PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Arman Avangyan (ranked 3898 p4p, 3403 weight class) and Dimitri Magomedov (ranked 402 p4p, 376 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Dimitri Magomedov enters the cage!

Avangyan
vs
Magomedov

177 cm
30
166
7 - 1 - 0

178 cm
23
164
3 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

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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 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Arman Avangyan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dimitri Magomedov!
The judges for this bout are Chris Dean, Ben Watson and Topper Green.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Avangyan closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Avangyan missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Magomedov trying to control here.
Magomedov controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.

Avangyan is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Magomedov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Avangyan.
Magomedov trying to control but Avangyan postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov controlling the position for now.
Magomedov trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Magomedov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Avangyan is in close to Magomedov's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Magomedov has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Magomedov is trying to control the position but Avangyan postures up.
Magomedov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Avangyan is one step ahead there.
Avangyan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Avangyan scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Magomedov controls Avangyan momentarily but Avangyan frees himself.
Avangyan scoring with some ground and pound.
Magomedov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Avangyan.
Avangyan postures up.
Magomedov is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov wants to sweep here but Avangyan controlling him for the moment.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Avangyan's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Magomedov is trying to keep Avangyan in close.
Avangyan works over Magomedov with some ground and pound from guard.
Avangyan lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Magomedov is trying to control the position but Avangyan postures up.
Avangyan with a flurry of punches that miss.
Avangyan wants to control from the top but Magomedov keeps moving.
Avangyan preventing the sweep.
Avangyan scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Magomedov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Avangyan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Avangyan scoring with punches to the head and body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Avangyan keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Magomedov's head.
Avangyan working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Magomedov's head.
Avangyan trying to control the position from guard on top but Magomedov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Magomedov trying to control the position.
Avangyan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Magomedov is keeping the position for now.
Magomedov looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Magomedov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Magomedov looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Avangyan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Avangyan wants to pass the guard but Magomedov is keeping the position.
Avangyan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Avangyan postures up and lands a big shot to Magomedov's brow.
Magomedov trying to keep a closed guard but Avangyan is proving a slippery customer.
Magomedov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Magomedov pushing down on Avangyan's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Avangyan wants to get back to full guard.
Magomedov moves into full mount! Avangyan won't be happy about that!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Avangyan is trying desperately to improve position.
Magomedov looking to control but Avangyan is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Arman Avangyan dominated that round.
That's time! Avangyan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Avangyan shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Magomedov defends it nicely.
Avangyan on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Avangyan goes for a double leg but Magomedov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Magomedov continues to drive forward.
Avangyan looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arman Avangyan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Magomedov gets underhooks to prevent Avangyan's takedown attempt.
We've been informed that Magomedov has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Avangyan is looking to take this one to the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Avangyan wants to take the fight to the mat but Magomedov manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.

Magomedov lands a takedown into guard.
Avangyan manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Magomedov manages to get himself to full guard.

Magomedov has his hands on Avangyan's head, controlling the position.
Magomedov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Avangyan has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Avangyan wants to control from the top but Magomedov keeps moving.
Magomedov wants to sweep here but Avangyan controlling him for the moment.
Magomedov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Magomedov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Avangyan trying to control but Magomedov is working from the bottom.
Avangyan is really struggling to control Magomedov but he's trying to hold on to the position.

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.
Magomedov trying to keep a closed guard but Avangyan is proving a slippery customer.
Avangyan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Magomedov is on top in guard.

Avangyan keeping full guard, as Magomedov tries to pass.

Avangyan looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Magomedov passes into side control.
Avangyan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Magomedov is looking to take a break and control but Avangyan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Avangyan is not content to let Magomedov control the position.
Avangyan is looking for a sweep.
Magomedov trying to control the action but Avangyan is working from the bottom.
Avangyan manages to get back to half guard.

That's four 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.
Avangyan wants to get back to full guard.
Magomedov wants to free his trapped foot but Avangyan is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Avangyan tries to roll over but Magomedov keeps him under control.
Avangyan is trying to maintain the position but Magomedov is very close to passing his half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Avangyan is controlling Magomedov's trapped leg to prevent Magomedov from advancing to side control.
Avangyan wants to control but Magomedov is keeping busy.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dimitri Magomedov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Avangyan throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Magomedov's waist but Magomedov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Avangyan off to one side.
Nice sprawl there from Magomedov as Avangyan shoots in.
Magomedov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A shot to the liver by Magomedov. Beautiful body shot.

Avangyan gets caught napping as Magomedov dives in and scores a takedown. Avangyan manages to retain guard.
Avangyan keeping moving, preventing Magomedov from controlling successfully.
Avangyan wants to control but Magomedov passes easily into half guard.
Magomedov prevents Avangyan from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Avangyan trying to control here.
Magomedov is trying to control. Avangyan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Avangyan is looking for a sweep. Magomedov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Magomedov trying to control from half guard but Avangyan is working away.
Avangyan is looking for a sweep. Magomedov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Avangyan is working hard here to advance position.
Arman Avangyan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Avangyan is pressing down on Magomedov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Magomedov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Magomedov wants to control from the top but Avangyan keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Avangyan has control of Magomedov's left arm, preventing Magomedov from doing any damage.
Avangyan looking for a sweep. Not yet Avangyan, not yet.

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

Magomedov decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Avangyan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Avangyan trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Magomedov manages to pass to mount!
Magomedov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Avangyan slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Avangyan is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Magomedov jumps into side control!
Avangyan tries to buck Magomedov off but Magomedov is having none of it.
Avangyan is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Magomedov's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Avangyan is looking for a sweep. Magomedov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Avangyan controlling the position well.
Magomedov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Avangyan wants to sweep but Magomedov has passed to side control!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov working away.
Avangyan prevents Magomedov from improving position.
Avangyan struggling a bit here.
Avangyan is trying to get back to half guard.
Magomedov trying to control the action but Avangyan is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Magomedov staying calm.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dimitri Magomedov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Magomedov 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 Chris Dean scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dimitri Magomedov!