PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Marat Magomedov (ranked 400 p4p, 40 weight class) and Junior Vilson (ranked 140 p4p, 21 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Magomedov might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Evangelion OST - The Beast II. The crowd seem to be enjoying Vilson's choice of entrance music: Haiti Voodoo Music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Magomedov
vs
Vilson

178 cm
24
160 lbs
9 - 0 - 0

182 cm
25
157 lbs
14 - 2 - 0

Great wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Marat Magomedov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Junior Vilson!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Sosuke Kotani.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magomedov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Vilson avoids the body shot from Magomedov.
Magomedov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
We've been informed that Vilson has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Vilson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Magomedov circles away quickly and effectively.
Vilson slips a jab from Magomedov.
Magomedov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Magomedov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Vilson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Magomedov.
Magomedov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Magomedov connects with a nice looking jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov misses with a hook.
Magomedov backing away here, and Vilson unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
The fighters circling - Vilson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

Magomedov instigates a clinch.
Magomedov swings wildly with an uppercut but Vilson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vilson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vilson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Vilson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Magomedov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Magomedov tries to clinch but Vilson moves out of range.
Magomedov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Vilson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Magomedov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Magomedov misses with an uppercut
and Vilson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vilson misses with a hook.
Junior Vilson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Magomedov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vilson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Magomedov.
Vilson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Vilson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Magomedov. That's going to slow Vilson down.
Magomedov throws a shot from downtown. Vilson moves away and avoids it.
Vilson cracks Magomedov with a good jab.
A solid body kick from Magomedov.
Magomedov thuds his right hand into Vilson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Vilson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Magomedov is out of range and Vilson settles back down.
Magomedov is looking to counter the offense by Vilson and move into the clinch.
Magomedov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Magomedov ducks under a wild hook from Vilson.
Magomedov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Magomedov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nice straight punches there by Magomedov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Magomedov.
Vilson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Vilson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Magomedov manages to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Magomedov.
Magomedov scores with a nice body kick.
Vilson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Vilson swats away the attempt to clinch by Magomedov.
Vilson tries to work over Magomedov's front leg with a kick but Magomedov checks it.
Magomedov moves out of range of the strikes.
Magomedov lands with a right hand.
Vilson scores with a nice strike.
Magomedov throws a shot from downtown. Vilson moves away and avoids it.
Vilson misses with a shot to the body
and Magomedov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Magomedov with a body punch. A glancing blow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Vilson. Vilson obviously looking to wear him down.
Magomedov scores with a punch to the head.
Vilson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A chopping leg kick lands by Vilson.
Vilson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Magomedov slips under a jab.
Magomedov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Magomedov checks a low kick from Vilson.
Vilson misses with an uppercut.
A little feinted left hand from Magomedov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Magomedov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Vilson.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Vilson checks a leg kick.
Magomedov moves out of range of the leg kick from Vilson.
Magomedov half committed to a counter leg kick.
Vilson slips under a jab.
Sloppy strikes from Magomedov. Those never looked like landing.

Magomedov clinches up against the cage.
Magomedov misses with a short punch on the inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short right from Magomedov on the inside.
Vilson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

Vilson breaks the clinch.
A slow jab from Vilson misses its intended target.
Vilson throws a hook to the side of Magomedov's head but Magomedov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A slapping leg kick lands for Magomedov.
Magomedov moves away from the strike by Vilson.
Vilson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Vilson tries to land a leg kick but Magomedov saw it coming and moves away.
Magomedov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vilson.
Vilson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Magomedov moves away.
Magomedov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The fighters circling - Vilson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Magomedov fires out a quick counter leg kick but Vilson just manages to avoid it.
Vilson lands a nice looking body shot.
Magomedov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vilson.
Magomedov throws a hook but Vilson avoids it easily.
Vilson appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Magomedov scores with a kick to the midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Junior Vilson will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Vilson throws a hook but Magomedov avoids it easily.
A clash of legs there as Magomedov blocks the low kick.
Marat Magomedov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vilson blocks a head kick by Magomedov.
Vilson ducks under a wild hook from Magomedov.
Vilson misses with an uppercut.
Vilson does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Vilson swings for the body but Magomedov moves out of range.
Magomedov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vilson.
A shot to the liver by Vilson. Beautiful body shot.
Vilson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Magomedov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Vilson checks the leg kick.
Magomedov lands with an overhand left.
Vilson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Vilson throws a good cross that connects.
Magomedov tries to clinch up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomedov looks to throw the jab but Vilson is out of range.
Vilson throws an overhand right that lands on Magomedov's shoulder, as Magomedov tries to avoid the shot.
Magomedov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Vilson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Magomedov ducks under a wild hook from Vilson.
Magomedov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Vilson sprawls and moves away.
Vilson throws a shot to the body.
Vilson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Vilson misses with a low kick.
A big right from Vilson misses.
Vilson connects with a looping right hand.
Magomedov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Vilson on the side of the head.

