PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dean Wesson (ranked 1761 p4p, 2004 weight class) and Husein Magomaevaboff (ranked 250 p4p, 282 weight class). Wesson kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is In Your Honor - Foo Fighters. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Wesson
vs
Magomaevaboff

182 cm
36
182
27 - 22 - 0

183 cm
21
175
2 - 4 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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 27 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dean Wesson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Husein Magomaevaboff!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wesson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Wesson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Magomaevaboff looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Magomaevaboff is looking to slow Wesson down with leg kicks.
Magomaevaboff misses with a hook
and Wesson counters with a straight right hand.
Wesson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Magomaevaboff is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Wesson throws a sloppy head kick
and Magomaevaboff counters with a slapping leg kick.
Wesson throws a lazy head kick
and Magomaevaboff counters with a straight right hand.
Magomaevaboff avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wesson throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice takedown defense from Magomaevaboff. No joy for Wesson on that attempt.

Wesson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Magomaevaboff trying to control but Wesson postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomaevaboff is looking to improve his position.
Magomaevaboff is trying to maintain the position but Wesson is very close to passing his half guard.

Wesson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Wesson seems to be working for a kimura but Magomaevaboff defends the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Magomaevaboff tries to roll over but Wesson keeps him under control.
Magomaevaboff wants to control but Wesson is keeping busy.
Magomaevaboff slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Wesson trying to control but Magomaevaboff is working from the bottom.
Wesson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Magomaevaboff swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Magomaevaboff is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Wesson defends well.
Wesson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Magomaevaboff is keeping the position for now.
Wesson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Magomaevaboff tries to roll over but Wesson keeps him under control.
Magomaevaboff has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Wesson is working away from the top position though.
Wesson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Magomaevaboff keeps working.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magomaevaboff is pressing down on Wesson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Magomaevaboff is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Magomaevaboff managing to control the position.
Wesson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

Magomaevaboff working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Wesson has passed into half guard!
Magomaevaboff wants to control but Wesson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Wesson tries to pass to full mount but Magomaevaboff defends it.
Magomaevaboff is looking for a sweep. Wesson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

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.
Magomaevaboff wants to control but Wesson is keeping busy.
Magomaevaboff is staying active underneath Wesson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Magomaevaboff is trying to get back to full guard.

Wesson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Wesson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Magomaevaboff tries to roll over but Wesson keeps him under control.
Magomaevaboff won't allow Wesson to pass to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Dean Wesson will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Wesson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Wesson misses with a double jab
and Magomaevaboff cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Magomaevaboff scoring well with a low kick there.
Wesson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Magomaevaboff as he avoids it easily.
Magomaevaboff loads up on a big right hand but Wesson slips the punch.
Magomaevaboff misses with an uppercut.

Magomaevaboff closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Magomaevaboff.
Wesson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Magomaevaboff is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Magomaevaboff jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Wesson walks away with a smile on his face. Magomaevaboff gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Husein Magomaevaboff seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wesson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.

Wesson drives through with a takedown into guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomaevaboff bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Wesson's guard.

Dean Wesson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Magomaevaboff wants to pass the guard but Wesson is keeping the position.
Magomaevaboff slips nicely into half guard.

Magomaevaboff is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Wesson as he works his way to full guard.
Wesson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Magomaevaboff trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Magomaevaboff is still trying to improve position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Wesson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Wesson keeping moving, preventing Magomaevaboff from controlling successfully.

Magomaevaboff got a little sloppy there for a moment and Wesson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Magomaevaboff has managed to get both his arms back between Wesson's legs - danger averted.
Magomaevaboff is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

Wesson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Magomaevaboff must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Wesson is trying to control the position but Magomaevaboff postures up.
Magomaevaboff wants to control from the top but Wesson keeps moving.

Wesson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magomaevaboff tries to free his leg and advance position but Wesson is retaining full guard.

Wesson has his foot on Magomaevaboff's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Magomaevaboff works his way back into a safe position though.
Magomaevaboff pushing down on Wesson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

Magomaevaboff seems to be looking for submissions.
Magomaevaboff is keen to just control but Wesson is a slippery customer.
Magomaevaboff is controlling the pace.
Wesson gets back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wesson trying to keep a closed guard but Magomaevaboff is proving a slippery customer.
Wesson looking for a sweep. Not yet Wesson, not yet.
Magomaevaboff looking to sit in guard and control but Wesson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Magomaevaboff trying to keep a closed guard but Wesson is proving a slippery customer.

Wesson is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Magomaevaboff has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Wesson is looking to defend but Magomaevaboff has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Wesson! Magomaevaboff pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Wesson taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Husein Magomaevaboff!
Dean Wesson was interviewed post fight and said 'The better fighter won tonight. Congrats to my opponent. Got to get back to the gym and work my way to avenge this loss.'.