PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mustafa Guseinov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Said Alibekov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Said Alibekov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Guseinov
vs
Alibekov

225 cm
19
178 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

181 cm
20
187 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent MT
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

Kobra Clothing Inc.
Russian Top Team Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mustafa Guseinov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Said Alibekov!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Konstantin Menshow and Sergei Dronov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guseinov blocks a jab.
Alibekov misses with a hook
and Guseinov counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Alibekov is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Guseinov lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Alibekov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Alibekov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Guseinov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Guseinov throws the kick towards the body but Alibekov avoids it.
A telegraphed right hand from Alibekov misses the target.
Alibekov lands a nice hook to Guseinov's body. Guseinov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Alibekov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Alibekov lands with a straight right. Guseinov didn't see that one coming.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Alibekov, right into the meat.
Guseinov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Alibekov checks it well.
Guseinov fails with a takedown attempt.
Guseinov throws a sloppy head kick and Alibekov moves out of range easily.
Guseinov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Alibekov.
Guseinov misses with a low kick.
Alibekov stuffs the takedown attempt from Guseinov. Guseinov gets slowly back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alibekov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Guseinov doesn't seem bothered though.
Alibekov scores with a hook.
The fighters circling - Alibekov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Guseinov really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A punch combination from Alibekov misses.
Alibekov blocks a head kick by Guseinov.
Guseinov scores with a head kick.
Guseinov shoots for a takedown but Alibekov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mustafa Guseinov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Guseinov shoots in and drives through. Alibekov sprawls well.
Alibekov throws out a powerful jab.
Alibekov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Guseinov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by Guseinov.
Guseinov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Alibekov's waist but Alibekov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Guseinov off to one side.
Guseinov throws a head kick but Alibekov moves out of range.
Alibekov has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Guseinov.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alibekov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Alibekov might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Alibekov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alibekov throws an overhand right that lands on Guseinov's shoulder, as Guseinov tries to avoid the shot.
Said Alibekov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alibekov misses with a jab, cross combination.
A head kick misses from Guseinov.
Guseinov tries to clinch but Alibekov is having none of it.
Alibekov lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Guseinov backs up against the cage.
Guseinov dives in and grabs Alibekov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Alibekov pushes down on Guseinov's head and hops out.
Alibekov lands with a shot to the body.
Guseinov looks for a takedown but Alibekov sprawls well.
Guseinov is breathing heavily.
Alibekov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Alibekov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Alibekov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Guseinov takes one to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alibekov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Alibekov misses with the combination.
Alibekov lands a slapping body shot.
Guseinov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Alibekov lands a jab to Guseinov's midsection.
Said Alibekov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Guseinov throws a head kick that misses.
Guseinov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Alibekov works Guseinov's body with a nice hook.
Alibekov throws a shot to the body.
Guseinov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Guseinov is looking to land body kicks.
Alibekov looks to land a right hand but Guseinov moved out of range.
Alibekov's corner calls for a 1-2. Alibekov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Alibekov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alibekov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.

Guseinov drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Guseinov passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Alibekov!
Alibekov is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Guseinov wants to control the pace but Alibekov is squirming around nicely.
Alibekov is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Guseinov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
You get the feeling that Alibekov really doesn't like being in this position too much.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Said Alibekov dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Guseinov tries a head kick but it misses.
Alibekov steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Guseinov. That one must have hurt.
Guseinov cracks the inside of Alibekov's front leg.
Guseinov dives in and grabs Alibekov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Alibekov pushes down on Guseinov's head and hops out.
Alibekov throws a hook but Guseinov avoids it easily.
Guseinov misses with a kick to the body.
Alibekov moves out of range as Guseinov throws a body kick.
Alibekov misses with a low kick.
Guseinov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Alibekov blocks a low kick nicely.
Alibekov misses with a straight right.
Guseinov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Alibekov.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Alibekov!
Alibekov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Guseinov. Guseinov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Guseinov fails to land the takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Guseinov shoots for a takedown but Alibekov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mustafa Guseinov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Guseinov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Alibekov pinned against the cage. Alibekov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A low kick from Guseinov misses
and Alibekov counters with a straight right hand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Guseinov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Alibekov scores with a hook to the body. Guseinov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Alibekov avoids the head kick by Guseinov.
Guseinov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Alibekov.
Jab by Alibekov.
Guseinov misses with a body kick.
Alibekov misses with a two punch combination.
Guseinov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Alibekov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Alibekov cracks Guseinov with a right hand to the side of the head.
Guseinov misses with a low kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guseinov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Guseinov throws a wild body kick that Alibekov sees coming a mile off.
Guseinov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Guseinov throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Alibekov.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Guseinov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Alibekov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Guseinov shoots in for a takedown but Alibekov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Guseinov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Alibekov sprawls well. Alibekov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Guseinov gets slowly back to his feet.
Alibekov dips to his left and cracks Guseinov with an uppercut!
Guseinov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Alibekov lands an overhand right.
Alibekov throws a combination. Guseinov tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

