PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nai Khanom Tom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Konstantin Magomedov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Magomedov has chosen Ave Maria as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Khanom Tom
vs
Magomedov

193 cm
33
245 lbs
20 - 10 - 0

188 cm
36
245 lbs
34 - 19 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

Perkele!
Supreme Nutrition

Conviction
KAISER

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Nai Khanom Tom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 34 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Konstantin Magomedov!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magomedov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Some wild striking there from Magomedov.
Khanom Tom lands a slapping body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Khanom Tom.
Khanom Tom throws a leg kick but Magomedov moved away.
Magomedov throws a body punch but Khanom Tom moves out of range.
Magomedov throws a jab but it's blocked by Khanom Tom.
Khanom Tom moves out of range as Magomedov strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Magomedov drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Khanom Tom prevents Magomedov from moving into mount.
Khanom Tom wants to control but Magomedov postures up.
Magomedov fails to land a wild elbow strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomedov working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Khanom Tom is trying to improve his position.
Khanom Tom can't do much from the bottom here.
Magomedov trying to control the position but Khanom Tom is working away.
Khanom Tom is trying to improve his position.
Magomedov moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Magomedov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Khanom Tom tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Khanom Tom is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Magomedov has just dragged him back down to the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
You can see the frustration on Khanom Tom's face as Magomedov controls the position.
Khanom Tom tries to bench press Magomedov off him but Magomedov keeps the position.
Khanom Tom parries the strikes from Magomedov easily there. Magomedov is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Khanom Tom to escape.
Khanom Tom wants to get back to his feet but Magomedov drags him back down.
Khanom Tom tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Magomedov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Khanom Tom is trying to get back to his feet.
Magomedov working the head and body with strikes.
Magomedov cracks Khanom Tom with a big right hand but Khanom Tom just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Magomedov grinds an elbow into Khanom Tom's temple.
Khanom Tom tries to bench press Magomedov off him but Magomedov keeps the position.
Khanom Tom manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khanom Tom wants to get back to his feet.
Magomedov thows a huge punch but Khanom Tom dodges it nicely.
Magomedov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Magomedov wants to take a breather but Khanom Tom is having none of it.
Khanom Tom tries to kick Magomedov off but Magomedov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Magomedov prevents Khanom Tom from improving his position.
Nice strikes from Magomedov there.
Khanom Tom looks like he's trying to stand up.
Magomedov wants to take a breather but Khanom Tom is having none of it.
Khanom Tom looks like he's trying to stand up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Magomedov slows the pace down in half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khanom Tom has hold of Magomedov's hands but Magomedov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Khanom Tom pushes Magomedov off looking to stand but Magomedov dives back in and keeps control.
Khanom Tom is concentrating on defense, preventing Magomedov from advancing position.
Magomedov stops Khanom Tom from getting back to his feet.
Magomedov controlling the pace.
Khanom Tom is trying to maintain the position but Magomedov is very close to passing his half guard.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Khanom Tom looks for the body kick but Magomedov saw that one coming.
Magomedov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Khanom Tom, right into the meat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Konstantin Magomedov dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Khanom Tom tries to land a front kick but Magomedov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Khanom Tom misses with a kick to the body.
Khanom Tom throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Magomedov on the side of the head.
Khanom Tom lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Magomedov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Khanom Tom.
Khanom Tom moves out of range of the body kick.
Nice shot by Khanom Tom.
Khanom Tom has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

It looks like Nai Khanom Tom has been cut.
Khanom Tom drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Magomedov misses with an uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Khanom Tom.
Magomedov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Khanom Tom defends it well.
Khanom Tom throws the kick towards the body but Magomedov avoids it.
Khanom Tom steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Magomedov.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Magomedov moves out of range of the strikes.
Magomedov with the counter takedown but Khanom Tom avoids it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Khanom Tom takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Khanom Tom.
Khanom Tom throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Magomedov throws the left hand but Khanom Tom avoids the punch easily.
Nai Khanom Tom is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Magomedov scores with a kick to the midsection.
Khanom Tom throws a half hearted mid kick.
Magomedov lands a jab to Khanom Tom's midsection.
Khanom Tom delivers a nice body kick.
Magomedov misses with a wild body shot.
Khanom Tom pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Magomedov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Khanom Tom swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Magomedov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Khanom Tom defends it well.
Magomedov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov lands a nice hook to Khanom Tom's body. Khanom Tom takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Khanom Tom thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Magomedov if he has to take too many more of those.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Magomedov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Magomedov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Khanom Tom goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Khanom Tom throws a wild body kick that Magomedov sees coming a mile off.
Nai Khanom Tom is winning the standup battle so far.
Khanom Tom ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Good leg kick by Khanom Tom there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Khanom Tom scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Khanom Tom misses with an attempted mid kick.
Magomedov misses with a takedown attempt
and Khanom Tom connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Magomedov slips a jab from Khanom Tom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khanom Tom thows a body kick. Magomedov tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Good work by Magomedov as he checks the leg kick.
Magomedov lunges at Khanom Tom with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Khanom Tom's hand.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Khanom Tom.
Khanom Tom lands a jab.
A head kick misses from Khanom Tom.
Magomedov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Khanom Tom throws a head kick that misses.
Magomedov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Magomedov throws a predictable looking body shot

