PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Daleb Managedov (ranked 4769 p4p, 461 weight class) and Jeff Roberts (ranked 5400 p4p, 484 weight class). Managedov's entrance music is Chechen Mob Song. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Managedov
vs
Roberts

177 cm
22
155 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

177 cm
25
162 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

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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 - 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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jeff Roberts!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Aleksandr Martynov and Sergei Dronov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Managedov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Roberts swivels and escapes.
Managedov with a poor takedown
and Roberts cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Managedov shoots in for a takedown but Roberts shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daleb Managedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Some wild striking there from Roberts.
Managedov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Managedov darts in looking for a takedown but Roberts gets double underhooks and turns Managedov into the cage.
Roberts lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Managedov is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Roberts.
Managedov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Managedov looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Roberts is looking to escape.
Managedov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Roberts avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Managedov.
Roberts is trying to stand.
Managedov is taking a breather. Roberts says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Roberts tries to kick Managedov off but Managedov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Roberts taking some punishment here, with Managedov in his half guard.
Managedov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Managedov 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.
Managedov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Managedov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Managedov stops Roberts from getting back to his feet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Roberts can do anything to dispel that myth.
Managedov is looking to advance position but Roberts won't allow it.
Managedov working Roberts over with strikes.
Managedov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Roberts is looking to escape.
Managedov lands strikes from half guard.
Managedov frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Managedov fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Managedov punishing his opponent with strikes.
Roberts in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Managedov scoring with strikes but Roberts is staying in there.
Managedov connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Managedov in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Managedov has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Roberts's face.
You get the feeling that Roberts really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Managedov in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Managedov unloading with bombs!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Managedov cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Managedov unloading with bombs!
Managedov lands a big shot there that rocks Roberts but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Managedov lands with some strikes.
Roberts really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Managedov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Managedov lands with some strikes.
Managedov putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Managedov lands a big elbow.

Roberts is rocked!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Managedov lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Roberts is still in real trouble! Can Managedov finish him?
Managedov lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Managedov drops a big elbow. That's hurt Roberts! More shots from Managedov and the ref steps in! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daleb Managedov!
Daleb Managedov was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.