PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Magomed Magomedrasulov (ranked 5565 p4p, 0 weight class) and Albert Aliev (ranked 25171 p4p, 0 weight class). Albert Aliev will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Magomedrasulov
vs
Aliev

180 cm
25
157 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

173 cm
18
156 lbs
0 - 22 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Magomed Magomedrasulov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 22 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Albert Aliev!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Fedor Mirinova and Aleksei Zolotukhin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Magomedrasulov.

Magomedrasulov scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

Magomedrasulov has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.

Magomedrasulov shoots in and gets a takedown into Aliev's guard.
Magomedrasulov seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Aliev has a closed guard, preventing Magomedrasulov from standing up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomedrasulov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Magomedrasulov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Aliev for as long as he can get away with.
Magomedrasulov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Magomedrasulov distracts Aliev with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Magomedrasulov landing with the ground and pound.
Magomedrasulov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Magomedrasulov distracts Aliev with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Magomedrasulov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Magomedrasulov is pushing down on Aliev's leg trying to pass to half guard. Aliev is fighting to maintain full guard but Magomedrasulov has managed to sneak the leg through.
Nice strikes from Magomedrasulov there.
Aliev really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Magomedrasulov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Magomedrasulov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Magomedrasulov is nestled in close to Aliev, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Aliev looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Magomedrasulov decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Aliev looks winded!

Magomedrasulov drives through with a takedown into guard.
Magomedrasulov's corner is telling him to maintain position.

Aliev escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Magomedrasulov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Magomedrasulov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magomedrasulov is working Aliev over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Magomedrasulov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Magomedrasulov works over Aliev with some ground and pound from guard.
Magomedrasulov is working Aliev over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Magomed Magomedrasulov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Horrible takedown attempt by Aliev or perhaps it was just good defense by Magomedrasulov, which made it look bad.
Magomedrasulov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Aliev.

Magomedrasulov shoots in and gets a takedown into Aliev's guard.

Magomedrasulov decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Aliev, up you get!

Magomedrasulov drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Aliev is looking to get back to his feet here but Magomedrasulov is keeping cool and he's managed to take Aliev's back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aliev is breathing heavily.
Magomedrasulov lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Aliev hold on?!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Magomedrasulov is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Aliev won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Magomedrasulov off his unconscious opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Magomed Magomedrasulov!