PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Amirkhan Adaev (ranked 2686 p4p, 0 weight class) and Halid Magomedov (ranked 25799 p4p, 0 weight class). Halid Magomedov is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Adaev
vs
Magomedov

175 cm
25
156 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

180 cm
19
157 lbs
10 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Pit Bull Development

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Amirkhan Adaev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Halid Magomedov!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Viktor Lagutenko and Valeri Chadov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adaev fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Magomedov avoids it really well and circles away.
Nice sprawl there from Magomedov as Adaev shoots in.

Adaev gets tackled into the cage by Magomedov. Magomedov maintains the clinch.
Adaev tries to break free but Magomedov pushes him back against the cage.
Magomedov keeps control of Adaev as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Adaev manages to pull guard.
Magomedov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Adaev isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Magomedov stacks Adaev on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Magomedov!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Magomedov tries for a kimura but Adaev is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Magomedov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Adaev is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Adaev is looking for a sweep.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Magomedov is staying tight to Adaev's torso, preventing him from escaping.
You can see the frustration on Adaev's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Magomedov wants to stand but Adaev is controlling his arm.
Adaev is looking to regain half guard here but Magomedov keeps moving and retains side control.
Adaev is trying to work for a sweep but Magomedov has mounted him!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov landing strikes, looking to finish!
Magomedov tries to control but Adaev wriggling away.
Adaev on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Adaev tries to get out of the position.
Adaev is looking to improve his position but Magomedov isn't that keen on the idea.
Adaev is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.

Adaev defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Magomedov.
Adaev tries to hold on but Magomedov postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov tries to control but Adaev wriggling away.
Magomedov scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Adaev is wriggling around trying to escape.
Adaev tries to hold on but Magomedov postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Adaev is desperately trying to improve his position but Magomedov has a good base and remains in mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Halid Magomedov dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Adaev clinches.
Adaev prevents a takedown attempt there.

Magomedov manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Magomedov keeping moving, preventing Adaev from controlling successfully.
Adaev is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Magomedov keeping full guard, as Adaev tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomedov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Adaev.
Adaev won't allow Magomedov to get back to his feet.
Magomedov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Adaev won't allow Magomedov to sweep him here.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Magomedov is defended easily by Adaev.

Adaev closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Adaev lands in his opponent's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adaev is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Adaev trying to control but Magomedov is working from the bottom.
Adaev is looking to work some ground and pound but Magomedov has wrist control.
Adaev prevents Magomedov from getting back to his feet.

Magomedov has his foot on Adaev's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Adaev works his way back into a safe position though.
Adaev knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Magomedov on the ground.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adaev is looking to stand up but Magomedov won't let him.
Magomedov tries to land a sweep but no joy.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Magomedov is breathing heavily.

Adaev shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Adaev loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Magomedov is looking for a triangle but Adaev pushes his legs off easily.
Adaev trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Adaev is looking to work some ground and pound but Magomedov has wrist control.
Adaev postures up.
Adaev wants to pass the guard but Magomedov is keeping the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A right-left combo lands from Adaev.

Adaev closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Magomedov quickly recovers to half guard.

Magomedov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Adaev trying to mount his opponent but Magomedov defends it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Adaev is figuring out what he wants to do next.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Amirkhan Adaev dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Adaev closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Magomedov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Adaev closes the distance and clinches.
A nice left hand lands by Adaev.
Adaev is trying to break free.
Adaev blocks the elbow strike.
Magomedov has Adaev pressed against the cage, preventing Adaev from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adaev is trying to pull guard but Magomedov turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Adaev holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Adaev is trying to pull guard but Magomedov turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Adaev lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

Magomedov breaks the clinch.

Adaev shoots in and bounces Magomedov off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Adaev wants to stand but Magomedov is controlling his posture from full guard.
Adaev throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Adaev gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Magomedov shoots for a double leg takedown but Adaev sprawls well. He's pushed Magomedov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Adaev shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Adaev trying to control the pace.
Adaev working over Magomedov with some ground and pound. Magomedov looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Adaev seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Magomedov is not content to let Adaev control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov moves into full guard.
Adaev tries to stand but Magomedov is controlling from the bottom.
Adaev loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Adaev controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Magomedov shoots in and drives through. Adaev sprawls well.

That's four 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.

Adaev darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Adaev controlling the action here.
Adaev wants to control but Magomedov is keeping him busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Adaev throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Magomedov regains full guard. Nicely done.

And that's the end of the fight!
Amirkhan Adaev showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Adaev has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 29:28
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 29:28
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Amirkhan Adaev!