PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jose Armando Hernandez (ranked 2196 p4p, 0 weight class) and Magomedrasul Gazimagomedov (ranked 2451 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys are coming into the fight with injuries so let's see if that has a bearing on the fight. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Armando Hernandez
vs
Gazimagomedov

172 cm
26
157 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

180 cm
25
157 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Excellent boxer
Good chin

Good wrestler
Brawler
Determined

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 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jose Armando Hernandez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Magomedrasul Gazimagomedov!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Jonathan Paton and John Kavanagh.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hernandez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gazimagomedov looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!

Hernandez closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Gazimagomedov's guard.
Hernandez lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hernandez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Our spies down at at Jiu-Jitsu Fighter Academy inform us that Gazimagomedov has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Gazimagomedov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hernandez manages to get himself to full guard.

Hernandez is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

Gazimagomedov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gazimagomedov stops Hernandez from standing up.
Hernandez trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.

Gazimagomedov is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hernandez is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Gazimagomedov is controlling him.

Gazimagomedov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gazimagomedov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Gazimagomedov drops back looking for a leg! Hernandez is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hernandez manages to kick Gazimagomedov off! Gazimagomedov jumps back into Hernandez's guard.
Hernandez on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hernandez tries to get out of the position.

Gazimagomedov is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Gazimagomedov stops Hernandez from standing up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

Gazimagomedov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gazimagomedov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Gazimagomedov won't allow Hernandez to get back to his feet.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hernandez shoots in but no luck this time.

Hernandez throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Gazimagomedov was covering up waiting for the punch and Hernandez finishes the takedown easily into guard.

Gazimagomedov is looking for a triangle but Hernandez pushes his legs off easily.
Hernandez being controlled here momentarily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gazimagomedov 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hernandez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hernandez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hernandez throws a big elbow that misses.

Gazimagomedov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hernandez with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hernandez won't allow Gazimagomedov to sweep him here.
Hernandez postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gazimagomedov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hernandez manages to get himself to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Gazimagomedov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gazimagomedov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Gazimagomedov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Gazimagomedov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gazimagomedov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Gazimagomedov drops back looking for a leg! Hernandez is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hernandez manages to kick Gazimagomedov off! Gazimagomedov jumps back into Hernandez's guard.
Gazimagomedov wants to pass the guard but Hernandez is keeping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hernandez is looking to stand up but Gazimagomedov isn't so interested in that idea.
Gazimagomedov pushing down on Hernandez's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Magomedrasul Gazimagomedov dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Hernandez shoots in looking for a takedown but Gazimagomedov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hernandez's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hernandez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hernandez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gazimagomedov circles away quickly and effectively.

Gazimagomedov moves into range and clinches up with Hernandez.
Hernandez is looking to take this one to the mat.
Gazimagomedov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hernandez is keeping busy.
Hernandez tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Gazimagomedov just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jose Armando Hernandez. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Hernandez jumps guard.
Hernandez wants to stand but Gazimagomedov is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Gazimagomedov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gazimagomedov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hernandez is looking to stand up but Gazimagomedov isn't so interested in that idea.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomedrasul Gazimagomedov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gazimagomedov stands and throws Hernandez's legs to the side, diving into side control.

Gazimagomedov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Hernandez wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!

Gazimagomedov has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Hernandez is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Gazimagomedov yanks on the arm and Hernandez is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Gazimagomedov.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Magomedrasul Gazimagomedov!