PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Chrissy Moltisanti (ranked 1555 p4p, 2178 weight class) and Hasbulla Magomedov (ranked 138 p4p, 180 weight class). Magomedov has chosen Roy Jones Jr - Can't be Touched as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Hasbulla Magomedov is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Moltisanti
vs
Magomedov

176 cm
24
152
4 - 4 - 0

150 cm
28
145
11 - 13 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Wrestler Wayfare

Conquest Nutrition™ (160Q) $97

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 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Chrissy Moltisanti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Hasbulla Magomedov!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Colin Fotheringham and Phil Schofield.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magomedov shoots for a double leg takedown but Moltisanti sprawls well. He's pushed Magomedov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Moltisanti attempts a counter takedown but Magomedov avoids it well and moves away.
Moltisanti throws a shot from downtown. Magomedov moves away and avoids it.
Magomedov shoots in but no luck this time.
Magomedov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Moltisanti as he avoids it easily.
Chrissy Moltisanti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hasbulla Magomedov.
Magomedov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Moltisanti sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Magomedov somewhat.
Magomedov shoots in but no luck this time.
Moltisanti lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Moltisanti jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Moltisanti changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Magomedov has a takedown stuffed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Moltisanti lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Moltisanti.
Magomedov's coach down at Shut Up & Train! was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Magomedov's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Moltisanti with a nice cross.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomedov takes a body punch but keeps moving.

Magomedov bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Moltisanti wants to control but Magomedov postures up.
Moltisanti tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Magomedov tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Moltisanti takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Moltisanti is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moltisanti can't do much from the bottom here.
Magomedov scores with a couple of short elbows.
Magomedov misses with the ground and pound.
Magomedov working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.

Magomedov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Moltisanti knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Magomedov in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Magomedov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Moltisanti knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Moltisanti is trying to control Magomedov's posture but Magomedov avoids it.
Moltisanti gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.

Moltisanti is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Magomedov pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Moltisanti is trying to get back to full guard.

Moltisanti looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's four 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.

Moltisanti looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Moltisanti works his way to full guard. Good work.

Magomedov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Moltisanti had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Magomedov defends it easily.
Magomedov looking to sit in guard and control but Moltisanti gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chrissy Moltisanti dominated that round.
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.

Moltisanti scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Magomedov tries for a takedown but Moltisanti sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Magomedov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Magomedov dives in and grabs Moltisanti's left leg, looking for a takedown. Moltisanti pushes down on Magomedov's head and hops out.
Chrissy Moltisanti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hasbulla Magomedov.
Magomedov shoots in looking for a takedown. Moltisanti tries to sprawl out of it but Magomedov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Moltisanti manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Magomedov dives in for a single leg takedown but Moltisanti sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Moltisanti getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Moltisanti is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Magomedov shoots for a double leg takedown but Moltisanti sprawls well. He's pushed Magomedov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moltisanti scores with a jab.
Horrible takedown attempt by Magomedov or perhaps it was just good defense by Moltisanti, which made it look bad.
Magomedov is breathing heavily.
Magomedov has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomedov fails with a takedown attempt.
A punch lands to the side of Magomedov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Horrible takedown attempt by Magomedov or perhaps it was just good defense by Moltisanti, which made it look bad.
Chrissy Moltisanti is winning the standup battle so far.
Moltisanti defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Magomedov.
Magomedov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Moltisanti.
Magomedov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Magomedov tries for a takedown but Moltisanti circles away easily

and Moltisanti counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Magomedov!

Moltisanti is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Magomedov has escaped the position, nice work there.
Magomedov regains half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Magomedov is defending against the submission attempts here by Moltisanti.

Magomedov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Moltisanti pulls his head out easily.
Magomedov wants to get back to full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Magomedov trying to control here.

Moltisanti seems to be looking for submissions.

Moltisanti is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Magomedov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Moltisanti is working for a submission of some sort.

Moltisanti is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are battling for position here. Magomedov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Moltisanti controlling from the top position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

Magomedov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Moltisanti doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Moltisanti manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Moltisanti drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Moltisanti as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Magomedov screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Moltisanti! Nice submission victory there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Chrissy Moltisanti!
An out of breath Chrissy Moltisanti thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.