PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sonjay Narumbatangalang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adlan Amagov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sonjay Narumbatangalang is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Narumbatangalang
vs
Amagov

185 cm
20
183 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

181 cm
20
178 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good knees
Very strong

Good wrestler
Good elbows
Granite chin

Versus

Voodoo 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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sonjay Narumbatangalang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Adlan Amagov!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Topper Green and John Mangel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Narumbatangalang throws a sloppy head kick and Amagov moves out of range easily.
Narumbatangalang feints and then cracks Amagov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Amagov down.
Narumbatangalang throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Amagov's head.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Amagov has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Narumbatangalang throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Narumbatangalang throws a hook but Amagov blocks it.
Narumbatangalang throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Narumbatangalang throws the left hand but Amagov avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amagov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Narumbatangalang dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Amagov. That did some damage!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Amagov fails with the takedown.
Narumbatangalang does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Narumbatangalang throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Narumbatangalang will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

Amagov drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Narumbatangalang bucks up and tries to throw Amagov off but instead Amagov has got his back!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Amagov is looking to control Narumbatangalang but Narumbatangalang is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Narumbatangalang trying to control but not successfully.

Narumbatangalang defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Amagov's arms.
Narumbatangalang is trying to break free.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Narumbatangalang is working hard here to advance position.
Amagov trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Amagov gets his hands free as Narumbatangalang looks to control.
Amagov lands shots from the back.
Narumbatangalang tries to roll but Amagov sticks to his back.
Good control from Amagov.
Narumbatangalang is in bad spot here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Amagov is looking to control Narumbatangalang but Narumbatangalang is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Narumbatangalang trying to control the hands but Amagov breaks the grip.
Amagov trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Narumbatangalang looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
I really don't envy Narumbatangalang right now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sonjay Narumbatangalang dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Some bone on bone action there as Amagov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Amagov keeps the fight on the outside.
Amagov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Narumbatangalang's waist but Narumbatangalang gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Amagov off to one side.
Narumbatangalang throws a lazy right hand but Amagov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Amagov shoots and misses
and Narumbatangalang counters with a big head kick but Amagov shrugs it off.
We've been told by Narumbatangalang's head coaches at Bo Ma Ye Fight Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Narumbatangalang misses with a few strikes there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amagov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Narumbatangalang defends it nicely.
Narumbatangalang seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Sonjay Narumbatangalang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adlan Amagov.

That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck for Amagov with that takedown attempt.
Narumbatangalang throws out a leg kick but Amagov moves out of range and Narumbatangalang only half commits.
Narumbatangalang throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Narumbatangalang is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Amagov can do to turn this around?
Narumbatangalang looks to score with a jab to the body but Amagov is just out of range.
Amagov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Amagov blocks a head kick by Narumbatangalang.
Sonjay Narumbatangalang is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Narumbatangalang connects with a right hand. Amagov shakes it off.
Sonjay Narumbatangalang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Narumbatangalang misses with a wild combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Amagov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Amagov dives in for a single leg takedown but Narumbatangalang sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Sonjay Narumbatangalang is winning the standup battle so far.
Narumbatangalang throws a lazy right hand but Amagov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

Narumbatangalang moves into the clinch.

Narumbatangalang breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Narumbatangalang tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Amagov counters with a single leg into guard. Narumbatangalang didn't expect that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Narumbatangalang being controlled here, momentarily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Narumbatangalang keeping moving, preventing Amagov from controlling successfully.
Amagov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Narumbatangalang keeping moving, preventing Amagov from controlling successfully.
Narumbatangalang is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Amagov wants to control but Narumbatangalang is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Amagov is looking to improve his position.
Narumbatangalang perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Amagov trying to control but Narumbatangalang postures up.

Narumbatangalang stands up from half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Amagov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Narumbatangalang.
Narumbatangalang catches Amagov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Narumbatangalang fails with an attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sonjay Narumbatangalang dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Narumbatangalang closes the distance but Amagov moves to the side

and Amagov counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Amagov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Narumbatangalang keeps working.
Narumbatangalang trying to control here.
Amagov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Narumbatangalang wants to improve his position but Amagov is controlling well.
Narumbatangalang on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Narumbatangalang tries to get out of the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Narumbatangalang is refusing to be controlled, as Amagov sits in half guard.
Narumbatangalang is trying to control but Amagov passes into side control!
Narumbatangalang tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Amagov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Narumbatangalang defending against the ground and pound.
Amagov is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Narumbatangalang's shoulder. That is not cool.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Amagov misses with a series of wild punches.
Amagov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

Amagov drives through with a takedown into Narumbatangalang's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Narumbatangalang is adopting a defensive guard.
Narumbatangalang wants to sweep here but Amagov controlling him for the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amagov trying to control the position from guard on top but Narumbatangalang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Amagov looking to pass the guard.
Sonjay Narumbatangalang is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Amagov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Narumbatangalang works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Amagov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Narumbatangalang's guard.
Amagov trying to control from half guard but Narumbatangalang is working away.
Amagov not doing much here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Amagov trying to control from half guard but Narumbatangalang is working away.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Narumbatangalang throws a leg kick but Amagov checks it.
Amagov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Narumbatangalang defends it well.
Adlan Amagov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Narumbatangalang is looking to clinch but Amagov is avoiding it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Narumbatangalang, right into the meat.
Narumbatangalang tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Amagov paws at him with a jab and circles away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Adlan Amagov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Narumbatangalang has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Skip Squint scores the fight 29:28
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sonjay Narumbatangalang!