PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Boston Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sevak Magakian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Magakian has chosen Sevak Magakian Highlights as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Jones
vs
Magakian

175 cm
32
165 lbs
12 - 12 - 0

182 cm
40
169 lbs
9 - 25 - 0

Good takedowns
Lethal high kicks
Big right hand

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Powerful

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 12 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Boston Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 25 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sevak Magakian!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Chris Downing and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magakian tries to clinch up.
Magakian misses with a looping right.

Magakian rushes Jones and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jones prevents Magakian from breaking the clinch.
Jones has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Magakian is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

Magakian breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Magakian throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Magakian misses with a double jab

and Jones counters with a takedown into side control.

Jones tries for a kimura but Magakian is defending well.

Jones tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

Jones is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Magakian is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jones has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Magakian throws a series of punches but Jones avoids them all with ease.
A solid body kick from Magakian.
Jones fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Magakian misses with a series of wild punches.
Jones went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Magakian scoring well with a low kick there.
Magakian takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Magakian scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jones takes a shot right to the bread basket.

Magakian darts in and clinches Jones up against the cage.

Magakian pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jones changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Magakian tries to avoid it but Jones manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Magakian to the ground. Magakian escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boston Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Magakian throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jones.
Jones jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Magakian lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jones circles away quickly and effectively.
As Magakian looks to move away, Jones throws a big counter combo bu Magakian just gets out of the way.
Jones fails with a takedown attempt.
Magakian wants to clinch up but Jones keeps it at a distance.
Jones was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Jones throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Magakian.
Magakian feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jones's calf.
Jones keeps the fight on the outside.
Jones throws a low kick but Magakian moves out of range easily.
No joy there for Magakian, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Magakian looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jones blocks a low kick nicely.
Magakian moves in looking to clinch but Jones pushes him off.
A combination from Magakian does no damage.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones looking to pass the guard.
Magakian keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Magakian wants to stand and escape but Jones is having none of it.
Jones slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Magakian wants to stand up but Jones is controlling him.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Magakian keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Magakian wants to stand and escape but Jones is having none of it.

That's four 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.
Jones slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

Magakian closes the distance and clinches.

Magakian manages to break the clinch.
Jones slips a jab and a cross from Magakian.
The fight stays on the outside here - Magakian looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Magakian scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Jones looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Magakian is fending him off so far but Jones persists. Nope, Magakian circles away and we're back to standing.
Sevak Magakian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Magakian doesn't manage to clinch there - Jones circles away.
Magakian throws a series of punches but Jones avoids them all with ease.
Magakian throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Magakian throws a leg kick but Jones checks it.

Magakian forces Jones back against the cage and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Magakian thumps Jones with a low kick.
Magakian throws a right and a left that Jones avoids nicely.
Jones pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Magakian misses with the combination.

Jones drives through with a takedown into Magakian's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Magakian has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Magakian keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.

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

Magakian has his feet on Jones's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Magakian doesn't manage to clinch there - Jones circles away.
Magakian leaves Jones with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Magakian misses with a kick to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Magakian fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jones fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Magakian avoids it really well and circles away.
Magakian throws a combination that misses

and Jones counters by moving into the clinch.
Magakian has had enough of the clinch but Jones keeps him there for the moment.
Magakian tries to circle away but Jones has him pinned against the cage.
Magakian presses Jones against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.

Magakian escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jones fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boston Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Magakian swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Jones moves into the clinch.
Magakian is trying to break the clinch but Jones has him pressed against the cage.

Jones jumps into guard, dragging Magakian to the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Magakian decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Jones, up you get!
Magakian just misses with a punch to the body.
Magakian throws a front kick that sends Jones stumbling back into the cage.
Sevak Magakian seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jones misses with a double jab.
Jones dodges the punch combination from Magakian.
Jones on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Magakian misses with a double jab.
Jones clobbers Magakian with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Jones pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Magakian tries to clinch up but Jones circles away and keeps his distance.
Magakian is looking to clinch.
Jones looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magakian is looking to slow Jones down with leg kicks.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Magakian as he avoids it easily.
Jones shoots in and drives through. Magakian sprawls well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Magakian takes the fight into the clinch.
Jones is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Magakian pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Jones is trying to pull guard but Magakian has him pressed against the cage.
Magakian is looking to break free of the clinch but Jones has double underhooks.
Magakian prevents the takedown attempt.

Magakian breaks the clinch.
Magakian tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jones swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Magakian just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromJones.
Magakian cracks Jones with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Magakian fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jones shoots in but no luck this time.
Magakian turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Magakian instigates a clinch.

Magakian breaks the clinch.
Magakian tries to clinch but Jones moves out of range.
Magakian walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jones checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Jones dodges the punch combination from Magakian.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Jones fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Magakian to the ground. Jones is now in Magakian's guard.
Magakian wants to stand up but Jones is controlling him.
We've been hearing that Jones has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Magakian keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.

Jones stands up from Magakian's guard - Jones perhaps looking for a knockout.
Magakian tries to clinch but Jones moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sevak Magakian showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Jones's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Magakian throws a head kick that misses.
Magakian throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Jones.
Magakian tries to clinch but Jones is having none of it.
Magakian throws a nice looking combination but Jones bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Magakian stuffs the takedown.
Magakian throws a right and a left that Jones avoids nicely.
Jones lands a jab-cross combination.
Jones looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Magakian cracks Jones with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jones misses with the combination.
Magakian is looking for the big counter here.
Magakian throws a head kick that misses.
Jones looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boston Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jones closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Jones lands in his opponent's guard.

Magakian scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Magakian falls off balance throwing a combination

and Jones counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Jones.
Jones trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jones prevents Magakian from getting back to his feet.

Magakian has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Jones off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones tries a head kick but it misses.
Jones misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Magakian misses with an attempted mid kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Jones tries to keep at a distance but Magakian has taken the fight into the clinch.

Magakian breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Magakian rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jones moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

Jones manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Magakian on his heels. He'll look to pass Magakian's guard now, I'm sure.
Boston Jones overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Magakian wants to stand and escape but Jones is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Magakian has his feet on Jones's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Jones swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Magakian now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Magakian tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jones swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Magakian tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Magakian scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Magakian throws a half hearted mid kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Jones.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Magakian's waist but Magakian gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jones off to one side.
Magakian lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Magakian throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jones sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Magakian throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jones stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Magakian throws a series of punches but Jones avoids them all with ease.
Jones circles away from the clinch attempt.
Magakian misses with an uppercut. Jones saw that one coming.

Magakian clinches with his opponent.
Magakian is trying to break the clinch but Jones has him pressed against the cage.
Magakian is trying to break the clinch but Jones has him pressed against the cage.

Jones pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Boston Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Magakian wants to clinch up but Jones keeps it at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Magakian looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Jones gets a double leg takedown into Magakian's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones tries to free his leg and advance position but Magakian is retaining full guard.
Magakian is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

Magakian has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Jones off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Jones avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Magakian tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jones paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A nice combination there by Magakian.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Magakian pinned against the cage. Magakian gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

Magakian has Jones up against the cage in a clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sevak Magakian comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Magakian winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sevak Magakian!
Sevak Magakian took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Closed - Thanks for Support for their support in the buildup to the fight.