Magomedov has Vilson up against the cage in a clinch.
Magomedov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Magomedov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Magomedov misses with a punch on the inside.
Vilson misses with the head strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov tries to throw a body punch but Vilson avoids it by throwing Magomedov back against the cage.
Vilson struggles to land a body shot inside as Magomedov controls his hands.
Magomedov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Vilson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Magomedov misses with some punches.
Vilson lands a left hand.
Magomedov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Magomedov misses with a punch on the inside.

Vilson breaks from the clinch.

Magomedov clinches up with Vilson and pushes him back against the cage.
Magomedov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Magomedov tries to stall but Vilson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Vilson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vilson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Magomedov blocks a punch to the side of the head.

Vilson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Magomedov throws a poor cross that misses
and Vilson counters with a right hand to the body.
Vilson checks a leg kick.
Vilson wants to slow Magomedov down by chopping away at his legs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vilson misses with a body shot
and Magomedov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Magomedov punishes Vilson's body with a nice straight punch.
Magomedov lands a jab to the head.
Vilson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Magomedov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vilson throws a leg kick which misses Magomedov's front leg but catches the back leg as Magomedov tries to avoid it.
Magomedov is looking to chop away at Vilson's legs.
Vilson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Magomedov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Magomedov catches Vilson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Vilson defending well as Magomedov loads up on a big left hand.
Vilson looks to throw the jab but Magomedov is out of range.
Vilson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Magomedov. Magomedov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Magomedov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vilson.
Vilson throws out a powerful jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vilson loads up on a big right hand but Magomedov slips the punch.
Vilson throws a body punch but Magomedov moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Magomedov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Vilson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Magomedov throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Magomedov misses with a straight left.
Magomedov closes the distance and clinches up with Vilson, looking for a takedown. Magomedov pushes Vilson against the cage but Vilson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Vilson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Vilson moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Vilson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Vilson throws a shot from downtown. Magomedov moves away and avoids it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Vilson lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Magomedov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Magomedov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Magomedov looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Magomedov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Vilson catches Magomedov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Magomedov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Vilson on the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vilson throws a jab when Magomedov was well out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Magomedov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nice takedown defense from Vilson. No joy for Magomedov on that attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Junior Vilson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Vilson throws out a leg kick but Magomedov moves out of range and Vilson only half commits.
Magomedov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Vilson to score with a decent uppercut.
Vilson swats away the attempt to clinch by Magomedov.
Vilson swings and misses with a hook to the body.

Magomedov looking to score a takedown here. Vilson is defending well but Magomedov drives through and ends up in Vilson's guard.
Vilson trying to control the position.
Magomedov wants to pass the guard but Vilson is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov is working hard here to advance position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vilson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Magomedov.
Magomedov looking to sit in guard and control but Vilson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Magomedov looking for a sweep. Not yet Magomedov, not yet.
Vilson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Magomedov trying to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Vilson's guard.

Magomedov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Magomedov content to stall in guard here.
Magomedov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Magomedov wants to pass the guard but Vilson is keeping the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Vilson is on top in guard.

Magomedov wants to sweep here but Vilson controlling him for the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vilson controlling from the top position.

Magomedov looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Vilson passes into side control.
Vilson works to advance to full mount. Magomedov defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Magomedov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Vilson controlling from the full mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Vilson avoids the attempt from Magomedov to control.
Vilson content just to control the position here.
Magomedov is working to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Junior Vilson just about did enough to take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Vilson blocks a head kick by Magomedov.
Vilson throws out a counter right but Magomedov avoids it with no problem.
Magomedov avoids a kick to the body.
Vilson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Magomedov moves in looking to clinch but Vilson pushes him off.
Vilson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Junior Vilson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Magomedov lands with a thumping leg kick.

