PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Yusuf Mammadov (ranked 1382 p4p, 2038 weight class) and Julio Regueiro (ranked 191 p4p, 276 weight class). Yusuf Mammadov had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Mammadov
vs
Regueiro

173 cm
30
174
9 - 9 - 1

174 cm
39
174
29 - 21 - 1

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

Excellent grappler
World class MT
Granite chin

Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing
Northern Zombie

HELLBENT

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Yusuf Mammadov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 29 - 21 - 1, fighting out of New York, Julio Regueiro!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Paul Tew and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mammadov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mammadov scores with a leg kick.
Regueiro misses the shot to the body.
Regueiro connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Mammadov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mammadov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Mammadov just misses with a punch to the body.
As Mammadov backs off Regueiro throws a huge counter combo but Mammadov manages to avoid it all.
Mammadov lands a jab to the head.
A clash of legs there as Mammadov blocks the low kick.
Mammadov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mammadov checks a low kick from Regueiro.
Mammadov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Mammadov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Regueiro throws a right and a left that Mammadov avoids nicely.
Regueiro avoids the body shot from Mammadov.
Sloppy strikes from Regueiro. Those never looked like landing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mammadov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Mammadov misses with a wild body shot.
Regueiro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mammadov was well out of range. Poor timing from Regueiro.
Regueiro avoids the body shot from Mammadov.
Mammadov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Regueiro cracks Mammadov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Regueiro throws a jab but it's blocked by Mammadov.
We've been hearing reports that Mammadov has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Regueiro shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mammadov has closed the distance and engaged Regueiro in a clinch.

Regueiro pulls guard effortlessly.
Regueiro is trying to keep Mammadov in close.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mammadov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mammadov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Regueiro works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mammadov looking to pass the guard.

Mammadov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Regueiro looking for a guillotine here but Mammadov defends easily.
Mammadov trying to control the position from guard on top but Regueiro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Mammadov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Regueiro is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mammadov is aware though and is defending well.

Mammadov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mammadov throwing strikes but missing.

Regueiro looking for a guillotine here but Mammadov defends easily.
Mammadov passes Regueiro's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Regueiro is looking to improve his position.
Regueiro has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mammadov is working away from the top position though.

Mammadov is looking for a kimura but Regueiro is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mammadov to get the leverage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Regueiro looking for a kimura from the bottom but Mammadov passes into side control!
You can see the frustration on Regueiro's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Mammadov throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Regueiro is looking to regain half guard here but Mammadov keeps moving and retains side control.

Mammadov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Regueiro knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Mammadov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Mammadov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Regueiro tries to improve position but can't.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Mammadov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Regueiro has escaped the position, nice work there.
Mammadov throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Mammadov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Regueiro keeps working.
Mammadov tries to score with some ground and pound. Regueiro controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Regueiro is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Mammadov's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

Mammadov looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

Regueiro is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mammadov pulls his head out easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Yusuf Mammadov will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Regueiro throws a right and a left that Mammadov avoids nicely.
Regueiro rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mammadov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mammadov tried to score with a low kick but Regueiro checks it.
Mammadov lands a right hook to the body.
Mammadov misses with a looping right.
Regueiro throws a jab but it's blocked by Mammadov.
Regueiro keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A slow jab from Mammadov misses its intended target.
Mammadov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Regueiro looks to land a right hand but Mammadov moved out of range.
Mammadov throws a body shot but no joy.
Mammadov throws a chopping leg kick but Regueiro manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
It seemed like Regueiro was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Regueiro lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Mammadov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Mammadov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Mammadov is looking to wear down Regueiro with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Mammadov misses with a low kick.
Mammadov blocks a leg kick.
Mammadov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Regueiro ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mammadov goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Regueiro takes a swing at Mammadov's ribcage but misses.
Mammadov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Regueiro wants to slow Mammadov down by chopping away at his legs.
Mammadov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Regueiro pinned against the cage. Regueiro gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Regueiro scoring well with a low kick there.
Julio Regueiro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Regueiro works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Mammadov shoots in for a takedown but Regueiro shows good takedown defense.
Mammadov has his takedown stuffed
and Regueiro counters with a series of strikes. Mammadov will be more careful next time no doubt.
Regueiro has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yusuf Mammadov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Regueiro throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mammadov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It looked like Mammadov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Regueiro.
Mammadov throws a chopping leg kick but Regueiro manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Mammadov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Regueiro stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Regueiro cracks Mammadov with a right hand to the side of the head.
A big left from Regueiro misses.
Mammadov checks a low kick from Regueiro.
Mammadov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Regueiro checks it well.
Nice uppercut lands for Regueiro. That snapped Mammadov's head back.

Mammadov clinches up against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch on the inside from Mammadov fails to land.

