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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Magomed Magomedsharipov (ranked 3550 p4p, 4269 weight class) and Ed Mann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Magomed Magomedsharipov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Decent wrestler
Brawler
Good chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Magomed Magomedsharipov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ed Mann!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mann tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Magomedsharipov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Magomedsharipov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Mann tries to clinch but Magomedsharipov moves out of range.
Mann throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mann tries to close the distance and clinch up but Magomedsharipov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Magomedsharipov attempts a counter takedown but Mann avoids it well and moves away.
Magomedsharipov keeps the fight on the outside.
Mann tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Magomedsharipov swivels and escapes.
Magomedsharipov tries to counter with a takedown but Mann is quick to defend against it.
Magomedsharipov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mann pinned against the cage. Mann gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mann misses with a takedown attempt - Magomedsharipov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedsharipov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Magomedsharipov closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Mann did well to prevent Magomedsharipov getting side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mann regains full guard. Nicely done.
Magomedsharipov is breathing heavily.
Magomedsharipov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Mann throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Mann is trying to keep Magomedsharipov in close.
Mann really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Magomedsharipov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Magomedsharipov looking to pass the guard.
Magomedsharipov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mann thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Magomedsharipov looking to pass the guard.
Mann working a defensive guard here.
Magomedsharipov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Magomedsharipov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Mann's head.
Mann escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Magomedsharipov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Magomedsharipov drops back looking for a leg! Mann is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mann manages to kick Magomedsharipov off! Magomedsharipov jumps back into Mann's guard.
Mann is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Magomedsharipov wants to pass the guard but Mann is keeping the position.
Magomedsharipov advances to half guard.
Magomedsharipov wants to free his trapped foot but Mann is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magomedsharipov controlling the action here.
Magomedsharipov's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Magomedsharipov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Magomedsharipov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Magomedsharipov working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Magomedsharipov is thwarting Mann's attempts to control the position.
Magomedsharipov prevents Mann from improving his position.
Magomedsharipov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mann knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mann is trying to control but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Magomedsharipov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Magomedsharipov 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.
Magomedsharipov is working for a kimura but Mann is defending it quite comfortably.
Ground and pound from Magomedsharipov.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Magomedsharipov is looking to take a break and control but Mann is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Magomed Magomedsharipov dominated that round.
That's time! Magomedsharipov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Mann shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Magomedsharipov but Magomedsharipov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Magomedsharipov shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Mann is trying to defend but Magomedsharipov finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Mann has one foot on Magomedsharipov's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Magomedsharipov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mann shoots in for a takedown but Magomedsharipov shows good takedown defense.
Mann tries to clinch but Magomedsharipov moves out of range.
Magomedsharipov manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Mann on his heels. He'll look to pass Mann's guard now, I'm sure.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Magomedsharipov postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomedsharipov preventing the sweep.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mann keeping moving, preventing Magomedsharipov from controlling successfully.
Magomedsharipov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mann works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Magomed Magomedsharipov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mann being controlled here, momentarily.
Magomedsharipov preventing the sweep.
Magomedsharipov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mann can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Magomedsharipov controls the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Magomedsharipov scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Magomedsharipov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mann keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mann looking for submissions off his back.
Magomedsharipov controlling the action here.
Magomedsharipov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Mann for as long as he can get away with.
Magomedsharipov is trying to control. Mann wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Magomedsharipov passes to full mount!
Magomedsharipov lands a couple of good shots and Mann has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magomedsharipov is riding his opponent, not letting Mann buck him off.
Magomedsharipov has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Mann.
Magomedsharipov is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Mann has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
I really don't envy Mann right now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mann breaks Magomedsharipov's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Magomedsharipov has Mann pulled in close to control his posture.
Magomedsharipov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Magomedsharipov tries to get out of the position.
Magomedsharipov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mann's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magomedsharipov slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Magomedsharipov continues to stall.
Mann keeping moving, preventing Magomedsharipov from controlling successfully.
Magomedsharipov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mann throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Magomedsharipov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Magomedsharipov wants to control from the top but Mann keeps moving.
Magomedsharipov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mann's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Magomed Magomedsharipov dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Magomedsharipov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Mann shoots in but no luck this time.
Mann goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Magomedsharipov dives in for a single leg takedown but Mann sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Magomedsharipov is looking for a takedown.
Mann tries to pull guard but Magomedsharipov won't allow it.
Mann gets control of Magomedsharipov's arms and successfully pulls guard. Mann will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Mann is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedsharipov distracts Mann with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mann looking to hit a scissor sweep but Magomedsharipov is one step ahead there.
Magomedsharipov seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
More hug and hope from Magomedsharipov.
Magomedsharipov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Magomedsharipov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Magomedsharipov wants to control from the top but Mann keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Magomedsharipov advances to half guard.
Magomedsharipov working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Mann is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Magomedsharipov scores with a couple of nice shots.
Mann is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Magomedsharipov scores with a couple of nice shots.
Magomedsharipov controlling the pace.
Magomedsharipov passes to full mount!
Magomedsharipov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Magomedsharipov looking to secure an arm triangle but Mann defends it well.
Mann manages to regain half guard whilst avoiding the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magomedsharipov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mann sees it coming and defends easily.
Magomedsharipov is working for a kimura but Mann is defending it quite comfortably.
Mann trying to hold on to Magomedsharipov's head to control him but Magomedsharipov postures up.
Magomedsharipov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mann can do to turn this around?
Magomedsharipov not doing much here.
Magomedsharipov works his way into full mount!
Magomedsharipov controlling his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Magomedsharipov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Mann takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Mann is squirming around, avoiding Magomedsharipov's attempts to control the action.
Magomedsharipov misses with a head shot.
Magomedsharipov working for a submission but Mann is keeping him at bay.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mann wants to get back to his feet.
Ed Mann has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Magomed Magomedsharipov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Magomedsharipov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Magomed Magomedsharipov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Magomedsharipov, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Magomed Magomedsharipov!
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RATING
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