PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Badr Al Din (ranked 112 p4p, 26 weight class) and Kassim Magufuli I V (ranked 19 p4p, 5 weight class). Al Din's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, RUNNING BACK. The crowd seem to be enjoying Magufuli I V's choice of entrance music: Toto - Africa. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Al Din
vs
Magufuli I V

187 cm
31
204
15 - 10 - 0

195 cm
35
216
30 - 15 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

Core Combat
Savage Fightwear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Badr Al Din!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 30 - 15 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kassim Magufuli I V!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magufuli I V has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Al Din.
Magufuli I V displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Al Din throws out the jab.
Al Din defending well as Magufuli I V loads up on a big left hand.
Al Din jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Magufuli I V lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Al Din throws a hook but Magufuli I V blocks it.
Magufuli I V swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Al Din throws a leg kick
and Magufuli I V counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

It looks like Badr Al Din has been cut.
A nice inside leg kick there by Al Din. That's going to slow Magufuli I V down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Din throws a right hand that Magufuli I V ducks under and follows up with a left that Magufuli I V also avoids with ease.
Magufuli I V throws the left hand but Al Din avoids the punch easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Magufuli I V misses with a lunging right hand
and Al Din counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Al Din scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Magufuli I V is looking to land body kicks.
Magufuli I V takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Al Din walks into a stiff left hand from Magufuli I V.
Sloppy strikes from Magufuli I V. Those never looked like landing.
Al Din throwing a counter right hand but Magufuli I V manages to avoid it.
Magufuli I V wants to clinch.
Al Din looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Al Din misses with a hook. Magufuli I V ducked under it nicely.
That kick from Al Din tenderised Magufuli I V's leg. Magufuli I V is trying to keep his angry face on.
A big left from Magufuli I V misses.
Al Din plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Al Din takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
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!
Magufuli I V tries to clinch but Al Din moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A solid body kick from Al Din.
A jab from Al Din does it's job there.
A nice combination there by Magufuli I V.
Magufuli I V will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Magufuli I V slips a jab and a cross from Al Din.
Magufuli I V throws an overhand right that lands on Al Din's shoulder, as Al Din tries to avoid the shot.
Al Din looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Al Din wants to slow Magufuli I V down by chopping away at his legs.
It seemed like Magufuli I V was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magufuli I V tries to clinch but Al Din is having none of it.
Al Din moves forwards but Magufuli I V connects with a nice, crisp jab.

