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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Abdul Ahmadzai (ranked 5977 p4p, 0 weight class) and Isa Musaev (ranked 7231 p4p, 0 weight class). Isa Musaev is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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155 lbs
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156 lbs
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Good wrestling
Brawler
KO power |
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BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Abdul Ahmadzai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Isa Musaev!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Aleksandr Martynov and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ahmadzai is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Musaev's half guard.
Ahmadzai wants to pass the guard but Musaev is defending well.
Ahmadzai slows the pace down in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Musaev is looking to control Ahmadzai's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Musaev avoid being mounted?
Ahmadzai winds up and cracks Musaev with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, if Ahmadzai is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Ahmadzai wants to stand up but Musaev is controlling the position.
Ahmadzai is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Ahmadzai has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Musaev throws a head kick but Ahmadzai moves out of range.
Musaev throws a leg kick
and Ahmadzai counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Musaev is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Ahmadzai dives into side control.
Ahmadzai is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Musaev will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Musaev tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ahmadzai wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Musaev seems a little lost for a moment, as Ahmadzai dominates the positioning.
Musaev really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ahmadzai. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ahmadzai grinds an elbow into Musaev's temple.
Ahmadzai controlling the position.
Ahmadzai tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Ahmadzai passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Musaev!
Ahmadzai in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ahmadzai controlling his opponent.
Ahmadzai punishing his opponent with strikes.
Ahmadzai tries to control but Musaev wriggling away.
Ahmadzai is working for a guillotine from mount but Musaev frees his head quite easily.
Ahmadzai landing strikes from the mount and Musaev is in trouble!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ahmadzai tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abdul Ahmadzai dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ahmadzai.
Despite the aggression on Musaev's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Musaev shoots in but no luck this time.
Ahmadzai is looking to clinch.
A countering left hand to the body from Musaev misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Musaev.
Musaev looks to land a body kick but Ahmadzai moved away.
Musaev closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Musaev lands in his opponent's guard.
Ahmadzai is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Musaev pushes down on Ahmadzai's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ahmadzai on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ahmadzai tries to get out of the position.
Ahmadzai keeping hold of Musaev's head, controlling as best he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ahmadzai makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ahmadzai.
Ahmadzai controlling Musaev's posture.
Musaev takes a decent strike to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Musaev avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ahmadzai controls Musaev momentarily but Musaev frees himself.
Ahmadzai had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Musaev defends it easily.
Ahmadzai trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ahmadzai throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Musaev must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ahmadzai wants to get back to his feet but Musaev is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Musaev wants to pass the guard but Ahmadzai is keeping the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Musaev accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Abdul Ahmadzai overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ahmadzai is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ahmadzai managing to control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Musaev moves into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ahmadzai is fighting off a takedown attempt but Musaev is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Ahmadzai to the mat. Ahmadzai regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Ahmadzai pushes Musaev off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Ahmadzai has his takedown stuffed
and Musaev counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Musaev manages to break the clinch.
Musaev gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ahmadzai drops down looking for an ankle pick but Musaev pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abdul Ahmadzai. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Musaev rushes Ahmadzai and presses him up against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ahmadzai is looking to control Musaev's arms but Musaev gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ahmadzai has his back to the cage.
Musaev manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Isa Musaev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Ahmadzai tries to clinch up
and Ahmadzai takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ahmadzai shoots in looking for a takedown. Musaev tries to sprawl out of it but Ahmadzai keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Musaev manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ahmadzai misses with a leg kick
letting Musaev counter with a right hand.
Musaev misses with a body kick.
Ahmadzai fails to land the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahmadzai shoots in and drives through. Musaev sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abdul Ahmadzai. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Musaev looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ahmadzai is fending him off so far but Musaev persists. Nope, Ahmadzai circles away and we're back to standing.
Ahmadzai misses with a kick to the body
and Musaev counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ahmadzai is trying to maintain the position but Musaev is very close to passing his half guard.
Ahmadzai looking for submissions off his back.
Ahmadzai is trying to maintain the position but Musaev is very close to passing his half guard.
Musaev trying to mount his opponent but Ahmadzai defends it.
Musaev is looking to take a break and control but Ahmadzai is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
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.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ahmadzai is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Ahmadzai is trying to maintain the position but Musaev is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Musaev shoots in looking for a takedown. Ahmadzai tries to sprawl out of it but Musaev keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ahmadzai manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Musaev moves into the clinch.
Musaev is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Musaev pulls Ahmadzai into guard.
Ahmadzai trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Musaev can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ahmadzai controls the pace.
Ahmadzai scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ahmadzai trying to control the position from guard on top but Musaev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Musaev being controlled here, momentarily.
Musaev escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ahmadzai gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
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.
Musaev is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ahmadzai is aware though and is defending well.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Musaev shoots in but no luck this time.
Ahmadzai wants to clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Musaev circles away from the clinch attempt.
Musaev wants to counter the offense by Ahmadzai and move into the clinch position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Isa Musaev comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Musaev 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Isa Musaev!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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