PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Faizul Rengazi (ranked 24780 p4p, 23922 weight class) and Tapad Amiga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rengazi comes into the arena with TRIPLE V x LADY A - СРЪБСКА МАХАЛА blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Rengazi
vs
Amiga

177 cm
19
169
1 - 4 - 0

182 cm
26
160
32 - 64 - 4

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Knockout power

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 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Faizul Rengazi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 32 - 64 - 4, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tapad Amiga!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Phil Schofield and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rengazi fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Amiga is trying to counter with his kicks.
Faizul Rengazi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rengazi fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Amiga steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Rengazi has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Faizul Rengazi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rengazi goes for a double leg but Amiga avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Amiga continues to drive forward.
Amiga follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.

Rengazi jumps guard.
Amiga trying to control the position from guard on top but Rengazi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Rengazi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Rengazi working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Amiga has passed into half guard!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rengazi wants to improve his position but Amiga is controlling well.
Rengazi is trying to maintain the position but Amiga is very close to passing his half guard.
Rengazi wants to get back to full guard but Amiga has mounted him!
Rengazi is in all sorts of trouble here.
Rengazi taking shots to the head.
Rengazi is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Amiga looking to control but Rengazi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rengazi is wriggling around trying to escape.
Amiga trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rengazi is trying desperately to improve position.
Rengazi is working hard here to advance position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rengazi looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Amiga trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Rengazi is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rengazi regains half guard.
Rengazi wants to control but Amiga is keeping busy.
Rengazi keeping hold of Amiga's head, controlling as best he can.
Amiga prevents Rengazi from improving his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Rengazi looking for submissions off his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tapad Amiga dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Nice takedown defense from Amiga. No joy for Rengazi on that attempt.
Amiga keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Amiga changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Rengazi will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Faizul Rengazi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rengazi dives in and grabs Amiga's left leg, looking for a takedown. Amiga pushes down on Rengazi's head and hops out.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rengazi.
Amiga follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Rengazi shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Amiga as he avoids it easily.
Amiga follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rengazi shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Amiga as he avoids it easily.
Amiga doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Rengazi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Amiga leaves Rengazi with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Amiga follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rengazi shoots in and drives through. Amiga sprawls well.
Rengazi darts in looking for a takedown but Amiga gets double underhooks and turns Rengazi into the cage.
Amiga wants a takedown.
Rengazi is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Amiga gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Rengazi is working for takedown but Amiga is calmly controlling the position for now.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Amiga has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Rengazi after a bit of a struggle.
Rengazi drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Amiga gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Amiga stops a takedown attempt from Rengazi.
Amiga has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Amiga tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rengazi just stands there and leans against the cage.

Rengazi has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Amiga regains guard immediately.

Rengazi postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Amiga is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Rengazi, into his guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rengazi wants to sweep but no luck.

Rengazi has his foot on Amiga's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Amiga works his way back into a safe position though.
Rengazi wants to sweep but no luck.
Rengazi wants to control the position but Amiga says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.

Rengazi with the active half guard here but Amiga passes nicely into side control.
Rengazi is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rengazi holding on.
Rengazi sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Rengazi blocking the ground and pound attempt from Amiga.
Rengazi is trying to control but Amiga passes into side control!

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.
Rengazi manages to get back to half guard.
Rengazi is looking to control Amiga's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rengazi avoid being mounted?
Rengazi is trying to get back to full guard.

Rengazi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rengazi wants to get back to full guard but Amiga has passed into side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Amiga wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rengazi keeps working.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tapad Amiga showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Rengazi shoots in and drives through. Amiga sprawls well.
Rengazi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rengazi.
Amiga replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Rengazi blocks it well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Faizul Rengazi. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Amiga gets tackled into the cage by Rengazi. Rengazi maintains the clinch.

Rengazi lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Rengazi wants to work for an arm triangle but Amiga is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Rengazi is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Amiga doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rengazi.
Amiga is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rengazi wants to pass to mount but Amiga is defending the position.
Rengazi is trying to control the action in half guard but Amiga is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Rengazi is stalling here. Amiga is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Rengazi seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Amiga has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Rengazi is looking to regain half guard here but Amiga keeps moving and retains side control.
Faizul Rengazi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rengazi is pushing Amiga's head away, looking to escape. Amiga manages to hold on to the position though.
Rengazi wants to control but Amiga postures up.
Rengazi tries to buck Amiga off but Amiga is having none of it.
Amiga is looking to take a break and control but Rengazi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Rengazi's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rengazi tries to improve position but can't.
Tapad Amiga has got the better of the ground game so far.
Amiga takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Amiga working away.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Rengazi shoots in and drives through. Amiga sprawls well.
Amiga counters with a body kick.
Rengazi shoots in but no luck this time.
Amiga is trying to counter with his kicks.
Nice takedown defense from Rengazi. No joy for Amiga on that attempt.
Rengazi shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Amiga but Amiga pushes him off and we're back to square one.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rengazi goes for a double leg but Amiga avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Amiga continues to drive forward.
And Amiga responds with a good body kick, but Rengazi manages to step out the way in time.
Rengazi has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Amiga is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Amiga is pressed up against the cage. Rengazi has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Amiga down to the mat. Amiga avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Rengazi closes this distance looking for a takedown but Amiga circles away.
Amiga fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rengazi avoids it really well and circles away.
Tapad Amiga is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Rengazi dives in and grabs Amiga's left leg, looking for a takedown. Amiga pushes down on Rengazi's head and hops out.
Amiga is trying to counter with his kicks.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rengazi looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Amiga is fending him off so far but Rengazi persists. Nope, Amiga circles away and we're back to standing.
Amiga replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Rengazi blocks it well.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rengazi.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tapad Amiga.
I've got Amiga winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tapad Amiga!