PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Magomed Ahmadaliev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steef Steefler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Ahmadaliev
vs
Steefler

187 cm
19
276 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

190 cm
18
240 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Magomed Ahmadaliev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Steef Steefler!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Richard Clark and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steefler has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ahmadaliev finds it's way round the side to connect with Steefler's head.

It looks like Steef Steefler has been cut.
Ahmadaliev scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.

Steefler tries to sprawl but Ahmadaliev drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ahmadaliev scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ahmadaliev slows the pace down in half guard.
Steefler is trying to maintain the position but Ahmadaliev is very close to passing his half guard.
Ahmadaliev looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Steefler with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.

Ahmadaliev is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Steefler doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ahmadaliev.
Ahmadaliev seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Steefler is looking to escape.
Ahmadaliev is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

That has opened up Steef Steefler's cut even more.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Ahmadaliev connects with a nice short shot to Steefler's temple.

The cut above Steef Steefler's eye is starting to cause him problems now.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Steef Steefler's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Magomed Ahmadaliev!