PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Muslim Magomaev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kunilinger Ebalajtung (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kunilinger Ebalajtung has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Magomaev
vs
Ebalajtung

201 cm
25
267 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

187 cm
20
221 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

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 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Muslim Magomaev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kunilinger Ebalajtung!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Valeri Chadov and Konstantin Menshow.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magomaev stuffs the takedown attempt from Ebalajtung. Ebalajtung gets slowly back to his feet.
Ebalajtung goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ebalajtung throws a push kick but Magomaev slaps the foot to one side.
Ebalajtung is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ebalajtung chopping away at his opponent's legs.

Ebalajtung closes the distance and clinches.
Magomaev tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ebalajtung just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ebalajtung is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Ebalajtung has Magomaev pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Magomaev manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Ebalajtung looks gassed!
Ebalajtung drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Magomaev gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Muslim Magomaev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kunilinger Ebalajtung.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Magomaev turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Ebalajtung struggling a bit here.
Magomaev is looking to take a break and control but Ebalajtung is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Magomaev is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ebalajtung knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Ebalajtung tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Magomaev wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ebalajtung manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Magomaev won't allow Ebalajtung to pass to mount.

Magomaev is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ebalajtung pulls his head out easily.
Ebalajtung not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Magomaev moves into full guard.
Magomaev looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ebalajtung throwing strikes but missing.
Ebalajtung throwing strikes from guard but Magomaev blocks nicely.
Ebalajtung trying to control the position from guard on top but Magomaev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ebalajtung fails to land the takedown.
Ebalajtung tries to clinch up but Magomaev circles away and keeps his distance.

Magomaev feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.

Magomaev is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Ebalajtung keeping moving, preventing Magomaev from controlling successfully.
Magomaev will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Ebalajtung is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Magomaev is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Magomaev passes Ebalajtung's left leg - he's now in half guard.

Magomaev is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Magomaev passes the guard and advances to mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Muslim Magomaev dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Magomaev throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ebalajtung's waist but Ebalajtung gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Magomaev off to one side.
Ebalajtung doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Magomaev counters with a nice double leg into side control. Ebalajtung won't be happy with that.
Ebalajtung manages to get back to half guard.
Ebalajtung wants to control but Magomaev is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Ebalajtung looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Magomaev is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ebalajtung doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Magomaev.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ebalajtung wants to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Magomaev is working for a submission of some sort.

Magomaev is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ebalajtung doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Magomaev.

Magomaev is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ebalajtung defends it well.

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.
Ebalajtung throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Ebalajtung shoots in for a takedown but Magomaev shows good takedown defense.

Ebalajtung clinches.
Ebalajtung tries to pull guard but Magomaev holds him up against the cage and eventually Ebalajtung drops back down to his feet.
Muslim Magomaev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kunilinger Ebalajtung.
Ebalajtung stalling in the clinch but Magomaev improves position.
Ebalajtung tries to pull guard but Magomaev won't allow it.

Magomaev gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Ebalajtung regains guard.

Magomaev is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magomaev stands up over Ebalajtung, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ebalajtung throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Magomaev is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

Ebalajtung looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ebalajtung is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Magomaev looking to pass the guard.

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.

Ebalajtung has his foot on Magomaev's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Magomaev works his way back into a safe position though.
Ebalajtung looking to control.
Magomaev wants to control from the top but Ebalajtung keeps moving.
Magomaev works a leg free and moves into half guard.

Magomaev is looking for a kimura but Ebalajtung is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Magomaev to get the leverage.

Magomaev wants to work for an arm triangle but Ebalajtung is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Magomaev wants to advance to full mount but Ebalajtung doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.

Ebalajtung working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Magomaev doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Magomaev manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ebalajtung not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Muslim Magomaev 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. This is the final round!

Ebalajtung shoots in for a takedown but Magomaev shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Muslim Magomaev is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Magomaev changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Ebalajtung looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Ebalajtung tries to improve position but can't.

Magomaev in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Ebalajtung is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Muslim Magomaev!