PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Lom Ali Maskadov (ranked 4356 p4p, 4355 weight class) and Varayev Malik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Maskadov
vs
Malik

160 cm
25
135
0 - 0 - 0

170 cm
21
135
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lom Ali Maskadov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Varayev Malik!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Maskadov clinches up with Malik and pushes him back against the cage.
Malik working hard to break the clinch.
Maskadov scores with a shoulder strike.
Maskadov lands a left hand.
Malik goes for a takedown in the clinch but Maskadov prevents it.
A shot in the inside from Maskadov.
Malik tries to pull guard but Maskadov holds him up against the cage and eventually Malik drops back down to his feet.
Malik tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Maskadov just stands there and leans against the cage.
Lom Ali Maskadov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Varayev Malik.
Malik changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Maskadov fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Maskadov closes the distance and pushes Malik back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maskadov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Maskadov.
A body shot lands from Maskadov.
Nice body punch from Maskadov - that landed with a thud.
Maskadov manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Maskadov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Malik tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Maskadov lands with a right to the head.
Malik has Maskadov pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Maskadov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Maskadov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Maliks head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Maskadov.
A shot in the inside from Maskadov.
Maskadov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Malik looks winded!
Maskadov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Malik jumps guard but Maskadov stands there with Malik around his waist. Malik gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Maskadov's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Maskadov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Malik backwards.
Maskadov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Malik backwards.
Maskadov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Malik wants a takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maskadov will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Malik up against the cage.
Maskadov lands a shot to the body.
Maskadov is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Malik wants a takedown.
A right hook to the body lands for Maskadov.
Maskadov gets through Malik's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Maskadov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Maskadov.
Maskadov lands a left hand.
Maskadov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Maskadov lands a nice shot to the body.
Maskadov stalling in the clinch.
Maskadov lands a nice shot to the body.
Maskadov lands a shoulder strike.
A right hand to the body from Maskadov.
Maskadov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maskadov is working Malik over against the cage.
Maskadov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Maskadov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Malik.
Maskadov lands a right hand.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Maskadov.
Maskadov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Maskadov is working Malik over against the cage.
Maskadov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Malik.
Maskadov lands a left hand.
Maskadov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Maskadov gets through Malik's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Maskadov.
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!
Maskadov lands with a light punch inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Maskadov.
A nice left hand lands by Maskadov.
Malik's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Malik's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Maskadov as the two fighters clinch.
Maskadov displaying some good clinch control by pressing Malik up against the cage.
Maskadov gets through Malik's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Maskadov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Maskadov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Maskadov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Malik throws an elbow that misses.
Maskadov lands a left hand.
Maskadov lands a nice shot to the body.
Maskadov is pressed up against the cage. Malik has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Maskadov down to the mat. Maskadov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Maskadov instigates a clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maskadov is leaning against Malik and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Maskadov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Malik backwards.
Maskadov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Malik's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lom Ali Maskadov dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.

Maskadov drives through and clinches with Malik against the cage.
A short uppercut from Maskadov.
Maskadov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Malik backwards.
Malik can't get the takedown.
Nice body punch from Maskadov - that landed with a thud.
Maskadov pushes Malik back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Malik jumps guard but Maskadov turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Maskadov lands a body punch.
Maskadov scores with a hook to the body.
Maskadov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Malik can't get the takedown.
Lom Ali Maskadov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Varayev Malik.
Maskadov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Malik backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maskadov lands with a short shot to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Maskadov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice right hand lands inside from Maskadov.
Malik is breathing heavily.
Malik letting Maskadov take a breather here.
Maskadov stalling.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Maskadov - that landed with a thud.
The referee calls for Maskadov to work.
Maskadov lands an uppercut.
Maskadov cracks Malik with a nice body shot.
Maskadov lands with a left to the head.
Maskadov lands a right hand.
Maskadov scores with a hook to the body.
Maskadov presses Malik against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Maskadov lands a nice uppercut.
A hook to the body from Maskadov.
Maskadov lands a hook that snaps the head of Malik backwards.
Maskadov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Maskadov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Malik can do to turn this around?
Maskadov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Malik backwards.
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!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Maskadov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lom Ali Maskadov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Maskadov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Maskadov is leaning against Malik and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maskadov pushes Malik back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Maskadov is struggling to control the position.
Maskadov lands a hook that snaps the head of Malik backwards.
Maskadov lands with a light punch inside.
Maskadov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Maskadov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Maskadov lands with a short shot to the head.
Maskadov lands a hook that snaps the head of Malik backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Maskadov.
Maskadov pushes Malik back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Maskadov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Maskadov effectively controlling the action here.
Maskadov cracks Malik with a nice body shot.
Good body shot from Maskadov.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maskadov works on Malik's body with a couple of short punches.
Maskadov lands a body punch.
Maskadov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Maskadov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Malik's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Maskadov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short uppercut from Maskadov.
Good body shot from Maskadov.
Maskadov lands with a right to the head.
Still in the clinch, Maskadov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Maskadov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Maskadov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Malik backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maskadov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short left from Maskadov.
Maskadov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Maskadov.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maskadov lands a nice shot to the body.
Maskadov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Malik backwards.
Maskadov digs a right hand underneath Malik's ribcage. Malik let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Maskadov lands with a short shot to the head.
Maskadov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Maskadov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Maskadov pushes Malik back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Maskadov lands a left hand.
Nice body punch from Maskadov - that landed with a thud.
Maskadov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Maskadov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Maskadov scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Maskadov.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Maskadov.
Maskadov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Maskadov lands with a short shot to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lom Ali Maskadov dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Maskadov darts in and clinches Malik up against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Maskadov.
Maskadov is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A hook to the body from Maskadov.
Maskadov lands with a left to the head.
Maskadov gets underhooks to prevent Malik's takedown attempt.
A nice left hand lands by Maskadov.
Malik's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right from Maskadov on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Maskadov.
Maskadov is pressed up against the cage. Malik has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Maskadov down to the mat. Maskadov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Lom Ali Maskadov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Varayev Malik.

Maskadov rushes Malik and presses him up against the cage.
Nice body punch from Maskadov.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Maskadov.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Maskadov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short left from Maskadov.

Malik is rocked!
Malik takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Still in the clinch, Maskadov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Malik is still on wobbly legs! Can Maskadov finish him?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maskadov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Maskadov lands a nice uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Maskadov.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Maskadov.
A nice left hand lands by Maskadov.
Maskadov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Maskadov creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Malik with a big uppercut! Malik tries to clinch up but Maskadov pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Malik to the mat! Malik covers up and Maskadov unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Lom Ali Maskadov!
Post fight, an emotional Lom Ali Maskadov said 'As I said: VEGED VAN!!! I murdered you Wallasz! I murdered you on gta w, and I murdered you here. YOU ARE NOT ON MY LEVEL! ALLAHU AKBAR!'.