PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jamal Magomedov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bidlo Gasparyan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Magomedov
vs
Gasparyan

166 cm
18
151 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

150 cm
25
150 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Cuts easily

Good wrestler
Brawler
Granite chin

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jamal Magomedov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bidlo Gasparyan!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Aleksandr Martynov and Fedor Mirinova.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Gasparyan shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Magomedov's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gasparyan showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Magomedov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Magomedov tries to get out of the position.
Gasparyan trying to control but Magomedov is working from the bottom.
Gasparyan sitting in guard here, content to control.

Gasparyan drops back looking for a leg! Magomedov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Magomedov manages to kick Gasparyan off! Gasparyan jumps back into Magomedov's guard.
Gasparyan controls from within his opponent's guard.
Magomedov is looking to stand up but Gasparyan isn't so interested in that idea.
Gasparyan controls from within his opponent's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Bidlo Gasparyan.

Gasparyan shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Magomedov's guard.
Magomedov wants to get back to his feet but Gasparyan is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

Gasparyan gets to his feet - Magomedov follows without any prompting.
Magomedov doesn't manage to clinch there - Gasparyan circles away.
Gasparyan shoots in looking for a takedown. Magomedov tries to sprawl out of it but Gasparyan keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Magomedov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Gasparyan looks gassed!
Magomedov shoots in for a takedown but Gasparyan shows good takedown defense.
Gasparyan wants to clinch up but Magomedov keeps it at a distance.
Magomedov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gasparyan sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Magomedov somewhat.
Gasparyan doesn't manage to clinch there - Magomedov circles away.

Magomedov closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Gasparyan is pressing down on Magomedov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Magomedov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov throws a strike but Gasparyan rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Magomedov keeping moving, preventing Gasparyan from controlling successfully.
Gasparyan is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Magomedov wants to stand up but Gasparyan is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Magomedov working a defensive guard here.
Gasparyan controls from within his opponent's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gasparyan stops Magomedov from standing up.
Gasparyan trying to control but Magomedov is working from the bottom.
Magomedov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Gasparyan is controlling him.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Magomedov lands a jab-cross combination.

Gasparyan is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Magomedov's half guard.
Magomedov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gasparyan on the ground.
Gasparyan is looking to take a break and control but Magomedov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Gasparyan is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Magomedov has managed to free his arm - good work.
Magomedov is looking to improve his position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gasparyan content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Magomedov is trying to stand back up but Gasparyan is controlling him

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Magomedov tries to clinch but Gasparyan is having none of it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Magomedov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Magomedov swats away the attempt to clinch by Gasparyan.
Magomedov throws a good cross that connects.

Magomedov gets the takedown into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bidlo Gasparyan 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.

Magomedov lands with a hook. Gasparyan tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Magomedov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Magomedov is defended easily by Gasparyan.
Gasparyan is trying hard to land a takedown here. Magomedov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

Gasparyan looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Magomedov!
Magomedov wants to try and get back to his feet.
Gasparyan tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Magomedov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Magomedov really wants to buck Gasparyan off and get back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gasparyan tries to control but Magomedov wriggling away.
Magomedov is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gasparyan avoids the attempt from Magomedov to control.
Magomedov is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Gasparyan tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Magomedov is working to get back to half guard.

Gasparyan jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Magomedov manages to avoid the submission attempt.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Magomedov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gasparyan paws at him with a jab and circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gasparyan stuffs the takedown.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Magomedov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Magomedov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gasparyan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Magomedov dives in and grabs Gasparyan's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gasparyan pushes down on Magomedov's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jamal Magomedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gasparyan misses with a takedown

and Magomedov counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Magomedov is just content to waste time from the top position. Gasparyan takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Gasparyan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gasparyan keeping moving, preventing Magomedov from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gasparyan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Magomedov is one step ahead there.
Magomedov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Gasparyan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Magomedov throws a head kick that misses.
Magomedov scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Magomedov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gasparyan tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Magomedov swivels and escapes.
Magomedov tries a head kick but it misses.
Magomedov shoots in for a double leg but Gasparyan sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Magomedov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gasparyan swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Magomedov shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Gasparyan manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Magomedov throwing strikes from guard but Gasparyan blocks nicely.
Magomedov throws a big right hand that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jamal Magomedov dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Magomedov gets caught flat footed, as Gasparyan shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Magomedov wants to stand and escape but Gasparyan is having none of it.
Magomedov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gasparyan controls the pace.
Magomedov keeping moving, preventing Gasparyan from controlling successfully.

Gasparyan gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Magomedov tries to clinch but Gasparyan is having none of it.
Magomedov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gasparyan paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Magomedov drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Bidlo Gasparyan has got the better of the ground game so far.
Magomedov in side control, throwing shots but Gasparyan defends.

That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Gasparyan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gasparyan takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
You can see the frustration on Gasparyan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gasparyan is not content to let Magomedov control the position.
Magomedov is chipping away with strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Gasparyan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gasparyan avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Magomedov.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Gasparyan tries to keep at a distance but Magomedov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Magomedov can't get the takedown.
Gasparyan prevents a takedown attempt there.
Magomedov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Gasparyan is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jamal Magomedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Gasparyan tightens his grip and picks Magomedov up, before dumping him to the ground. Magomedov manages to land in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gasparyan stopping the sweep attempt from Magomedov.
Gasparyan trying to control the position from guard on top but Magomedov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Magomedov wants to get back to his feet but Gasparyan is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Gasparyan won't allow Magomedov to sweep him here.

Gasparyan gets to his feet - Magomedov follows without any prompting.
Jamal Magomedov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Magomedov lands with a good body shot.

Magomedov scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Gasparyan makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gasparyan.
Gasparyan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov wants to control from the top but Gasparyan keeps moving.
Magomedov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Magomedov preventing the sweep.
Magomedov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bidlo Gasparyan.
I think Gasparyan has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bidlo Gasparyan!