PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Junior Vilson (ranked 87 p4p, 12 weight class) and Marat Magomedov (ranked 334 p4p, 44 weight class). Vilson comes to the cage accompanied by Haiti Voodoo Music. Magomedov comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Evangelion OST - The Beast II kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Vilson
vs
Magomedov

182 cm
27
157 lbs
18 - 3 - 0

178 cm
26
160 lbs
12 - 2 - 1

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

Olympic wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

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Arcticus University: London

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Junior Vilson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 2 - 1, fighting out of London, Marat Magomedov!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Albert Achterberg and Saam Ante.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vilson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Magomedov tries to close the distance and clinch but Vilson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Magomedov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Magomedov shoots in for a takedown but Vilson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A quick step to the side and Vilson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Magomedov throws a right hand that misses
and Vilson counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice straight punches there by Vilson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Vilson.
Vilson connects with a looping right hand.
Vilson connects with a body shot.
Vilson throws out a powerful jab.
Vilson feints and then cracks Magomedov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Magomedov down.
Good leg kick by Magomedov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Magomedov checks a low kick from Vilson.
Magomedov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Magomedov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Vilson defending well as Magomedov loads up on a big left hand.
Magomedov has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Vilson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Vilson throws a looping overhand right but Magomedov ducks down to avoid it.
Vilson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Magomedov throws out the jab.
Vilson scores with a nice head shot.
Marat Magomedov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vilson throws the left hand but Magomedov avoids the punch easily.
Magomedov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Vilson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomedov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Vilson.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Vilson. Magomedov shrugs it off though.
Vilson tried to score with a low kick but Magomedov checks it.
Magomedov throws a leg kick that misses.
Vilson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Vilson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Vilson throws a low kick but Magomedov moves out of range easily.
Vilson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Magomedov is out of range and Vilson settles back down.
Magomedov lands a nice hook to Vilson's body. Vilson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Vilson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Magomedov is able to avoid easily.
Vilson lands a leg kick that knocks Magomedov off balance momentarily.
Magomedov thuds a left hand into Vilson's body.
Magomedov throws a leg kick which misses Vilson's front leg but catches the back leg as Vilson tries to avoid it.
Vilson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Magomedov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Magomedov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vilson manages to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vilson misses with a straight right.
Vilson has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Vilson throws a leg kick which misses Magomedov's front leg but catches the back leg as Magomedov tries to avoid it.
Vilson looks to land a right hand but Magomedov moved out of range.
Magomedov staying out of range there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
An inside leg kick lands from Magomedov.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Magomedov, right into the meat.
Magomedov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Vilson is out of range and Magomedov settles back down.
Vilson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Vilson lands an overhand right.
Vilson moves forwards but Magomedov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Magomedov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Magomedov throws a solid leg kick but Vilson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Magomedov.
Magomedov misses with a kick to the body
and Vilson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Vilson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Magomedov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vilson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Magomedov throws a leg kick that is checked
and Vilson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Magomedov wants to clinch.
A jab from Vilson misses.
Vilson misses with a body kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vilson misses with a looping left.
Magomedov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Vilson is looking to counter punch.
Vilson takes one to the chin there.
Nice body kick there by Vilson.
Vilson blocks a jab.
Vilson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Magomedov misses with a hook to the body
and Vilson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Vilson avoids a kick to the body.
Magomedov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Vilson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Magomedov tries to clinch there but Vilson circles away.
Magomedov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A jab from Vilson misses.
Vilson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Vilson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Magomedov feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Vilson's calf.
Vilson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Magomedov.
Magomedov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vilson thumps Magomedov with a low kick.
Magomedov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Vilson moves out of range of the body kick from Magomedov.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vilson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Magomedov.
Junior Vilson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marat Magomedov.
Magomedov lands a jab-cross combination.
Magomedov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vilson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Vilson cracks Magomedov with an open hand slap.
Vilson throws a shot from downtown. Magomedov moves away and avoids it.
Vilson misses with a hook.
Magomedov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Vilson misses with a looping right.
Magomedov lands a leg kick that knocks Vilson off balance momentarily.
A swing and a miss from Magomedov.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Magomedov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Magomedov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vilson.
Vilson misses with a straight right.
Vilson connects with a crisp jab.
Magomedov lands with an uppercut that bounces Vilson off the cage and back into range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Junior Vilson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Vilson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Vilson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Magomedov.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Magomedov might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Vilson has got the better of the exchanges.
Magomedov tries a low kick but Vilson avoids it.
Magomedov scores with a leg kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Vilson.
Vilson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Vilson misses with a two punch combination.
Junior Vilson is winning the standup battle so far.
Magomedov misses with an uppercut
and Vilson counters with a one-two to the body.
A low kick from Magomedov is predictable there
letting Vilson counter with a right hand.
Magomedov loads up on a big right hand but Vilson slips the punch.
Magomedov gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Vilson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Magomedov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Vilson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Magomedov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Magomedov does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Vilson misses with a looping left.
Vilson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Magomedov can do to turn this around?
Vilson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Magomedov in his tracks.
Vilson blocks a jab.
Magomedov throws a chopping leg kick but Vilson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.

Magomedov instigates a clinch.

Vilson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Magomedov, right into the meat.
Vilson blocks the body kick.
Magomedov avoids the body shot from Vilson.
Vilson thumps Magomedov with a low kick.
Magomedov motions for Vilson to come forward. Magomedov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Magomedov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Vilson.
A telegraphed right hand from Vilson misses the target.
Magomedov flicks out a counter leg kick but Vilson steps away.
Magomedov slips a jab from Vilson.
Magomedov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vilson was well out of range. Poor timing from Magomedov.
Vilson misses the shot to the body.
Vilson misses with a low kick.
Vilson tests Magomedov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Vilson lands with an uppercut that bounces Magomedov off the cage and back into range.

