PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Shavkat Abdulmanapmagomedov (ranked 4525 p4p, 4633 weight class) and Miles Velez (ranked 0 p4p, 483 weight class). Shavkat Abdulmanapmagomedov had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Abdulmanapmagomedov
vs
Velez

188 cm
20
170
0 - 0 - 0

191 cm
24
175
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Good in bed

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 St Petersburg, Shavkat Abdulmanapmagomedov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Miles Velez!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Fedor Mirinova and Valeri Chadov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Abdulmanapmagomedov gets a double leg takedown into Velez's guard.
Velez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Abdulmanapmagomedov postures up and lands a big shot to Velez's brow.
Velez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Velez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Abdulmanapmagomedov throws a big elbow that misses.
Velez trying to control the position.
Abdulmanapmagomedov scoring with some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abdulmanapmagomedov chips away with some ground and pound.

Abdulmanapmagomedov is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Velez is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Velez has escaped and now he's on top!

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Abdulmanapmagomedov thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Velez is looking to pass into half guard but Abdulmanapmagomedov pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Abdulmanapmagomedov is in guard.

Abdulmanapmagomedov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

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.
Abdulmanapmagomedov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Velez for as long as he can get away with.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abdulmanapmagomedov postures up.
Abdulmanapmagomedov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

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

Abdulmanapmagomedov scores with a takedown into Velez's guard.
Velez wants to stand and escape but Abdulmanapmagomedov is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abdulmanapmagomedov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Abdulmanapmagomedov continues to stall.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Abdulmanapmagomedov'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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shavkat Abdulmanapmagomedov dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Abdulmanapmagomedov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Abdulmanapmagomedov went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Velez displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Abdulmanapmagomedov.
Abdulmanapmagomedov wants to clinch
and Velez counters with a one-two to the body.
Abdulmanapmagomedov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Velez can do to turn this around?
Nice sprawl there from Abdulmanapmagomedov as Velez shoots in.

Abdulmanapmagomedov has Velez up against the cage in a clinch.
Abdulmanapmagomedov fails to pull guard.
Velez prevents a body shot from Abdulmanapmagomedov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Velez has Abdulmanapmagomedov pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Abdulmanapmagomedov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

Abdulmanapmagomedov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Abdulmanapmagomedov wants to clinch
and Velez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Abdulmanapmagomedov.
Velez tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.

Velez defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Abdulmanapmagomedov controlling the positon.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Abdulmanapmagomedov.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Abdulmanapmagomedov. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!

Velez defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Velez just trying to survive but Abdulmanapmagomedov is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.

Velez is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Abdulmanapmagomedov gets his way!
Abdulmanapmagomedov keeps control of the position easily here as Velez tries to buck him off.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abdulmanapmagomedov is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Abdulmanapmagomedov controlling the position well here. Velez rolled but Abdulmanapmagomedov kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Abdulmanapmagomedov gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.

Velez is rocked!

Velez is trying to defend against the choke here but Abdulmanapmagomedov has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Abdulmanapmagomedov Tightens the hold and Velez taps out furiously! Abdulmanapmagomedov displays superior BJJ to win the fight.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Shavkat Abdulmanapmagomedov!