PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jairo Aquino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stekelanburg Magamedov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Aquino
vs
Magamedov

190 cm
22
270 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

203 cm
21
298 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Dangerous knees
Good in bed

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jairo Aquino!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Stekelanburg Magamedov!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Leandro Rodrigues and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magamedov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Aquino looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Aquino throws a leg kick that misses.
Aquino shoots in but no luck this time.

Magamedov takes the fight into the clinch.

Magamedov breaks from the clinch.
Magamedov wants to clinch.
Magamedov feints and then cracks Aquino's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Aquino down.

Magamedov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Aquino is in all sorts of trouble here.
Magamedov controlling his opponent.
Magamedov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aquino is trying desperately to improve position.
Magamedov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Aquino in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Magamedov connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Magamedov looking to control and managing it successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magamedov with good strikes from the mount here!

Magamedov looking for a guillotine from mount but Aquino is having none of it.
Magamedov controlling from the full mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aquino holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Magamedov tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Aquino might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Magamedov working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Magamedov raining down shots from the mount!
Magamedov content just to control the position here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magamedov with a couple of short strikes.
Aquino really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Magamedov controlling from mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Aquino wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Magamedov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stekelanburg Magamedov dominated that round.
That's time! Aquino's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Magamedov shoots in looking for a takedown. Aquino tries to sprawl out of it but Magamedov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Aquino manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
No luck for Magamedov with that takedown attempt.
Aquino misses with a leg kick

and Magamedov counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Magamedov trying to control the pace.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Stekelanburg Magamedov.
Aquino throws a sloppy head kick and Magamedov moves out of range easily.
Magamedov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Aquino as he jumps to the side.
Jairo Aquino has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stekelanburg Magamedov.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Magamedov.
Magamedov is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Magamedov moves out of range of the body kick from Aquino.
A low kick from Aquino is predictable there

and Magamedov counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Aquino's guard now.
Magamedov postures up.
Aquino throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Magamedov won't allow Aquino to get back to his feet.
Magamedov throwing strikes but missing.

Aquino throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aquino is trying to keep Magamedov in close.
Magamedov throwing strikes but missing.
Magamedov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Magamedov shoots for a takedown but Aquino saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Stekelanburg Magamedov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Aquino clobbers Magamedov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Aquino.
Magamedov shoots in looking for a takedown. Aquino tries to sprawl out of it but Magamedov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Aquino manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Aquino throws a low kick but Magamedov moves out of range easily.
Aquino throws a half hearted mid kick.
Aquino explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Aquino throws a sloppy head kick and Magamedov moves out of range easily.
Magamedov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Magamedov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Aquino circles away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aquino scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Aquino tries a head kick but it misses.
Aquino throws a wild body kick that Magamedov sees coming a mile off.
Magamedov avoids a kick to the body.
Aquino throws a leg kick

and Magamedov counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Magamedov.
Aquino wants to get back to his feet but Magamedov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Aquino keeping moving, preventing Magamedov from controlling successfully.
Aquino is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stekelanburg Magamedov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Aquino wants to slow Magamedov down by chopping away at his legs.
A head kick by Magamedov misses
and Aquino counters with a straight right hand.

Magamedov closes the distance and clinches.
Magamedov landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Aquino tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Magamedov just stands there and leans against the cage.
Aquino jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Magamedov walks away with a smile on his face. Aquino gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Aquino stuffs the takedown attempt from Magamedov. Magamedov gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice sprawl there from Magamedov as Aquino shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jairo Aquino. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aquino misses with a body kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Aquino looks for the body kick but Magamedov saw that one coming.
Stekelanburg Magamedov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Magamedov checks a leg kick.
Aquino throws a lazy head kick

and Magamedov counters with a single leg into guard. Aquino didn't expect that.
Aquino looking to hit a scissor sweep but Magamedov is one step ahead there.
Aquino is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Aquino wants to stand and escape but Magamedov is having none of it.
Magamedov tries to free his leg and advance position but Aquino is retaining full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magamedov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Stekelanburg Magamedov.
Aquino misses with a two punch combination.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Magamedov throws a hook to the side of Aquino's head but Aquino sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Magamedov shoots in and drives through. Aquino sprawls well.
Aquino paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Aquino digs a good body shot into Magamedov's ribs.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Aquino.
Jairo Aquino has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A big right from Magamedov misses.
Aquino throws a leg kick

and Magamedov counters by moving into the clinch.
Stekelanburg Magamedov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Aquino lands with a left to the head.
Aquino jumps guard but Magamedov stands there with Aquino around his waist. Aquino gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Stekelanburg Magamedov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Magamedov winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 26:30
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stekelanburg Magamedov!