PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Karl Heinz Krypton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rashid Magomedov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Magomedov has chosen http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wauzrPn0cfg&feature=related as his entrance music. Krypton is coming into this fight with a significant injury, which will no doubt have an effect on his cardio. 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?

Heinz Krypton
vs
Magomedov

183 cm
20
184 lbs
1 - 7 - 0

176 cm
25
182 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter striker
Insanely flexible

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Karl Heinz Krypton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rashid Magomedov!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Viktor Lagutenko and Valeri Chadov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krypton avoids the head kick by Magomedov.
Krypton is breathing heavily.
Krypton shoots for a double leg takedown but Magomedov sprawls well. He's pushed Krypton's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Magomedov fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Krypton to the ground. Magomedov is now in Krypton's guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

Krypton had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Magomedov defends it easily.
Magomedov looking to pass the guard.
Magomedov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

Krypton escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Magomedov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Magomedov tries to free his leg and advance position but Krypton is retaining full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomedov controlling from the top position.
Magomedov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Magomedov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Rashid Magomedov.

Magomedov scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Krypton keeping his opponent close.
Krypton is trying to get back to half guard.
Krypton wants to control but Magomedov postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krypton is being controlled here.
Krypton is trying to improve his position.

Magomedov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Magomedov trying to control the action but Krypton is working from the bottom.
Krypton struggling a bit here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Magomedov is staying tight to Krypton's torso, preventing him from escaping.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov trying to control the action but Krypton is working from the bottom.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Magomedov creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Krypton sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Krypton manages to work his way to half guard, despite Magomedov's best efforts.
Magomedov is trying to control. Krypton wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Krypton wants to control but Magomedov is keeping busy.
Krypton moves into full guard.
Magomedov wants to control from the top but Krypton keeps moving.

Magomedov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Krypton has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Magomedov has managed to get both his arms back between Krypton's legs - danger averted.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Krypton looking for a guillotine here but Magomedov defends easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Krypton escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Magomedov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Krypton has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Magomedov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Magomedov looking to pass the guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Krypton had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Magomedov defends it easily.
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 Karl Heinz Krypton will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Magomedov drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Krypton's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Magomedov tries to move into full mount but can't pass Krypton's legs.
Krypton is looking to regain half guard here but Magomedov keeps moving and retains side control.
Krypton wants to control but Magomedov postures up.
Magomedov wants to stand but Krypton is controlling his arm.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Magomedov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Krypton has escaped the position, nice work there.
Krypton can't do much from the bottom here.
Krypton stops Magomedov from passing to mount.
Rashid Magomedov has got the better of the ground game so far.

Magomedov is trying to get an arm triangle but Krypton is defending well.
Magomedov misses with the ground and pound.
The strikes coming from Magomedov are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Magomedov trying to control the action but Krypton is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krypton manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

Krypton is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Magomedov sees it coming and defends easily.

Magomedov is defending against the submission attempts here by Krypton.
Magomedov is trying to stand.
Krypton trying to control from half guard but Magomedov is working away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Krypton seems to be looking for submissions.
Krypton is trying to control. Magomedov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Krypton is trying for a kimura here. Magomedov looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Krypton wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Karl Heinz Krypton!