PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Magomedsaid Omarov (ranked 3694 p4p, 0 weight class) and Syco Souirrel (ranked 7330 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Omarov
vs
Souirrel

180 cm
25
158 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

185 cm
25
159 lbs
0 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

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 New York, Magomedsaid Omarov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Syco Souirrel!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, John Roberts and Chad Campbell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Omarov moves into the clinch.
Souirrel blocks the elbow strike.
Omarov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Souirrel's efforts to push away.

Omarov pulls guard.
Omarov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Souirrel.
Souirrel forces his way into half guard.

Souirrel stands up and beckons Omarov to join him on the feet.

Souirrel rushes Omarov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Souirrel lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Omarov backwards.
Souirrel is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

Omarov breaks from the clinch.
Souirrel shoots in for a double leg but Omarov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Souirrel is trying hard to land a takedown here. Omarov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Souirrel wants to clinch
and Omarov counters with a left to the body.
Souirrel defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Omarov.
Omarov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Souirrel manages to avoid it.
Nice takedown defense from Souirrel. No joy for Omarov on that attempt.
Souirrel raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
A head kick misses from Omarov.
Souirrel will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Magomedsaid Omarov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Syco Souirrel.

Omarov shoots in and bounces Souirrel off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Souirrel keeping moving, preventing Omarov from controlling successfully.
Omarov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Omarov controlling from the top position.
Omarov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Souirrel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Souirrel is pulling down on Omarov's head to control his posture.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Omarov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Omarov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Omarov distracts Souirrel with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Omarov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Souirrel controls Omarov momentarily but Omarov frees himself.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

Souirrel pushes Omarov up against the cage in a clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Souirrel looking for a takedown.
Souirrel looks winded!
Souirrel is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

Omarov decides to pull guard.
Omarov keeping full guard, as Souirrel tries to pass.
Omarov is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Souirrel wants to control from the top but Omarov keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Souirrel is fighting to break Omarov's control of his arms but Omarov is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Magomedsaid Omarov dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Souirrel dodges the punch combination from Omarov.

Omarov closes the distance and clinches.
Souirrel has had enough of the clinch but Omarov keeps him there for the moment.

Souirrel successfully pulls guard.
Omarov is looking to advance position but Souirrel has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!

Omarov wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Omarov is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
I really don't envy Omarov right now.
Omarov trying to control the hands but Souirrel breaks the grip.
Omarov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Souirrel on the ground.
Omarov is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Souirrel keeps control of the position as Omarov tries to break free.
Omarov trying to control but not successfully.
Omarov is trying to break free.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Souirrel is looking for the choke from the back position but Omarov is controlling his hands well.
Souirrel is breathing heavily.
Souirrel wants to control but Omarov is keeping busy.
Omarov trying to get back to his feet but Souirrel is in full control for now.
Souirrel misses with an elbow to the head.
Omarov is really stuck here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Omarov trying to control but not successfully.
Omarov staying busy and making it hard for Souirrel to control.
Souirrel is hanging on to Omarov's back as he tries to escape.
Omarov just trying to survive but Souirrel is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Omarov is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Omarov tries to escape the position.
Omarov covering up well and avoiding damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Omarov's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Will Souirrel go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Souirrel might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Omarov haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Omarov tries to break free.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Omarov wants to get back to his feet.
Omarov wants to control his opponent's hands but Souirrel gets his hands free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Syco Souirrel showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Souirrel gets caught flat footed, as Omarov shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Souirrel scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Souirrel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Omarov throws out the jab.
Omarov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Souirrel shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Omarov as he jumps to the side.
Magomedsaid Omarov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Omarov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Omarov walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Souirrel checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Omarov lands a nice hook to Souirrel's body. Souirrel takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Souirrel displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Omarov.
Souirrel takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Souirrel throws a head kick but Omarov moves out of range.
Omarov goes for a double leg but Souirrel avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Souirrel continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Magomedsaid Omarov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Omarov tries to clinch
and Souirrel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Souirrel dives in and grabs Omarov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Omarov pushes down on Souirrel's head and hops out.
Omarov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Omarov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A punch combination from Omarov misses.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Omarov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Souirrel to keep the fight standing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Omarov breaks the clinch.
Omarov misses with a head kick.
Souirrel fails with the takedown.
A slow jab from Omarov misses its intended target.
Souirrel fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Omarov avoids it really well and circles away.

Omarov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Souirrel, pushing him back against the cage.
Souirrel tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Omarov smiles and moves away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Omarov closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Souirrel's guard.
Omarov working some strikes from top position.
Omarov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Omarov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Souirrel for as long as he can get away with.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Omarov tries to free his leg and advance position but Souirrel is retaining full guard.
Omarov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Omarov wanted to stand there but Souirrel had control of the position.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Omarov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

And that's the end of the fight!
Magomedsaid Omarov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Omarov has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Magomedsaid Omarov!