PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ruslan Magomedov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Dingerballs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Magomedov
vs
Dingerballs

193 cm
27
246 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

190 cm
28
270 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Experienced

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Knockout power

GREEN!160

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 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ruslan Magomedov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike Dingerballs!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Magomedov does no damage.
A nice side step and Dingerballs releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.

Dingerballs gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Dingerballs blocking some punches.

Dingerballs manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Dingerballs manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Magomedov manages to get himself to full guard.

Dingerballs advances position into side control!
Dingerballs is staying tight to Magomedov's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Dingerballs tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Dingerballs.
Dingerballs tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sloppy strikes there by Dingerballs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomedov avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Dingerballs.
Dingerballs tries to score with some ground and pound. Magomedov controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Dingerballs postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Dingerballs wants to lay and pray for a moment but Magomedov keeps working.
Magomedov dodges the ground and pound from Dingerballs.
Magomedov is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Magomedov trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Magomedov avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Dingerballs.
Dingerballs tries to move to mount but Magomedov blocks the move with his legs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dingerballs is looking to take a break and control but Magomedov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Magomedov avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Dingerballs.
Dingerballs trying to control the action but Magomedov is working from the bottom.
Magomedov wants to get back to his feet.
Magomedov dodges the ground and pound from Dingerballs.
Dingerballs in side control, throwing shots but Magomedov defends.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dingerballs trying to control the position but Magomedov is working away.
Magomedov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Magomedov tries to get out of the position.

Dingerballs working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Magomedov is pushing Dingerballs's head away, looking to escape. Dingerballs manages to hold on to the position though.
Dingerballs throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Magomedov tries to escape but Dingerballs is in control.

Dingerballs goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Magomedov has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Dingerballs but great work by Magomedov.
Dingerballs can't do much from the bottom here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dingerballs is looking to regain half guard here but Magomedov keeps moving and retains side control.

Magomedov decides to stand back up. Magomedov steps back and let's Dingerballs get back to his feet.
Nice sprawl there from Magomedov as Dingerballs shoots in.

Magomedov drives through and clinches with Dingerballs against the cage.
Dingerballs has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Magomedov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

Dingerballs turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Dingerballs manages to end up in side control.

Magomedov bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Magomedov darts in and clinches Dingerballs up against the cage.
Dingerballs tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ruslan Magomedov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Dingerballs.
Magomedov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dingerballs misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mike Dingerballs will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Magomedov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Dingerballs shoots in and drives through. Magomedov sprawls well.
Magomedov throws a counter high kick but Dingerballs was just alert enough to avoid it.
Magomedov with a nice cross.

Magomedov pushes Dingerballs up against the cage in a clinch.
Dingerballs has Magomedov pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Magomedov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Dingerballs can't get the takedown.
Ruslan Magomedov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Dingerballs.
Magomedov misses with some punches.
Dingerballs has Magomedov pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Magomedov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Magomedov lands an uppercut.
Dingerballs prevents a body shot from Magomedov.
Magomedov just leaning against Dingerballs, taking a breather.
Magomedov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dingerballs can do to turn this around?
Magomedov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Magomedov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dingerballs drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Magomedov gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Dingerballs drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Magomedov lands a shot to the body.
Dingerballs is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dingerballs takes a shot to the head.
Magomedov lands a nice shot to the body.
Magomedov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Magomedov holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Dingerballs managing to block the knees to the body from Magomedov.
Magomedov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dingerballs wants a takedown but no success here.
Magomedov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Magomedov digs a right hand into Dingerballs's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dingerballs's gas tank.
Magomedov lands with a light punch inside.
Magomedov scores with a shoulder strike.
Magomedov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dingerballs or not.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Magomedov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Magomedov lands with a left to the head.
Dingerballs tries for a takedown but Magomedov manages to get underhooks.
Magomedov lands a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dingerballs on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ruslan Magomedov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Magomedov looking to stall.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Magomedov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Magomedov lands a shoulder strike.
Magomedov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Magomedov trying to stall but Dingerballs improves his position.
Magomedov prevents the takedown attempt.
Magomedov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dingerballs tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Magomedov just stands there and leans against the cage.
Magomedov lands with a short punch from the clinch.

Dingerballs is rocked!
Magomedov swings wildly with an uppercut but Dingerballs uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dingerballs is still on wobbly legs! Can Magomedov finish him?
Magomedov works on Dingerballs's body with a couple of short punches.
Dingerballs blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Magomedov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dingerballs blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Magomedov creates some distance and fires off a vicious elbow that drops Dingerballs! He pounces and finishes the fight with more strikes! Nice KO for Magomedov.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ruslan Magomedov!
Ruslan Magomedov managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Mohito Fightwear, into his post fight interview.
The defeated Mike Dingerballs had this to say: 'Guess Im going back to babysitting'.