PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Petr Amagov (ranked 4559 p4p, 5511 weight class) and Menes Kai (ranked 428 p4p, 460 weight class). Menes Kai has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Amagov
vs
Kai

174 cm
28
161
3 - 4 - 0

175 cm
20
162
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced

Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

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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 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Petr Amagov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Menes Kai!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Roosa Järviläinen and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Amagov checks a low kick from Kai.
Kai misses with a wild body shot.
Amagov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Kai lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kai misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kai scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Amagov doesn't seem bothered though.
Amagov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kai.
Kai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Amagov moves away.
Kai chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kai looks to score with a jab to the body but Amagov is just out of range.
Amagov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amagov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Amagov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kai sprawls and moves away.
Amagov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kai can pounce on him.
Kai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Amagov.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Amagov just misses with a punch to the body.
Menes Kai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Amagov shoots in but no luck this time.
Kai is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Amagov rather than just go for the knockout.
Kai throws a head kick that Amagov semi-blocks.

It looks like Petr Amagov has been cut.
Kai throws a series of punches but Amagov moves out of range.
Kai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Amagov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kai sprawls and moves away.
A good leg kick by Amagov.
Kai throws a looping overhand right but Amagov ducks down to avoid it.
Sloppy strikes from Kai. Those never looked like landing.
Amagov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kai sprawls and moves away.
Kai throws a body shot but no joy.
Kai connects with a body shot that sends Amagov's belly button to the back.
Kai scores with a nice head shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kai throws a lazy right hand but Amagov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kai swings widly with a right hand

and Amagov counters with a single leg into guard. Kai didn't expect that.
Kai really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Amagov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kai pulls Amagov in close to prevent any damage.

Kai is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Amagov is aware though and is defending well.
Amagov passes Kai's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Amagov works his way into side control.
You can see the frustration on Kai's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Amagov is staying tight to Kai's torso, preventing him from escaping.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kai is holding Amagov down, trying to stall.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kai tries to buck Amagov off but Amagov is having none of it.

Amagov is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Kai is trying to escape and Amagov transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Kai is forced to tap! Nice work there by Amagov! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Petr Amagov!