PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ugrapurod Makagziadan (ranked 3051 p4p, 3231 weight class) and Khamzat Magomedov (ranked 343 p4p, 356 weight class). Makagziadan kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is FIGHT FIGHT. Khamzat Magomedov is staring across the ring at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Makagziadan
vs
Magomedov

188 cm
19
185
2 - 2 - 0

190 cm
19
191
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin

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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ugrapurod Makagziadan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Khamzat Magomedov!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Yuuki Gou and Taro Takaoka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Magomedov looking to score a takedown here. Makagziadan is defending well but Magomedov drives through and ends up in Makagziadan's guard.
Magomedov passes Makagziadan's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

Magomedov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Makagziadan is just riding it out for now. Magomedov eventually gives up the hold.

Magomedov is trying to work for a kimura but Makagziadan is defending well.

Magomedov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Magomedov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.

Magomedov is looking for a kimura here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makagziadan tries to kick Magomedov off but Magomedov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Magomedov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Makagziadan has managed to free his arm - good work.
Makagziadan is trying to stand.

Magomedov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Makagziadan looks like he's trying to stand up.

Magomedov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Magomedov tries to pass to full mount but Makagziadan defends it.

Magomedov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Magomedov works his way into side control.

Magomedov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Makagziadan knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Makagziadan pushes Magomedov away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Magomedov gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.

Magomedov tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

Magomedov goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Makagziadan has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Magomedov but great work by Makagziadan.
Makagziadan wants to stand but Magomedov is controlling his arm.
Magomedov is trying to improve his position.
Makagziadan tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov sneaks back into half guard.
Magomedov trying to control here.
Makagziadan tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Magomedov.
Makagziadan has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Magomedov is pressing down on Makagziadan's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

Magomedov pushes a forearm under Makagziadan's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Makagziadan is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Khamzat Magomedov!