PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jameson Bojangles (ranked 3631 p4p, 4228 weight class) and Abubakar Ibraghimov (ranked 403 p4p, 456 weight class). Abubakar Ibraghimov acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Bojangles
vs
Ibraghimov

170 cm
26
148
3 - 0 - 0

170 cm
25
145
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Intelligent

Good wrestler
Brawler
Determined

HELLBENT

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jameson Bojangles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Abubakar Ibraghimov!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Phil Schofield and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bojangles thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ibraghimov misses with a straight right.
Bojangles slips a jab from Ibraghimov.
Ibraghimov takes one on the button.
Ibraghimov just misses with a punch to the body.
Ibraghimov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bojangles throws a shot from downtown. Ibraghimov moves away and avoids it.
Ibraghimov defending well as Bojangles loads up on a big left hand.
Bojangles misses with a looping left.
Ibraghimov ducks right into an uppercut from Bojangles.
Bojangles throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ibraghimov thows a left - swing and a miss!
A telegraphed right hand from Ibraghimov misses the target.
Ibraghimov ducks under a wild hook from Bojangles.
Bojangles lands a really nice looking cross but Ibraghimov seems unphased.

Ibraghimov throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Bojangles tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Ibraghimov is in Bojangles's guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bojangles seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Ibraghimov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bojangles controlling Ibraghimov's posture.
Bojangles continues to stall.
Ibraghimov wants to control from the top but Bojangles keeps moving.
Ibraghimov throws a big elbow that misses.
Ibraghimov trying to control but Bojangles is working from the bottom.
Ibraghimov throws a big elbow that misses.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bojangles misses the jab.

That's two 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.
Bojangles keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ibraghimov.
Bojangles looks to land a right hand but Ibraghimov moved out of range.
Ibraghimov staying out of range there.
Bojangles throws the left hand but Ibraghimov avoids the punch easily.
Nice defenses there by Bojangles.
Ibraghimov throws a jab but it's blocked by Bojangles.
Ibraghimov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bojangles swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ibraghimov misses with a left hand
and Bojangles counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bojangles waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ibraghimov.
Bojangles keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
An attempted straight right counter from Bojangles misses the target.
Bojangles misses with an uppercut.
The fighters circling - Bojangles throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ibraghimov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bojangles throws a jab when Ibraghimov was well out of range.
Bojangles bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ibraghimov looks to land a left hand but Bojangles moved out of range nicely.
Bojangles pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ibraghimov! But no joy.
Ibraghimov throws a hook but Bojangles blocks it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bojangles is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ibraghimov.
Abubakar Ibraghimov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ibraghimov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bojangles was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bojangles moves out of range of the strikes.
Ibraghimov has his takedown stuffed
and Bojangles counters with a straight right hand.
Ibraghimov moves away from the strike by Bojangles.
Ibraghimov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Ibraghimov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jameson Bojangles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abubakar Ibraghimov.
Nice defenses there by Ibraghimov.
Ibraghimov needs to keep his hands up - Bojangles had a free shot at his head there.
Jameson Bojangles is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ibraghimov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.

Ibraghimov is rocked!
Bojangles thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ibraghimov is still on wobbly legs! Can Bojangles finish him?
Ibraghimov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bojangles.
A little feinted left hand from Bojangles on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ibraghimov seems to have recovered his senses.
Ibraghimov shoots for a takedown but Bojangles saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ibraghimov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A big right from Bojangles misses.
It seemed like Ibraghimov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bojangles throws a hook but Ibraghimov avoids it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ibraghimov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bojangles jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ibraghimov throws a jab when Bojangles was well out of range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!

Ibraghimov manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Bojangles on his heels. He'll look to pass Bojangles's guard now, I'm sure.
Ibraghimov trying to control but Bojangles is working from the bottom.
Bojangles tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bojangles is controlling Ibraghimov's posture.
Ibraghimov throwing strikes from guard but Bojangles blocks nicely.
Bojangles working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ibraghimov.
Ibraghimov wants to control from the top but Bojangles keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jameson Bojangles dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Ibraghimov staying out of range there.
Ibraghimov shoots in looking for a takedown. Bojangles tries to sprawl out of it but Ibraghimov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bojangles manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ibraghimov throws a hook to the side of Bojangles's head but Bojangles sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bojangles bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ibraghimov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bojangles counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ibraghimov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ibraghimov misses with an uppercut
and Bojangles counters with a straight right hand.
Bojangles slips under a jab from Ibraghimov.
Ibraghimov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jameson Bojangles is winning the standup battle so far.

Ibraghimov closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Bojangles to the mat! Bojangles manages to get full guard.

Bojangles kicks Ibraghimov off and gets to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ibraghimov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bojangles.
Ibraghimov slips under a jab.
Ibraghimov throws a lazy right hand but Bojangles sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ibraghimov misses with an uppercut. Bojangles saw that one coming.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bojangles scores with a jab.
Ibraghimov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bojangles.
Bojangles throwing a counter right hand but Ibraghimov manages to avoid it.
Bojangles blocks a jab.
Ibraghimov misses with a looping right.
Bojangles throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ibraghimov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bojangles connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bojangles moves out of range as Ibraghimov strikes.
A jab from Ibraghimov misses.
Ibraghimov shoots and misses
and Bojangles counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jameson Bojangles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abubakar Ibraghimov.

Bojangles lands a big right hand that sends Ibraghimov crashing to the mat! Bojangles stays standing though and waves Ibraghimov back to his feet!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bojangles misses with a looping left.
Ibraghimov misses with a lunging right hand
and Bojangles counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jameson Bojangles!
A relieved looking Jameson Bojangles thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.