PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Aslanbek Magomedmuslimov (ranked 6414 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luis Pinto (ranked 24611 p4p, 0 weight class). Magomedmuslimov has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. The key to victory for Aslanbek Magomedmuslimov has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Magomedmuslimov
vs
Pinto

183 cm
25
157 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

170 cm
19
170 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Good gas tank

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Aslanbek Magomedmuslimov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Luis Pinto!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Michael Johnstone and Dirk Anderson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pinto throws a hook to the side of Magomedmuslimov's head but Magomedmuslimov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Magomedmuslimov tries to clinch up but Pinto circles away and keeps his distance.
Aslanbek Magomedmuslimov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Magomedmuslimov takes the fight into the clinch.
Nice elbow from Magomedmuslimov.

It looks like Luis Pinto has been cut.
Magomedmuslimov lands an elbow that stopped Pinto in his tracks for a moment.

Pinto has clasped his hands together around Magomedmuslimov's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Pinto tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Pinto passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Magomedmuslimov!
Pinto won't let Magomedmuslimov get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Pinto lands a couple of good shots and Magomedmuslimov has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pinto lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Magomedmuslimov.
Magomedmuslimov is covering up but some of the strikes from Pinto are getting through and doing damage.
Good control from Pinto.
Magomedmuslimov is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pinto has good solid back control here.
Magomedmuslimov is trapped and Pinto is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Pinto trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Magomedmuslimov doesn't escape.
Magomedmuslimov wants to get back to his feet.
Pinto looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Magomedmuslimov is breathing heavily.
Pinto has Magomedmuslimov flattened out and is raining down punches.
Pinto softening up his opponent with strikes here.
I would not like to be Magomedmuslimov right now.
Pinto lands punches and elbows.

Magomedmuslimov is rocked!
Magomedmuslimov covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Oh Magomedmuslimov is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pinto has Magomedmuslimov flattened out and is raining down punches.
Magomedmuslimov is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Pinto lands a series of strikes from the back and Magomedmuslimov goes limp! The ref jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luis Pinto!
After winning the bout, Luis Pinto thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.