PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Roberto Sanchez (ranked 5287 p4p, 0 weight class) and Albashan Magomedrasulov (ranked 6099 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Sanchez
vs
Magomedrasulov

188 cm
25
158 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

177 cm
25
158 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Likes comics

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Tends to cut

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 Los Angeles, Roberto Sanchez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Albashan Magomedrasulov!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanchez throws a series of strikes that have Magomedrasulov backpedaling.
Magomedrasulov shoots in looking for a takedown but Sanchez manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Magomedrasulov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

Magomedrasulov manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Sanchez on his heels. He'll look to pass Sanchez's guard now, I'm sure.
Magomedrasulov won't allow Sanchez to get back to his feet.

Sanchez is looking for a triangle but Magomedrasulov pushes his legs off easily.
Sanchez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Magomedrasulov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedrasulov working some strikes from top position.
Magomedrasulov lands a couple of elbows.
Sanchez really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Sanchez wants to stand but Magomedrasulov is controlling the position.
Magomedrasulov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Sanchez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sanchez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Magomedrasulov has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Sanchez is proving hard to escape from.
Sanchez keeping moving, preventing Magomedrasulov from controlling successfully.
Magomedrasulov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

Sanchez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Magomedrasulov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Magomedrasulov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Magomedrasulov is looking to stand up but Sanchez won't let him.
Sanchez keeping full guard, as Magomedrasulov tries to pass.

Magomedrasulov gets to his feet - Sanchez follows without any prompting.

Magomedrasulov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Magomedrasulov lands in his opponent's guard.
Magomedrasulov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magomedrasulov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Magomedrasulov has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Sanchez is proving hard to escape from.
Magomedrasulov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sanchez is keeping the position for now.
Sanchez controls Magomedrasulov momentarily but Magomedrasulov frees himself.
Sanchez is looking to stand up but Magomedrasulov isn't so interested in that idea.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Sanchez looking to control.
Magomedrasulov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sanchez swivels though and keeps the full guard.

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

A momentary lapse in concentration from Sanchez enables Magomedrasulov to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Sanchez manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Magomedrasulov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sanchez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Magomedrasulov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sanchez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Magomedrasulov throwing strikes from guard but Sanchez blocks nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Albashan Magomedrasulov dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Magomedrasulov.

Magomedrasulov closes the distance and clinches.

Magomedrasulov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sanchez fails with a takedown attempt.

Magomedrasulov has managed to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Magomedrasulov gets control of Sanchez's arms and successfully pulls guard. Magomedrasulov will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Magomedrasulov 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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomedrasulov has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Sanchez wants to stand but Magomedrasulov is controlling his posture from full guard.
Sanchez advances to half guard.

Sanchez is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Magomedrasulov defends it well.
Sanchez prevents Magomedrasulov from standing back up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Magomedrasulov punching from the bottom.

Sanchez is trying to work for a kimura but Magomedrasulov is defending well.
Sanchez thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Magomedrasulov's head.
Nice strikes from Sanchez there.
Magomedrasulov is concentrating on defense, preventing Sanchez from advancing position.
Magomedrasulov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Magomedrasulov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Sanchez is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Magomedrasulov won't allow Sanchez to pass to mount.

Sanchez seems to be looking for submissions.
Sanchez wants to stand up but Magomedrasulov has a hold of him and won't allow it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sanchez prevents Magomedrasulov from improving his position.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sanchez tries to clinch up but Magomedrasulov circles away and keeps his distance.
Magomedrasulov looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Magomedrasulov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sanchez shoots in but no luck this time.
Sanchez shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roberto Sanchez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sanchez throws a series of strikes that have Magomedrasulov backpedaling.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Good leg kick by Magomedrasulov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Sanchez fails to land the takedown.
Magomedrasulov wants to counter the offense by Sanchez and move into the clinch position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Roberto Sanchez will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sanchez.

Magomedrasulov darts in and clinches Sanchez up against the cage.
Magomedrasulov landing knees to the head.

It looks like Roberto Sanchez has been cut.
Magomedrasulov stalling against the cage.

Magomedrasulov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Danga de danga de dang - Sanchez scores with a four punch combination!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sanchez is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Magomedrasulov pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

Magomedrasulov scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Magomedrasulov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sanchez trying to control but Magomedrasulov postures up.
Magomedrasulov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The fighters are battling for position here. Sanchez manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Sanchez being controlled here, momentarily.
Magomedrasulov has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Sanchez is proving hard to escape from.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Sanchez will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magomedrasulov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Magomedrasulov shoots in but Sanchez avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Magomedrasulov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Magomedrasulov lands a jab to Sanchez's midsection.
Roberto Sanchez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Magomedrasulov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sanchez defends it nicely.
Sanchez seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magomedrasulov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sanchez swivels and escapes.
Roberto Sanchez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Albashan Magomedrasulov.

Magomedrasulov closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Sanchez's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Sanchez is looking for a triangle but Magomedrasulov pushes his legs off easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sanchez is on top in guard.

We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Magomedrasulov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Sanchez trying to control the position from guard on top but Magomedrasulov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sanchez is really struggling to control Magomedrasulov but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Magomedrasulov is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magomedrasulov seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Sanchez trying to control but Magomedrasulov is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Magomedrasulov throws a nice elbow from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Albashan Magomedrasulov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Magomedrasulov 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Albashan Magomedrasulov!