Badr Al Din's cut is getting worse.
Magufuli I V falls off balance throwing a combination
and Al Din counters with a nice kick to the body.
Al Din scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Al Din scores with a kick to the midsection.
Magufuli I V has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Al Din finds it's way round the side to connect with Magufuli I V's head.
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 Badr Al Din will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Badr Al Din's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Magufuli I V throws a series of punches but Al Din avoids them all with ease.
A jab from Magufuli I V misses.
Magufuli I V throws a push kick but Al Din slaps the foot to one side.
Magufuli I V misses with a straight left.
Al Din tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magufuli I V tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Al Din was well out of range. Poor timing from Magufuli I V.
Al Din lands with a kick to the ribs.
Al Din connects with a body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Magufuli I V tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Al Din was well out of range. Poor timing from Magufuli I V.
Magufuli I V throws an off balance right hand
and Al Din counters with a nice uppercut.
Al Din fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Magufuli I V dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Al Din. That did some damage!
Magufuli I V is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Al Din.
A big right from Magufuli I V misses.
Magufuli I V throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Al Din counters with a nice body kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magufuli I V ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Al Din moves away.
Al Din lands with an overhand left.
Magufuli I V tries a head kick but it misses.
Al Din swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Magufuli I V is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
A nice inside leg kick there by Al Din. That's going to slow Magufuli I V down.
Magufuli I V throws a poor cross that misses
letting Al Din counter with a right hand.
A nice leg kick from Al Din, right into the meat of the thigh.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magufuli I V misses with an uppercut.
Al Din looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Magufuli I V misses with an uppercut
and Al Din counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Al Din connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Magufuli I V momentarily.
Al Din lands a jab to Magufuli I V's midsection.
Al Din ducks under a wild hook from Magufuli I V.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Magufuli I V might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Al Din has got the better of the exchanges.
Magufuli I V throws a head kick but Al Din moves out of range.
As Magufuli I V backs away, Al Din returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magufuli I V lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Magufuli I V scores with a kick to the body.
Al Din misses with a right hand
and Magufuli I V counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Al Din lands a nice looking kick to the body. Magufuli I V takes a step back to recover.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Al Din throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Magufuli I V sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A nice side step and Magufuli I V releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Al Din throws an overhand right that lands on Magufuli I V's shoulder, as Magufuli I V tries to avoid the shot.
Al Din stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Badr Al Din dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Badr Al Din's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Nice body kick from Al Din.
A slapping leg kick lands for Al Din.
Al Din throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Magufuli I V counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Al Din lands a head kick. Magufuli I V smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Magufuli I V lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick from Al Din is predictable there
and Magufuli I V cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Al Din misses with a low kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Magufuli I V with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Al Din to score with a decent uppercut.
Magufuli I V misses with a hook.
Al Din half committed to a counter leg kick.
Magufuli I V blocks the body kick.
Magufuli I V misses with a body punch
and Al Din counters with a slapping leg kick.
Al Din lands a really nice looking cross but Magufuli I V seems unphased.
Al Din scores with the left hand. Magufuli I V knows he should have avoided that one.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Magufuli I V crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Al Din - the referee stops the clock and Magufuli I V gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Al Din. Magufuli I V manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Al Din lunges at Magufuli I V with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Magufuli I V's hand.
Magufuli I V uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Al Din.
Al Din moves out of range of the strikes.
Al Din tries to land a front kick but Magufuli I V steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Magufuli I V throws a lazy uppercut
and Al Din counters with a left and a right that stings Magufuli I V.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Magufuli I V fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Magufuli I V throws a poor cross that misses
and Al Din counters with a leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magufuli I V misses with a shot to the body
enabling Al Din to counter with a crisp jab.
Magufuli I V sizes up Al Din with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Al Din looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Magufuli I V throws a left and a right that both miss
and Al Din counters with a nice leg kick.
Magufuli I V rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Al Din counters with a leg kick.
Al Din is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Magufuli I V can do to turn this around?
A good leg kick by Al Din.
Magufuli I V throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Al Din fires out a quick counter leg kick but Magufuli I V just manages to avoid it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magufuli I V pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Al Din scores with a leg kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Magufuli I V crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Al Din - the referee stops the clock and Magufuli I V gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Al Din. Magufuli I V manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Kassim Magufuli I V seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Magufuli I V.
Al Din throws a leg kick
and Magufuli I V counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Donk. Al Din catches Magufuli I V right on the button with a cross.
Al Din throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Badr Al Din clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Badr Al Din's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Good leg kick by Al Din.
Al Din throws a leg kick but Magufuli I V sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Magufuli I V is looking for the big counter here.
Magufuli I V's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Al Din gets off balance looking for a body kick
letting Magufuli I V counter with a right hand.
Magufuli I V looks to land a left hand but Al Din moved out of range nicely.
Badr Al Din is winning the standup battle so far.
Al Din lands a head kick!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Al Din moves into range and clinches up with Magufuli I V.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Magufuli I V can't find room to land a body shot as Al Din controls the action.
Magufuli I V misses with some punches.
A short right from Al Din on the inside.
Al Din tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Magufuli I V's elbow.
A short uppercut from Magufuli I V.
Al Din lands a body punch.
Magufuli I V lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Al Din lands a left hand that snaps the head of Magufuli I V backwards.
Magufuli I V is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Al Din jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Magufuli I V walks away with a smile on his face. Al Din gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Al Din misses the shot to the body.
Magufuli I V has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Al Din.
Magufuli I V misses with a jab to the body
and Al Din counters with a stiff right hand.
Al Din misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Magufuli I V.
Al Din is looking to slow Magufuli I V down with leg kicks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Al Din turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Magufuli I V blocks the leg kick.
Magufuli I V throws a jab when Al Din was well out of range.
Al Din throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Al Din scores with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Magufuli I V looking to land some kicks to the body here.
As Magufuli I V looks to move away, Al Din throws a big counter combo but Magufuli I V just gets out of the way.
Magufuli I V throws a big shot that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magufuli I V throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Al Din counters with a leg kick.
Magufuli I V throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Al Din.
A thudding body kick lands there by Al Din!
Al Din fails in his attempt to clinch.
Al Din lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Al Din takes a shot right to the bread basket.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Al Din shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Magufuli I V keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Al Din.
Magufuli I V fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Al Din wants to clinch up but Magufuli I V keeps it at a distance.
Magufuli I V is looking for the big counter here.
Magufuli I V throws a right and a left that both miss.
Al Din thinks about countering with a body kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Al Din. That snapped Magufuli I V's head back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Al Din avoids the head kick by Magufuli I V.
Al Din is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Badr Al Din will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Badr Al Din's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Al Din throws a half hearted mid kick.
Al Din uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Magufuli I V.
Al Din swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Magufuli I V wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A solid leg kick lands there for Al Din.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Magufuli I V just misses with a punch to the body.
Al Din seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Al Din slips under a jab.
Magufuli I V just misses with a punch to the body.
Al Din was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Al Din paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A nice leg kick lands there from Al Din.
Al Din connects with a right hand. Magufuli I V shakes it off.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Al Din scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Magufuli I V stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Al Din.
Al Din throws a leg kick but Magufuli I V sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Magufuli I V swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Magufuli I V throws a looping overhand right but Al Din ducks down to avoid it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Magufuli I V lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Al Din has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Al Din and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Magufuli I V misses with an uppercut. Al Din saw that one coming.
Al Din tried to counter with a leg kick but Magufuli I V avoided it.
Kassim Magufuli I V has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magufuli I V tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Al Din manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Al Din appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Magufuli I V tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Al Din counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Magufuli I V misses with a combination
and Al Din counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Al Din scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Magufuli I V doesn't seem bothered though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magufuli I V on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.

Magufuli I V closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Al Din swings wildly with an uppercut but Magufuli I V uses good head movement to avoid it.
Al Din blocks a body shot from Magufuli I V.
Magufuli I V tries to throw a body punch but Al Din avoids it by throwing Magufuli I V back against the cage.
Al Din struggles to land a body shot inside as Magufuli I V controls his hands.
Al Din lands with a short shot to the head.
Magufuli I V tries a body shot but Al Din blocks it.
Al Din tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Magufuli I V just stands there and leans against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Al Din misses with a short punch on the inside.
Magufuli I V tries to throw a body punch but Al Din avoids it by throwing Magufuli I V back against the cage.
Al Din lands a nice uppercut.
Al Din blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Al Din misses with a shot to the kidneys.

And that's the end of the fight!
Badr Al Din showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Al Din, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 50:45
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 50:45
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Badr Al Din!
Badr Al Din is the new light heavyweight champion!
An out of breath Badr Al Din thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.