PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Islam Margumedovic (ranked 4104 p4p, 4103 weight class) and Keaton Hayden (ranked 345 p4p, 344 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Margumedovic
vs
Hayden

180 cm
18
160
0 - 0 - 0

172 cm
18
160
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Determined

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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Islam Margumedovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Keaton Hayden!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Fedor Mirinova and Viktor Lagutenko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Margumedovic fails with the takedown.
Margumedovic is looking to clinch.
Margumedovic tries to land a body kick

and Hayden moves into the clinch.

Hayden breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Margumedovic fails with the takedown

and Hayden counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Hayden lands a hook that snaps the head of Margumedovic backwards.

Hayden lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Hayden not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Margumedovic trying to hold on to Hayden's head to control him but Hayden postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Hayden is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hayden wants to free his trapped foot but Margumedovic is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hayden is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Hayden slows the pace down in half guard.
Margumedovic trying to control but Hayden postures up.

That's two 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.
Margumedovic is looking for a sweep. Hayden is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Hayden is looking for a kimura here.
Margumedovic won't allow Hayden to pass to mount.
Hayden sitting and controlling from the half guard.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hayden drives through and clinches with Margumedovic against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Hayden can't get the takedown.
Hayden tries to pull guard but Margumedovic holds him up against the cage and eventually Hayden drops back down to his feet.
Hayden drops down looking for an ankle pick but Margumedovic pulls his leg out and moves away.
Islam Margumedovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keaton Hayden.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Margumedovic is defended easily by Hayden.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Margumedovic misses with a takedown

and Hayden counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

Margumedovic pulls guard.

Margumedovic pushes a forearm under Hayden's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Hayden is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Islam Margumedovic!