PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Izzy Bangin (ranked 118 p4p, 447 weight class) and Aly Magomedov (ranked 23 p4p, 68 weight class). Magomedov has chosen Aly Intro RUN! as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Bangin
vs
Magomedov

184 cm
30
170
23 - 2 - 0

184 cm
30
176
11 - 8 - 1

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
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Good gas tank

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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 23 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Izzy Bangin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 8 - 1, fighting out of New York, Aly Magomedov!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Shirou Masuda and Yuuki Gou.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bangin throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Magomedov throws a right hand that misses
and Bangin counters with a leg kick.
Magomedov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

Magomedov is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Bangin's half guard.
Bangin won't allow Magomedov to pass to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Magomedov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bangin keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Magomedov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bangin is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov is controlling the pace.
Magomedov lands strikes from half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Magomedov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bangin doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Magomedov.
Magomedov is thwarting Bangin's attempts to control the position.
Magomedov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bangin does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Bangin tries to kick Magomedov off but Magomedov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Bangin moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Magomedov stopping the sweep attempt from Bangin.
Magomedov throws a strike but Bangin rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Magomedov controlling Bangin's posture.
Magomedov 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 not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bangin tries to roll over but Magomedov keeps him under control.
Magomedov misses with a head shot. Bangin uses the momentum to regain guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov wants to control from the top but Bangin keeps moving.
Bangin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bangin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bangin can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Magomedov controls the pace.
Magomedov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bangin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Magomedov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bangin wants to sweep but no luck.
Magomedov is looking to work some ground and pound but Bangin has wrist control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Magomedov tries to free his leg and advance position but Bangin is retaining full guard.

Bangin pushes Magomedov off and gets back to his feet.
Bangin lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Magomedov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Magomedov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Magomedov sizes up Bangin with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bangin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Magomedov moves away.
Bangin scores with a body shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A big left from Bangin misses.
Magomedov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Bangin misses with a kick to the body.
Bangin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Magomedov.
Bangin misses the shot to the body.
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 Izzy Bangin will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

A good leg kick by Bangin.
Bangin throws out a leg kick but Magomedov moves out of range and Bangin only half commits.
Magomedov fails to land the takedown.
Magomedov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bangin jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Magomedov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bangin misses with a body kick.
Magomedov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Magomedov loads up on a big right hand but Bangin slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bangin stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Izzy Bangin is winning the standup battle so far.
Magomedov throws a body punch but Bangin moves out of range.
Bangin throws out a loose jab but Magomedov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Magomedov throws a shot to the body.
Bangin throws a push kick but Magomedov slaps the foot to one side.
Magomedov connects with a right hand. Bangin shakes it off.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bangin scoring well with a low kick there.
A good leg kick by Bangin.
Bangin fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bangin looks for the body kick but Magomedov saw that one coming.
Magomedov misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Bangin counters with a nice uppercut.
Bangin throws a good cross that connects.
Magomedov goes for a double leg but Bangin avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bangin continues to drive forward.
Izzy Bangin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aly Magomedov.
Horrible takedown attempt by Magomedov or perhaps it was just good defense by Bangin, which made it look bad.
Aly Magomedov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Magomedov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Magomedov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Magomedov throws a body punch but Bangin moves out of range.
Bangin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Magomedov.
Bangin fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bangin lands with an uppercut that bounces Magomedov off the cage and back into range.
Bangin throws the left hand but Magomedov avoids the punch easily.
Bangin sizes up Magomedov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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 scores with a jab. Bangin acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Magomedov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Magomedov tests Bangin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bangin misses with an uppercut.
Magomedov scores with a jab to the body.
Magomedov misses with a body shot
enabling Bangin to counter with a crisp jab.
Magomedov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bangin.
Bangin looking to land some kicks to the body here.
It looks like Bangin has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Bangin scoring well with a low kick there.
Magomedov misses the body punch
and Bangin counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Nice sprawl there from Bangin as Magomedov shoots in.
A little feinted left hand from Bangin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bangin lands a nice looking body shot.
Bangin avoids the body shot from Magomedov.
Magomedov is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bangin rather than just go for the knockout.
Bangin dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Magomedov. That did some damage!
Bangin throws a hook but Magomedov blocks it.
Magomedov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bangin attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Bangin misses with a body kick.
Bangin on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bangin throws a jab but it's blocked by Magomedov.
A leg kick checked by Magomedov.
Bangin lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Magomedov throws a hook but Bangin blocks it.
Magomedov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bangin swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Magomedov digs a good body shot into Bangin's ribs.
Magomedov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bangin was well out of range. Poor timing from Magomedov.
Nice defenses there by Bangin.
Bangin takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A shot to the liver by Magomedov. Beautiful body shot.
Bangin thuds his shin into the meat of Magomedov's side.
Bangin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Magomedov can do to turn this around?

