PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Daleb Managedov (ranked 5128 p4p, 480 weight class) and Aaron Cage (ranked 8649 p4p, 579 weight class). Managedov comes to the cage accompanied by Chechen Mob Song. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Managedov
vs
Cage

177 cm
22
155 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

186 cm
18
165 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Very confident

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 St Petersburg, Daleb Managedov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Aaron Cage!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Valeri Chadov and Sergei Dronov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cage scores with a spinning back kick!
No joy there for Cage, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We've been told by Managedov's head coaches at Gym - AKA - Russia that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Cage misses with a series of wild punches.
Managedov throws out a loose jab but Cage uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cage bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cage.
Some wild striking there from Managedov.
Managedov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A punch combination from Managedov misses.
Cage chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That kick from Cage tenderised Managedov's leg. Managedov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Cage moves out of range of the strikes.
Managedov looks to land a combination but Cage avoids it well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cage dodges the punch combination from Managedov.
Cage tries to move into range but Managedov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cage looks to land a combination but Managedov avoids it well.
Cage misses with a double jab.
Managedov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Cage throws a series of punches but Managedov moves out of range.
Managedov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Cage lands a nice shot to the body.
Managedov takes a kick to the side of the head.
A punch combination from Managedov misses.
Cage lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Managedov throws a right hand that Cage ducks under and follows up with a left that Cage also avoids with ease.
Cage misses with a head kick.
A good leg kick by Cage.
Managedov tries to bum rush Cage with a series of wild strikes but Cage uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cage looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A head kick from Cage lands but Managedov takes it in his stride.
Aaron Cage seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Managedov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cage circles away quickly and effectively.

Managedov looking to score a takedown here. Cage is defending well but Managedov drives through and ends up in Cage's guard.
Cage being controlled here, momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Managedov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Managedov stands up over Cage, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Managedov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Cage wants to stand up but Managedov is controlling him.
Managedov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

Managedov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cage has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Managedov has managed to get both his arms back between Cage's legs - danger averted.
Cage is looking to stand up but Managedov isn't so interested in that idea.
Managedov postures up and lands a big shot to Cage's brow.

Cage is rocked!
Managedov landing some decent shots from guard.
Cage is still in real trouble! Can Managedov finish him?
Managedov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Managedov chips away with some ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Managedov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Cage's head.
Managedov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Managedov arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Cage's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Daleb Managedov!