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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hong Kong (ranked 1626 p4p, 1584 weight class) and Yusuf Mammadov (ranked 221 p4p, 215 weight class). Kong comes to the cage accompanied by Open Your Third Eye. Yusuf Mammadov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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10 - 10 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin |
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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 19 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hong Kong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Yusuf Mammadov!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Phil Schofield and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mammadov gets tackled into the cage by Kong. Kong maintains the clinch.
Mammadov tries to work over Kong's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kong pulls guard.
Kong will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Mammadov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mammadov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Mammadov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kong wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Mammadov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kong wants to sweep but no luck.
Kong controlling Mammadov's posture.
Mammadov is looking to work some ground and pound but Kong has wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mammadov throwing strikes from guard but Kong blocks nicely.
Kong keeping moving, preventing Mammadov from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mammadov postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mammadov trying to control but Kong is working from the bottom.
Mammadov passes Kong's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Mammadov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kong sees it coming and defends easily.
Kong trying to hold on to Mammadov's head to control him but Mammadov postures up.
Kong is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mammadov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mammadov's back!
Kong controlling well, preventing Mammadov from escaping the position.
Mammadov is still trying to improve position.
Mammadov showing good submission defense here.
Mammadov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kong tightening his grip on Mammadov, looking for the choke.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mammadov is really stuck here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kong working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Kong is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Mammadov knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Mammadov for a finish.
Mammadov is trying to break free.
Kong trying to control.
Kong keeps control of the position as Mammadov tries to break free.
Kong looking for the choke but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kong working for the choke.
You can see the frustration on Mammadov's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Kong has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Mammadov is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Kong is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Mammadov is defending well though. Kong let's go of the attempt for now.
Kong is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Mammadov tries to escape the position.
Kong looking for the choke but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kong working for the choke.
Kong keeps control of the position as Mammadov tries to break free.
Mammadov is keeping busy.
Mammadov breaks Kong's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Kong working a defensive guard here.
Mammadov lands a couple of digs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mammadov throwing strikes from guard but Kong blocks nicely.
Kong working a defensive guard here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hong Kong dominated that round.
That's time! Kong's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Mammadov tries a head kick but it misses.
Kong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mammadov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kong looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Kong is keen to just control but Mammadov is a slippery customer.
Mammadov is looking to control Kong's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mammadov avoid being mounted?
Mammadov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kong moves into full mount! Mammadov won't be happy about that!
Kong is stalling here but it's allowed Mammadov to get half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mammadov is looking for a sweep. Kong is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hong Kong overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kong is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Mammadov reverses the position - he's now on top in Kong's guard.
Kong keeping moving, preventing Mammadov from controlling successfully.
Kong not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kong seems keen to control Mammadov's posture.
Mammadov throws an elbow that misses. Kong uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mammadov's guard. Nice move by Kong!
Mammadov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kong is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mammadov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Mammadov wants to take a breather but Kong is having none of it.
Kong is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Steel Penn Training Den, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Kong tries to get to full guard but Mammadov has control of the leg.
Kong wants to control but Mammadov is keeping busy.
Mammadov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kong defends it well.
Mammadov seems to be looking for submissions.
Kong is trying to get back to full guard.
Kong is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mammadov can do to turn this around?
Mammadov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mammadov is working for a kimura but Kong is defending it quite comfortably.
Mammadov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kong wants to improve his position but Mammadov is controlling well.
Mammadov is looking for submissions but instead, Kong has regained full guard.
Mammadov stopping the sweep attempt from Kong.
Mammadov stays in close to Kong's body and controls the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mammadov wants to pass the guard but Kong is keeping the position.
Mammadov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kong working a defensive guard here.
Kong looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mammadov is one step ahead there.
Kong controls Mammadov momentarily but Mammadov frees himself.
Mammadov trying to control but Kong is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kong is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A combination from Mammadov does no damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Yusuf Mammadov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kong.
Mammadov scores with a jab to the body.
Kong has his takedown stuffed
and Mammadov counters with a good low kick that Kong was not able to check.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mammadov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Mammadov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A jab from Mammadov does it's job there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mammadov throws a leg kick but Kong checks it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kong. Mammadov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mammadov unleashes a big counter combination but Kong bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Mammadov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kong counters with a nice uppercut.
Kong doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kong misses the shot to the body.
Kong shoots and misses
and Mammadov counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hong Kong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mammadov misses with a jab to the body
and Mammadov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mammadov misses with a jab to the body
and Kong counters with a nice uppercut.
A head kick misses from Mammadov.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Mammadov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kong moves away.
Mammadov is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kong rather than just go for the knockout.
Kong shoots in and drives through. Mammadov sprawls well.
Good exchange - Kong coming out on top.
Kong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mammadov manages to avoid it.
Kong tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The crowd cheers as Mammadov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kong doesn't seem phased though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kong misses with a body shot.
It seemed like Mammadov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kong swings away with a body shot that misses
and Mammadov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mammadov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kong was well out of range. Poor timing from Mammadov.
Mammadov pounces like a tiger and cracks Kong with a vicious hook! Kong is down but not out! Mammadov follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Yusuf Mammadov!
Yusuf Mammadov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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