PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Magomedrasul Guseinov (ranked 4488 p4p, 0 weight class) and Domagoj Artukovic (ranked 3831 p4p, 401 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Guseinov
vs
Artukovic

178 cm
25
158 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

185 cm
25
157 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Magomedrasul Guseinov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Domagoj Artukovic!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Lou da Vinci and Chad Campbell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Artukovic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Artukovic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Guseinov blocks a head kick by Artukovic.
Guseinov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Guseinov swinging wildly here.
Artukovic is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Artukovic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Guseinov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Artukovic throws a counter combo.
Artukovic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Artukovic blocks a jab.
Guseinov throws out a loose jab but Artukovic uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Artukovic.
A head kick misses from Artukovic.
Guseinov throws a series of punches but Artukovic moves out of range.
Artukovic throws a head kick but Guseinov moves out of range.
Artukovic tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from Artukovic.
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!
A head kick misses from Artukovic.
Artukovic throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Artukovic looks winded!
Guseinov blocks a head kick by Artukovic.
Artukovic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Guseinov fails to land with a series of punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Artukovic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick from Artukovic lands but Guseinov takes it in his stride.
Guseinov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Guseinov throws out a loose jab but Artukovic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Guseinov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Artukovic.
Guseinov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Guseinov takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Guseinov misses with a wild combination.
Artukovic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Guseinov misses with an uppercut. Artukovic saw that one coming.
Artukovic throws a head kick but Guseinov moves out of range.
Guseinov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Artukovic in his tracks.
Guseinov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Guseinov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Artukovic circles away quickly and effectively.
As Guseinov backs off Artukovic throws a huge counter combo but Guseinov manages to avoid it all.
Guseinov tries to bum rush Artukovic with a series of wild strikes but Artukovic uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Artukovic lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guseinov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Artukovic throws a sloppy head kick and Guseinov moves out of range easily.
Guseinov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Guseinov avoids the head kick by Artukovic.
Guseinov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Guseinov connects with the punch.
No joy there for Guseinov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Artukovic lands a head kick. Guseinov smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Artukovic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick misses from Artukovic.
Guseinov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Artukovic misses with a head kick.
Guseinov throws a right hand that Artukovic ducks under and follows up with a left that Artukovic also avoids with ease.
Artukovic throws a big counter head kick but Guseinov avoids it with no problem.
Artukovic dodges the punch combination from Guseinov.
The fighters circling - Guseinov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Artukovic throws a counter combo.
A head kick misses from Artukovic.
Guseinov avoids the head kick by Artukovic.
Artukovic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Guseinov throws out the jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guseinov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Guseinov avoids the head kick by Artukovic.
A head kick misses from Artukovic.
Guseinov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Guseinov throws a right hand that Artukovic ducks under and follows up with a left that Artukovic also avoids with ease.
Guseinov misses with a double jab.
Artukovic throws a right hand that Guseinov ducks under and follows up with a left that Guseinov also avoids with ease.
A combination from Guseinov does no damage.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Artukovic looks to land a combination. Guseinov sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Artukovic slips a jab and a cross from Guseinov.
Artukovic scores with a head kick. Guseinov tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Guseinov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Guseinov takes a head kick and keeps coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Guseinov throws a series of punches but Artukovic moves out of range.
Artukovic connects with a high kick.
Artukovic throws a head kick but Guseinov moves out of range.
Guseinov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Guseinov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Artukovic moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Guseinov avoids the head kick by Artukovic.
Artukovic throws a head kick that misses.
Guseinov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Artukovic misses with a head kick.
A combination from Guseinov does no damage.
Artukovic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Guseinov feinted with a counter takedown.
Guseinov avoids the head kick by Artukovic.
Guseinov looks to land a combination but Artukovic avoids it well.
Artukovic bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Guseinov's head backwards.
Artukovic throws a head kick that misses.
Artukovic uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Guseinov.
Artukovic tries a head kick but it misses.
Guseinov misses with a straight left.
