PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Lom Ali Maskadov (ranked 3887 p4p, 4260 weight class) and Ian Rosendale (ranked 0 p4p, 179 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Maskadov
vs
Rosendale

160 cm
25
135
1 - 0 - 0

171 cm
25
145
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Inexperienced

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lom Ali Maskadov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ian Rosendale!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Maskadov clinches.
A body shot lands from Rosendale.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Maskadov.
Rosendale trying to control the position but instead, Maskadov has worked for underhooks and has pushed Rosendale into the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Maskadov - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Rosendale looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Maskadov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rosendales head.
Rosendale has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Maskadov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Maskadov has Rosendale pressed against the cage, preventing Rosendale from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maskadov gets through Rosendale's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rosendale is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Rosendale jumps guard but Maskadov stands there with Rosendale around his waist. Rosendale gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Maskadov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Maskadov lands a body punch in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A short left from Maskadov.
Maskadov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rosendale or not.
Maskadov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Maskadov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Maskadov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Maskadov.
Rosendale changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Maskadov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Lom Ali Maskadov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ian Rosendale.
Rosendale looks winded!

Maskadov has Rosendale up against the cage in a clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Maskadov - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Maskadov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short left from Maskadov.
Maskadov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maskadov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rosendale backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maskadov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.

Rosendale pulls guard successfully.
Maskadov would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Maskadov trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Maskadov wants to stand and escape but instead Rosendale has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rosendale connects with a couple of short punches.
Rosendale scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Maskadov is looking to stand up but Rosendale isn't so interested in that idea.
Rosendale's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Rosendale won't allow Maskadov to get back to his feet.
Maskadov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Rosendale content to stall in guard here.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Rosendale tries to keep at a distance but Maskadov has taken the fight into the clinch.
A hook to the body from Maskadov.
Rosendale throws an elbow that misses.
Maskadov taking a breather.
Rosendale has Maskadov pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Maskadov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Maskadov is leaning against Rosendale and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Rosendale tries to score a body lock takedown but Maskadov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Maskadov works on Rosendale's body with a couple of short punches.
Rosendale drops down looking for an ankle pick but Maskadov pulls his leg out and moves away.

Maskadov closes the distance and pushes Rosendale back into the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lom Ali Maskadov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Rosendale throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Maskadov's waist but Maskadov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rosendale off to one side.

Maskadov rushes Rosendale and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Maskadov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Maskadov blocking some punches.
Maskadov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rosendale looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Rosendale fails to pull guard.
A short left from Maskadov.
Maskadov's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Maskadov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maskadov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Maskadov.
Maskadov digs a right hand into Rosendale's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rosendale's gas tank.
Maskadov lands with a right to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Maskadov.
Maskadov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rosendale backwards.
Maskadov slowing the pace effectively.
Maskadov gets through Rosendale's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rosendale is trying to break free.
Maskadov lands an uppercut.
Maskadov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rosendale's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

Rosendale is rocked!
Maskadov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rosendale can do to turn this around?
Rosendale is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Rosendale is still on wobbly legs! Can Maskadov finish him?
Maskadov pushes Rosendale back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rosendale is breathing heavily.
Maskadov lands with a light punch inside.
Maskadov pushes Rosendale against the cage. Maskadov is working some dirty boxing. Maskadov pushes off with a quick right hook! Rosendale goes down! Rosendale tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Maskadov moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lom Ali Maskadov!
Post fight, Lom Ali Maskadov took to the microphone: 'As I said: VEGED VAN!!! I murdered you Wallasz! I murdered you on gta w, and I murdered you here. YOU ARE NOT ON MY LEVEL! ALLAHU AKBAR!'.