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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Magomed Ankalaev (ranked 4691 p4p, 4689 weight class) and Renato Barbosa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ankalaev comes into the arena with Lezginka 2 blaring out of the sound system. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Good wrestling
Basic striking
Intelligent |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Magomed Ankalaev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Renato Barbosa!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Valeri Chadov and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Ankalaev.
Barbosa is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Ankalaev is controlling him well.
Ankalaev is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Barbosa is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Ankalaev wants to control but Barbosa is keeping him busy.
Ankalaev working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ankalaev swings around for an armbar but Barbosa sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Ankalaev's guard.
Barbosa is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ankalaev working for a triangle but Barbosa defends it easily.
Ankalaev looking to hit a scissor sweep but Barbosa is one step ahead there.
Ankalaev knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Barbosa on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barbosa works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Ankalaev looking for submissions off his back.
Ankalaev is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Barbosa pulls his head out easily.
Ankalaev avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Barbosa.
Barbosa seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ankalaev does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ankalaev wants to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Barbosa seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ankalaev does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Barbosa throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ankalaev tries to get to full guard but Barbosa has control of the leg.
Ankalaev looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ankalaev is trying to get back to full guard.
Ankalaev trying to hold on to Barbosa's head to control him but Barbosa postures up.
Ankalaev avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Barbosa.
Ankalaev tries to roll over but Barbosa keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa stands up and beckons Ankalaev to join him on the feet.
Ankalaev shoots in and bounces Barbosa off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Barbosa manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Barbosa lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Ankalaev is trying to pull guard but Barbosa has him pressed against the cage.
Ankalaev has picked Barbosa up - he's going for a ride! Ankalaev dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barbosa moves into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ankalaev drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Barbosa manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Ankalaev has Barbosa in his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ankalaev is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ankalaev on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ankalaev tries to get out of the position.
Barbosa stands up from Ankalaev's guard - Barbosa perhaps looking for a knockout.
Ankalaev scores with a takedown into Barbosa's guard.
Ankalaev drops back, looking for a kneebar! Barbosa looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Barbosa looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Barbosa!
Ankalaev tries to bench press Barbosa off him but Barbosa keeps the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Renato Barbosa dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Barbosa throws a jab but it's blocked by Ankalaev.
Barbosa gets caught flat footed, as Ankalaev shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Barbosa looking for a guillotine here but Ankalaev defends easily.
Renato Barbosa has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ankalaev sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Barbosa keeping moving, preventing Ankalaev from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbosa wants to sweep but no luck.
Barbosa looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ankalaev trying to control but Barbosa is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barbosa not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ankalaev wants to pass the guard but Barbosa is keeping the position.
Barbosa can't keep his opponent in guard - Ankalaev advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Barbosa is breathing heavily.
Ankalaev is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ankalaev is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ankalaev is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ankalaev trying to mount his opponent but Barbosa defends it.
Ankalaev is looking for a kimura here.
Ankalaev is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Barbosa sees it coming and defends easily.
Ankalaev is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Barbosa has managed to free his arm - good work.
Barbosa wants to control but Ankalaev is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ankalaev drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Ankalaev postures up.
Ankalaev has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ankalaev tries to free his leg and advance position but Barbosa is retaining full guard.
Ankalaev is working hard here to advance position.
Barbosa keeping moving, preventing Ankalaev from controlling successfully.
Ankalaev looking to sit in guard and control but Barbosa gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Barbosa wants to control from the top but Ankalaev keeps moving.
Ankalaev is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ankalaev pulls Barbosa in to control the position.
Ankalaev wants to sweep but no luck.
Ankalaev is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ankalaev looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Barbosa postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ankalaev looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Barbosa wanted to stand there but Ankalaev had control of the position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Ankalaev throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Magomed Ankalaev dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Ankalaev is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Barbosa's half guard.
Ankalaev is trying to control the action in half guard but Barbosa is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ankalaev is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Barbosa sees it coming and defends easily.
Ankalaev is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Barbosa defends it well.
Barbosa works his way to full guard. Good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ankalaev trying to control but Barbosa is working from the bottom.
Barbosa looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ankalaev looking to sit in guard and control but Barbosa gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Barbosa slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Barbosa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ankalaev tries to buck Barbosa off but Barbosa is having none of it.
Ankalaev is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Barbosa is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Barbosa can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ankalaev is looking to escape.
Ankalaev wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Ankalaev trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa keeps control of the position as Ankalaev tries to break free.
Barbosa is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Ankalaev has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Will Barbosa go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Ankalaev rolls, trying to escape but Barbosa keeps control of the position.
Barbosa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ankalaev just trying to survive but Barbosa is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Barbosa wants to control but Ankalaev is keeping busy.
Barbosa is hanging on to Ankalaev's back as he tries to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ankalaev trying to control the position but Barbosa manages to sink in the hooks.
Ankalaev rolls, trying to escape but Barbosa keeps control of the position.
Ankalaev wants to control his opponent's hands but Barbosa gets his hands free.
Barbosa is hanging on to Ankalaev's back as he tries to escape.
Ankalaev trying to control the action but Barbosa just sinks the hooks in.
Barbosa working for the choke.
Ankalaev trying to control the position but Barbosa manages to sink in the hooks.
Ankalaev tries to break free.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ankalaev trying to control the hands but Barbosa breaks the grip.
Ankalaev is in bad spot here.
Barbosa is persistently looking for the submission but Ankalaev is defending it well.
You can see the frustration on Ankalaev's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Ankalaev trying to control the hands but Barbosa breaks the grip.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ankalaev tries to break free.
Ankalaev wants to control his opponent's hands but Barbosa gets his hands free.
And that's the end of the fight!
Renato Barbosa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Barbosa has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Renato Barbosa!
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energy
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RATING
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