PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Abraham Ibby (ranked 4295 p4p, 3908 weight class) and Gadzhimurad Mornanovskisharipov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Ibby
vs
Mornanovskisharipov

181 cm
18
170
0 - 0 - 0

175 cm
25
180
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
KO power

Good takedowns
Decent boxing
Determined

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Abraham Ibby!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gadzhimurad Mornanovskisharipov!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Josh West and Roger Salmon.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Mornanovskisharipov scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Ibby is not content to let Mornanovskisharipov control the position.
Ibby regains half guard there - taking advantage of Mornanovskisharipov's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Mornanovskisharipov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ibby wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mornanovskisharipov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ibby is trying to control but can't.
Mornanovskisharipov trying to control from half guard but Ibby is working away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ibby has a hand on Mornanovskisharipov's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Mornanovskisharipov takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Ibby is trying desperately to improve position.
Ibby is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Ibby is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Mornanovskisharipov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ibby is looking to escape.
Mornanovskisharipov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ibby. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mornanovskisharipov is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Ibby is in a horrible position here. Mornanovskisharipov smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Mornanovskisharipov looking to control but Ibby is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mornanovskisharipov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Mornanovskisharipov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ibby regains half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mornanovskisharipov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ibby wants to control but Mornanovskisharipov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Mornanovskisharipov is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Ibby keeping moving, preventing Mornanovskisharipov from controlling successfully.

Mornanovskisharipov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ibby has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mornanovskisharipov has managed to get both his arms back between Ibby's legs - danger averted.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mornanovskisharipov trying to control the position from guard on top but Ibby is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gadzhimurad Mornanovskisharipov dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Mornanovskisharipov lands with an overhand left.
Mornanovskisharipov connects with a single shot there.
Mornanovskisharipov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ibby sprawls well. Ibby wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mornanovskisharipov gets slowly back to his feet.
Ibby throws a head kick but Mornanovskisharipov moves out of range.
Ibby shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mornanovskisharipov defends it nicely.
Ibby with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ibby fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mornanovskisharipov avoids it really well and circles away.
Ibby on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ibby takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mornanovskisharipov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mornanovskisharipov circles away from the clinch attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ibby looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mornanovskisharipov throws out a counter right but Ibby avoids it with no problem.
Mornanovskisharipov scores with a jab.
Mornanovskisharipov lands a jab.

Mornanovskisharipov gets a takedown into half guard.

Ibby has one foot on Mornanovskisharipov's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Abraham Ibby is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mornanovskisharipov scores with a hook to the body. Ibby takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mornanovskisharipov shoots in but no luck this time.
Mornanovskisharipov lands with a shot to the body.
Mornanovskisharipov scores with a jab. Ibby acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Mornanovskisharipov lunges at Ibby with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ibby's hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ibby lands with a nice body kick.
Mornanovskisharipov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ibby.
Mornanovskisharipov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Mornanovskisharipov takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Ibby shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abraham Ibby. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mornanovskisharipov.
Ibby tries to clinch there but Mornanovskisharipov circles away.
Mornanovskisharipov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Mornanovskisharipov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ibby momentarily.
Ibby doesn't manage to clinch there - Mornanovskisharipov circles away.
Gadzhimurad Mornanovskisharipov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mornanovskisharipov lands a nice looking body shot.
Ibby shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mornanovskisharipov as he avoids it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Mornanovskisharipov.
Mornanovskisharipov trying to control the action but Ibby is working from the bottom.
Mornanovskisharipov controls the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mornanovskisharipov creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Ibby takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Mornanovskisharipov moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ibby throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Mornanovskisharipov takes a little break here. Ibby wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Gadzhimurad Mornanovskisharipov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mornanovskisharipov is looking to take a break and control but Ibby is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ibby tries to bench press Mornanovskisharipov off him but Mornanovskisharipov keeps the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gadzhimurad Mornanovskisharipov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Mornanovskisharipov feints and as Ibby raises his hands in defense, Mornanovskisharipov changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ibby preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mornanovskisharipov wants to control from the top but Ibby keeps moving.
Mornanovskisharipov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ibby is keeping the position for now.
Ibby keeping moving, preventing Mornanovskisharipov from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ibby is looking to stand up but Mornanovskisharipov isn't so interested in that idea.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mornanovskisharipov stands up from guard. Let's bang!

Ibby throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Mornanovskisharipov tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Ibby is in Mornanovskisharipov's guard.

Mornanovskisharipov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ibby doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ibby manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mornanovskisharipov controlling Ibby's posture.
Ibby's corner is telling him to maintain position.

Mornanovskisharipov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ibby defends well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mornanovskisharipov is trying to hold Ibby in close to prevent damage but Ibby has managed to pass into half guard.
Mornanovskisharipov tries to get to full guard but Ibby has control of the leg.
Mornanovskisharipov trying to control but Ibby postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ibby is looking to take a break and control but Mornanovskisharipov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Mornanovskisharipov controlling the position well.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.

Mornanovskisharipov bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Gadzhimurad Mornanovskisharipov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ibby wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ibby tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mornanovskisharipov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ibby wants to control but Mornanovskisharipov postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ibby is letting Mornanovskisharipov control him for a moment.
Ibby is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Mornanovskisharipov's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ibby won't allow Mornanovskisharipov to pass to mount.
Abraham Ibby has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ibby is not content to let Mornanovskisharipov control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ibby pushes Mornanovskisharipov off looking to stand but Mornanovskisharipov dives back in and keeps control.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Gadzhimurad Mornanovskisharipov.
Well Mornanovskisharipov 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Josh West scores the fight 28:30
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gadzhimurad Mornanovskisharipov!