PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Demyan Pulaski (ranked 4201 p4p, 4295 weight class) and Khamzat Magomedov (ranked 405 p4p, 420 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Pulaski
vs
Magomedov

190 cm
18
202
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
18
191
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin

Black Lab Clothing
Sakura Style

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Demyan Pulaski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Khamzat Magomedov!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Hirohito Nitta and Ren Mimura.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magomedov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Pulaski is fending him off so far but Magomedov persists. Nope, Pulaski circles away and we're back to standing.
It looked like Pulaski was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Pulaski stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Pulaski wants it to stay on the feet.
Pulaski seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Magomedov shoots in but Pulaski avoids the takedown attempt easily.
It looked like Pulaski was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Magomedov.
Demyan Pulaski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khamzat Magomedov.
Magomedov shoots in looking for a takedown. Pulaski tries to sprawl out of it but Magomedov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Pulaski manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Pulaski swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Magomedov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov shoots for a takedown but Pulaski saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

Pulaski takes the fight into the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Pulaski.
Pulaski throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pulaski lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Magomedov or not.
Magomedov goes for a takedown attempt but Pulaski pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Pulaski looks to land a right hand but Magomedov moved out of range.

Pulaski clinches.
Magomedov tries to pull guard but Pulaski won't allow it.
Pulaski digs a right hand underneath Magomedov's ribcage. Magomedov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short body shot lands from Pulaski as the two fighters clinch.
Pulaski scores with a nice hook to the head.

Pulaski pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Magomedov goes for a double leg but Pulaski avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Pulaski continues to drive forward.
Pulaski lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Magomedov misses with a takedown attempt
and Pulaski counters with a stiff right hand.
Magomedov shoots and misses
and Pulaski counters with a nice uppercut.
Magomedov looks winded!

Pulaski gets in close and instigates a 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!
Pulaski working some nice short punches in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pulaski works on Magomedov's body with a couple of short punches.
Pulaski lands a body punch in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Pulaski.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pulaski.
Pulaski lands a shoulder strike.
Pulaski lands a shoulder strike.
A short right from Pulaski on the inside.
Pulaski working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Pulaski throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Magomedovs head.
A short left from Pulaski.
Pulaski working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Pulaski lands an uppercut.
Magomedov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Pulaski throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Magomedovs head.
Pulaski lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Magomedov is trying to pull guard but Pulaski turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
Pulaski scores with a shot to the side of Magomedov's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pulaski lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Pulaski scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Pulaski working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Pulaski lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Pulaski lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Pulaski lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Magomedov backwards.

Magomedov is rocked!
Pulaski digs a right hand into Magomedov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Magomedov's gas tank.
Pulaski lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Magomedov is still on wobbly legs! Can Pulaski finish him?
Magomedov is trying to pull guard but Pulaski turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
Magomedov seems to have recovered his senses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pulaski.
Pulaski pushes Magomedov back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
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!
Pulaski gets through Magomedov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Pulaski.
Pulaski makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Pulaski lands a body punch.
A right hook to the body lands for Pulaski.
Pulaski lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pulaski working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Pulaski lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A hook to the body from Pulaski.
Pulaski is working Magomedov over against the ropes.
Pulaski lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Pulaski works on Magomedov's body with a couple of short punches.
Pulaski lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Pulaski dips a shoulder and cracks Magomedov with a mighty uppercut! Magomedov falls back against the ropes and Pulaski unloads with a barrage of strikes! Magomedov is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the ropes! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Pulaski screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Demyan Pulaski!
During a confident post fight interview, Demyan Pulaski thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.