PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Hasbulla Magomedov (ranked 2927 p4p, 2555 weight class) and Arturo Hernandez (ranked 206 p4p, 182 weight class). Magomedov comes to the cage accompanied by Roy Jones Jr - Can't be Touched. Arturo Hernandez has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Hasbulla Magomedov's chin.

Magomedov
vs
Hernandez

150 cm
25
145
9 - 7 - 0

172 cm
24
145
6 - 3 - 0

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Solid boxing
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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 9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Hasbulla Magomedov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Arturo Hernandez!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Fedor Mirinova and Vladimir Khabensky.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hernandez stuffs the takedown attempt from Magomedov. Magomedov gets slowly back to his feet.
Hasbulla Magomedov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Magomedov has his takedown stuffed
and Hernandez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

It looks like Hasbulla Magomedov has been cut.
Hernandez looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Magomedov.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hasbulla Magomedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hernandez stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hernandez wants it to stay on the feet.
Magomedov fails with the takedown.
Nice takedown defense from Hernandez. No joy for Magomedov on that attempt.
Hernandez let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov tries for a takedown but Hernandez circles away easily
and Hernandez counters with a stiff right hand.
Magomedov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Magomedov looks for a takedown but Hernandez sprawls well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomedov shoots in but Hernandez avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hernandez unleashes a big counter combination but Magomedov bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Magomedov has been working on his balance at ubergym, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Hernandez.
Hernandez lands an overhand right.
Magomedov shoots and misses
and Magomedov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

Magomedov is rocked!
Magomedov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hernandez counters with a right hand to the body.
Oh Magomedov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Magomedov is breathing heavily.
BAM! Hernandez delivers a spinning backfist that drops Magomedov like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Arturo Hernandez!
An out of breath Arturo Hernandez thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.