PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between John Brown (ranked 1984 p4p, 227 weight class) and Marat Magomedov (ranked 1036 p4p, 136 weight class). Brown comes into the arena with Somebody Gonna Get It blaring out of the sound system. Magomedov has chosen Evangelion OST - The Beast II as his entrance music. Marat Magomedov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Brown
vs
Magomedov

180 cm
42
166 lbs
33 - 41 - 3

178 cm
33
160 lbs
21 - 11 - 3

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing

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 33 - 41 - 3, fighting out of Hilo, John Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 11 - 3, fighting out of London, Marat Magomedov!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Sosuke Kotani.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown throws a big shot that misses.
Brown takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Brown walks into a jab.
Magomedov has a takedown stuffed.
Magomedov throws a looping overhand right but Brown ducks down to avoid it.
Brown tries to counter with a takedown but Magomedov is quick to defend against it.

Magomedov tries to sprawl but Brown drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Magomedov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Brown is one step ahead there.
Brown content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown won't allow Magomedov to sweep him here.
Brown postures up.
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Magomedov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Magomedov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Brown doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Brown manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Brown stopping the sweep attempt from Magomedov.
Magomedov keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully.
Brown pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Magomedov is keeping the position for now.
Brown won't allow Magomedov to sweep him here.
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Magomedov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Magomedov looking to control.
Brown is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Brown stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Magomedov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Brown is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Magomedov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Magomedov throws a big right hand that misses.
Brown avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Magomedov postures up.
Magomedov tries to free his leg and advance position but Brown is retaining full guard.
Magomedov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Magomedov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Magomedov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Brown working a defensive guard here.
Brown controlling Magomedov's posture.
Magomedov postures up in Brown's guard and throws a big left but Brown blocks it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Brown is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Magomedov regains full guard. Nicely done.
Brown wants to control from the top but Magomedov keeps moving.
Magomedov keeping full guard, as Brown tries to pass.
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Magomedov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Magomedov looking for a sweep. Not yet Magomedov, not yet.

Magomedov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Brown gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Brown preventing the sweep.
Magomedov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Brown controls the pace.

Magomedov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Brown is aware though and is defending well.
Brown stands and throws Magomedov's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Magomedov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Brown wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown is looking to take a break and control but Magomedov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Magomedov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
We've been hearing that Brown has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Magomedov is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Brown off and has taken his back!
Brown trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Magomedov misses with punches from the back.

Brown showing good submission defense here.
Magomedov scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brown tries to escape the position.
Magomedov is not going to allow Brown to sit and survive in this position.
Brown is really stuck here.

Magomedov is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marat Magomedov dominated that round.
That's time! Brown's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Brown misses with the body kick
and Magomedov counters with a leg kick.

Brown shoots in and bounces Magomedov off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
Magomedov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Brown manages to get himself to full guard.

Magomedov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Magomedov stopping the sweep attempt from Brown.
Magomedov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Brown has momentary wrist control but Magomedov slips an elbow through the middle.
Magomedov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Brown is trying to control the position but Magomedov postures up.
Magomedov throws a big right hand that misses.
Magomedov throws a big elbow that misses.
Brown controlling Magomedov's posture.
Brown's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Magomedov throws an elbow that misses. Brown uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Magomedov's guard. Nice move by Brown!

Magomedov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Magomedov keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully.
Brown passes into half guard.
Magomedov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Brown's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Brown's back!
Brown trying to control the action but Magomedov just sinks the hooks in.
Brown wants to escape the position.
Magomedov is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Magomedov is not going to allow Brown to sit and survive in this position.
Brown can't escape the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov looking to soften up his opponent with punches.

Brown fending off the submission attempt from Magomedov.
Magomedov punches the canvas rather than the man.
Magomedov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Brown breaks Magomedov's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brown trying to control but Magomedov is working from the bottom.
Magomedov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

The fighters are battling for position here. Brown manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Magomedov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Brown bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Magomedov's guard.

Marat Magomedov has got the better of the ground game so far.

Brown avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Brown tries to free his leg and advance position but Magomedov is retaining full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown passes into half guard.
Brown content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Magomedov tries to get to full guard but Brown has control of the leg.
Ground and pound from Brown.

Brown is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Magomedov has managed to free his arm - good work.

Magomedov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Brown pulls his head out easily.
Magomedov wants to get back to full guard.
Brown performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

Brown looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Brown is trying to work for a kimura but Magomedov is defending well.
Magomedov is looking for a sweep. Brown is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Magomedov is refusing to be controlled, as Brown sits in half guard.
Magomedov gets back to full guard.
Brown wants to pass the guard but Magomedov is keeping the position.

Brown drops back looking for a leg! Magomedov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Magomedov manages to kick Brown off! Brown jumps back into Magomedov's guard.
Brown advances to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Marat Magomedov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Brown shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Magomedov manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Brown trying to control but Magomedov is working from the bottom.

Brown got a little sloppy there for a moment and Magomedov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Brown has managed to get both his arms back between Magomedov's legs - danger averted.
Brown wants to control from the top but Magomedov keeps moving.

Magomedov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Brown defends well.
Magomedov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Brown's guard.

We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov works over Brown with some ground and pound from guard.
Magomedov postures up in Brown's guard and throws a big left but Brown blocks it.
Magomedov is working Brown over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Magomedov throws a big elbow that misses.
Brown wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown continues to stall.
Magomedov throws a big right hand that misses.
Brown controlling Magomedov's posture.
Magomedov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Magomedov with a nice head shot there.
Brown wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Brown trying to keep a closed guard but Magomedov is proving a slippery customer.
Brown looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Magomedov throws a big right hand that misses.
Magomedov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Brown working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Magomedov.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Magomedov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Magomedov throwing strikes but missing.
Magomedov postures up in Brown's guard and throws a big left but Brown blocks it.
Magomedov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Magomedov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Magomedov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Brown looking to hit a scissor sweep but Magomedov is one step ahead there.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Brown is on top in guard.

Brown won't allow Magomedov to sweep him here.
Brown stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Magomedov swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully.
Brown wants to pass the guard but Magomedov is keeping the position.

Magomedov has his foot on Brown's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Brown works his way back into a safe position though.
Magomedov 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.
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Magomedov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brown stopping the sweep attempt from Magomedov.
Brown trying to control but Magomedov is working from the bottom.
Magomedov is trying to keep Brown in close.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Magomedov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Magomedov is trying to control the position but Brown postures up.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
John Brown has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Magomedov shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Magomedov was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brown tries to bench press Magomedov off him but Magomedov keeps the position.
Brown is working hard here to advance position.
Brown stops Magomedov from passing to mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marat Magomedov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Magomedov 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marat Magomedov!
Marat Magomedov thanked the fans post fight for their support.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
39%

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