PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Dimitris Magomedov (ranked 4746 p4p, 245 weight class) and Taigro Henrique (ranked 4768 p4p, 248 weight class). Dimitris Magomedov could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Taigro Henrique's chin.

Magomedov
vs
Henrique

165 cm
25
141 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

172 cm
26
112 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Dimitris Magomedov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Taigro Henrique!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Kenichi Hosakawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Henrique wants to clinch

and Magomedov counters with a nice double leg into side control. Henrique won't be happy with that.
Magomedov looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Henrique 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.

Magomedov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Henrique knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Henrique prevents Magomedov from moving into mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henrique tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Henrique is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Henrique can't do much from the bottom here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Henrique might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Magomedov haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Henrique is letting Magomedov control him for a moment.
Magomedov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Magomedov misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Henrique is looking to reverse the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Magomedov tries to move to mount but Henrique blocks the move with his legs.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Henrique tries a head kick but it misses.
A low kick from Henrique is predictable there

and Magomedov counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Magomedov.
Magomedov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Henrique 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 controlling the position well.
Henrique trying to control the action but Magomedov is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Henrique has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Henrique avoids the attempt from Magomedov to control.
Henrique trying to control but Magomedov is having none of it.
Magomedov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

That's four 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.
Henrique misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Henrique trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Henrique prevents Magomedov from getting the reversal.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Henrique throwing strikes here but Magomedov is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Henrique wants to control the pace but Magomedov is squirming around nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Taigro Henrique will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Henrique fails to land the takedown.
Magomedov appears to be looking for a big counter.
Henrique misses with a takedown attempt - Magomedov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Henrique looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Dimitris Magomedov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Taigro Henrique.
Henrique is looking to clinch.
Magomedov went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Magomedov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Henrique looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Magomedov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Henrique tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Henrique tries to clinch there but Magomedov circles away.
Dimitris Magomedov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Henrique throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Magomedov.
Magomedov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Henrique looks to land a body kick but Magomedov moved away.
Henrique fails with the takedown
and Magomedov counters with a two punch combo.
Magomedov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Henrique.
Henrique fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Magomedov avoids it really well and circles away.
Magomedov seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Henrique.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henrique doesn't manage to clinch there - Magomedov circles away.
Magomedov slaps away a takedown attempt from Henrique, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Henrique throws a leg kick but Magomedov moved away.
Henrique tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Magomedov defends well and Henrique ends up having to push Magomedov into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Magomedov appears to be looking for a big counter.
Henrique stuffs the takedown.
Henrique looks to land a combination but Magomedov avoids it well.

Magomedov gets the takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Magomedov is trying to ground and pound but Henrique uses the momentary lack of control by Magomedov to regain half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henrique slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Magomedov preventing the sweep.
Henrique is trying to control the position but Magomedov postures up.
Henrique wants to sweep here but Magomedov controlling him for the moment.
Magomedov trying to control but Henrique is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Magomedov looking to pass the guard.

Magomedov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Magomedov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Henrique not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dimitris Magomedov dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Magomedov throws an off balance right hand
and Magomedov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

Henrique clinches.

Henrique has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Magomedov uses from the top position.
Magomedov is looking to pass into half guard but Henrique pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Henrique is in guard.

Magomedov throws some sloppy strikes off his back.

Magomedov working for a triangle but Henrique defends it easily.
Henrique trying to control but Magomedov is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henrique throws a big elbow that misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Magomedov has his foot on Henrique's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Henrique works his way back into a safe position though.
Magomedov keeping moving, preventing Henrique from controlling successfully.
Henrique stopping the sweep attempt from Magomedov.
Magomedov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Henrique.
Henrique would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

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.
Henrique is looking to clinch but Magomedov is avoiding it.
Henrique tries to clinch but Magomedov is having none of it.
Magomedov attempts a counter takedown but Henrique avoids it well and moves away.
Henrique fails with a takedown attempt.
Magomedov throws a leg kick but Henrique sees it coming and moves out of range.
Henrique raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Magomedov keeps the fight on the outside.
Henrique tries to clinch but Magomedov moves out of range.
Magomedov takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Magomedov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Henrique but Henrique pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Henrique fails with a takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henrique tries for a takedown but Magomedov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Dimitris Magomedov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Taigro Henrique.
Henrique wants to clinch.

Magomedov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Henrique wants to break the clinch but can't.
Magomedov is trying to break free.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Magomedov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Henrique blocks it with crossed arms.
A bit of stalling here from Magomedov.

Henrique gets control of Magomedov's arms and successfully pulls guard. Henrique will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Henrique keeping moving, preventing Magomedov from controlling successfully.
Henrique has a closed guard, preventing Magomedov from standing up.

Henrique looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Magomedov wanted to stand there but Henrique had control of the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Taigro Henrique comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Henrique has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Taigro Henrique!