PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Akili Webb (ranked 5774 p4p, 555 weight class) and Kabala Magaluff (ranked 21806 p4p, 653 weight class). Webb comes to the cage accompanied by See/Saw- Jay Reatard. Magaluff is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Shalom. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Webb
vs
Magaluff

194 cm
24
178 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

185 cm
22
194 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
World class MT
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Akili Webb!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kabala Magaluff!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Magaluff throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Webb was covering up waiting for the punch and Magaluff finishes the takedown easily into guard.

Webb has his feet on Magaluff's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.

Magaluff feints and as Webb raises his hands in defense, Magaluff changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Magaluff throws a strike but Webb rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Webb tries to free his leg and advance position but Magaluff is retaining full guard.

Webb gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Webb connects with a body shot.

Magaluff shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Magaluff must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Webb 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.
Webb pulls Magaluff in close to prevent any damage.
Magaluff trying to control the position from guard on top but Webb is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Magaluff stops Webb from standing up.
Magaluff postures up and lands a big shot to Webb's brow.

It looks like Akili Webb has been cut.
Magaluff lands a couple of digs.
Magaluff throws a big right hand that misses.
Magaluff controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Webb tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Webb controlling the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

Magaluff shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Webb's guard.
Webb really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Webb 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Webb wants to get back to his feet but Magaluff is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Magaluff stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Webb swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Magaluff content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Magaluff landing with the ground and pound.
Magaluff working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Magaluff stopping the sweep attempt from Webb.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magaluff wants to control from the top but Webb keeps moving.
Magaluff is working Webb over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Magaluff postures up and lands a big shot to Webb's brow.
Magaluff lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Webb has momentary wrist control but Magaluff slips an elbow through the middle.
Webb lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Magaluff manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Webb manages to get himself to full guard.

Magaluff cracks Webb with a solid left hand.
Webb wants to stand up but Magaluff is controlling him.
Magaluff stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Webb swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magaluff wants to control from the top but Webb keeps moving.
Magaluff postures up in Webb's guard and throws a big left but Webb blocks it.
Magaluff wants to pass the guard but Webb is keeping the position.
Webb is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Magaluff is controlling him.
Magaluff works over Webb with some ground and pound from guard.
Magaluff stands up over Webb, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Magaluff won't allow Webb to sweep him here.
Magaluff lands a couple of digs.

Akili Webb's cut is getting worse.
Magaluff postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kabala Magaluff will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Akili Webb's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Magaluff shoots in and drives through. Webb sprawls well.
Webb misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Magaluff.
Webb defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Magaluff.
Webb throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Magaluff.
Magaluff rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Webb counters with a one-two to the body.
Magaluff throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Webb's waist but Webb gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Magaluff off to one side.
An attempted straight right counter from Webb misses the target.
Akili Webb has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kabala Magaluff.
Magaluff takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Magaluff fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch lands to the side of Magaluff 's head but he takes it in his stride.

Magaluff looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Webb!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Webb can't do much from the bottom here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Webb is trying to improve his position.
Magaluff scoring with punches from side control.
A lull in the action here as Magaluff stalls from top position.
Magaluff postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Magaluff wants to lay and pray for a moment but Webb keeps working.
Webb takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Check out the look on Magaluff's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Webb is looking to regain half guard here but Magaluff keeps moving and retains side control.
Magaluff throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Webb gets back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Magaluff drops an elbow to the side of Webb's head.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Magaluff lands a nice short elbow.
Webb avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Magaluff.
Magaluff lands with a punch from half guard.
Well, if Magaluff is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Magaluff looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Webb is trying to control but can't.
Magaluff throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Webb wants to get back to his feet.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Webb is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Webb regains full guard. Nicely done.
Magaluff trying to control but Webb is working from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Magaluff's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kabala Magaluff has got the better of the ground game so far.
Magaluff trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Akili Webb is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

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.

Magaluff changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Webb looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Magaluff looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Webb is avoiding damage well.
Magaluff lands some shots froms side control.
Magaluff is chipping away with strikes.

Akili Webb's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Magaluff working the body and head with strikes.
Magaluff in side control, throwing shots but Webb defends.
Webb takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Magaluff postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Magaluff is looking to take a break and control but Webb is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Akili Webb will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Akili Webb's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Webb throws a shot from downtown. Magaluff moves away and avoids it.
Magaluff throws a predictable looking body shot
and Webb counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Magaluff shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Webb as he jumps to the side.
Webb thinks about countering with a body kick.
Webb scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Magaluff.
Webb is looking to counter with a body kick.
Magaluff shoots in for a takedown but Webb shows good takedown defense.
Akili Webb has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kabala Magaluff.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magaluff jabs Webb to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Magaluff misses with a takedown attempt
and Webb counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Magaluff is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Kabala Magaluff seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Magaluff shoots in looking for a takedown but Webb manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Magaluff's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Magaluff on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Magaluff takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Webb chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Webb lands with a nice body punch.
Magaluff looks to throw the jab but Webb is out of range.
Webb keeps Magaluff at a distance using the push kick.

Webb gets caught flat footed, as Magaluff shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Webb working a defensive guard here.
Magaluff looking to sit in guard and control but Webb gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Magaluff is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Magaluff keeping moving, preventing Webb from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Webb is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Webb tries to free his leg and advance position but Magaluff is retaining full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Magaluff can do anything to dispel that myth.
Webb stops Magaluff from standing up.
Webb sitting in guard here, content to control.
Webb won't allow Magaluff to sweep him here.
Webb wanted to stand there but Magaluff had control of the position.
Magaluff looking for a sweep. Not yet Magaluff, not yet.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Webb here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Magaluff controlling the position.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A good leg kick by Webb.
Webb uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Magaluff throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Webb sees it coming and avoids it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magaluff misses with a body punch
and Webb counters with a two punch combo.
Magaluff has a takedown stuffed.
Webb is looking to counter punch.
Magaluff is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Webb.

Magaluff shoots in and gets a takedown into Webb's guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Magaluff's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Magaluff missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Magaluff looking to sit in guard and control but Webb gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Magaluff wants to sweep but no luck.
Webb stands and throws Magaluff's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Webb has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Magaluff!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Webb can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Magaluff is looking to escape.
Magaluff tries to lock up and control but Webb gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Webb wants to control the pace but Magaluff is squirming around nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Akili Webb showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Webb has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Akili Webb!
Akili Webb made sure to mention his sponsor, Velocity Fightwear in his post fight interview.