PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Karl Michaels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Konstantin Magomedov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Michaels comes to the cage accompanied by Gimme Shelter. 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!

Michaels
vs
Magomedov

187 cm
41
212 lbs
25 - 21 - 0

188 cm
40
245 lbs
40 - 22 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

Conviction

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 25 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Karl Michaels!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 40 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Konstantin Magomedov!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magomedov misses with a kick to the body.
Magomedov missing with a left hand there. Michaels was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Good exchange - Michaels coming out on top.
A jab from Michaels does it's job there.
Michaels seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.

Magomedov shoots in and bounces Michaels off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Magomedov being controlled here momentarily.
Magomedov throws a big elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov wants to control from the top but Michaels keeps moving.
Magomedov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Magomedov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Magomedov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomedov stops Michaels from standing up.
Magomedov throws a big right hand that misses.
Michaels looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Michaels preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Magomedov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Magomedov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Magomedov distracts Michaels with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Magomedov chips away with some ground and pound.
Magomedov preventing the sweep.
Magomedov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Magomedov prevents Michaels from getting back to his feet.
Magomedov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Michaels's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Michaels wants to sweep but no luck.
Magomedov landing with the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov is pushing down on Michaels's leg trying to pass to half guard. Michaels is fighting to maintain full guard but Magomedov has managed to sneak the leg through.
Michaels trying to control but Magomedov postures up.
Magomedov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Michaels defending well though.
Magomedov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Magomedov working Michaels over with strikes.
Magomedov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Michaels keeps working.
Nice strikes from Magomedov there.
Michaels makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Michaels.
Magomedov cracks Michaels with a solid left hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Michaels is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Magomedov preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Magomedov is trying to get back to full guard.
Magomedov trying to control but Michaels postures up.
Magomedov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Magomedov is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Michaels jumps into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Michaels working away.
Magomedov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Michaels just content to control the position.
Magomedov is looking to regain half guard here but Michaels keeps moving and retains side control.
Michaels wants to take a breather but Magomedov manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Michaels.
Michaels has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Magomedov is proving hard to escape from.
Magomedov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Magomedov wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Magomedov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Konstantin Magomedov dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Magomedov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.

It looks like Karl Michaels has been cut.
Magomedov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Michaels. Michaels obviously looking to wear him down.
Magomedov walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Michaels drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Magomedov swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Michaels's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Konstantin Magomedov!
During a confident post fight interview, Konstantin Magomedov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.