Guseinov throws a jab but it's blocked by Artukovic.
No joy there for Guseinov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Artukovic throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Guseinov.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Artukovic scores with a head kick. Guseinov tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Guseinov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Artukovic throws a sloppy head kick and Guseinov moves out of range easily.
Artukovic throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Guseinov.
Guseinov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Artukovic circles away quickly and effectively.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Domagoj Artukovic will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Artukovic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The fighters circling - Guseinov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Artukovic throws a nice head kick!
Artukovic throws a head kick but Guseinov moves out of range.
Guseinov blocks a head kick by Artukovic.
Guseinov throws a series of punches but Artukovic moves out of range.
Despite the aggression on Artukovic's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Guseinov misses with a few strikes there.
Artukovic tries a head kick but it misses.
Guseinov avoids the head kick by Artukovic.
Guseinov misses with a few strikes there.
Artukovic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Artukovic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Guseinov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Guseinov takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Guseinov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Domagoj Artukovic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head kick misses from Artukovic.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A punch combination from Guseinov misses.
Artukovic lands a head kick. Guseinov smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Artukovic slips under a jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Artukovic throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Artukovic misses with a head kick.
Guseinov swinging wildly here.
Artukovic is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Artukovic connects with a high kick.
Guseinov misses with a series of wild punches.
Artukovic throws a counter combo.
Artukovic throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Guseinov.
Guseinov avoids the head kick by Artukovic.
Guseinov attempts a counter takedown but Artukovic avoids it well and moves away.
Artukovic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A swing and a miss from Guseinov.
Despite the aggression on Artukovic's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Guseinov misses with a hook. Artukovic ducked under it nicely.
Artukovic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Guseinov throws a series of punches but Artukovic avoids them all with ease.
Artukovic throws a head kick that Guseinov semi-blocks.
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!
Guseinov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Artukovic circles away quickly and effectively.
Artukovic lands with a slapping head kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Artukovic misses with a head kick.
No joy there for Guseinov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Artukovic tries a head kick but it misses.
Guseinov avoids the head kick by Artukovic.
Guseinov tries to bum rush Artukovic with a series of wild strikes but Artukovic uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Artukovic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Artukovic throws a sloppy head kick and Guseinov moves out of range easily.
Guseinov misses with a few strikes there.
Artukovic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Artukovic throws a head kick but Guseinov moves out of range.
Guseinov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Guseinov misses with a series of wild punches.
Danga de danga de dang - Artukovic scores with a four punch combination!
Guseinov throws a series of punches but Artukovic avoids them all with ease.
Guseinov is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Guseinov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Artukovic moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Guseinov blocks a head kick by Artukovic.
Guseinov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Magomedrasul Guseinov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Artukovic throws a nice head kick!
Artukovic slips a jab and a cross from Guseinov.
Artukovic throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Guseinov.
Guseinov looks to land a left hand but Artukovic moved out of range nicely.
Guseinov blocks a head kick by Artukovic.
Guseinov looks to land a combination but Artukovic avoids it well.
Artukovic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Guseinov goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Guseinov blocks a head kick by Artukovic.
Guseinov tries to bum rush Artukovic with a series of wild strikes but Artukovic uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Guseinov avoids the head kick by Artukovic.
Guseinov misses with a double jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Artukovic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Artukovic throws a head kick that misses.
Guseinov misses with a few strikes there.
Artukovic throws a right hand that Guseinov ducks under and follows up with a left that Guseinov also avoids with ease.
Guseinov tries to bum rush Artukovic with a series of wild strikes but Artukovic uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Artukovic looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Artukovic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Guseinov is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Artukovic's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Artukovic throws a head kick that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guseinov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Artukovic throws a sloppy head kick and Guseinov moves out of range easily.
Artukovic throws a sloppy head kick and Guseinov moves out of range easily.
Guseinov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Guseinov blocks a head kick by Artukovic.
Guseinov attempts a counter takedown but Artukovic avoids it well and moves away.
Guseinov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Artukovic circles away quickly and effectively.
