PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Shamil Amirov (ranked 4933 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shamil Abusupyanov (ranked 6434 p4p, 0 weight class). Shamil Amirov could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Shamil Abusupyanov's chin.

Amirov
vs
Abusupyanov

178 cm
25
158 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

177 cm
25
158 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Very quick

Good wrestler
Brawler
Determined

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 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Shamil Amirov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Shamil Abusupyanov!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Santiago Holmes and Winston Alpacca.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Abusupyanov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Abusupyanov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Amirov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Abusupyanov somewhat.

Abusupyanov tries to keep at a distance but Amirov has taken the fight into the clinch.

Amirov successfully pulls guard.
Amirov working a defensive guard here.
Abusupyanov throws a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abusupyanov trying to control but Amirov is working from the bottom.
Abusupyanov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Abusupyanov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Abusupyanov postures up and lands a big shot to Amirov's brow.
Abusupyanov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Amirov trying to keep a closed guard but Abusupyanov is proving a slippery customer.

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.

Amirov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Amirov throwing strikes off his back to little effect.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

Amirov shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Amirov was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

Amirov is trying to get an arm triangle but Abusupyanov is defending well.
Abusupyanov struggling a bit here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abusupyanov is trying to improve his position.
Abusupyanov stops Amirov from passing to mount.
Abusupyanov is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Abusupyanov looks like he's trying to stand up.

Amirov escapes and gets back to his feet.
Abusupyanov throws a leg kick that misses.
Amirov appears to be looking for a big counter.
Amirov shoots in for a takedown but Abusupyanov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

That's four 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.
Abusupyanov fails in his attempt to clinch.

Abusupyanov shoots in and gets a takedown into Amirov's guard.

Abusupyanov stands up and waves to Amirov to follow him.
Amirov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Amirov is breathing heavily.
Amirov fails with a takedown attempt.

Abusupyanov looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Amirov!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Amirov gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Shamil Amirov will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Abusupyanov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Amirov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Abusupyanov somewhat.
Abusupyanov thows a leg kick but Amirov checks it

and Amirov counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Abusupyanov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Abusupyanov trying to keep a closed guard but Amirov is proving a slippery customer.
Abusupyanov wants to sweep here but Amirov controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amirov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Amirov trying to control but Abusupyanov is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Amirov preventing the sweep.
Abusupyanov wants to stand and escape but Amirov is having none of it.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Amirov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Abusupyanov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Amirov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Amirov goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Nice sprawl there from Amirov as Abusupyanov shoots in.
Shamil Amirov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shamil Abusupyanov.
Abusupyanov is breathing heavily.

Abusupyanov feints and as Amirov raises his hands in defense, Abusupyanov changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Amirov wants to sweep but no luck.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abusupyanov wants to control from the top but Amirov keeps moving.
Shamil Abusupyanov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Abusupyanov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Amirov swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Abusupyanov wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Amirov's closed guard. He's half up but Amirov has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Amirov pivots and extends the arm, Abusupyanov falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Amirov! Well done that man!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Shamil Amirov!