PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Enoch Casey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Obeliks Imxatebov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Casey
vs
Imxatebov

181 cm
19
214 lbs
2 - 5 - 0

190 cm
25
210 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Very confident

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 2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Enoch Casey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Obeliks Imxatebov!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Edson Gomes and Emerson Jorge.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Imxatebov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

Imxatebov gets a double leg takedown into Casey's guard.
Imxatebov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Casey is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Casey could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Casey manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Casey content just to control the position here.
Imxatebov wants to hold on but Casey pushes him away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Imxatebov's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Casey tries to control but Imxatebov wriggling away.
Imxatebov is wriggling around trying to escape.
Casey controlling from the full mount.
Casey's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Imxatebov is trying desperately to improve position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Casey trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Casey won't let Imxatebov get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Imxatebov gets back to half guard.
Casey prevents Imxatebov from standing back up.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Enoch Casey just wasn't active enough.
Casey shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Imxatebov defends it nicely.
Casey stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Casey wants it to stay on the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Imxatebov with that takedown attempt.
Imxatebov tries to clinch but Casey moves out of range.

Imxatebov looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Casey is trying to stand.
Casey is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Imxatebov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Casey. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Imxatebov in particular looking to stall.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Imxatebov tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Casey.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Imxatebov not doing much here.

Obeliks Imxatebov has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Imxatebov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Imxatebov closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Casey to the mat! Casey manages to get full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Casey manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Imxatebov looks winded!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Casey throwing strikes here but Imxatebov is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Obeliks Imxatebov dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Imxatebov closes the distance and clinches.
Imxatebov is trying to pull guard but Casey has him pressed against the cage.
Imxatebov tries for a takedown but Casey manages to get underhooks.
Imxatebov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Casey to keep the fight standing.
Enoch Casey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Obeliks Imxatebov.
Casey goes for a takedown attempt but Imxatebov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Imxatebov fails to land the takedown.

Imxatebov closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Imxatebov trying to control the action but Casey is working from the bottom.
Imxatebov wants to take a breather but Casey manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Imxatebov.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Casey looking to hit a scissor sweep but Imxatebov is one step ahead there.
Casey lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Imxatebov!
Imxatebov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Casey takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Imxatebov can do anything to dispel that myth.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Imxatebov is trying to stand.
Imxatebov is trying to escape the mount.
Imxatebov controls the position.
Imxatebov tries to hold on but Casey pushes him away.
Casey looking to control and managing it successfully.
Casey avoids the attempt from Imxatebov to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Casey wants to control the pace but Imxatebov is squirming around nicely.
Imxatebov is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Imxatebov working to try and regain half guard.
Imxatebov is still trying to improve position.
You get the feeling that Imxatebov really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Casey can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Imxatebov is looking to escape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Casey prevents Imxatebov from getting the reversal.
Imxatebov is breathing heavily.
Imxatebov wants to control but Casey is having none of it.
Casey tries to control but Imxatebov wriggling away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Obeliks Imxatebov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Casey's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Imxatebov looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Imxatebov prevents Casey from improving his position.

Casey actively working from the bottom here.
Casey slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Casey wants to sweep but no luck.
Imxatebov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Imxatebov stands up and waves to Casey to follow him.

Imxatebov shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Imxatebov showed some decent athleticism there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Imxatebov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Imxatebov tries to stand and escape but Casey is controlling the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Imxatebov prevents Casey from standing back up.
Casey is looking for a sweep. Imxatebov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Casey moves into full guard.
Imxatebov chips away with some ground and pound.
Imxatebov tries to free his leg and advance position but Casey is retaining full guard.
Imxatebov with a nice head shot there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Imxatebov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Imxatebov wanted to stand there but Casey had control of the position.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Obeliks Imxatebov.
Imxatebov fails with the takedown
and Casey makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Imxatebov really felt that one!

Imxatebov shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Casey is pressing down on Imxatebov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Obeliks Imxatebov has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Casey lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Imxatebov!
Imxatebov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Imxatebov is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Imxatebov is in all sorts of trouble here.
Enoch Casey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Obeliks Imxatebov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Casey unloading with bombs!

And that's the end of the fight!
Obeliks Imxatebov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Imxatebov 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 Daniel Cesar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Obeliks Imxatebov!