PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aleksandr Daud (ranked 5224 p4p, 4532 weight class) and Rakvov Magomedov (ranked 482 p4p, 443 weight class). Rakvov Magomedov has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Aleksandr Daud's chin.

Daud
vs
Magomedov

188 cm
18
235
0 - 1 - 0

190 cm
25
280
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Good knees
Big heart

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Solid chin

Fantasy Threads (Laundry 15%)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Aleksandr Daud!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rakvov Magomedov !
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Colin Fray and Chris Saunders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Daud tries to clinch up but Magomedov circles away and keeps his distance.
Aleksandr Daud seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A left lands for Magomedov .
Daud throws a sloppy head kick and Magomedov moves out of range easily.
Daud misses with a wild combination.
Daud thows a leg kick but Magomedov checks it

and Magomedov counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Magomedov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Daud is breathing heavily.
Daud is trying to control the position but Magomedov postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov controls from within his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomedov tries to free his leg and advance position but Daud is retaining full guard.
Magomedov works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Magomedov is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Daud!
Magomedov landing strikes from the mount.
Magomedov lands a big elbow.
Magomedov should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Magomedov controlling the position easily from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Magomedov looking to finish Daud with some ground and pound. This is bad for Daud!
Magomedov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daud is in a horrible position here. Magomedov smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Magomedov lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Magomedov landing strikes from the mount and Daud is in trouble!
Magomedov controlling the pace for now.
Magomedov with shots to the head and body - Daud looks very uncomfortable down there.
Daud in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Magomedov content just to control the position here.
BOOM! Magomedov connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Magomedov lands a heavy elbow.

Daud is rocked!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov 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.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Magomedov has eaten all the pies!
Magomedov lands a nice shot to the head.
Oh Daud is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Magomedov looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Magomedov controlling his opponent.
Daud blocking the ground and pound.
Magomedov controlling the pace for now.
Magomedov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Magomedov punishing his opponent with strikes.
Daud seems to have got his legs back now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov looking to control and managing it successfully.
It looks like Magomedov might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Daud is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Magomedov breaks from Daud's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Daud is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Magomedov working the ground and pound effectively.
Daud is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rakvov Magomedov dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Magomedov closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Daud to the mat! Daud manages to get full guard.
Magomedov throws a big right hand that misses.
Daud can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Magomedov controls the pace.
Magomedov throwing strikes from guard but Daud blocks nicely.
Magomedov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Rakvov Magomedov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov pushing down on Daud's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Magomedov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomedov working Daud over with strikes.
Magomedov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Magomedov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Magomedov lands with a punch from half guard.
Magomedov wants to free his trapped foot but Daud is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Magomedov keeps trying to improve his position.
Magomedov is taking a breather. Daud says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Magomedov trying to mount his opponent but Daud defends it.
Magomedov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Daud defending well though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Magomedov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Daud blocking the ground and pound.
Magomedov looking to control and managing it successfully.
Magomedov throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Magomedov controlling from the full mount.
Magomedov is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Daud can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Magomedov raining down shots from the mount!
Magomedov pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Magomedov controlling from mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Magomedov cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Magomedov landing strikes from the mount and Daud is in trouble!
A big strike lands for Magomedov ! That's really hurt Daud and he's turned his back - Magomedov keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Magomedov jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rakvov Magomedov !
A very excited looking Rakvov Magomedov rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.