Magomedov fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Vilson to the ground. Magomedov is now in Vilson's guard.
Vilson pulls Magomedov in to control the position.
Magomedov postures up in Vilson's guard and throws a big left but Vilson blocks it.
Vilson is trying to hold Magomedov in close to prevent damage but Magomedov has managed to pass into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vilson won't allow Magomedov to pass to mount.
Magomedov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Magomedov looks to land a strike but Vilson avoids it nicely and regains full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomedov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vilson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Marat Magomedov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Vilson keeping moving, preventing Magomedov from controlling successfully.
Magomedov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Vilson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Vilson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

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 pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vilson is keeping the position for now.
Magomedov wants to control from the top but Vilson keeps moving.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Vilson looks to land a body kick but Magomedov moved away.
Magomedov moves out of range of the leg kick from Vilson.
Magomedov blocks a jab.
Magomedov moves out of range of the strikes.
Magomedov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Magomedov stuns Vilson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Magomedov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Vilson misses the jab.

Vilson gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Magomedov to score an easy takedown into full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vilson working a defensive guard here.
Vilson has his hands on Magomedov's head, controlling the position.
Magomedov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Magomedov trying to control but Vilson is working from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Vilson holds on and takes a little breather.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Magomedov throwing strikes but missing.
Vilson wants to sweep here but Magomedov controlling him for the moment.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Magomedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Vilson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Magomedov tries to close the distance and clinch but Vilson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Magomedov takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Magomedov misses with a body shot.
Vilson feints a counter leg kick.
Magomedov misses the shot to the body.
Vilson looks to throw the jab but Magomedov is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marat Magomedov had his way with Junior Vilson in that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

A low kick from Magomedov is predictable there
and Vilson counters with a nice body kick.
Vilson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vilson looks to land a left hand but Magomedov moved out of range nicely.
Magomedov throws a big shot that misses.
Vilson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Magomedov.
Magomedov blocks a leg kick.
Magomedov blocks a leg kick.
Magomedov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Magomedov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vilson moves away.
Magomedov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Vilson pinned against the cage. Vilson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Vilson scores with a hook to the body. Magomedov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Vilson thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Magomedov if he has to take too many more of those.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomedov checks the leg kick.
Magomedov throws a jab when Vilson was well out of range.
Vilson moves forwards but Magomedov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Vilson defending well as Magomedov loads up on a big left hand.
And Vilson responds with a good body kick, but Magomedov manages to step out the way in time.
Vilson stuffs the takedown.
Vilson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Magomedov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Vilson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Magomedov.
Magomedov blocks a jab.
Magomedov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vilson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Vilson throws a shot from downtown. Magomedov moves away and avoids it.
Magomedov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Vilson looks to throw the jab but Magomedov is out of range.
Magomedov loads up on a big right hand but Vilson slips the punch.
Magomedov slips under a jab.
Marat Magomedov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Vilson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Magomedov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Magomedov closes the distance and clinches up with Vilson, looking for a takedown. Magomedov pushes Vilson against the cage but Vilson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marat Magomedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Magomedov scores with a kick to the midsection.
A nice inside leg kick there by Vilson. That's going to slow Magomedov down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Magomedov takes one to the chin there.
Vilson throws a solid leg kick but Magomedov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Vilson.
Magomedov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Vilson misses with a hook.
Magomedov scores with a jab. Vilson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Vilson moves out of range of the leg kick from Magomedov.
Magomedov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Vilson motions for Magomedov to come forward. Vilson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Vilson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Magomedov.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vilson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Magomedov throws a series of punches but Vilson avoids them all with ease.
Vilson scores with a leg kick.
Magomedov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Vilson misses with a low kick.
Vilson throws a leg kick that misses.
Vilson moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Vilson misses with a leg kick.
Magomedov misses with a right hand
letting Vilson counter with a right hand.
A leg kick checked by Vilson.
Vilson tries to land a leg kick but Magomedov saw it coming and moves away.
Vilson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Vilson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vilson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vilson tries to score with a low kick but Magomedov moves his leg out of the way.
A jab from Vilson misses.
Magomedov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Magomedov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Vilson misses with an uppercut
and Magomedov counters with a straight right hand.
Vilson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Magomedov.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Magomedov ducks right into an uppercut from Vilson.
Magomedov ducks under a wild hook from Vilson.
Magomedov throws a low kick but Vilson avoids it.
Magomedov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vilson throws out the jab.
Magomedov lands a jab.
Magomedov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Vilson finds it's way round the side to connect with Magomedov's head.
Vilson looks to land a right hand but Magomedov moved out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Junior Vilson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Vilson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 46:49
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 47:49
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Junior Vilson!
Junior Vilson is the new lightweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Junior Vilson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
The defeated Marat Magomedov had this to say: 'Finally, someone that gave the Beast a challenge. I expected Vilson to be a difficult opponent but I did not think he would beat me. Congratulations to him. I will be back'.