PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Lahmat Kadirov (ranked 6362 p4p, 5582 weight class) and Magnus Goddard (ranked 450 p4p, 423 weight class). Magnus Goddard has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Kadirov
vs
Goddard

175 cm
18
145
0 - 1 - 0

183 cm
25
155
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Lahmat Kadirov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Magnus Goddard!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Elvis Blanc and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Goddard feints and as Kadirov raises his hands in defense, Goddard changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Goddard drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Kadirov manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Goddard has Kadirov in his guard.

Goddard has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kadirov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Goddard holds on and takes a little breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Kadirov drops back, looking for a kneebar! Goddard looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Goddard looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Goddard!

Goddard working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Goddard tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Goddard passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Kadirov!
Kadirov tries to reverse the position but Goddard maintains control.

Goddard working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Kadirov turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Goddard off and cradles Kadirov's limp body as Goddard celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Magnus Goddard!