PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Halid Magomedov (ranked 8071 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ibragim Magomedov (ranked 9051 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Magomedov
vs
Magomedov

180 cm
19
157 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

177 cm
19
155 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Pit Bull Development

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Halid Magomedov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ibragim Magomedov!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Ivan Kurochkin and Valeri Chadov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Halid Magomedov instigates a clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Ibragim Magomedov fails to pull guard.

Halid Magomedov pulls guard.
Ibragim Magomedov postures up.
Ibragim Magomedov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ibragim Magomedov tries to stand but Halid Magomedov is controlling from the bottom.
Ibragim Magomedov trying to control but Halid Magomedov is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halid Magomedov wants to sweep here but Ibragim Magomedov controlling him for the moment.
Halid Magomedov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ibragim Magomedov is controlling him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Halid Magomedov is adopting a defensive guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

Halid Magomedov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Halid Magomedov looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Halid Magomedov scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Ibragim Magomedov is not content to let Halid Magomedov control the position.
Ibragim Magomedov is looking for a sweep.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ibragim Magomedov struggling a bit here.

Halid Magomedov decides to stand back up.
Halid Magomedov swats away the attempt to clinch by Ibragim Magomedov.
Halid Magomedov tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Ibragim Magomedov manages to circle out of the way.

Halid Magomedov has Ibragim Magomedov up against the cage in a clinch.

Halid Magomedov breaks from the clinch.

Halid Magomedov changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Ibragim Magomedov looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Halid Magomedov creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Ibragim Magomedov gets back to half guard.
Halid Magomedov is figuring out what he wants to do next.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ibragim Magomedov is trying to maintain the position but Halid Magomedov is very close to passing his half guard.
Ibragim Magomedov wants to get back to his feet.

Halid Magomedov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ibragim Magomedov is just riding it out for now. Halid Magomedov eventually gives up the hold.
Ibragim Magomedov keeps control of the position for the meantime.

Halid Magomedov is looking for a kimura but Ibragim Magomedov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Halid Magomedov to get the leverage.
Ibragim Magomedov desperately trying to maintain half guard.

That's four 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.
Ibragim Magomedov manages to get to full guard.
Ibragim Magomedov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Halid Magomedov working some strikes from top position.
Ibragim Magomedov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Halid Magomedov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ibragim Magomedov holds on and takes a little breather.
Halid Magomedov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ibragim Magomedov is keeping the position for now.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ibragim Magomedov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Halid Magomedov won't allow Ibragim Magomedov to sweep him here.
Ibragim Magomedov trying to control the position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Halid Magomedov dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Halid Magomedov looking to score a takedown here. Ibragim Magomedov is defending well but Halid Magomedov drives through and ends up in Ibragim Magomedov's guard.
Ibragim Magomedov wants to sweep here but Halid Magomedov controlling him for the moment.

Ibragim Magomedov working for a triangle but Halid Magomedov defends it easily.
Ibragim Magomedov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Halid Magomedov is one step ahead there.
Ibragim Magomedov can't keep his opponent in guard - Halid Magomedov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ibragim Magomedov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Halid Magomedov postures up and lands a big shot to Ibragim Magomedov's brow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ibragim Magomedov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Halid Magomedov being controlled here momentarily.
Halid Magomedov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Halid Magomedov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Halid Magomedov pushes down on Ibragim Magomedov's leg and manages to get into half guard.

Halid Magomedov stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Ibragim Magomedov to get to his feet.
Halid Magomedov leaves Ibragim Magomedov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
It looked like Halid Magomedov was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ibragim Magomedov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Halid Magomedov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Halid Magomedov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ibragim Magomedov.

Halid Magomedov has managed to clinch.

Halid Magomedov pulls guard effortlessly.
Ibragim Magomedov trying to control but Halid Magomedov is working from the bottom.
Halid Magomedov is trying to control the position but Ibragim Magomedov postures up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ibragim Magomedov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Halid Magomedov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Halid Magomedov is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Ibragim Magomedov dives into side control.
Halid Magomedov is not content to let Ibragim Magomedov control the position.
Halid Magomedov tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Ibragim Magomedov looking to control but Halid Magomedov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Halid Magomedov working to try and regain half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Halid Magomedov tries to hold on but Ibragim Magomedov pushes him away.
Ibragim Magomedov raining down shots from the mount!
Halid Magomedov is wriggling around trying to escape.
Halid Magomedov's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Halid Magomedov regains half guard.
Ibragim Magomedov blocks the strikes from Halid Magomedov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Halid Magomedov dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Halid Magomedov takes a head kick and keeps coming.

Halid Magomedov gets the takedown into side control.
Ibragim Magomedov tries to bench press Halid Magomedov off him but Halid Magomedov keeps the position.
Ibragim Magomedov manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Ibragim Magomedov is trying to maintain the position but Halid Magomedov is very close to passing his half guard.
Halid Magomedov passes into side control, despite Ibragim Magomedov's attempt to control the position.
Halid Magomedov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ibragim Magomedov can do to turn this around?
Ibragim Magomedov misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Halid Magomedov controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Halid Magomedov tries for a kimura but Ibragim Magomedov is defending well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ibragim Magomedov is looking to regain half guard here but Halid Magomedov keeps moving and retains side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ibragim Magomedov wants to control but Halid Magomedov postures up.
A control attempt from Ibragim Magomedov but he's now mounted!
Ibragim Magomedov wants to hold on but Halid Magomedov pushes him away.
Ibragim Magomedov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

Halid Magomedov working for a guillotine from mount but Ibragim Magomedov is in no mood to give up.
Ibragim Magomedov wants to hold on but Halid Magomedov pushes him away.
Halid Magomedov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ibragim Magomedov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ibragim Magomedov wants to control but Halid Magomedov is having none of it.

Halid Magomedov stands up from mount. Strange move.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ibragim Magomedov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Halid Magomedov was well out of range. Poor timing from Ibragim Magomedov.
A bone on bone clash there as Ibragim Magomedov blocks the leg kick.
Halid Magomedov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ibragim Magomedov.

Halid Magomedov closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Ibragim Magomedov quickly recovers to half guard.

Halid Magomedov decides to stand up.

Halid Magomedov drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Halid Magomedov taking a breather here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ibragim Magomedov is trying to get back to half guard.

Halid Magomedov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Halid Magomedov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Halid Magomedov is looking to take a break and control but Ibragim Magomedov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ibragim Magomedov pushes Halid Magomedov away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Halid Magomedov gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Ibragim Magomedov trying to control but Halid Magomedov flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Ibragim Magomedov is trying to break free.

Ibragim Magomedov fending off the submission attempt from Halid Magomedov.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Halid Magomedov not allowing Ibragim Magomedov to control his hands.
Can Ibragim Magomedov hold on?! Halid Magomedov is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.

Halid Magomedov tightening his grip on Ibragim Magomedov, looking for the choke.
Ibragim Magomedov is trying to break free.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Ibragim Magomedov showing good submission defense here.
Ibragim Magomedov is in bad spot here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Halid Magomedov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Halid Magomedov 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Halid Magomedov!