PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Abdul Rasulmagomedov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Igor Sikorsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rasulmagomedov comes to the cage accompanied by Kanye West-Stronger. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Igor Sikorsky enters the cage!

Rasulmagomedov
vs
Sikorsky

189 cm
18
209 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

188 cm
21
205 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight 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, Abdul Rasulmagomedov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Igor Sikorsky!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Aleksandr Martynov and Vladimir Khabensky.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rasulmagomedov clobbers Sikorsky with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Rasulmagomedov.
Rasulmagomedov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sikorsky.
Rasulmagomedov tries a head kick but it misses.
Rasulmagomedov misses with a head kick.
Sikorsky shoots in for a takedown but Rasulmagomedov shows good takedown defense.
Rasulmagomedov throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick by Rasulmagomedov misses

and Sikorsky counters with a single leg into guard. Rasulmagomedov didn't expect that.
Rasulmagomedov managing to control the position.
Sikorsky advances position into side control!
Rasulmagomedov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Rasulmagomedov tries to get out of the position.

Sikorsky has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sikorsky tries to move into range but Rasulmagomedov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.

Sikorsky closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Rasulmagomedov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rasulmagomedov is pushing Sikorsky up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Rasulmagomedov jumps guard but Sikorsky stands there with Rasulmagomedov around his waist. Rasulmagomedov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Rasulmagomedov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Rasulmagomedov is looking to break free of the clinch but Sikorsky has double underhooks.
Sikorsky gets underhooks to prevent Rasulmagomedov's takedown attempt.
Sikorsky has Rasulmagomedov pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Rasulmagomedov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Abdul Rasulmagomedov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Igor Sikorsky.
Sikorsky is trying to break free.

Sikorsky drags the fight down to the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sikorsky wants to sweep here but Rasulmagomedov controlling him for the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Sikorsky kicks Rasulmagomedov off and gets to his feet.
Sikorsky fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rasulmagomedov throws a lazy head kick

and Sikorsky counters with a nice double leg into side control. Rasulmagomedov won't be happy with that.
Sikorsky wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rasulmagomedov keeps working.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sikorsky throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Rasulmagomedov wants to control but Sikorsky postures up.
Sikorsky wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rasulmagomedov keeps working.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Rasulmagomedov is pushing Sikorsky's head away, looking to escape. Sikorsky manages to hold on to the position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sikorsky throwing strikes but missing, from side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Sikorsky passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Rasulmagomedov!

Sikorsky working for a submission but Rasulmagomedov is keeping him at bay.
Sikorsky avoids the attempt from Rasulmagomedov to control.
Rasulmagomedov is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Sikorsky trying to control but Rasulmagomedov is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Igor Sikorsky dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

The fight stays on the outside here - Sikorsky looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rasulmagomedov throws a head kick that misses

so Sikorsky counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Rasulmagomedov looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Sikorsky puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Sikorsky prevents Rasulmagomedov from improving his position.
Rasulmagomedov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sikorsky on the ground.

Sikorsky stands up and beckons Rasulmagomedov to join him on the feet.
Some wild striking there from Sikorsky.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rasulmagomedov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick by Rasulmagomedov misses

and Sikorsky counters with a nice double leg into side control. Rasulmagomedov won't be happy with that.
Rasulmagomedov gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Rasulmagomedov tries to hold on but Sikorsky postures up.
Rasulmagomedov is wriggling around trying to escape.
Sikorsky wants to control the pace but Rasulmagomedov is squirming around nicely.
Sikorsky is landing with some decent strikes but Rasulmagomedov is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sikorsky trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Rasulmagomedov taking shots to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sikorsky wants to control the pace but Rasulmagomedov is squirming around nicely.
Rasulmagomedov blocking the ground and pound.
Sikorsky throws some wild stikes that Rasulmagomedov manages to avoid easily.
Rasulmagomedov is squirming around, avoiding Sikorsky's attempts to control the action.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rasulmagomedov wants to control but Sikorsky is having none of it.
Poor strikes thrown by Sikorsky there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!

Sikorsky stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.

Sikorsky drives through with a takedown into Rasulmagomedov's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Sikorsky trying to stand up but can't free himself from Rasulmagomedov's guard.
Sikorsky trying to control but Rasulmagomedov is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Igor Sikorsky hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Sikorsky takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Sikorsky lands a really nice looking cross but Rasulmagomedov seems unphased.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rasulmagomedov lands a head kick!
Jab from Rasulmagomedov.
Rasulmagomedov throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Igor Sikorsky showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Rasulmagomedov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Sikorsky connects with a high kick.
Rasulmagomedov throws a head kick that misses
and Sikorsky counters with a flying knee. Nice.

It looks like Abdul Rasulmagomedov has been cut.
Sikorsky shoots in and drives through. Rasulmagomedov sprawls well.
Sikorsky lands a front kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rasulmagomedov misses with a double jab.
Rasulmagomedov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A head kick by Rasulmagomedov misses

and Sikorsky counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Rasulmagomedov's guard now.
Sikorsky has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rasulmagomedov keeping moving, preventing Sikorsky from controlling successfully.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rasulmagomedov wants to control but Sikorsky passes easily into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sikorsky moves nicely into side control.
Sikorsky wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rasulmagomedov keeps working.
Igor Sikorsky has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sikorsky working away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sikorsky wants to control but Rasulmagomedov is keeping him busy.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Sikorsky wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rasulmagomedov keeps working.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Igor Sikorsky wasn't active enough on the ground.
Sikorsky looks for a takedown but Rasulmagomedov sprawls well.
Sikorsky misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Abdul Rasulmagomedov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Igor Sikorsky.
Rasulmagomedov stalks Sikorsky and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Sikorsky's face. Sikorsky staggers backwards, shaken.
A head kick by Rasulmagomedov misses
and Sikorsky counters with a body kick that stops Rasulmagomedov in his tracks momentarily.
Sikorsky tries to bum rush Rasulmagomedov with a series of wild strikes but Rasulmagomedov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rasulmagomedov throws a head kick that misses

and Sikorsky counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Rasulmagomedov!
Sikorsky unloads with some shots from mount but Rasulmagomedov bucks and avoids them well.
Sikorsky is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Rasulmagomedov can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Sikorsky trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Abdul Rasulmagomedov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sikorsky might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Rasulmagomedov kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rasulmagomedov is looking to improve his position but Sikorsky isn't that keen on the idea.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

Sikorsky looking for a guillotine from mount but Rasulmagomedov is having none of it.
Igor Sikorsky is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sikorsky tries to control but Rasulmagomedov wriggling away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Igor Sikorsky comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sikorsky has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Igor Sikorsky!