and Khanom Tom holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Magomedov misses with a knee strike.
Nice body punch from Magomedov - that landed with a thud.
Khanom Tom has a couple of punches blocked by Magomedov.
A shot in the inside from Magomedov.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khanom Tom trying to land knees to the body.
Khanom Tom is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Magomedov is defending well for now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Magomedov avoiding damage as Khanom Tom throws knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Khanom Tom.
Magomedov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Khanom Tom crunches a lovely knee into Magomedov's ribcage.
Khanom Tom avoids the elbow strike from Magomedov, against the cage.
Magomedov managing to block the knees to the body from Khanom Tom.
Khanom Tom blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Khanom Tom blocks an uppercut.
Magomedov tries a body shot but Khanom Tom blocks it.
Khanom Tom with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Khanom Tom misses with some punches.
Magomedov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

Magomedov is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Khanom Tom can't fight it off and eventually Magomedov manages to take the fight to the floor. Khanom Tom looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nai Khanom Tom dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Nai Khanom Tom's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Magomedov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Magomedov misses with a body kick.
A little feinted left hand from Khanom Tom on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Khanom Tom stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Magomedov.
Khanom Tom explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Khanom Tom staying out of range there.
Magomedov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

Magomedov tries to keep at a distance but Khanom Tom has taken the fight into the clinch.
Magomedov has a couple of punches blocked by Khanom Tom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov avoiding damage as Khanom Tom throws knees to the body.
Magomedov throws a punch but it's blocked by Khanom Tom.
Khanom Tom misses with a hook to the ribs.
Khanom Tom can't find room to land a body shot as Magomedov controls the action.
Khanom Tom tries a knee to the head but Magomedov blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Khanom Tom missing with knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Khanom Tom fails to land.
Khanom Tom's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Magomedov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Khanom Tom digs a right hand into Magomedov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Magomedov's gas tank.
Khanom Tom blocks a body shot from Magomedov.
Magomedov misses with a punch on the inside.
Magomedov avoiding damage as Khanom Tom throws knees to the body.
Khanom Tom lands with a short shot to the head.
Magomedov throws a head punch that misses.
Magomedov struggles to land a body shot inside as Khanom Tom controls his hands.
Magomedov managing to block the knees to the body from Khanom Tom.
Nai Khanom Tom has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Magomedov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Magomedov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Khanom Tom prevents it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov misses with a punch on the inside.
Magomedov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Magomedov lands with a left to the head.
Magomedov managing to block the knees to the body from Khanom Tom.
Magomedov lands a right hand.
Khanom Tom is working Magomedov over against the cage.
Magomedov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Magomedov throws a head punch that misses.
Magomedov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Khanom Tom doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Magomedov missing with knees to the body.
Khanom Tom lands a right hand.
Magomedov has Khanom Tom pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Khanom Tom manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Magomedov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nai Khanom Tom has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Konstantin Magomedov.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Khanom Toms head.
Magomedov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Khanom Tom fails to land.
Magomedov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Magomedov.
Khanom Tom landing knees to the head.
Magomedov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Khanom Tom gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Magomedov creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Magomedov has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Khanom Tom after a bit of a struggle.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Khanom Tom.
Khanom Tom unloads a knee to the mid-section. Magomedov lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Magomedov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khanom Tom misses with some punches.
Khanom Tom's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Khanom Tom swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Khanom Tom working Magomedov over with knees to the body.
Magomedov throws a punch but it's blocked by Khanom Tom.
Good body shot from Khanom Tom.
Khanom Tom crunches a lovely knee into Magomedov's ribcage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Khanom Tom can't find room to land a body shot as Magomedov controls the action.
Magomedov avoiding damage as Khanom Tom throws knees to the body.
Khanom Tom lands a body shot in the clinch.
Magomedov managing to block the knees to the body from Khanom Tom.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Khanom Tom.
Magomedov is working for takedown but Khanom Tom is calmly controlling the position for now.
Magomedov gets through Khanom Tom's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nai Khanom Tom showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Khanom Tom has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nai Khanom Tom!