Guseinov is rocked!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Alibekov. No joy for Guseinov on that attempt.
Oh Guseinov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Alibekov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Alibekov cracks Guseinov with a good jab.
Guseinov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Guseinov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Alibekov lands a head shot.
Alibekov throws a hook to the side of Guseinov's head but Guseinov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Guseinov seems to have got his legs back now.
Guseinov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Alibekov sizes up Guseinov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Alibekov connects with a right hand. Guseinov shakes it off.
Guseinov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Alibekov digs a good body shot into Guseinov's ribs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alibekov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Alibekov throws a good cross that connects.
Alibekov avoids the head kick by Guseinov.
Alibekov cracks Guseinov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Alibekov goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
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!
Guseinov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Guseinov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Alibekov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Guseinov gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Alibekov counters with a stiff right hand.
Alibekov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Guseinov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Guseinov shoots for a takedown but Alibekov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Alibekov cracks Guseinov with a right hand to the side of the head.
Alibekov with a nice cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Said Alibekov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Alibekov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Guseinov needs to keep his hands up - Alibekov had a free shot at his head there.
Guseinov slips under a jab from Alibekov.
Guseinov shoots for a takedown but Alibekov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Guseinov looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Alibekov lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Guseinov backs up against the cage.
Guseinov misses with a takedown attempt - Alibekov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Alibekov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Guseinov closes the distance and clinches up with Alibekov, looking for a takedown. Guseinov pushes Alibekov against the cage but Alibekov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mustafa Guseinov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Guseinov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Alibekov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Alibekov throws a right and a left that Guseinov avoids nicely.
Alibekov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Guseinov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Guseinov tries to move into range but Alibekov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Guseinov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A jab from Alibekov does it's job there.
Guseinov dodges the punch combination from Alibekov.
Alibekov lands a really nice looking cross but Guseinov seems unphased.
Guseinov misses with a takedown attempt - Alibekov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Guseinov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Alibekov but Alibekov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Alibekov lands with a hook. Guseinov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Guseinov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Alibekov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alibekov lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Guseinov shoots in looking for a takedown. Alibekov tries to sprawl out of it but Guseinov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Alibekov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Alibekov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Alibekov lands an overhand right.
Guseinov throws a sloppy head kick and Alibekov moves out of range easily.
Alibekov throws a one two combo.
Alibekov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alibekov pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Guseinov back to the cage. Alibekov follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Alibekov, as that shot connected.
Nice uppercut lands for Alibekov. That snapped Guseinov's head back.
A low kick from Alibekov misses
and Guseinov counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Mustafa Guseinov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Guseinov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alibekov throws a hook but Guseinov blocks it.
Alibekov jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Alibekov lands with a good body shot.
Guseinov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Alibekov is out of range.
Guseinov slips a straight right by Alibekov.
Guseinov checks a leg kick nicely.
Some wild striking there from Alibekov.
Alibekov keeps the fight on the outside.
Alibekov misses with a wild combination.
Guseinov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Alibekov checks the leg kick.
Said Alibekov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Guseinov throws a leg kick but Alibekov sees it coming and checks it nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guseinov fails with a takedown attempt.
Alibekov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Said Alibekov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Guseinov has a takedown stuffed.
Alibekov lands with an overhand left.
Alibekov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Guseinov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alibekov was well out of range. Poor timing from Guseinov.
Good work by Alibekov as he checks the leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Alibekov jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
A nice combination there by Alibekov.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Guseinov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Alibekov's sensitive parts.

And that's the end of the fight!
Said Alibekov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Alibekov 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Said Alibekov!
Said Alibekov thanked the fans post fight for their support.