Magomedov dives in and scores a takedown into Bangin's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bangin being controlled here, momentarily.
Bangin managing to control the position.
Bangin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Magomedov stands and throws Bangin's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Bangin takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Magomedov working the ground and pound but Bangin is defending the strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Izzy Bangin will probably get the nod.
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!

Bangin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Magomedov throws a looping overhand right but Bangin ducks down to avoid it.
Nice uppercut lands for Bangin. That snapped Magomedov's head back.
Magomedov looks to land a left hand but Bangin moved out of range nicely.
Bangin feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Magomedov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bangin.
Magomedov throws a body punch but Bangin moves out of range.
Magomedov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Magomedov throws a jab when Bangin was well out of range.
Bangin finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Bangin jabs Magomedov right on the nose. Magomedov blinks but takes it well.
Bangin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Magomedov manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov misses the shot to the body.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Bangin.
Magomedov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Magomedov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Magomedov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bangin.
And Magomedov tries to counter it with a takedown but Bangin pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Bangin with a body punch. A glancing blow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomedov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Magomedov lands a nice hook to Bangin's body. Bangin takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Magomedov just misses with a punch to the body.
Bangin throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A nice leg kick from Bangin, right into the meat of the thigh.
Magomedov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bangin.
Bangin misses with a straight left.
Bangin lands a body shot.
Bangin lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bangin moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Magomedov misses with a takedown attempt - Bangin sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Crunch! Bangin slams his shin into Magomedov's torso.
Bangin takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
An inside leg kick from Bangin misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov throws a hook but Bangin blocks it.
Bangin tries to score with a low kick but Magomedov moves his leg out of the way.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Magomedov throws a jab when Bangin was well out of range.
Bangin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bangin misses with a straight left.
Bangin lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bangin connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Magomedov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bangin.
Magomedov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bangin was well out of range. Poor timing from Magomedov.
Magomedov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bangin defends it nicely.
Magomedov has a takedown stuffed.
Izzy Bangin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aly Magomedov.
Bangin is looking to chop away at Magomedov's legs.
Izzy Bangin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bangin is fending him off so far but Magomedov persists. Nope, Bangin circles away and we're back to standing.
Bangin lands a really nice looking cross but Magomedov seems unphased.
Magomedov takes a swing at Bangin's ribcage but misses.
Bangin displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Magomedov.
Izzy Bangin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Magomedov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bangin.
Bangin scores with a spinning back kick!
Magomedov connects with a looping right hand.
Bangin walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Magomedov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A big right from Magomedov misses.
A cross from Bangin lands.
Magomedov misses the shot to the body.
As Magomedov backs away, Bangin returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Magomedov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bangin manages to avoid it.
Bangin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bangin jabs Magomedov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bangin lands with a thumping leg kick.
Magomedov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bangin.
No joy there for Bangin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
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 throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bangin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Magomedov. Bangin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Magomedov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bangin.
Magomedov dives in for a single leg takedown but Bangin sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Bangin throwing a counter right hand but Magomedov manages to avoid it.
An inside leg kick lands from Bangin.
Bangin slips a jab from Magomedov.
Magomedov scores with a hook to the body. Bangin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bangin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Bangin there.
Bangin throws a nice outside leg kick.
Aly Magomedov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bangin thows a left - swing and a miss!

And that's the end of the fight!
Izzy Bangin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bangin, 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Izzy Bangin!
Izzy Bangin thanked the fans post fight for their support.