PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Genzhe Gadzhimagomedov (ranked 4314 p4p, 2462 weight class) and Magnus Hjarvardsson (ranked 479 p4p, 297 weight class). Genzhe Gadzhimagomedov could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Magnus Hjarvardsson's chin.

Gadzhimagomedov
vs
Hjarvardsson

187 cm
19
155
1 - 2 - 0

177 cm
26
163
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Genzhe Gadzhimagomedov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Magnus Hjarvardsson!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Jorge Garcia and Bruno Lombardi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hjarvardsson tries to close the distance and clinch but Gadzhimagomedov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gadzhimagomedov avoids the head kick by Hjarvardsson.
Gadzhimagomedov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Gadzhimagomedov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gadzhimagomedov with a nice calf kick.
Gadzhimagomedov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Gadzhimagomedov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hjarvardsson closes the distance and clinches up with Gadzhimagomedov, looking for a takedown. Hjarvardsson pushes Gadzhimagomedov against the cage but Gadzhimagomedov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Gadzhimagomedov throws a head kick that Hjarvardsson semi-blocks.
Hjarvardsson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Hjarvardsson has closed the distance and engaged Gadzhimagomedov in a clinch.
Gadzhimagomedov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gadzhimagomedov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gadzhimagomedov really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Hjarvardsson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Genzhe Gadzhimagomedov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Magnus Hjarvardsson.
Gadzhimagomedov has Hjarvardsson pressed against the cage.
Hjarvardsson fails to pull the fight into his guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gadzhimagomedov decides to pull guard.
Gadzhimagomedov working a defensive guard here.
Hjarvardsson told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.

Hjarvardsson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gadzhimagomedov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hjarvardsson has managed to get both his arms back between Gadzhimagomedov's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gadzhimagomedov 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.
Hjarvardsson controlling from the top position.

Hjarvardsson stands up from Gadzhimagomedov's guard - Hjarvardsson perhaps looking for a knockout.
Gadzhimagomedov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gadzhimagomedov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A shot to the liver by Hjarvardsson. Beautiful body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hjarvardsson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gadzhimagomedov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hjarvardsson throws a sloppy head kick and Gadzhimagomedov moves out of range easily.
Gadzhimagomedov thuds his shin into the meat of Hjarvardsson's side.
Magnus Hjarvardsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hjarvardsson wants to clinch
and Gadzhimagomedov counters with a nice leg kick.
Gadzhimagomedov seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Hjarvardsson is looking to clinch but Gadzhimagomedov is avoiding it.
Gadzhimagomedov throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hjarvardsson is looking to clinch.
Gadzhimagomedov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hjarvardsson tries to clinch but Gadzhimagomedov is having none of it.
Hjarvardsson misses with a head kick.
Hjarvardsson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hjarvardsson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Gadzhimagomedov jumps into guard, dragging Hjarvardsson to the mat.
Gadzhimagomedov is trying to keep Hjarvardsson in close.

Gadzhimagomedov looking for a guillotine here but Hjarvardsson defends easily.
Hjarvardsson trying to control but Gadzhimagomedov is working from the bottom.

Gadzhimagomedov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hjarvardsson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hjarvardsson wants to pass the guard but Gadzhimagomedov is keeping the position.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hjarvardsson decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Gadzhimagomedov, up you get!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick from Gadzhimagomedov, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hjarvardsson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Gadzhimagomedov makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Gadzhimagomedov scores with a nice body kick.
Gadzhimagomedov throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Gadzhimagomedov scoring well with a low kick there.
Gadzhimagomedov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Gadzhimagomedov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gadzhimagomedov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Hjarvardsson crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Gadzhimagomedov - the referee stops the clock and Hjarvardsson gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Gadzhimagomedov. Hjarvardsson manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Genzhe Gadzhimagomedov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gadzhimagomedov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hjarvardsson moves to clinch but Gadzhimagomedov breaks away
and Gadzhimagomedov counters with a nice low kick that buckles Hjarvardsson's knee momentarily.
Hjarvardsson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gadzhimagomedov as he avoids it easily.

Hjarvardsson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Gadzhimagomedov is defending well against a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Gadzhimagomedov throws a leg kick which misses Hjarvardsson's front leg but catches the back leg as Hjarvardsson tries to avoid it.
Hjarvardsson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gadzhimagomedov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Hjarvardsson clinches.
Hjarvardsson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Gadzhimagomedov smiles and moves away.
Gadzhimagomedov circles away from the clinch attempt
and Gadzhimagomedov makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A nice leg kick from Gadzhimagomedov, right into the meat of the thigh.
Gadzhimagomedov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hjarvardsson fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gadzhimagomedov connects with a leg kick.
Gadzhimagomedov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hjarvardsson can do to turn this around?
Hjarvardsson moves in looking to clinch but Gadzhimagomedov pushes him off.
Hjarvardsson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hjarvardsson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gadzhimagomedov can pounce on him.
Gadzhimagomedov lands a nice looking body kick.
Hjarvardsson has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Gadzhimagomedov.
Hjarvardsson fails in his attempt to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gadzhimagomedov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.

Gadzhimagomedov gets tackled into the cage by Hjarvardsson. Hjarvardsson maintains the clinch.

Gadzhimagomedov pulls guard effortlessly.
Gadzhimagomedov controls Hjarvardsson momentarily but Hjarvardsson frees himself.
Hjarvardsson is fighting to break Gadzhimagomedov's control of his arms but Gadzhimagomedov is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Gadzhimagomedov looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Hjarvardsson puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Hjarvardsson prevents Gadzhimagomedov from improving his position.
Gadzhimagomedov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Gadzhimagomedov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gadzhimagomedov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Gadzhimagomedov is working hard here to advance position.
Gadzhimagomedov passes to full mount!
Gadzhimagomedov trying to control but Hjarvardsson is having none of it.
Hjarvardsson slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Gadzhimagomedov with the ground and pound but Hjarvardsson uses the opportunity to regain guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gadzhimagomedov tries to free his leg and advance position but Hjarvardsson is retaining full guard.
Hjarvardsson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hjarvardsson keeping moving, preventing Gadzhimagomedov from controlling successfully.
Gadzhimagomedov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hjarvardsson is keeping the position for now.
Gadzhimagomedov passes Hjarvardsson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Hjarvardsson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Gadzhimagomedov tries to free his leg and advance position but Hjarvardsson is retaining full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gadzhimagomedov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hjarvardsson can't keep his opponent in guard - Gadzhimagomedov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Gadzhimagomedov trying to control the pace.
Hjarvardsson is not content to let Gadzhimagomedov control the position.

Gadzhimagomedov is working for a kimura but Hjarvardsson is defending it quite comfortably.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gadzhimagomedov wants to free his trapped foot but Hjarvardsson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Genzhe Gadzhimagomedov dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Gadzhimagomedov thows a leg kick but Hjarvardsson checks it

and Hjarvardsson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Hjarvardsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Gadzhimagomedov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Hjarvardsson throws a sloppy strike and Gadzhimagomedov has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Hjarvardsson is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Gadzhimagomedov!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Genzhe Gadzhimagomedov!
Genzhe Gadzhimagomedov took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Altitude Clothing for their support in the buildup to the fight.