PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tim Drive (ranked 1362 p4p, 188 weight class) and Aly Magomedov (ranked 2787 p4p, 330 weight class). Magomedov has chosen Aly Intro RUN! as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Drive
vs
Magomedov

180 cm
23
175 lbs
7 - 5 - 0

184 cm
24
184 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tim Drive!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Aly Magomedov!
The judges for this bout are Ben Watson, Darius Henderson and Ben Hemmingworth.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magomedov ducks under a wild hook from Drive.

Magomedov clinches up with Drive and pushes him back against the cage.
Drive stalling against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Magomedov.
Magomedov stalling against the cage.
Drive lands an elbow inside that Magomedov shrugs off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov throws a head punch that misses.
Magomedov stalling in the clinch.
Magomedov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Drive's elbow.
Drive throws a punch but it's blocked by Magomedov.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Drive lands with a light punch inside.
Come on Magomedov - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Drive throws a punch but it's blocked by Magomedov.
Drive being controlled against the cage.
A short uppercut from Drive.
Drive misses with a hook from the clinch.
Drive lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Drive working aggressively here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov blocks an uppercut.
Magomedov dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A short uppercut from Drive.
Magomedov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Magomedov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Drive pressing his opponent against the cage.
Magomedov lands an uppercut.
Drive throws an elbow but it misses.
Magomedov struggles to land a body shot inside as Drive controls his hands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov tries for a takedown but Drive manages to get underhooks.
Magomedov tries to stall but Drive uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Magomedov has a couple of punches blocked by Drive.
Magomedov misses with a body punch.
Magomedov pushes Drive back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Drive throws a head punch that misses.
Magomedov has a couple of punches blocked by Drive.
Drive lands with a short head shot on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Magomedov.
Drive definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Magomedov stalling the fight.
Drive lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Magomedov or not.
Magomedov scores with a nice hook to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Drive.
Magomedov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Drive or not.
Drive gets through Magomedov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Drive is pressed up against the cage. Magomedov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Drive down to the mat. Drive avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Drive swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Drive scores with a sloppy right hand. Magomedov should have avoided that one.
Drive swings for the body but Magomedov moves out of range.
Tim Drive seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Magomedov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tim Drive has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aly Magomedov.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Drive stuns Magomedov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Drive tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Magomedov counters with a nice double leg into side control. Drive won't be happy with that.

Magomedov goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Drive has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Magomedov but great work by Drive.
Drive wants to stand but Magomedov has his arm trapped.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tim Drive dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

A looping hook to the body misses from Magomedov. Drive does a little dance to reset his feet.
Magomedov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Drive scores with a sloppy right hand. Magomedov should have avoided that one.
Magomedov swings widly with a right hand
and Magomedov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Drive missing with a left hand there. Magomedov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Magomedov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Drive lands a nice shot to the body.
Drive lands a nice shot that snaps Magomedov's head back.
Magomedov drops his hands momentarily and Drive takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Drive misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Magomedov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drive looks to throw the jab but Magomedov is out of range.
Magomedov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Drive.
Magomedov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Magomedov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Drive has time to react.
Drive misses with a wild body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Drive, as that shot connected.
Drive lands a right hook to the body.
Nice jab there from Drive.

Magomedov forces Drive back against the cage and clinches.
Drive goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Drive is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Drive blocks a body shot from Magomedov.
Drive goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Drive.
Drive is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Magomedov misses with some punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drive lands a right hand that snaps the head of Magomedov backwards.
Drive misses with some punches.
Drive lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Magomedov wants a takedown but no success here.
Good body shot from Magomedov.
The referee calls for Drive to work.
Magomedov lands a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Drive misses with a punch to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drive gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Magomedov.
Tim Drive has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aly Magomedov.
A short uppercut from Drive.
Magomedov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Magomedov scores with a hook to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Magomedov.
Magomedov content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Magomedov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Magomedov.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Drive up against the cage.
Magomedov avoiding damage.
The crowd are getting on Magomedov's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Magomedov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Drive gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Magomedov tries for a takedown. No joy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Magomedov slowing the pace effectively.
Drive works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Drive goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tim Drive dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Drive scores with the left hand. Magomedov knows he should have avoided that one.
The fighters circle momentarily. Drive darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A slow jab from Drive misses its intended target.
Drive works the jab nicely.
Drive throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Magomedov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
The fighters circling - Drive throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Drive misses with a body shot.
Drive rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

and Magomedov counters with a single leg into guard. Drive didn't expect that.
Magomedov wants to pass the guard but Drive is keeping the position.

Drive looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Magomedov stopping the sweep attempt from Drive.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Drive looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Magomedov has picked Drive up and slammed him! Drive can't keep hold of the triangle and Magomedov manages to pass to side control!
Magomedov controls the position from side control.
Drive wants to control but Magomedov postures up.

Magomedov is trying to get an arm triangle but Drive is defending well.

Magomedov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Drive knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Magomedov tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Drive tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drive gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.

Magomedov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Drive moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Magomedov passes Drive's left leg - he's now in half guard.

Magomedov is working for a kimura but Drive is defending it quite comfortably.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov trying to control the action but Drive is working from the bottom.
Drive wants to control but Magomedov is keeping busy.
Drive is not content to let Magomedov control the position.
Magomedov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Drive trying to control from the bottom.
Drive gets full guard.
Drive has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.

Drive throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Magomedov escapes and throws Drive's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Tim Drive is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four 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.
Drive is trying to improve his position.
Aly Magomedov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Magomedov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Drive keeps working.

Magomedov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Drive knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Magomedov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Drive keeps working.
Aly Magomedov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Magomedov misses with an attempted head punch from side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Aly Magomedov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Drive has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Ben Watson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tim Drive!
Tim Drive took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Pit Bull Development for their support in the buildup to the fight.