PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Rick Dynamo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Emir Hajimurad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dynamo comes to the cage accompanied by Sunrise (Here I Am) by Matt Davey feat. Kate Dowman. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Dynamo
vs
Hajimurad

155 cm
19
135 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

175 cm
21
142 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Powerful

KAISER

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rick Dynamo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Emir Hajimurad!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Daniel Cesar and Leandro Rodrigues.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Dynamo shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Hajimurad is trying to defend but Dynamo finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

Hajimurad is defending against the submission attempts here by Dynamo.
Dynamo wants to take a breather but Hajimurad is having none of it.
Hajimurad controlling the position well.
Hajimurad slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Dynamo postures up in Hajimurad's guard and throws a big left but Hajimurad blocks it.
Dynamo has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hajimurad is on top in guard.
Hajimurad showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dynamo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hajimurad controls from within his opponent's guard.
Hajimurad stops Dynamo from standing up.
Dynamo is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Emir Hajimurad has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Hajimurad checks the leg kick.

Dynamo drives through with a takedown into guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hajimurad holds on and takes a little breather.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dynamo trying to control the position from guard on top but Hajimurad is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dynamo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hajimurad is keeping the position for now.
Dynamo is working hard here to advance position.
Hajimurad is pulling down on Dynamo's head to control his posture.
Hajimurad manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dynamo taking shots to the head.
Hajimurad landing punches.
Dynamo tries to hold on but Hajimurad pushes him away.
Hajimurad postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Dynamo looks a forlorn figure.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hajimurad sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Dynamo is looking to get to half guard.
Hajimurad fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Hajimurad landing strikes, looking to finish!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hajimurad raining down hammerfists from mount.
The referee warns Dynamo that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Hajimurad controlling from mount.
Hajimurad with shots to the head and body - Dynamo looks very uncomfortable down there.
Hajimurad postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Dynamo looks a forlorn figure.
Hajimurad tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dynamo slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Hajimurad is controlling the pace.
Hajimurad has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
It looks like Hajimurad might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.

Hajimurad is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dynamo is just riding it out for now. Hajimurad eventually gives up the hold.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hajimurad keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Emir Hajimurad dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Dynamo closes the distance looking to clinch
and Hajimurad counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.

Dynamo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hajimurad, pushing him back against the cage.
Dynamo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hajimurad avoids it.

Hajimurad ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Hajimurad no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Hajimurad tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dynamo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hajimurad trying to control the position here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hajimurad preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hajimurad looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Dynamo wants to control from the top but Hajimurad keeps moving.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

Dynamo fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Hajimurad to the ground. Dynamo is now in Hajimurad's guard.
Hajimurad looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dynamo is one step ahead there.
Dynamo throws a strike but Hajimurad rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Dynamo wants to sweep here but Hajimurad controlling him for the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dynamo controls Hajimurad momentarily but Hajimurad frees himself.
Hajimurad's corner is telling him to maintain position.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Dynamo defending well as Hajimurad loads up on a big left hand.
Hajimurad misses with a looping right.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dynamo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dynamo is looking to clinch.
Hajimurad circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hajimurad throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hajimurad tries for a takedown but Dynamo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hajimurad throws a jab but it's blocked by Dynamo.

Dynamo closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Hajimurad quickly recovers to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hajimurad is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dynamo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dynamo's back!
Dynamo is trying to break free.
Dynamo trying to control the hands but Hajimurad breaks the grip.
Hajimurad is landing with strikes from the back.
Hajimurad is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Dynamo up.
Hajimurad keeps control of the position as Dynamo tries to break free.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Hajimurad. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Hajimurad is riding his opponent, not letting Dynamo buck him off.
Hajimurad lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Dynamo.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Hajimurad is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hajimurad scores with punches and elbows.
Hajimurad is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Hajimurad lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Dynamo hold on?!
Hajimurad slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Hajimurad looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Dynamo taps!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Emir Hajimurad!