PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Bartlomiej Jan (ranked 20444 p4p, 6197 weight class) and Hasbulla Magomedov (ranked 336 p4p, 312 weight class). Jan comes to the cage accompanied by https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6WJFjXtHcy4. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Jan
vs
Magomedov

150 cm
33
136
13 - 22 - 0

150 cm
20
130
0 - 0 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Good knees
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
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 13 - 22 - 0, fighting out of London, Bartlomiej Jan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Hasbulla Magomedov!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Sam Margolis and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Jan dives in and scores a takedown into Magomedov's guard.
Magomedov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Jan distracts Magomedov with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Jan engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jan has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Jan trying to control but Magomedov is working from the bottom.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Jan is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Magomedov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jan.
Magomedov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jan swivels and escapes.
Jan half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Jan defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Magomedov.
Jan appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Magomedov misses with a takedown

and Jan decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Magomedov's guard.
Bartlomiej Jan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hasbulla Magomedov.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jan with a flurry of punches that miss.
Magomedov working a defensive guard but Jan passes into half guard.
We've been hearing that Jan has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Magomedov trying to hold on to Jan's head to control him but Jan postures up.
Magomedov is looking to improve his position.
Jan wants to take a breather but Magomedov is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jan passes to full mount!
Jan controlling from the full mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov is trying to reverse the position but instead Jan has taken his back - oops!
Magomedov is trying to remain composed but Jan is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Jan has the hooks in. Magomedov is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.

Magomedov preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Jan.
Jan throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.

Magomedov defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.

Jan looking for the RNC.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov wants to escape the position.
Jan gets his hands free as Magomedov looks to control.

Jan is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Magomedov knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Magomedov for a finish.
Magomedov just trying to survive but Jan is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.

Magomedov is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jan trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bartlomiej Jan dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Jan closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Magomedov tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Jan tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Jan has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Magomedov is trying to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov dodges the ground and pound from Jan.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jan trying to control the action but Magomedov is working from the bottom.
Magomedov is looking for a sweep.
Jan in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Jan throwing shots but missing, from side control.

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.
The ground and pound from Jan seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Jan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Magomedov can do to turn this around?
Magomedov taking punishment in the form of punches.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jan has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Jan controlling from mount.
Magomedov wants to hold on but Jan pushes him away.
Magomedov might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Jan haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Jan putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Jan tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Magomedov is in all sorts of trouble here.
Jan with the ground and pound from mount.
Jan 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.

Jan has control of Magomedov's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Magomedov regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Magomedov is wriggling around trying to escape.
Magomedov tries to hold on but Jan postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jan tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Jan dominating with strikes here.
Jan tries to control but Magomedov wriggling away.
BOOM! Jan connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Jan is landing with some decent strikes but Magomedov is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jan lands a big elbow.

Magomedov is rocked!
Jan controlling his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Magomedov tries to hold on but Jan pushes him away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bartlomiej Jan dominated that second round.
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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Jan shoots for a double leg takedown but Magomedov sprawls well. He's pushed Jan's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jan closes the distance and clinches up with Magomedov, looking for a takedown. Jan pushes Magomedov against the cage but Magomedov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Magomedov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Magomedov shoots for a takedown but Jan saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jan fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Magomedov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bartlomiej Jan. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Jan fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Magomedov to the ground. Jan is now in Magomedov's guard.
Bartlomiej Jan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

Magomedov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jan defends well.
Jan sitting in guard, not really doing much.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jan preventing the sweep.
Jan is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Jan trying to control but Magomedov is working from the bottom.
Magomedov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

Jan drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jan jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Magomedov.
Jan on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Magomedov working the ground and pound from side control.
Magomedov wants to control but Jan is keeping him busy.
Jan regains half guard.
Magomedov throws a strike but Jan avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Magomedov trying to control but Jan is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jan is on top in guard.

Jan sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Magomedov's guard.

Magomedov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Magomedov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jan pulls his head out easily.
Magomedov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jan.
Bartlomiej Jan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jan sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Jan's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Magomedov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jan is working away from the top position though.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Bartlomiej Jan.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jan, 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 30:26
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:26
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bartlomiej Jan!
During a confident post fight interview, Bartlomiej Jan thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.