Magomedov closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Vilson's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Magomedov trying to move into half guard but instead Vilson has managed to sweep!

Vilson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Vilson has passed into side control.
Magomedov seems a little lost for a moment, as Vilson dominates the positioning.
Magomedov wants to control but Vilson postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov is not content to let Vilson control the position.
Magomedov is looking for a sweep.
Vilson taking a breather here.
Vilson'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 four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Magomedov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Vilson takes a little break here. Magomedov wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Junior Vilson dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Magomedov closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Vilson quickly recovers to half guard.
Magomedov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Vilson defending well though.
Magomedov working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Vilson's thigh. Vilson counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Magomedov passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Vilson defending against the ground and pound.
Vilson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vilson not doing much here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomedov wants to improve his position but Vilson is controlling well.
Vilson slows the pace down in half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Magomedov tries to get to full guard but Vilson has control of the leg.
Magomedov regains full guard. Nicely done.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Magomedov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Vilson's guard.

Magomedov throws a big right hand that misses.
Magomedov wants to control from the top but Vilson keeps moving.
Magomedov trying to move into half guard but instead Vilson has managed to sweep!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vilson pushing down on Magomedov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Magomedov is staying active underneath Vilson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Vilson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

That's four 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.
Vilson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Magomedov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Marat Magomedov just about did enough to take it.
That's time! Vilson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Vilson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.

Magomedov shoots in and gets a takedown into Vilson's guard.
Magomedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Vilson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vilson wants to sweep but no luck.
Marat Magomedov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Vilson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Magomedov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vilson is keeping the position for now.
Magomedov wants to control from the top but Vilson keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vilson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Vilson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vilson tries to advance to mount but Magomedov denies him.
Vilson works to advance to full mount. Magomedov defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Magomedov is desperately trying to improve his position but Vilson has a good base and remains in mount.
Vilson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Magomedov gets back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov tries to roll over but Vilson keeps him under control.
Vilson wants to take a breather but Magomedov is having none of it.
Vilson controlling the pace.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Magomedov sizes up Vilson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Vilson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Vilson connects with the punch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov misses with a body kick.
Good work by Vilson as he checks the leg kick.
Magomedov misses with a straight right.
Magomedov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Magomedov shoots in for a takedown but Vilson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Magomedov loads up on a big right hand but Vilson slips the punch.
Magomedov throws a body kick that misses
and Vilson counters with a low kick, right behind Magomedov 's knee.
Some bone on bone action there as Magomedov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Magomedov staying out of range there.
Vilson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Magomedov.
Magomedov throws a wild body kick that Vilson sees coming a mile off.
Magomedov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Magomedov takes a swing at Vilson's ribcage but misses.
Vilson takes one on the button.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Magomedov tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Vilson is able to avoid easily.
Magomedov swinging wildly here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vilson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vilson tests Magomedov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Junior Vilson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Vilson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Vilson lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Magomedov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Vilson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Vilson throws a chopping leg kick but Magomedov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Vilson throws a solid leg kick but Magomedov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Vilson.
A little jabbing left from Magomedov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Magomedov throws a lazy uppercut
and Vilson counters with a slapping leg kick.
Jab, jab by Vilson - just one landing.
Vilson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Magomedov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Magomedov looks for the body kick but Vilson saw that one coming.
Magomedov throws a nice inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vilson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Vilson misses the shot to the body.
Magomedov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vilson misses with a hook.
Magomedov moves away from the strike by Vilson.
Vilson just misses with a punch to the body.
Magomedov tries a quick counter leg kick but Vilson is wise to it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vilson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Magomedov.
Vilson throws the left hand but Magomedov avoids the punch easily.
Vilson throws a body punch but Magomedov moves out of range.
Magomedov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.

Magomedov closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Vilson defending against the ground and pound.
Magomedov trying to control the position but Vilson is working away.
Vilson regains half guard, as Magomedov was trying to land strikes.
Magomedov is trying to control. Vilson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Magomedov passes to side control.
Vilson tries to bench press Magomedov off him but Magomedov keeps the position.
Marat Magomedov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov throws a strike aimed at the side of Vilson's head but Vilson avoids it well.
Magomedov scores with a couple of short elbows.
Magomedov working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Magomedov misses with the ground and pound.
Magomedov tries to move into full mount but can't pass Vilson's legs.
Vilson is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Magomedov is trying to ground and pound but Vilson uses the momentary lack of control by Magomedov to regain half guard.
Vilson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Magomedov is working away from the top position though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vilson regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Magomedov.
Magomedov is pushing down on Vilson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Vilson is fighting to maintain full guard but Magomedov has managed to sneak the leg through.
Magomedov wants to pass the guard but Vilson is defending well.
Vilson regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Magomedov.
Magomedov is looking to work some ground and pound but Vilson has wrist control.
Vilson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Magomedov.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Vilson controlling Magomedov's posture.
Vilson is trying to keep Magomedov in close.
Magomedov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Vilson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Vilson can't keep his opponent in guard - Magomedov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Vilson preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Magomedov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Vilson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Marat Magomedov.
I think Vilson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 48:47
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 49:46
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Junior Vilson!
Junior Vilson retains his lightweight title!
Junior Vilson thanked the fans post fight for their support.