PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jonny Stones (ranked 4513 p4p, 6193 weight class) and Sergei Magomedov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jonny Stones has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Stones
vs
Magomedov

182 cm
25
180
0 - 0 - 0

177 cm
18
178
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Big heart

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Powerful

KOMBAT KLOTHING

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jonny Stones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sergei Magomedov !
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Vladimir Khabensky and Dmitry Maklakov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Stones instigates a clinch.
Magomedov prevents the takedown attempt.
Stones lands a nice elbow.

It looks like Sergei Magomedov has been cut.

Stones escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stones slips a straight right by Magomedov .
Jonny Stones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stones misses with a head kick.
Magomedov throws a leg kick

and Stones counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

Stones manages to pull guard.
Stones tries to strike from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Stones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stones working a defensive guard here.
Magomedov throwing strikes but missing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomedov tries to free his leg and advance position but Stones is retaining full guard.
Magomedov throwing strikes from guard but Stones blocks nicely.
Magomedov wants to pass the guard but Stones is keeping the position.
Magomedov trying to control but Stones is working from the bottom.
Magomedov won't allow Stones to sweep him here.
Magomedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Stones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Magomedov throwing strikes but missing.
Magomedov wants to control from the top but Stones keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Magomedov looking to sit in guard and control but Stones gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Magomedov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Stones wants to control from the top but Magomedov keeps moving.

Stones gets to his feet. Magomedov looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Stones tries to land a front kick but Magomedov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Magomedov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Stones staying out of range there.
A nice leg kick lands there from Stones.
Stones comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Magomedov takes one to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov throws a big shot that misses.
Stones tries to counter with a takedown but Magomedov is quick to defend against it.
Stones shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Magomedov but Magomedov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Stones tries to score a power double leg takedown but Magomedov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Stones somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jonny Stones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Magomedov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Stones.
Magomedov swings for the body but Stones moves out of range.
Magomedov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Stones goes for a high kick. It partially lands.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Magomedov avoids the head kick by Stones.
Magomedov tries to counter with a clinch but Stones shakes him off and moves away.
Magomedov 's coach down at WolfPac Academy was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Magomedov 's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Stones is breathing heavily.
Magomedov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Stones looks for a takedown but Magomedov sprawls well.
Magomedov feints the counter takedown.
Stones shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Magomedov sprawls well. Magomedov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Stones gets slowly back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Magomedov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Stones as he jumps to the side.
Stones appears to be looking for a big counter.
Stones slips a jab from Magomedov .
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jonny Stones dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sergei Magomedov 's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Stones moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Stones bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Stones has a takedown stuffed.
Stones dodges the punch combination from Magomedov .
Stones throws a head kick that misses.
Magomedov misses with an uppercut

and Stones counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stones has Magomedov pushed against the cage.
Stones digs a right hand into Magomedov 's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Magomedov 's gas tank.
Stones tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Magomedov 's elbow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomedov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Stones is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Magomedov to keep the fight standing.

Stones jumps guard.
Magomedov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Stones utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Magomedov drops back looking for a leg! Stones is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Stones manages to kick Magomedov off! Magomedov jumps back into Stones's guard.
Magomedov looking to sit in guard and control but Stones gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Magomedov controls Stones momentarily but Stones frees himself.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Magomedov has his foot on Stones's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Stones works his way back into a safe position though.
Magomedov is trying to keep Stones in close.

Magomedov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Magomedov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Magomedov keeping moving, preventing Stones from controlling successfully.
Magomedov wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

Magomedov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Stones is aware though and is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stones postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

Magomedov looking for a guillotine here but Stones defends easily.

Magomedov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Stones accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Stones throws a sloppy head kick and Magomedov moves out of range easily.

Stones clinches with his opponent.
Stones tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Magomedov avoids it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stones tries for a takedown but Magomedov manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jonny Stones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Magomedov is trying to pull guard but Stones turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Magomedov is trying to pull guard but Stones has him pressed against the cage.
Magomedov is trying to force a seperation but Stones has the dominant position.

Stones manages to break the clinch.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Stones.
Stones uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Magomedov .
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stones throws a nice looking combination but Magomedov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Stones throws a sloppy head kick and Magomedov moves out of range easily.
Magomedov wants to counter with a clinch but Stones pushes him away.
Stones throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jonny Stones dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sergei Magomedov 's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Decent striking displayed by Stones there.
A nice inside leg kick there by Stones. That's going to slow Magomedov down.

Magomedov gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Magomedov has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Stones off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Magomedov throws a hook but Stones blocks it.
Stones throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Stones.

Stones has Magomedov up against the cage in a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stones just leaning against Magomedov , taking a breather.

Stones pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomedov misses with a series of wild punches.
Magomedov misses with a low kick.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Stones.

Magomedov bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stones tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Stones swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Magomedov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stones.
Magomedov misses with a body shot.
Magomedov wants to clinch.
Jonny Stones is winning the standup battle so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stones uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Magomedov .
Stones wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Magomedov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Stones pinned against the cage. Stones gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Magomedov checks a leg kick.
Stones fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

Magomedov clinches with his opponent.
Stones tries to pull guard but Magomedov forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Stones lands an elbow inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Stones pulls guard.
Magomedov throwing strikes but missing.

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

An elbow from Stones crashes against the mat.
Magomedov is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Stones sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Magomedov is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Magomedov is trying to buck Stones off.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stones trying to control the action but Magomedov is working from the bottom.
Stones is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Magomedov can do to turn this around?
Magomedov is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Magomedov keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.

Magomedov looking for submissions off his back.
Sergei Magomedov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Magomedov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Jonny Stones is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Magomedov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jonny Stones.
Well Stones has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jonny Stones!
An out of breath Jonny Stones thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.