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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Islam Makhachev (ranked 3837 p4p, 4364 weight class) and Obi Ojo Ii (ranked 422 p4p, 446 weight class). Obi Ojo Ii has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Decent wrestler
Good kicks
Big heart |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin |
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Islam Makhachev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Obi Ojo Ii!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Arvi Lind and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Makhachev gets tackled into the cage by Ojo Ii. Ojo Ii maintains the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Makhachev fails to land.
Makhachev drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ojo Ii breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ojo Ii throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Makhachev.
Makhachev scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Makhachev is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ojo Ii is just riding it out for now. Makhachev eventually gives up the hold.
Ojo Ii is looking to control Makhachev's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ojo Ii avoid being mounted?
Makhachev is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Ojo Ii still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Ojo Ii has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ojo Ii working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ojo Ii scoring with punches and elbows.
Makhachev on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Makhachev tries to get out of the position.
Ojo Ii stands up.
Makhachev changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Ojo Ii looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Ojo Ii throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Ojo Ii moves into the clinch.
Ojo Ii manages to pull guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Makhachev working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Makhachev wants to control from the top but Ojo Ii keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ojo Ii keeping full guard, as Makhachev tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ojo Ii holds on and takes a little breather.
Ojo Ii avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ojo Ii working for a triangle but Makhachev defends it easily.
Ojo Ii working a defensive guard here.
Makhachev is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Ojo Ii is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Ojo Ii has escaped and now he's on top!
Makhachev knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ojo Ii on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ojo Ii loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Makhachev is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Makhachev had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ojo Ii defends it easily.
Ojo Ii looking to sit in guard and control but Makhachev gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ojo Ii lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Makhachev looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Ojo Ii has picked Makhachev up and slammed him! Makhachev can't keep hold of the triangle and Ojo Ii manages to pass to side control!
Ojo Ii decides to stand back up. Ojo Ii steps back and let's Makhachev get back to his feet.
Ojo Ii fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Makhachev, pushing him back against the cage.
Makhachev tries for a takedown but Ojo Ii manages to get underhooks.
Makhachev is looking to control Ojo Ii's arms but Ojo Ii gets an underhook and turns him. Now Makhachev has his back to the cage.
Ojo Ii's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ojo Ii gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Makhachev is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ojo Ii pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Islam Makhachev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Makhachev misses with some punches.
Ojo Ii stops a takedown attempt from Makhachev.
Ojo Ii is working for takedown but Makhachev is calmly controlling the position for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Obi Ojo Ii dominated that round.
That's time! Makhachev's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Ojo Ii tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Makhachev swivels and escapes.
Makhachev shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Ojo Ii is trying to defend but Makhachev finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Ojo Ii trying to control from the bottom.
Ojo Ii has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ojo Ii is trying to stand up here but Makhachev is controlling him well.
Ojo Ii is defending against the submission attempts here by Makhachev.
Ojo Ii is defending against the submission attempts here by Makhachev.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ojo Ii wants to improve his position but Makhachev is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ojo Ii is controlling Makhachev's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Obi Ojo Ii has got the better of the ground game so far.
Makhachev seems to be working for a kimura but Ojo Ii defends the submission attempt.
Ojo Ii tries to roll over but Makhachev keeps him under control.
Ojo Ii blocking the ground and pound attempt from Makhachev.
Ojo Ii trying to hold on to Makhachev's head to control him but Makhachev postures up.
Makhachev is trying to control the action in half guard but Ojo Ii is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Makhachev is working for a submission of some sort.
Makhachev is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
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.
Ojo Ii is trying to stand up here but Makhachev is controlling him well.
Makhachev is looking for a kimura but Ojo Ii is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Makhachev to get the leverage.
Makhachev wants to control but Ojo Ii is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Makhachev is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Ojo Ii still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Ojo Ii has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
The ground and pound from Ojo Ii seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ojo Ii is trying to get an arm triangle but Makhachev is defending well.
Ojo Ii wants to control but Makhachev is keeping him busy.
Ojo Ii might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Makhachev haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Makhachev struggling a bit here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ojo Ii wants to control but Makhachev is keeping him busy.
Makhachev on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Ojo Ii working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Ojo Ii decides to stand back up. Ojo Ii steps back and let's Makhachev get back to his feet.
Ojo Ii takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ojo Ii clinches with his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ojo Ii has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Makhachev is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Makhachev wants to take the fight to the mat but Ojo Ii manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Makhachev wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ojo Ii breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Obi Ojo Ii will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Ojo Ii shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A quick step to the side and Makhachev tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Makhachev looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ojo Ii is fending him off so far but Makhachev persists. Nope, Ojo Ii circles away and we're back to standing.
Islam Makhachev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Makhachev looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Makhachev has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Ojo Ii defend it? Makhachev steps over the head and cranks it - Ojo Ii is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Makhachev!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Islam Makhachev!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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