PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Champ Lesnar (ranked 4795 p4p, 447 weight class) and Vladimir Magosharipov (ranked 4005 p4p, 405 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Magosharipov's choice of entrance music: Jalandhar . Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Lesnar
vs
Magosharipov

188 cm
25
155 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

176 cm
25
150 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Champ Lesnar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Vladimir Magosharipov!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Ackerman and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lesnar closes the distance and clinches up with Magosharipov, looking for a takedown. Lesnar pushes Magosharipov against the cage but Magosharipov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Magosharipov looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Magosharipov ducks right into an uppercut from Lesnar.

Lesnar tries to sprawl but Magosharipov drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Magosharipov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Lesnar is looking for a sweep. Magosharipov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lesnar trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Lesnar is trying to stand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lesnar tries to reverse the position but Magosharipov maintains control.
Poor strikes thrown by Magosharipov there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Magosharipov throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Lesnar is looking to improve his position but Magosharipov isn't that keen on the idea.
Lesnar is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Lesnar keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lesnar is working hard here to advance position.
Poor strikes thrown by Magosharipov there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magosharipov raining down shots from the mount!
Lesnar tries to reverse the position but Magosharipov maintains control.

Magosharipov looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Lesnar wants to control but Magosharipov is having none of it.
Magosharipov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Lesnar is trying to break free.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Lesnar is in bad spot here.
Magosharipov not allowing Lesnar to control his hands.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Magosharipov lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Lesnar really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lesnar wants to escape the position.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Magosharipov's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vladimir Magosharipov dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Lesnar fails to land the takedown.
Lesnar shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Magosharipov defends it nicely.
Lesnar tries to score a power double leg takedown but Magosharipov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lesnar somewhat.
Magosharipov wants to counter the offense by Lesnar and move into the clinch position.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Champ Lesnar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Magosharipov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lesnar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lesnar shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Magosharipov as he jumps to the side.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lesnar fails in his attempt to clinch.
Magosharipov is breathing heavily.
Lesnar shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Magosharipov defends it nicely.
Lesnar tries to score a power double leg takedown but Magosharipov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lesnar somewhat.
Champ Lesnar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lesnar lands a head kick. Magosharipov smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Lesnar changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Magosharipov tries to avoid it but Lesnar manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Magosharipov to the ground. Magosharipov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Lesnar tries to clinch up

and Magosharipov counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Lesnar!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar can't do much from the bottom here.
Magosharipov lands an elbow.
Magosharipov is looking to take a break and control but Lesnar is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lesnar is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar wants to control but Magosharipov postures up.
Lesnar tries to bench press Magosharipov off him but Magosharipov keeps the position.
Magosharipov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Magosharipov working away.
Lesnar wants to get back to his feet but Magosharipov drags him back down.
Lesnar is trying to control Magosharipov's posture but Magosharipov avoids it.
Magosharipov working the head with strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
You can see the frustration on Lesnar's face as Magosharipov controls the position.
Magosharipov is looking to take a break and control but Lesnar is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

Magosharipov looking to score a takedown here. Lesnar is defending well but Magosharipov drives through and ends up in Lesnar's guard.
Lesnar wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Magosharipov manages to pass to side control.
Vladimir Magosharipov has got the better of the ground game so far.

Magosharipov is keen to just control but Lesnar is a slippery customer.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lesnar is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vladimir Magosharipov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Lesnar fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lesnar fails with a takedown attempt.

Lesnar tries to sprawl but Magosharipov drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Magosharipov seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lesnar wants to control but Magosharipov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Lesnar is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lesnar is trying to maintain the position but Magosharipov is very close to passing his half guard.
Magosharipov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lesnar is trying to stand up here but Magosharipov is controlling him well.
Lesnar trying to control here.
Lesnar is looking to improve his position.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Lesnar lands a head kick!
Lesnar shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Magosharipov as he avoids it easily.
Lesnar tries to clinch up but Magosharipov circles away and keeps his distance.
Lesnar scores with a head kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Magosharipov's waist but Magosharipov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lesnar off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Champ Lesnar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lesnar lands with an overhand left.
Lesnar throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Lesnar fails in his attempt to clinch.
Magosharipov unleashes a big counter combination but Lesnar bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Magosharipov leaves Lesnar with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Lesnar has a takedown stuffed.
Lesnar misses with a takedown attempt - Magosharipov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
As Lesnar backs off Magosharipov throws a huge counter combo but Lesnar manages to avoid it all.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lesnar.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lesnar is defended easily by Magosharipov.
Lesnar darts in trying to clinch

and Magosharipov counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Lesnar!

Magosharipov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Lesnar struggling a bit here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magosharipov trying to control the action but Lesnar is working from the bottom.
Lesnar prevents Magosharipov from improving position.
Vladimir Magosharipov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lesnar tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Magosharipov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Champ Lesnar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lesnar misses with an elbow from the bottom.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vladimir Magosharipov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Magosharipov 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vladimir Magosharipov!
Vladimir Magosharipov took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'First of all i wanna say thank you for god god is number one all the things is nothing allhamdullilah'.