Mammadov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Regueiro lands a slapping body shot.
Regueiro moves out of range as Mammadov throws a body kick.
Regueiro swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Regueiro misses with an uppercut
and Mammadov counters with a stiff right hand.
Regueiro throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Regueiro ducks under a wild hook from Mammadov.
Mammadov wants to clinch up but Regueiro keeps it at a distance.
Mammadov throws the left hand but Regueiro avoids the punch easily.
Regueiro scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mammadov in his tracks.
Regueiro does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Mammadov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That kick from Mammadov tenderised Regueiro's leg. Regueiro is trying to keep his angry face on.
Regueiro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Regueiro ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mammadov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Regueiro throws out the jab.
Mammadov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Mammadov throws the left hand but Regueiro avoids the punch easily.
Nice shot lands for Regueiro.
Regueiro throws a nice inside leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mammadov connects with a nice looking jab.
Mammadov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Mammadov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Regueiro manages to avoid it.
Mammadov punishes Regueiro's body with a nice straight punch.
Regueiro with a hook.
Danga de danga de dang - Regueiro scores with a four punch combination!
Regueiro goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Regueiro throws a poor cross that misses
and Mammadov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Regueiro takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Regueiro throws a sloppy head kick and Mammadov moves out of range easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Mammadov throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Regueiro was covering up waiting for the punch and Mammadov finishes the takedown easily into guard.

Regueiro is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Regueiro looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mammadov trying to control but Regueiro is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mammadov looking to pass the guard.

Mammadov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Regueiro is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Regueiro utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Regueiro looking for a guillotine here but Mammadov defends easily.

Regueiro working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mammadov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mammadov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Regueiro keeping moving, preventing Mammadov from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Julio Regueiro showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Mammadov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mammadov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Regueiro in his tracks.
Mammadov checks a leg kick.
Regueiro moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Regueiro checks a leg kick.
Regueiro misses with a low kick.
Regueiro lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Mammadov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mammadov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Regueiro connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mammadov scrambles back to his feet.
Mammadov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mammadov jabs Regueiro right on the nose. Regueiro blinks but takes it well.
A nice combination there by Regueiro.
Mammadov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Regueiro.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Regueiro scores with a jab. Mammadov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Mammadov just misses with a punch to the body.
Mammadov misses with a low kick.
Mammadov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Regueiro doesn't seem bothered though.
Regueiro throws a shot from downtown. Mammadov moves away and avoids it.
A jab lands there for Regueiro.
Regueiro drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mammadov looks to score with a jab to the body but Regueiro is just out of range.
Mammadov misses with a kick to the body.
Mammadov misses with a low kick.
Regueiro has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mammadov finds it's way round the side to connect with Regueiro's head.
Mammadov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Mammadov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Regueiro lands with a thumping leg kick.
Regueiro wants to slow Mammadov down by chopping away at his legs.
Mammadov throws a combination. Regueiro tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Regueiro looks to land a right hand but Mammadov moved out of range.
Regueiro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mammadov moves away.
Regueiro throws a leg kick but Mammadov moved away.
Regueiro on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mammadov takes one to the chin there.
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!
Mammadov throws a good cross that connects.
Good work by Regueiro as he checks the leg kick.
Regueiro lunges at Mammadov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mammadov's hand.
Regueiro misses with a hook. Mammadov ducked under it nicely.
Regueiro connects with a looping right hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Regueiro cracks Mammadov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Regueiro tests Mammadov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mammadov digs a good hook to Regueiro's body.
Mammadov cracks Regueiro with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A big left from Regueiro misses.
Mammadov ducks under a wild hook from Regueiro.
Mammadov fails with the takedown.
Regueiro jabs Mammadov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Regueiro smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A nice inside leg kick there by Mammadov. That's going to slow Regueiro down.
Regueiro throws a series of punches but Mammadov moves out of range.
Mammadov is looking to clinch but Regueiro is avoiding it.
Regueiro misses with a wild combination.
Regueiro throws a hook to the side of Mammadov's head but Mammadov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice sprawl there from Regueiro as Mammadov shoots in.
Regueiro is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Regueiro misses its intended target.
A lazy left from Regueiro finds it's target.
Mammadov throws a right hand that Regueiro ducks under and follows up with a left that Regueiro also avoids with ease.
Mammadov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Mammadov was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Mammadov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Regueiro throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mammadov counters with a right hand to the body.
Regueiro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mammadov was well out of range. Poor timing from Regueiro.
Nice shot lands for Mammadov.
Regueiro jabs at Mammadov's body.
Mammadov lands a lovely overhand right.
Regueiro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mammadov throws a sloppy head kick and Regueiro moves out of range easily.
Regueiro moves out of range of the body kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Regueiro.
Mammadov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Regueiro circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yusuf Mammadov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Regueiro blocks a jab.
Mammadov defending well as Regueiro loads up on a big left hand.
Mammadov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mammadov throws a jab but it's blocked by Regueiro.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mammadov drops his hands momentarily and Regueiro takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Mammadov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Mammadov with the inside leg kick.
Regueiro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mammadov moves away.
Mammadov feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Mammadov throws a body shot but no joy.
Regueiro's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Regueiro throws a hook but Mammadov avoids it easily.
Mammadov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Regueiro. Regueiro obviously looking to wear him down.
Mammadov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mammadov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That kick from Mammadov tenderised Regueiro's leg. Regueiro is trying to keep his angry face on.
Regueiro scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Mammadov misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Regueiro to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mammadov blocks a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Regueiro. Mammadov does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Mammadov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Regueiro.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Regueiro checks a leg kick.
Mammadov shoots for a takedown but Regueiro saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Regueiro walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Julio Regueiro.
I think Regueiro has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Julio Regueiro!
Julio Regueiro decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.