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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Magomedrasul Gazimagomedov (ranked 4412 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rodrigo Batista (ranked 6134 p4p, 0 weight class). Rodrigo Batista is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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157 lbs
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157 cm
25
156 lbs
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Good wrestling
Brawler
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Magomedrasul Gazimagomedov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 1, fighting out of New York, Rodrigo Batista!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, John Kavanagh and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Batista looks for a takedown but Gazimagomedov sprawls well.
Batista tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gazimagomedov leaves Batista with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Gazimagomedov appears to be looking for a big counter.
Gazimagomedov gets a takedown into half guard.
Gazimagomedov seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gazimagomedov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Gazimagomedov controlling the action here.
Gazimagomedov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Batista trying to hold on to Gazimagomedov's head to control him but Gazimagomedov postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Gazimagomedov seems content to control.
Batista trying to hold on to Gazimagomedov's head to control him but Gazimagomedov postures up.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Batista is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Batista is defended easily by Gazimagomedov.
Magomedrasul Gazimagomedov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rodrigo Batista.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Batista darts in trying to clinch
and Gazimagomedov counters with a single leg into guard. Batista didn't expect that.
Batista is wriggling around but Gazimagomedov manages to pass to half guard.
Gazimagomedov controlling the pace.
Batista is looking to control Gazimagomedov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Batista avoid being mounted?
Batista might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Gazimagomedov haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Gazimagomedov content to control rather than advance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Batista is trying to stand up here but Gazimagomedov is controlling him well.
Batista is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Batista keeps trying to improve his position.
Gazimagomedov working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Well, if Gazimagomedov is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Gazimagomedov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Batista for as long as he can get away with.
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.
Gazimagomedov looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Batista missing with punches from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gazimagomedov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Gazimagomedov fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Batista to the ground. Gazimagomedov is now in Batista's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Magomedrasul Gazimagomedov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
The fight stays on the outside here - Gazimagomedov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gazimagomedov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Batista throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It appears Gazimagomedov was looking to counter with a kick there.
Batista closes the distance and lands a one-two.
It looks like Magomedrasul Gazimagomedov has been cut.
Gazimagomedov throws a body punch but Batista moves out of range.
Magomedrasul Gazimagomedov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Batista dives in and grabs Gazimagomedov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gazimagomedov pushes down on Batista's head and hops out.
Gazimagomedov is looking for a counter combo.
Batista tries to close the distance and clinch but Gazimagomedov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gazimagomedov drives through with a takedown into Batista's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Batista has his feet on Gazimagomedov's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Batista tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Gazimagomedov defends well and Batista ends up having to push Gazimagomedov into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Gazimagomedov fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Batista sprawls well initially but Gazimagomedov persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Batista kicks Gazimagomedov off and gets back to his feet.
Batista is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Batista enables Gazimagomedov to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Batista manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Batista is wriggling around but Gazimagomedov manages to pass to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gazimagomedov content to control rather than advance.
Batista trying to hold on to Gazimagomedov's head to control him but Gazimagomedov postures up.
Gazimagomedov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Batista tries to get to full guard but Gazimagomedov has control of the leg.
Gazimagomedov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Batista trying to control from the bottom.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Gazimagomedov connects with a nice short shot to Batista's temple.
Gazimagomedov is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gazimagomedov'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.
Gazimagomedov working over Batista with some ground and pound. Batista looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gazimagomedov looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Gazimagomedov not doing much here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Batista is trying to get back to full guard.
Gazimagomedov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Batista has managed to free his arm - good work.
Gazimagomedov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Batista with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Gazimagomedov not doing much here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Rodrigo Batista will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Magomedrasul Gazimagomedov's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Batista shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gazimagomedov as he jumps to the side.
Batista shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gazimagomedov but Gazimagomedov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Batista looks for the body kick but Gazimagomedov saw that one coming.
Gazimagomedov is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Batista's half guard.
Gazimagomedov is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Batista manages to get to full guard.
Gazimagomedov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Batista is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gazimagomedov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gazimagomedov passes Batista's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Gazimagomedov is taking a breather. Batista says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Magomedrasul Gazimagomedov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gazimagomedov escapes and gets back to his feet.
Nice sprawl there from Gazimagomedov as Batista shoots in.
Magomedrasul Gazimagomedov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rodrigo Batista.
Batista tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gazimagomedov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gazimagomedov scores with a takedown into Batista's guard.
Batista takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gazimagomedov tries to stand but Batista is controlling from the bottom.
Gazimagomedov sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gazimagomedov stands up over Batista, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Gazimagomedov is looking to stand up but Batista won't let him.
Batista working for a triangle but Gazimagomedov defends it easily.
Gazimagomedov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gazimagomedov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Gazimagomedov has gone for a leg lock! Batista slips out almost immediately though and dives into Gazimagomedov's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gazimagomedov is controlling Batista's posture.
Gazimagomedov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Batista had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gazimagomedov defends it easily.
Gazimagomedov won't allow Batista to sweep him here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Gazimagomedov seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Batista is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gazimagomedov defends well.
Gazimagomedov is working Batista over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Gazimagomedov advances position into side control!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gazimagomedov tries to advance to mount but can't.
Gazimagomedov looks up at the clock and then as Batista takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Gazimagomedov smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
And that's the end of the fight!
Magomedrasul Gazimagomedov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gazimagomedov 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Magomedrasul Gazimagomedov!
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energy
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RATING
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