PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ali Bagov (ranked 2696 p4p, 323 weight class) and Gavin Gagnon (ranked 2359 p4p, 286 weight class). Bagov's entrance music is Russian National Anthem. A fine choice. The crowd seem to be enjoying Gagnon's choice of entrance music: Hand Clap by Fitz and the Tantrums. Gavin Gagnon is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Bagov
vs
Gagnon

189 cm
26
202 lbs
8 - 8 - 0

180 cm
28
197 lbs
7 - 8 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Very quick

Excellent grappler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

King Nutrition
JagWars & BadBoys Inc.

Sin City Allstars

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ali Bagov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gavin Gagnon!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Nard Betker and Radbod Blank.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gagnon connects with a body shot.

Bagov shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

Bagov is working for a kimura but Gagnon is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gagnon is looking to improve his position.
Gagnon missing with punches from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gagnon is trying to control but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Bagov seems to be looking for submissions.

Gagnon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gagnon is trying to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gagnon slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Bagov trying to control but Gagnon is working from the bottom.

Gagnon looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bagov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Bagov trying to control but Gagnon is working from the bottom.

Gagnon looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bagov looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.

Gagnon is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gagnon pulls Bagov in close to his closed guard and prevents Bagov from doing any damage or advancing position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gagnon is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

Gagnon working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bagov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bagov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bagov trying to control the position from guard on top but Gagnon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

Bagov drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Bagov as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Gagnon screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Bagov! Nice submission victory there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Ali Bagov!
Ali Bagov tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.