PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rustam Nurmagedov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dilan Rossi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Nurmagedov
vs
Rossi

180 cm
19
164 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

181 cm
19
165 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Good chin

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Granite 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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rustam Nurmagedov!
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, Dilan Rossi!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Viktor Lagutenko and Dmitry Maklakov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Nurmagedov drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Nurmagedov trying to control the position but Rossi is working away.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Rossi can do anything to dispel that myth.
Rossi is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Nurmagedov is looking to take a break and control but Rossi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rossi is looking for a sweep.
Nurmagedov is looking to take a break and control but Rossi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rossi is trying to get back to half guard.
Rossi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nurmagedov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Nurmagedov advances to mount.
Nurmagedov throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rossi is desperately trying to improve his position but Nurmagedov has a good base and remains in mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rossi blocking the ground and pound.
Rossi tries to hold on but Nurmagedov postures up.
Rossi is trying desperately to improve position.
Nurmagedov thowing shots but they're missing.
Nurmagedov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Rossi blocking the ground and pound.
Rossi blocking the ground and pound.
Nurmagedov thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nurmagedov with the ground and pound from mount.
Nurmagedov throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Rossi because Nurmagedov loaded up on that one.
Rossi working to try and regain half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Nurmagedov throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagedov avoids the attempt from Rossi to control.
Rossi is trying desperately to improve position.
Nurmagedov thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
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!
Nurmagedov throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Rossi because Nurmagedov loaded up on that one.
Nurmagedov controlling from the full mount.
Nurmagedov wants to control the pace but Rossi is squirming around nicely.
Nurmagedov punching from mount but Rossi doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Nurmagedov throwing strikes here but Rossi is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Rossi holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Nurmagedov tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Nurmagedov thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagedov throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Nurmagedov throws some wild stikes that Rossi manages to avoid easily.
Nurmagedov throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Nurmagedov thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Nurmagedov throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Rossi is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Nurmagedov throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Rossi because Nurmagedov loaded up on that one.
Rossi is looking to improve his position but Nurmagedov isn't that keen on the idea.
Poor strikes thrown by Nurmagedov there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Nurmagedov looking to finish with strikes here!
Nurmagedov looking to control but Rossi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagedov punching from mount but Rossi doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Nurmagedov thowing shots but they're missing.
Rossi tries to hold on but Nurmagedov postures up.
Nurmagedov throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Rossi because Nurmagedov loaded up on that one.
Rossi tries to reverse the position but Nurmagedov maintains control.
Rossi is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rossi tries to hold on but Nurmagedov pushes him away.
Rossi really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nurmagedov controlling the position easily from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rustam Nurmagedov dominated that 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.

Rossi swinging wildly here.

Rossi moves into the clinch successfully.
Rossi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nurmagedovs head.
A shot in the inside from Rossi.
Rossi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rossi lands an uppercut.
Nurmagedov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Rossi prevents it.
Rossi displaying some good clinch control by pressing Nurmagedov up against the cage.
Rossi lands a shoulder strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rossi displaying some good clinch control by pressing Nurmagedov up against the cage.
Rossi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nurmagedov has Rossi pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Rossi manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Rossi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nurmagedov letting Rossi take a breather here.
Rossi lands a body shot in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Rossi.
Rossi tries a body shot but Nurmagedov blocks it.
Nice body punch from Rossi - that landed with a thud.
Rossi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nurmagedovs head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Rossi.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A right hand to the body from Rossi.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rossi is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rustam Nurmagedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rossi lands a right hand.
Rossi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rossi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A body shot lands from Rossi.
Rossi scores with a shot to the side of Nurmagedov's head.
A left hand lands to the body for Rossi.
A right handed body shot lands from Rossi.
Rossi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rossi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nurmagedov backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Rossi.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rossi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nurmagedov backwards.
Rossi is working Nurmagedov over against the cage.
Good body shot from Rossi.
Rossi scores with a shot to the side of Nurmagedov's head.
Nice body punch from Rossi.
Rossi lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short right from Rossi.
Rossi lands a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Rossi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rossi pushes Nurmagedov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Rossi - that landed with a thud.
Rossi lands a nice shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rossi.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rossi lands a body shot.
Rossi lands a body shot.
Dilan Rossi seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Rossi lands a shoulder strike.
Rossi works on Nurmagedov's body with a couple of short punches.
A left hand lands to the body for Rossi.
Rossi is leaning against Nurmagedov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Rossi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rossi avoiding damage.
Rossi pushes Nurmagedov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rossi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nurmagedov backwards.
Rossi has Nurmagedov pressed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dilan Rossi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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 hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Rossi scores with a jab to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rossi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Rossi closes the distance and clinches.
Rossi digs a right hand underneath Nurmagedov's ribcage. Nurmagedov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Rossi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rossi gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Nurmagedov.
A left hand lands to the body for Rossi.
Rossi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nurmagedov backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rossi will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Nurmagedov up against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Rossi.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rossi lands a shoulder strike.
Rossi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Still in the clinch, Rossi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rossi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rossi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nurmagedov backwards.
Rossi scores with a shot to the side of Nurmagedov's head.
Rossi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A left hand lands to the body for Rossi.
Rossi lands a hook that snaps the head of Nurmagedov backwards.
Rossi works on Nurmagedov's body with a couple of short punches.
A body shot lands from Rossi.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Rossi lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Rossi - that landed with a thud.
Rossi cracks Nurmagedov with a nice body shot.
Rossi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nurmagedov.
Rossi lands a nice shot to the body.
A shot in the inside from Rossi.
Rossi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rossi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nurmagedov.
Rossi is working Nurmagedov over against the cage.
Rossi tries to work over Nurmagedov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rossi is working Nurmagedov over against the cage.
A short right from Rossi on the inside.
Rossi taking a breather.
Rossi works on Nurmagedov's body with a couple of short punches.
Rossi pushes Nurmagedov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Rossi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rossi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nurmagedov backwards.
A right hand to the body from Rossi.
Rossi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rossi presses Nurmagedov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
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!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rossi.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rossi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nurmagedov blocks a body shot from Rossi.
Rossi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rossi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short right from Rossi on the inside.
Rossi scores with a hook to the body.
Still in the clinch, Rossi scores with a nice short uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Rossi.
A right hook to the body lands for Rossi.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rossi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rossi lands with a short shot to the head.
Rustam Nurmagedov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nurmagedov takes a shot to the head.
Rossi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dilan Rossi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Rossi 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight for Dilan Rossi!
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight for Dilan Rossi!
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight for Dilan Rossi!

Dilan Rossi wins by unanimous decision!