PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jamal Gazimagomedov (ranked 4176 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rodrygo Da Silva (ranked 6286 p4p, 0 weight class). Jamal Gazimagomedov has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Gazimagomedov
vs
Da Silva

182 cm
25
158 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

184 cm
25
159 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
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 New York, Jamal Gazimagomedov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rodrygo Da Silva!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Joseph Jones and Lou da Vinci.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Da Silva throws a series of punches but Gazimagomedov avoids them all with ease.
Da Silva slips under a jab.

Gazimagomedov closes the distance and clinches.
Gazimagomedov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Gazimagomedov lands with a light punch inside.
Gazimagomedov stalling the fight.

Gazimagomedov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Da Silva fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Da Silva shoots in looking for a takedown but Gazimagomedov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Da Silva's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Some wild striking there from Gazimagomedov.

Gazimagomedov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gazimagomedov has Da Silva pushed against the cage.
Da Silva letting Gazimagomedov take a breather here.

Gazimagomedov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gazimagomedov clinches up with Da Silva and pushes him back against the cage.
Da Silva is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Gazimagomedov to keep the fight standing.
Jamal Gazimagomedov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rodrygo Da Silva.

Gazimagomedov breaks the clinch.
Da Silva tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gazimagomedov paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Da Silva moves into the clinch.
Gazimagomedov slowing the pace effectively.
Da Silva using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gazimagomedov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Da Silva is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Gazimagomedov is defending well.
Gazimagomedov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Da Silva tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Gazimagomedov smiles and moves away.
Da Silva shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gazimagomedov sprawls well. Gazimagomedov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Da Silva gets slowly back to his feet.
Jamal Gazimagomedov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Gazimagomedov rushes Da Silva and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Gazimagomedov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A punch combination from Gazimagomedov misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Gazimagomedov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Gazimagomedov stalling.
Da Silva wants to stall.
Gazimagomedov dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Gazimagomedov manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Gazimagomedov gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Da Silva is looking to break free of the clinch but Gazimagomedov has double underhooks.
Da Silva wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Gazimagomedov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Da Silva shoots in for a takedown but Gazimagomedov shows good takedown defense.

Gazimagomedov rushes Da Silva and presses him up against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Gazimagomedov as Da Silva tries to tie him up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Da Silva is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Da Silva is trying to stall.
Da Silva seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Gazimagomedov pressing his opponent against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.

Gazimagomedov manages to break the clinch.
Gazimagomedov throws an overhand right that lands on Da Silva's shoulder, as Da Silva tries to avoid the shot.

Gazimagomedov moves into the clinch.

Gazimagomedov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Da Silva shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gazimagomedov pinned against the cage. Gazimagomedov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

Gazimagomedov moves into the clinch successfully.
Gazimagomedov stalls.
Da Silva tries to break free but Gazimagomedov pushes him back against the cage.
Gazimagomedov has a couple of punches blocked by Da Silva.
A short right from Gazimagomedov.

Gazimagomedov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Da Silva lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Gazimagomedov throws the left hand but Da Silva avoids the punch easily.
Da Silva throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gazimagomedov.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gazimagomedov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Da Silva circles away quickly and effectively.
Jamal Gazimagomedov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Da Silva misses with the combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jamal Gazimagomedov dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Gazimagomedov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Da Silva circles away quickly and effectively.
Gazimagomedov misses with a right hand
and Gazimagomedov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

Gazimagomedov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Gazimagomedov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Gazimagomedov closes the distance and clinches.
Gazimagomedov taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Da Silva is looking to control Gazimagomedov's arms but Gazimagomedov gets an underhook and turns him. Now Da Silva has his back to the cage.
Gazimagomedov's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Gazimagomedov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gazimagomedov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Da Silva.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gazimagomedov taking a break, stalling in the clinch.

Gazimagomedov manages to break the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Gazimagomedov.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Da Silva tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gazimagomedov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Da Silva somewhat.

Gazimagomedov clinches.

Gazimagomedov breaks from the clinch.

Da Silva gets tackled into the cage by Gazimagomedov. Gazimagomedov maintains the clinch.
Jamal Gazimagomedov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Gazimagomedov misses with an elbow over the top.

Gazimagomedov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jamal Gazimagomedov is winning the standup battle so far.
Gazimagomedov misses with a hook. Da Silva ducked under it nicely.
Gazimagomedov lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

It looks like Rodrygo Da Silva has been cut.
Da Silva throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Da Silva shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gazimagomedov defends it nicely.
Gazimagomedov is looking to counter punch.
Jamal Gazimagomedov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rodrygo Da Silva.
Da Silva dives in for a single leg takedown but Gazimagomedov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Da Silva slips under a jab.
Gazimagomedov throws a right hand that Da Silva ducks under and follows up with a left that Da Silva also avoids with ease.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gazimagomedov stuffs the takedown.
Gazimagomedov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Da Silva.
Da Silva is breathing heavily.

Da Silva tries to keep at a distance but Gazimagomedov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Gazimagomedov stalling against the cage.
Da Silva has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Gazimagomedov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Da Silva is trying to pull guard but Gazimagomedov turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.

