PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Marat Magomedov (ranked 652 p4p, 88 weight class) and Fiyero Lermontov (ranked 500 p4p, 64 weight class). Magomedov comes to the cage accompanied by Evangelion OST - The Beast II. Marat Magomedov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Magomedov
vs
Lermontov

178 cm
32
160 lbs
20 - 9 - 2

180 cm
26
165 lbs
16 - 7 - 1

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing
Conviction

KOMBAT KLOTHING
Conviction

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 20 - 9 - 2, fighting out of London, Marat Magomedov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 7 - 1, fighting out of New York, Fiyero Lermontov!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magomedov misses with an uppercut.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Lermontov, right into the meat.
Lermontov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Lermontov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.

Lermontov drives through and clinches with Magomedov against the cage.

Magomedov drags the fight down to the ground.
Lermontov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Magomedov is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Lermontov drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Magomedov manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Lermontov has Magomedov in his guard.

Lermontov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Magomedov defends it easily.
Magomedov trying to control but Lermontov is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomedov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Magomedov with a flurry of punches that miss.

Lermontov looking for a guillotine here but Magomedov defends easily.
Lermontov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Magomedov scoring with some ground and pound.

Lermontov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Magomedov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Magomedov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Magomedov trying to move into half guard but instead Lermontov has managed to sweep!

Magomedov is looking to sweep but instead, Lermontov has passed into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lermontov moves into full mount! Magomedov won't be happy about that!

Lermontov goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Magomedov turns into him and now he's in Lermontov's guard.
Lermontov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Lermontov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Magomedov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Magomedov advances to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Lermontov tries to roll over but Magomedov keeps him under control.
Lermontov trying to control here.
Magomedov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Magomedov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Magomedov is trying to control. Lermontov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Magomedov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lermontov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Magomedov.
Lermontov is looking to control Magomedov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lermontov avoid being mounted?

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Magomedov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Magomedov with the ground and pound from mount.
Lermontov manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Magomedov moves into full mount! Lermontov won't be happy about that!
Magomedov dominating with strikes here.
Lermontov is in all sorts of trouble here.
Lermontov gets back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marat Magomedov dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Magomedov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Magomedov throws a body shot but no joy.
Lermontov appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Magomedov misses with a leg kick.
Lermontov is looking to land body kicks.
Magomedov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Magomedov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Lermontov is out of range.
Lermontov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Magomedov tries to clinch up.
A big right from Lermontov misses.
Magomedov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lermontov.
Magomedov throws a lazy right hand but Lermontov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Magomedov jabs Lermontov right on the nose. Lermontov blinks but takes it well.
Lermontov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Magomedov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Magomedov attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lermontov doesn't seem bothered though.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Lermontov misses with a low kick.
Lermontov checks the leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Magomedov.
Lermontov blocks a jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Magomedov. That snapped Lermontov's head back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Magomedov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomedov throws out a loose jab but Lermontov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Magomedov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lermontov misses with an uppercut.
Magomedov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lermontov's sensitive parts.
Lermontov throws a hook to the side of Magomedov's head but Magomedov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lermontov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Magomedov.
Lermontov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Magomedov.
Lermontov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A jab from Lermontov misses.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Lermontov ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Lermontov no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Magomedov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Magomedov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lermontov looking to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lermontov wants to sweep here but Magomedov controlling him for the moment.
Marat Magomedov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Magomedov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Magomedov works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Magomedov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lermontov defending well though.
Lermontov is looking to improve his position.
Lermontov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lermontov.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Magomedov throws a strike but Lermontov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

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

Magomedov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lermontov is keeping the position for now.
Magomedov is working hard here to advance position.
Magomedov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Lermontov has an active guard here but Magomedov has managed to pass into half guard.
Magomedov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Magomedov throws a strike but Lermontov avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Magomedov landing with the ground and pound.
Magomedov stands and throws Lermontov's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Magomedov tries to move to mount but Lermontov blocks the move with his legs.
Lermontov is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Magomedov off and has taken his back!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lermontov keeps control of the position as Magomedov tries to break free.

Lermontov is working for a rear naked choke. Magomedov is not defending it well and Lermontov has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Magomedov refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Magomedov's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Fiyero Lermontov!
Fiyero Lermontov thanked the fans post fight for their support.