PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ramzhek Jabolsagadumedov (ranked 24938 p4p, 4614 weight class) and Ediz GoT (ranked 430 p4p, 0 weight class). GoT comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Bana sarÄ±ÅŸÄ±n kÄ±zlar el yapar kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Ramzhek Jabolsagadumedov has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Jabolsagadumedov
vs
GoT

181 cm
23
150
3 - 6 - 0

179 cm
18
155
3 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ramzhek Jabolsagadumedov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ediz GoT!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Johanna Lukiainen and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Jabolsagadumedov decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Jabolsagadumedov is stalling here. GoT is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Jabolsagadumedov seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and GoT has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
GoT wants to stand but Jabolsagadumedov has his arm trapped.

GoT stands up and beckons Jabolsagadumedov to his feet.
Jabolsagadumedov shoots in looking for a takedown. GoT tries to sprawl out of it but Jabolsagadumedov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. GoT manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
GoT lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.

Jabolsagadumedov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Jabolsagadumedov wants to pass the guard but GoT is keeping the position.
Jabolsagadumedov prevents GoT from getting back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jabolsagadumedov is in close to GoT's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Jabolsagadumedov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jabolsagadumedov tries to free his leg and advance position but GoT is retaining full guard.
Jabolsagadumedov trying to control the position from guard on top but GoT is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jabolsagadumedov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jabolsagadumedov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jabolsagadumedov trying to control the position from guard on top but GoT is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

That's two 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.
GoT is looking to stand back up but Jabolsagadumedov counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by GoT.
Jabolsagadumedov controlling the action here.

Jabolsagadumedov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Jabolsagadumedov wants to take a breather but GoT is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jabolsagadumedov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and GoT defends it well.
Jabolsagadumedov is taking a breather. GoT says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
GoT misses with a takedown

and Jabolsagadumedov counters by clinching up.
GoT misses with a short punch on the inside.
GoT is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Jabolsagadumedov is keeping busy.
GoT swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for GoT.

GoT breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
GoT wants to clinch but Jabolsagadumedov slips to the side

and Jabolsagadumedov counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

GoT manages to escape and get back to his feet!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Jabolsagadumedov dives in and scores a takedown into GoT's guard.
GoT looks winded!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!

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

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
GoT stands up out of Jabolsagadumedov's guard for a moment - Jabolsagadumedov manages to land a nice upkick.
Jabolsagadumedov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
GoT would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Jabolsagadumedov trying to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ediz GoT will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Jabolsagadumedov keeps the fight on the outside.
Ramzhek Jabolsagadumedov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

GoT gets caught napping as Jabolsagadumedov dives in and scores a takedown. GoT manages to retain guard.
Jabolsagadumedov wants to control from the top but GoT keeps moving.

Jabolsagadumedov drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and GoT dives on top into guard.

GoT stands up from Jabolsagadumedov's guard - GoT perhaps looking for a knockout.
Jabolsagadumedov misses with a takedown attempt - GoT 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.
Jabolsagadumedov is trying hard to land a takedown here. GoT sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jabolsagadumedov dives in and grabs GoT's left leg, looking for a takedown. GoT pushes down on Jabolsagadumedov's head and hops out.
Despite the aggression on GoT's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ramzhek Jabolsagadumedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jabolsagadumedov shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in GoT's guard.

GoT pushes Jabolsagadumedov off and scrambles back to his feet.

Jabolsagadumedov shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. GoT is trying to defend but Jabolsagadumedov finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Jabolsagadumedov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but GoT does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
GoT is trying to stand.
Jabolsagadumedov is just content to waste time from the top position. GoT takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Jabolsagadumedov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jabolsagadumedov won't allow GoT to get back to his feet.
GoT utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jabolsagadumedov stays in close to GoT's body and controls the position.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Jabolsagadumedov shoots in looking for a takedown. GoT tries to sprawl out of it but Jabolsagadumedov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. GoT manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jabolsagadumedov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as GoT sprawls well. GoT wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jabolsagadumedov gets slowly back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
GoT will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jabolsagadumedov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and GoT counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
GoT shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jabolsagadumedov as he avoids it easily.
Jabolsagadumedov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but GoT defends well and Jabolsagadumedov ends up having to push GoT into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
GoT throws a counter combo.
GoT lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jabolsagadumedov backwards.
GoT misses with some punches.

Jabolsagadumedov is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. GoT can't fight it off and eventually Jabolsagadumedov manages to take the fight to the floor. GoT looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.

GoT pushes Jabolsagadumedov off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
GoT tries to clinch but Jabolsagadumedov moves out of range.
Jabolsagadumedov shoots in looking for a takedown but GoT manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jabolsagadumedov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
GoT scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!

GoT takes the fight into the clinch.
GoT throws a head punch that misses.
Jabolsagadumedov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. GoT gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
GoT looking to stall.
GoT swings wildly with an uppercut but Jabolsagadumedov uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ediz GoT 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. This is the final round!

Nice sprawl there from Jabolsagadumedov as GoT shoots in.

Jabolsagadumedov looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

Jabolsagadumedov wants to work for an arm triangle but GoT is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Jabolsagadumedov is looking for submissions but instead, GoT has regained full guard.
Jabolsagadumedov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
GoT wants to stand but Jabolsagadumedov is controlling the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jabolsagadumedov trying to control but GoT is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
GoT keeping full guard, as Jabolsagadumedov tries to pass.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
GoT keeping moving, preventing Jabolsagadumedov from controlling successfully.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

Jabolsagadumedov shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches GoT napping and manages to drive through into side control!

Jabolsagadumedov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but GoT is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jabolsagadumedov working the ground and pound but GoT is defending the strikes.
Jabolsagadumedov works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.

Jabolsagadumedov is trying to get an arm triangle but GoT is defending well.

GoT throws Jabolsagadumedov to one side and escapes!
GoT leaves Jabolsagadumedov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
GoT closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jabolsagadumedov circles away.
Jabolsagadumedov stuffs the takedown attempt from GoT. GoT gets slowly back to his feet.
Ramzhek Jabolsagadumedov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ediz GoT.

Jabolsagadumedov looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Still in half guard, Jabolsagadumedov seems content to control.
GoT is trying to stand back up but Jabolsagadumedov is controlling him

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jabolsagadumedov winds up and cracks GoT with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Jabolsagadumedov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Jabolsagadumedov controlling the pace.

Jabolsagadumedov seems to be looking for submissions.
Ediz GoT has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jabolsagadumedov wants to pass to mount but GoT is defending the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Jabolsagadumedov is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from GoT as he works his way to full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ramzhek Jabolsagadumedov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well GoT 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Ediz GoT!
Post fight, Ediz GoT took to the microphone: 'OV SHÄ°T FUCK YOU ALL'.