PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gabriel Jiminez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ahmad Malushev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Jiminez
vs
Malushev

177 cm
20
168 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

190 cm
26
160 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent elbows
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Gabriel Jiminez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ahmad Malushev!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Dmitry Maklakov and Vladimir Khabensky.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jiminez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Malushev has managed to clinch.
Jiminez lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Malushev.
Malushev goes for a takedown in the clinch but Jiminez prevents it.

Malushev breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A combination from Malushev does no damage.

Jiminez instigates a clinch.
Jiminez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Malushev looking to stall.

Malushev ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Malushev no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Malushev is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jiminez is controlling him.
Malushev looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Malushev is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Jiminez stands up and waves to Malushev to follow him.
Malushev shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malushev shoots and misses

and Jiminez counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Gabriel Jiminez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ahmad Malushev.
Malushev wants to break free but Jiminez has control.
Malushev is trying to drag Jiminez to the mat but Jiminez just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

Jiminez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jiminez slips under a jab.
Malushev misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

Jiminez closes the distance and pushes Malushev back into the cage.
Malushev fails to pull the fight into his guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jiminez lands a nice shot to the body.

Jiminez breaks the clinch.
Malushev is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

Jiminez closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Jiminez lands in his opponent's guard.

Malushev is working an open guard so Jiminez takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Malushev misses with a takedown attempt - Jiminez sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Malushev throws a solid leg kick but Jiminez takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Malushev.
Malushev misses with a takedown attempt

and Jiminez counters with a single leg into guard. Malushev didn't expect that.
Malushev looks gassed!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Malushev looking for a sweep. Not yet Malushev, not yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jiminez controlling from the top position.
Malushev is trying to keep Jiminez in close.
Jiminez wants to pass the guard but Malushev is keeping the position.
Jiminez sitting in guard here, content to control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Gabriel Jiminez just wasn't active enough.

Jiminez moves into the clinch.

Jiminez breaks the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gabriel Jiminez dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Jiminez clinches.
Malushev goes for a takedown attempt but Jiminez pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Nice takedown defense from Jiminez. No joy for Malushev on that attempt.

Jiminez clinches.
Malushev can't get the takedown.
Gabriel Jiminez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ahmad Malushev.
Malushev is looking to take this one to the mat.
Malushev tries to pull guard but Jiminez holds him up against the cage and eventually Malushev drops back down to his feet.
A right handed body shot lands from Jiminez.
Malushev wants to take the fight to the mat but Jiminez manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Malushev wants a takedown but no success here.
Malushev is breathing heavily.
Malushev tries to pull guard but Jiminez won't allow it.

Jiminez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Jiminez rushes Malushev and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Jiminez manages to break the clinch.
Malushev shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.

Jiminez clinches up against the cage.
Malushev fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Malushev wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jiminez has him pressed against the cage.
Malushev tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jiminez just stands there and leans against the cage.
Malushev wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Malushev can't get the takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jiminez prevents the takedown attempt.
Malushev is trying to pull guard but Jiminez has him pressed against the cage.
Jiminez content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Jiminez lands a body punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Jiminez breaks from the clinch.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Malushev tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jiminez just stands there and leans against the cage.
Malushev is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Jiminez to keep the fight standing.
Malushev tries to circle away but Jiminez has him pinned against the cage.
Jiminez pushes Malushev back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Malushev looking for a takedown.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jiminez breaks the clinch.
Horrible takedown by Malushev or perhaps it was just good defense by Jiminez which made him look bad.

Jiminez closes the distance and clinches.
Malushev jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jiminez walks away with a smile on his face. Malushev gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Malushev doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Jiminez counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Jiminez.
Jiminez keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Malushev's efforts to push away.
Jiminez manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Malushev is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Jiminez to keep the fight standing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malushev misses with a body punch.
Jiminez lands a body punch in the clinch.
Malushev goes for a takedown attempt but Jiminez pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Malushev tries to keep at a distance but Jiminez has taken the fight into the clinch.

Jiminez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Malushev with a poor takedown
and Jiminez counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ahmad Malushev is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Jiminez fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Malushev, pushing him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gabriel Jiminez dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Jiminez has Malushev up against the cage in a clinch.
Malushev is trying to pull guard but Jiminez has him pressed against the cage.
Malushev tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jiminez just stands there and leans against the cage.
Jiminez holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Malushev tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jiminez just stands there and leans against the cage.
Gabriel Jiminez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ahmad Malushev.
Jiminez stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Malushev tries to pull guard but Jiminez holds him up against the cage and eventually Malushev drops back down to his feet.
Jiminez lands a right hand.
Malushev has a couple of punches blocked by Jiminez.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Malushev is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Malushev takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Malushev fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Jiminez lands a body shot.
Malushev tries to pull guard but Jiminez forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Jiminez as the two fighters clinch.
Malushev is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Jiminez stops a takedown attempt from Malushev.
Gabriel Jiminez has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Jiminez tries to land knees in the clinch but Malushev avoids the damage to the body.
Jiminez is leaning against Malushev and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Malushev letting Jiminez take a breather here.

Jiminez breaks the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jiminez displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Malushev.
Jiminez cracks Malushev with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.

Jiminez clinches.
Malushev fails to pull the fight into his guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Malushev letting Jiminez take a breather here.

Jiminez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Jiminez gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jiminez displaying some good clinch control by pressing Malushev up against the cage.
Malushev is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Jiminez is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jiminez prevents a takedown attempt there.

Jiminez manages to break the clinch.

Malushev tries to keep at a distance but Jiminez has taken the fight into the clinch.

Jiminez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Jiminez takes the fight into the clinch.
Malushev is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Jiminez is defending well.
Gabriel Jiminez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malushev wants a takedown.
A hook to the body from Jiminez.
Malushev is looking for a takedown.
Jiminez cracks Malushev with a nice body shot.
Malushev tries to pull guard but Jiminez forces him back to his feet, against the cage.

Jiminez breaks the clinch.

Jiminez has closed the distance and engaged Malushev in a clinch.
Jiminez lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Jiminez controlling the action here for a moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gabriel Jiminez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jiminez has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gabriel Jiminez!
During a confident post fight interview, Gabriel Jiminez thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.