PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Aly Magomedov (ranked 1305 p4p, 2533 weight class) and Tobi Terrorelli (ranked 195 p4p, 333 weight class). Magomedov's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Aly Intro RUN!. Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Magomedov
vs
Terrorelli

184 cm
28
176
7 - 7 - 0

180 cm
26
180
11 - 8 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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Conviction

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 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Aly Magomedov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tobi Terrorelli!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Terrorelli pushes Magomedov up against the cage in a clinch.
Magomedov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Terrorelli prevents a body shot from Magomedov.

Magomedov gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.

Magomedov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Magomedov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Terrorelli sees it coming and defends easily.
Magomedov is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Magomedov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Terrorelli's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Terrorelli is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Terrorelli wants to control but Magomedov is keeping busy.
Magomedov is trying to control the action in half guard but Terrorelli is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Terrorelli looks like he's trying to stand up.
Magomedov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Magomedov has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Magomedov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Magomedov trying to mount his opponent but Terrorelli defends it.
Magomedov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Magomedov thows a huge punch but Terrorelli dodges it nicely.
Magomedov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Magomedov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Magomedov is trying to control the action in half guard but Terrorelli is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Magomedov working Terrorelli over with strikes.
Magomedov trying to control from Terrorelli's half guard. Terrorelli has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Magomedov trying to control but Terrorelli is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Terrorelli is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Magomedov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Terrorelli trying to control the position.
Magomedov postures up in Terrorelli's guard and throws a big left but Terrorelli blocks it.
Magomedov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Terrorelli's head.
Magomedov stands up over Terrorelli, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Magomedov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Magomedov wants to control from the top but Terrorelli keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Magomedov is pushing down on Terrorelli's leg trying to pass to half guard. Terrorelli is fighting to maintain full guard but Magomedov has managed to sneak the leg through.

Terrorelli makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Magomedov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Magomedov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Terrorelli sprawls and moves away.
Magomedov lands a jab to the nose.
Terrorelli looks to clinch
and Magomedov counters with a nice uppercut.
Terrorelli looks to land a combination but Magomedov avoids it well.

Terrorelli clinches up against the cage.
Terrorelli prevents a body shot from Magomedov.

Magomedov gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Magomedov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Terrorelli's head.
Terrorelli working a defensive guard here.
Magomedov wants to pass the guard but Terrorelli is keeping the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov is looking to advance position but Terrorelli has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!

My spies in Fenrir MMA inform me that Terrorelli has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Magomedov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Magomedov holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Terrorelli tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Terrorelli 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.
Magomedov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Terrorelli controlling from mount.
Magomedov avoids a series of strikes thrown by Terrorelli.
Magomedov is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Terrorelli looking to ground and pound but Magomedov is blocking nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Aly Magomedov will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Terrorelli keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Magomedov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Magomedov throws a hook but Terrorelli avoids it easily.
Terrorelli tries to clinch but Magomedov moves out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Magomedov blocks the leg kick.
Magomedov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Terrorelli tries a head kick but it misses.

Magomedov shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Terrorelli napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Magomedov looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Terrorelli is avoiding damage well.
Terrorelli is not content to let Magomedov control the position.
Terrorelli is trying to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov wants to control but Terrorelli is keeping him busy.
Magomedov laying and praying for a moment but Terrorelli takes advantage and regains half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Terrorelli is trying to stand.
Terrorelli on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Magomedov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Terrorelli keeps working.
Terrorelli is trying to stand back up but Magomedov is controlling him
Magomedov wants to free his trapped foot but Terrorelli is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Magomedov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

That's two 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 winds up and cracks Terrorelli with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Magomedov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Terrorelli keeps working.
Terrorelli trying to control from the bottom.
Magomedov working Terrorelli over with strikes.
Magomedov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Terrorelli trying to control from the bottom.

Magomedov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Magomedov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Terrorelli is looking for a sweep. Magomedov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Magomedov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Terrorelli's head.

Terrorelli is defending against the submission attempts here by Magomedov.
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. Magomedov connects with a nice short shot to Terrorelli's temple.
Magomedov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Magomedov is looking to take a break and control but Terrorelli is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

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.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Terrorelli has hold of Magomedov's hands but Magomedov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Magomedov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Magomedov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Magomedov thows a huge punch but Terrorelli dodges it nicely.

Magomedov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Magomedov working Terrorelli over with strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aly Magomedov dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Terrorelli tries a head kick but it misses.
Terrorelli tries to close the distance and clinch up but Magomedov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Magomedov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Terrorelli.
Terrorelli tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Magomedov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Magomedov shoots in and drives through. Terrorelli sprawls well.
A slow jab from Magomedov misses its intended target.
Terrorelli tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Magomedov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Magomedov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Terrorelli can do to turn this around?
A slapping leg kick lands for Terrorelli.

Magomedov changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Terrorelli looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Terrorelli manages to get back to half guard.
Terrorelli pushes Magomedov off looking to stand but Magomedov dives back in and keeps control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Terrorelli wants to control but Magomedov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Magomedov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Magomedov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Terrorelli keeps working.
Magomedov working Terrorelli over with strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomedov is keen to just control but Terrorelli is a slippery customer.
Magomedov stops Terrorelli from getting back to his feet.
Magomedov slows the pace down in half guard.
Magomedov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Terrorelli with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Magomedov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Terrorelli is staying active underneath Magomedov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Magomedov seems to be looking for submissions.
Terrorelli wants to get back to full guard.
Tobi Terrorelli has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

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.
Terrorelli tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Magomedov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Magomedov is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Terrorelli!
Magomedov lands a couple of good shots and Terrorelli has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Terrorelli covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Terrorelli is trying to get back to his feet but Magomedov has full control of the position and if anything, Terrorelli has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Terrorelli covers up after that shot from Magomedov.
Magomedov biding his time, controlling Terrorelli.
Magomedov softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Magomedov lands punches and elbows.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Magomedov.
You can see the frustration on Terrorelli's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Magomedov lands a shot to the body.
Terrorelli is trying to get back to his feet but Magomedov has full control of the position and if anything, Terrorelli has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Terrorelli is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Magomedov scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Magomedov lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Magomedov.

Magomedov is persistently looking for the submission but Terrorelli is defending it well.
Terrorelli looking very determined here, making life difficult for Magomedov.

Magomedov is looking for the choke from the back position but Terrorelli is controlling his hands well.
Aly Magomedov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov tries to get the hooks in deep but Terrorelli pushed the leg off.
Magomedov controlling from the back.
Magomedov struggling to keep hold of the position.

Terrorelli is trying escape back to his feet. He turns into his opponent's guard and eventually finds his way back to his feet.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!

Magomedov looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Magomedov blocks the strikes from Terrorelli.
Magomedov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Aly Magomedov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Magomedov, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aly Magomedov!
Our winner, Aly Magomedov, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.