsche is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Porsche with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Magomedov has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Shut Up & Train!. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Porsche uses his free foot to push down on Magomedov's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Magomedov.
Porsche wants to control the pace but Magomedov is squirming around nicely.
Porsche fails to advance to Magomedov's back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Porsche controlling from mount.
Magomedov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Magomedov tries to lock up and control but Porsche gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Porsche controlling the pace for now.
Porsche takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Magomedov tries to escape but Porsche has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Porsche seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Magomedov is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Porsche off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Porsche is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Porsche seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Magomedov for as long as he can get away with.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Porsche not allowing Magomedov to control his hands.
Magomedov is trying to break free.
Porsche biding his time, looking for the opening.
Magomedov trying to control the action but Porsche just sinks the hooks in.
Porsche has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Magomedov's body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Porsche tightening his grip on Magomedov, looking for the choke.
Magomedov wants to escape the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Adam Porsche dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Magomedov shoots and misses

and Porsche counters with a nice double leg into side control. Magomedov won't be happy with that.
A lull in the action here.
Porsche has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Magomedov!
Magomedov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Porsche controlling the position easily from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Porsche wants to control the pace but Magomedov is squirming around nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Porsche controlling his opponent.
Magomedov tries to lock up and control but Porsche gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Porsche controlling the position easily from mount.
Adam Porsche overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Porsche can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Magomedov is looking to escape.
Magomedov tries to hold on but Porsche pushes him away.
Porsche tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Magomedov wants to control but Porsche is having none of it.
Porsche looking to control and managing it successfully.
Magomedov is controlling an arm, preventing Porsche from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov wants to control but Porsche is having none of it.
Porsche looking to control and managing it successfully.
Magomedov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Magomedov stops Porsche from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Magomedov is trying to escape the mount.
Magomedov wants to control but Porsche is having none of it.
Porsche blocks Magomedov's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Porsche controlling his opponent.
Further stalling from Porsche.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Porsche has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Porsche is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Magomedov can do to turn this around?
This is a sustained period of stalling by Porsche.
Porsche trying to control but Magomedov is having none of it.
Magomedov is desperately trying to improve his position but Porsche has a good base and remains in mount.
Porsche controlling from the full mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov can't escape the position.
Porsche controlling the pace for now.
Porsche trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Magomedov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Porsche wants to control the pace but Magomedov is squirming around nicely.
Magomedov is working to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Adam Porsche dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Porsche dives in and scores a takedown into Magomedov's guard.

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

Magomedov has his foot on Porsche's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Porsche works his way back into a safe position though.
Magomedov being controlled here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Porsche passes into half guard.
Porsche looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomedov is looking for a sweep. Porsche is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Magomedov tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Magomedov is looking to improve his position.
Magomedov wants to control but Porsche is keeping busy.

Magomedov looking for submissions off his back.

Magomedov actively working from the bottom here.
Porsche perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Porsche continues to hold on tight.
Hasbulla Magomedov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Magomedov connecting with a few gentle strikes.
Magomedov tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Porsche perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Magomedov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Porsche counters with a takedown into side control.
Porsche 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 Magomedov's shoulder. That is not cool.
Porsche is looking to take a break and control but Magomedov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Porsche controls the position from side control.
Porsche continues to stall.
Magomedov is looking to regain half guard here but Porsche keeps moving and retains side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Porsche moves into full mount!
Magomedov is trying desperately to improve position.
Porsche controlling the pace for now.
Magomedov tries to hold on but Porsche pushes him away.
Magomedov is trying desperately to improve position.
Porsche controlling from mount.
More hug and hope from Porsche.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov can't escape the position.
Porsche takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Porsche looking to control but Magomedov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Porsche tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Porsche trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Porsche controlling the pace for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Magomedov throwing hammer fists to the chest of Porsche. What's that going to do exactly?
Magomedov is squirming around, avoiding Porsche's attempts to control the action.
Porsche controlling from mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
Adam Porsche showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Porsche 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 James Glass scores the fight 30:26
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:26
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adam Porsche!
A relieved looking Adam Porsche thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.