PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Magomed Magomedrasulov (ranked 4777 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clemence Nassibu (ranked 4021 p4p, 0 weight class). Magomed Magomedrasulov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Magomedrasulov
vs
Nassibu

180 cm
25
157 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

177 cm
25
156 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Knockout power

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 - 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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Clemence Nassibu!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Aleksandr Martynov and Fedor Mirinova.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nassibu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Magomedrasulov looking to score a takedown here. Nassibu is defending well but Magomedrasulov drives through and ends up in Nassibu's guard.
Nassibu is wriggling around but Magomedrasulov manages to pass to half guard.

Nassibu wants to get back to full guard but Magomedrasulov has mounted him!
Magomedrasulov controlling his opponent.
Magomedrasulov looking to finish Nassibu with some ground and pound. This is bad for Nassibu!
Magomedrasulov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Nassibu is in all sorts of trouble here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nassibu is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Magomedrasulov is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Nassibu can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Magomedrasulov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Nassibu 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 raining down hammerfists from mount.
Magomedrasulov landing strikes, looking to finish!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nassibu working to try and regain half guard.
Magomedrasulov lands a heavy elbow.

Magomedrasulov with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.

Magomedrasulov is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Nassibu is surviving well by controlling Magomedrasulov's body position as best he can.
Magomedrasulov dominating with strikes here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nassibu is looking to improve his position but Magomedrasulov isn't that keen on the idea.
Magomedrasulov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magomedrasulov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Nassibu for as long as he can get away with.
Magomedrasulov wants to get back to his feet but Nassibu is holding on tight.
Magomedrasulov controlling the pace for now.
Magomedrasulov continues to stall.

Magomedrasulov is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Nassibu has managed to escape the submission attempt.

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.
Magomedrasulov working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Magomedrasulov controlling from the full mount.
A nice elbow there by Magomedrasulov.
Nassibu is trying to stand.
Magomedrasulov controlling from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Magomed Magomedrasulov dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Magomedrasulov dives in and scores a takedown into Nassibu's guard.
Nassibu is wriggling around but Magomedrasulov manages to pass to half guard.

Magomedrasulov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nassibu can do to turn this around?
Nassibu is looking for a sweep. Magomedrasulov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Magomed Magomedrasulov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ground and pound from Magomedrasulov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nassibu wants to improve his position but Magomedrasulov is controlling well.
Magomedrasulov moves nicely into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nassibu is letting Magomedrasulov control him for a moment.
Nassibu is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Magomedrasulov in side control lands a decent elbow.
Nassibu takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Magomedrasulov is working Nassibu over with some ground and pound from side control.
Magomedrasulov taking a breather here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Magomedrasulov is trying to get an arm triangle but Nassibu is defending well.
Magomedrasulov wants to stand but Nassibu is controlling his arm.
Nassibu looking for a sweep but Magomedrasulov has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Magomedrasulov controlling from the full mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magomedrasulov raining down hammerfists from mount.
Nassibu is looking to improve his position but Magomedrasulov isn't that keen on the idea.
Magomedrasulov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Nassibu is breathing heavily.
Nassibu tries to lock up and control but Magomedrasulov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Nassibu might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Magomedrasulov haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Magomedrasulov looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Magomedrasulov putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Magomedrasulov lands a couple of good shots and Nassibu has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Magomedrasulov scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.

Magomedrasulov working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Nassibu is doing well to defend. Magomedrasulov seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Nassibu is forced to tap and this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Magomed Magomedrasulov!