PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Vladimir MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov (ranked 4001 p4p, 174 weight class) and Chosen One (ranked 3937 p4p, 170 weight class). MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov comes to the cage accompanied by https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=4V90AmXnguw. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov
vs
One

170 cm
28
142 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

169 cm
21
138 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vladimir MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chosen One!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
One wants to clinch up but MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov keeps it at a distance.
One looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
One avoids the body shot from MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov.

One fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov, pushing him back against the cage.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov blocks an elbow strike from One.
Still in the clinch, One scores with a nice short uppercut.

MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov misses the body punch
and One counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

One gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
One lands with a right to the head.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov trying to control the position but instead, One has worked for underhooks and has pushed MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov into the cage.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. One avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, One scores with a nice short uppercut.
One lands with a short head shot on the inside.
One working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short left from One.
One scores with a shot to the side of MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov's head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from One.
One makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
One looking to slow down the pace here.
One scores with a shot to the side of MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the cage, One throws an elbow but misses.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
One tries to stall but MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
One digs a right hand into MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov's gas tank.
One lands a body shot.
One scores with an uppercut up the middle.
One lands a nice elbow.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov wants to take the fight to the mat but One manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
One stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Nice body punch from One - that landed with a thud.
One throws a blind hook that connects with the side of MagomedsharipovNurmagomedovs head.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. One avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vladimir MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
One makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
One holding his opponent close, against the cage.
One creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov missing with knees to the body.
One stops a takedown attempt from MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from One.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov tries to throw a body punch but One avoids it by throwing MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov back against the cage.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov wants to take the fight to the mat but One manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
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!
One is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
One lands a hook to the side of the head.
One lands a body punch.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
One softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
One is looking to control MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov's arms but MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov gets an underhook and turns him. Now One has his back to the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from One.
One lands a hook that snaps the head of MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov backwards.
One scores with a shoulder strike.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov scores with a shot to the side of One's head.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but One gets the underhooks and prevents it.
One throws an elbow that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
One lands with a short shot to the head.
One blocks a body shot from MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
One stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov managing to block the knees to the body from One.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, One creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov takes a shot to the head.
A shot in the inside from One.
One pushes MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov wants a takedown.
One scores with a knee to the head.
One working MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov over with knees to the body.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov is breathing heavily.
One is trying to stall.
One lands a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov misses with a body punch.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. One is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
One just leaning against MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov, taking a breather.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
One is looking to control MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov's arms but MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov gets an underhook and turns him. Now One has his back to the cage.
One lands with a left to the head.
One is trying to stall.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov has One pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. One manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
One connects with a knee to the head.
One lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right from One.
Come on One - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
One blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
One taking a breather.
One cracks MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov with a nice body shot.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
One wants to stall.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Chosen One.
One fails with an attempt to clinch.

One closes the distance and pushes MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov back into the cage.
One lands a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chosen One 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.

MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov throws out a loose jab but One uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
One wants to clinch up but MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov keeps it at a distance.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Danga de danga de dang - One scores with a four punch combination!

One clinches.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
One lands with a left to the head.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov letting One take a breather here.
One lands a shoulder strike.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but One pulls him back up using the underhooks.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov lands a shoulder strike.
One lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
One taking a breather.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
One stops a takedown attempt from MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov.
One stalls.

That's one minute gone in the round.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov takes a knee to the side of the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
One pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
One working some nice short punches in the clinch.
One makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
One gets through MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
One lands a left hand that snaps the head of MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov backwards.
One lands with a left to the head.

MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov is rocked!
A short right hand to the side of the head by One.
Oh MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
One lands with a short punch from the clinch.
One has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
One lands a shoulder strike.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
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!
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov takes a shot to the head.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vladimir MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Come on One - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov tries to throw a body punch but One avoids it by throwing MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov back against the cage.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but One pulls him back up using the underhooks.
One manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
One looking to throw knees to the head but MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov is blocking nicely.
Chosen One seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
One controlling the action here for a moment.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov seems to have got his legs back now.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov avoids a wild elbow strike from One.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
One is looking to control MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov's arms but MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov gets an underhook and turns him. Now One has his back to the cage.
One lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
One works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
One is looking to control MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov's arms but MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov gets an underhook and turns him. Now One has his back to the cage.
One gets through MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
One lands with a light punch inside.
One makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right from One on the inside.
One is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.

MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov gets a trip takedown into half guard.
One is trying to stand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
One wants to get back to his feet.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

One has one foot on MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.

One moves into range and clinches up with MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov.
Good body shot from One.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
One lands an uppercut.
One stalling in the clinch but MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov improves position.
One trying to stall but MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov improves his position.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov tries to pull guard but One holds him up against the cage and eventually MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov drops back down to his feet.
One scores with a shoulder strike.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
One misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
One trying to control the position but instead, MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov has worked for underhooks and has pushed One into the cage.
One throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov blocks it with crossed arms.
One lands a shoulder strike.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov pressing his opponent against the cage.
One lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov stalling in the clinch but One improves position.
One stalling in the clinch but MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov improves position.
One lands with a short shot to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for One.
One lands with a short punch from the clinch.
One slows down the pace here.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov takes a shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chosen One showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!

One tries to close the distance and clinch up but MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
One lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.

One drives through and clinches with MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov against the cage.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but One blocks it with crossed arms.
One lands with a short punch from the clinch.

MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov tightens his grip and picks One up, before dumping him to the ground. One manages to land in guard.
One keeping moving, preventing MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov from controlling successfully.
One is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov trying to control the position from guard on top but One is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov throws a big elbow that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
One wants to stand and escape but MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov is having none of it.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
One moves in looking to clinch but MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov pushes him off.

One clinches up against the cage.
One working some nice short punches in the clinch.
One working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
One scores with a hook to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
One looking to slow down the pace here.

MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov manages to break the clinch.

One closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov stalling in the clinch but One improves position.
One stops a takedown attempt from MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov.
One looking to slow down the pace here.
One throws a knee to the head but misses.
One lands a body shot.
One lands with a short head shot on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
One working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov goes for a takedown in the clinch but One prevents it.
One throws a blind hook that connects with the side of MagomedsharipovNurmagomedovs head.
One avoiding damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
One lands with a left to the head.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov tries to stall but One uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov tries to work over One's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
One blocks an uppercut.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vladimir MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
One lands an uppercut.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov letting One take a breather here.
One lands with a left to the head.
One is pressed up against the cage. MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag One down to the mat. One avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
One throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
One lands a leg kick that knocks MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov off balance momentarily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
One doesn't manage to clinch there - MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov circles away.
One throws a head kick that MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov semi-blocks.

MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov gets tackled into the cage by One. One maintains the clinch.
One digs a right hand underneath MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov's ribcage. MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short right from One on the inside.
One leaning his opponent against the cage.
One lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov backwards.
One scores with a shoulder strike.
One's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
One lands a left hand that snaps the head of MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov backwards.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov is trying to maintain a safe position but One gets an underhook and turns MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov into the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for One.
One lands an uppercut.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. One is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
One lands an elbow just above MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov 's eye.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
One lands a big right hand that drops MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov! The killer instinct kicks in and One finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by One!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:12 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chosen One!
Chosen One thanked the fans post fight for their support.