PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Arbi Amagov (ranked 5000 p4p, 455 weight class) and Iolyn Madog (ranked 5049 p4p, 457 weight class). Amagov comes to the cage accompanied by Raphael Lake - Vertigo. Iolyn Madog is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Amagov
vs
Madog

177 cm
27
166 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

170 cm
20
155 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

Decent wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin

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 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Arbi Amagov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Iolyn Madog!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Cecil Peabody and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Amagov darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

Amagov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Amagov is working for a submission of some sort.

Amagov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Madog doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Amagov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Madog moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Amagov throwing strikes but missing.
Amagov seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Amagov stopping the sweep attempt from Madog.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Madog holds on and takes a little breather.
Amagov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

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.
Madog struggling a bit here.
Madog felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.

Amagov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Amagov taking a break here but Madog is having none of it and regains half guard.
Amagov wants to control but Madog is keeping him busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Amagov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Amagov is trying to control the action in half guard but Madog is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Amagov works his way into full mount!
Madog holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Amagov tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.

Madog defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Amagov.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Amagov throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Madog because Amagov loaded up on that one.
Madog taking shots to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Madog working to try and regain half guard.

Madog defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Amagov.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Amagov working away from the top, dropping strikes.

Amagov with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Amagov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Madog throws a quick inside leg kick.
Amagov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Madog tries to avoid it but Amagov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Madog to the ground. Madog escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Madog works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.

Amagov is rocked!
Amagov tries to get into range but Madog steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Amagov! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Madog scores the big KO victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Iolyn Madog!
Iolyn Madog seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Arbi Amagov was interviewed post fight and said 'I would like to congratulate my opponent, tonight was his night. I'm disappointed with the outcome of the fight. This might be it for me, I can't keep losing like this.'.