Gazimagomedov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Da Silva tries to keep at a distance but Gazimagomedov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Da Silva tries to pull guard but Gazimagomedov won't allow it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Da Silva's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Gazimagomedov misses with some punches.

Gazimagomedov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Gazimagomedov moves into the clinch.
Da Silva is looking to break free of the clinch but Gazimagomedov has double underhooks.
Gazimagomedov content to slow the pace in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gazimagomedov.

Gazimagomedov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gazimagomedov slips a jab and a cross from Da Silva.
Da Silva showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gazimagomedov.
Da Silva tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.

Gazimagomedov has taken the fight to the clinch.

Gazimagomedov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Da Silva throws a shot from downtown. Gazimagomedov moves away and avoids it.

Gazimagomedov moves into the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Da Silva wants to break free but Gazimagomedov has control.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Gazimagomedov just misses with a elbow thrown towards Da Silva's brow.
Gazimagomedov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Da Silva can do to turn this around?
Gazimagomedov swings away with an uppercut that misses.

Gazimagomedov breaks the clinch.
Da Silva lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Jamal Gazimagomedov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Gazimagomedov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gazimagomedov throws a punch but it's blocked by Da Silva.
Gazimagomedov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Da Silva's efforts to push away.

Gazimagomedov manages to break the clinch.
Gazimagomedov misses with a series of wild punches.
Gazimagomedov sets himself, and Da Silva steps forward looking for the clinch! Gazimagomedov avoids it this time.

Gazimagomedov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Da Silva blocking some punches.
With the fighters up against the cage, Gazimagomedov throws an elbow but misses.

Da Silva jumps guard and drags Gazimagomedov to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jamal Gazimagomedov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rodrygo Da Silva's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!

Da Silva moves out of range as Gazimagomedov strikes.
Da Silva blocks a jab.
Gazimagomedov wants to clinch up but Da Silva keeps it at a distance.
Da Silva wants to counter with a clinch but Gazimagomedov pushes him away.
Gazimagomedov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gazimagomedov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gazimagomedov wants it to stay on the feet.
Some wild striking there from Gazimagomedov.
Da Silva throws a head kick that half lands.
The fight stays on the outside here - Da Silva looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gazimagomedov misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Da Silva fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gazimagomedov.
Da Silva tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Gazimagomedov defends well and Da Silva ends up having to push Gazimagomedov into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Gazimagomedov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Da Silva.
Jamal Gazimagomedov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rodrygo Da Silva.
Da Silva misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gazimagomedov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Da Silva takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Gazimagomedov has managed to clinch.
Gazimagomedov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Da Silva's efforts to push away.

Gazimagomedov manages to break the clinch.
Da Silva throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Gazimagomedov misses with a few strikes there.
Da Silva is looking for the big counter here.

Gazimagomedov moves into the clinch.

Gazimagomedov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Gazimagomedov gets a clinch.

Gazimagomedov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Gazimagomedov closes the distance and clinches.

Gazimagomedov breaks from the clinch.
Gazimagomedov throws a hook but Da Silva blocks it.
Da Silva shoots in but Gazimagomedov avoids the takedown attempt easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Gazimagomedov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gazimagomedov is pushing Da Silva up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Da Silva is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Da Silva has had enough of the clinch but Gazimagomedov keeps him there for the moment.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Gazimagomedov as Da Silva tries to tie him up.

Gazimagomedov breaks from the clinch.
Da Silva tries for a takedown but Gazimagomedov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Gazimagomedov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Gazimagomedov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Da Silva wants to clinch up but Gazimagomedov keeps it at a distance.
A jab from Gazimagomedov misses.
Gazimagomedov missing with a left hand there. Da Silva was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gazimagomedov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Gazimagomedov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Da Silva looks like he wants to counter punch here.

Gazimagomedov instigates a clinch.

Gazimagomedov breaks the clinch.

Gazimagomedov moves into the clinch.

Gazimagomedov manages to break the clinch.

Gazimagomedov darts in and clinches Da Silva up against the cage.

Gazimagomedov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gazimagomedov throws a right hand that Da Silva ducks under and follows up with a left that Da Silva also avoids with ease.

Gazimagomedov gets a clinch.
Da Silva is looking to control Gazimagomedov's arms but Gazimagomedov gets an underhook and turns him. Now Da Silva has his back to the cage.
Gazimagomedov stalling.
Gazimagomedov dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Da Silva wants to break free but Gazimagomedov has control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gazimagomedov stalling in the clinch.
Gazimagomedov is pressed up against the cage. Da Silva has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Gazimagomedov down to the mat. Gazimagomedov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Da Silva dives in for a single leg takedown but Gazimagomedov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Gazimagomedov throws a big shot that misses.
Gazimagomedov misses with the combination.
Da Silva looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Gazimagomedov instigates a clinch.

Gazimagomedov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Da Silva shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gazimagomedov as he jumps to the side.
Gazimagomedov misses with a jab, cross combination.

Gazimagomedov instigates a clinch.
Rodrygo Da Silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jamal Gazimagomedov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gazimagomedov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Da Silva tries to break the clinch but Gazimagomedov is controlling the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jamal Gazimagomedov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gazimagomedov, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jamal Gazimagomedov!