Artukovic throws a right and a left that Guseinov avoids nicely.
Guseinov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Artukovic sprawls and moves away.
Artukovic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Guseinov swinging wildly here.
Artukovic lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Guseinov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Artukovic tries a head kick but it misses.
Guseinov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The fighters circling - Guseinov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Artukovic throws a head kick but Guseinov moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Domagoj Artukovic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

A head kick from Artukovic lands but Guseinov takes it in his stride.
Guseinov misses with a double jab.
Artukovic throws a head kick that misses.
Guseinov blocks a head kick by Artukovic.
Guseinov throws a right and a left that Artukovic avoids nicely.
Artukovic throws a head kick that half lands.
Artukovic scores with a head kick. Guseinov tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Artukovic is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Guseinov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Artukovic.
Guseinov avoids the head kick by Artukovic.
Artukovic dodges the punch combination from Guseinov.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Artukovic scores with a head kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Artukovic avoids a punch combination nicely.
Artukovic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A big right from Guseinov misses.
No joy there for Guseinov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Guseinov takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Artukovic slips a straight right by Guseinov.
Guseinov blocks a head kick by Artukovic.
Artukovic dodges the punch combination from Guseinov.
Artukovic throws a head kick that misses.
Guseinov misses with the combination.
A head kick misses from Artukovic.
Guseinov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Guseinov throws a hook to the side of Artukovic's head but Artukovic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Artukovic unleashes a big counter combination but Guseinov bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Sloppy strikes from Guseinov. Those never looked like landing.
Artukovic throws a sloppy head kick and Guseinov moves out of range easily.
Guseinov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A punch combination from Artukovic misses.
Guseinov blocks a head kick by Artukovic.
Guseinov blocks a head kick by Artukovic.
Guseinov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Artukovic lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Artukovic works over Guseinov's head and body with a nice combination.
Artukovic throws a head kick but Guseinov moves out of range.
Guseinov misses with a wild combination.
A head kick from Artukovic lands but Guseinov takes it in his stride.
Guseinov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Artukovic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Artukovic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Guseinov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Artukovic throws a big counter head kick but Guseinov avoids it with no problem.
Guseinov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Artukovic misses with a few strikes there.
Guseinov cracks Artukovic with a right hand to the side of the head.
Artukovic staying out of range there.
Artukovic throws a sloppy head kick and Guseinov moves out of range easily.
Artukovic throws a sloppy head kick and Guseinov moves out of range easily.
Artukovic dodges the punch combination from Guseinov.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Artukovic.
Guseinov lands a really nice looking cross but Artukovic seems unphased.
Artukovic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Guseinov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Guseinov avoids the head kick by Artukovic.
Artukovic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Guseinov misses with a series of wild punches.
Artukovic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Left hook, right uppercut from Guseinov.
Artukovic lands with a right hand.
A big left from Guseinov misses.
Guseinov looks to land a combination but Artukovic avoids it well.
A head kick misses from Artukovic.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Artukovic showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Guseinov.
Artukovic showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Guseinov.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Artukovic tries a head kick but it misses.
Guseinov throws a right and a left that Artukovic avoids nicely.
Artukovic throws a head kick that misses.
Guseinov swinging wildly here.
Artukovic throws a sloppy head kick and Guseinov moves out of range easily.
Guseinov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Artukovic slips a jab and a cross from Guseinov.
Guseinov throws a series of punches but Artukovic avoids them all with ease.
Artukovic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Artukovic showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Guseinov.
Artukovic throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Guseinov blocks a head kick by Artukovic.
Artukovic misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Guseinov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Artukovic sprawls and moves away.
Magomedrasul Guseinov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Domagoj Artukovic is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Guseinov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Artukovic circles away quickly and effectively.

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 Magomedrasul Guseinov.
Well Artukovic has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 28:29
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Domagoj Artukovic!
Domagoj Artukovic took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Thank My MANAGER, My Family, My Coach, My Friends, THANKS MY LOVING FANS'.