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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Old Grappling (ranked 2726 p4p, 24890 weight class) and Magomed Magomedsharipov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Grappling comes to the cage accompanied by After Dark - Old Grappling. Grappling has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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8 - 6 - 1 |
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18 - 47 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very quick |
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Decent wrestler
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 8 - 6 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Old Grappling!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 47 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Magomed Magomedsharipov!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Aleksandr Martynov and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magomedsharipov drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Grappling is breathing heavily.
Magomedsharipov trying to control the position but Grappling is working away.
Grappling prevents Magomedsharipov from moving into mount.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Magomedsharipov working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Magomedsharipov working the ground and pound.
Magomedsharipov controls the position.
Grappling is looking to reverse the position.
Sloppy strikes there by Magomedsharipov.
Magomedsharipov working away.
Magomedsharipov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Magomedsharipov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedsharipov grinds an elbow into Grappling's temple.
Magomedsharipov wants to control but Grappling is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomedsharipov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Grappling, who protects the arm well.
Magomedsharipov is trying to get an arm triangle but Grappling is defending well.
Grappling is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Magomedsharipov off and has taken his back!
Grappling has the hooks in. Magomedsharipov is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Grappling looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Magomedsharipov trying to control the action but Grappling just sinks the hooks in.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grappling keeps control of the position as Magomedsharipov tries to break free.
Grappling gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Grappling throwing damaging strikes from the back! Magomedsharipov could be in trouble here!
Grappling is punishing Magomedsharipov with strikes - can he finish him?!
Grappling 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 his opponent's hands but Grappling gets his hands free.
Grappling scores with strikes from the back.
Grappling cracks Magomedsharipov with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Magomedsharipov from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oooh a big shot gets through from Grappling. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Grappling lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Grappling controlling the positon.
Magomedsharipov trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Grappling lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Grappling punches Magomedsharipov on the ear.
Magomedsharipov trying to get back to his feet but Grappling is in full control for now.
Grappling lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Grappling scores with strikes from the back.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Grappling.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grappling is landing with strikes from the back.
Grappling throwing damaging strikes from the back! Magomedsharipov could be in trouble here!
Grappling connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Magomedsharipov to escape the position.
The referee is taking a good look at Magomedsharipov as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Grappling!
Magomedsharipov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Grappling. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Magomedsharipov rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Grappling drops an elbow to the side of Magomedsharipov's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grappling lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Magomedsharipov is trying to stand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Old Grappling dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Old Grappling's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Grappling gets a takedown into half guard.
Grappling is working for a kimura but Magomedsharipov is defending it quite comfortably.
Magomedsharipov tries to get to full guard but Grappling has control of the leg.
Magomedsharipov is trying to stand back up but Grappling is controlling him
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedsharipov moves into full guard.
Grappling trying to control the position from guard on top but Magomedsharipov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grappling throwing strikes from guard but Magomedsharipov blocks nicely.
Magomedsharipov looking to control.
Magomedsharipov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Grappling defends well.
Magomedsharipov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Grappling working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Magomedsharipov looking to control.
Grappling is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Magomedsharipov can do to turn this around?
Grappling is in close to Magomedsharipov's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's two 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.
Grappling postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Grappling wants to control from the top but Magomedsharipov keeps moving.
Grappling postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Grappling with a nice head shot there.
Grappling passes into half guard.
Grappling drops an elbow to the side of Magomedsharipov's head.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Magomedsharipov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ground and pound from Grappling.
Grappling trying to pass the guard but Magomedsharipov defending well.
Magomedsharipov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Magomedsharipov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magomedsharipov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Grappling is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Grappling is in close to Magomedsharipov's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Magomedsharipov keeping moving, preventing Grappling from controlling successfully.
Grappling stands up over Magomedsharipov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Grappling is working Magomedsharipov over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
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.
Grappling working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Magomedsharipov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Grappling trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Magomedsharipov is pulling down on Grappling's head. It's preventing any offense from Grappling, at least for the moment.
Grappling throws a big elbow that misses.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Grappling gets caught flat footed, as Magomedsharipov shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Grappling throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Grappling is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Magomedsharipov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Grappling working for a triangle but Magomedsharipov defends it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Old Grappling dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Old Grappling's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Magomedsharipov darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Magomedsharipov trying to mount his opponent but Grappling defends it.
Magomedsharipov is looking to take a break and control but Grappling is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grappling misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Magomedsharipov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Grappling punching from the bottom.
Magomedsharipov is keen to just control but Grappling is a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Grappling manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Grappling keeping moving, preventing Magomedsharipov from controlling successfully.
Old Grappling overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Grappling lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Magomedsharipov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Magomedsharipov looking to control.
Grappling working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Magomedsharipov's head.
Magomedsharipov keeping moving, preventing Grappling from controlling successfully.
Grappling trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Grappling preventing the sweep.
Old Grappling is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grappling 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.
Grappling has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Grappling looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Magomedsharipov is fending him off so far but Grappling persists. Nope, Magomedsharipov circles away and we're back to standing.
Magomedsharipov shoots in and gets a takedown into Grappling's guard.
Grappling keeping full guard, as Magomedsharipov tries to pass.
Magomedsharipov is still trying to improve position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magomedsharipov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Magomedsharipov throwing strikes from guard but Grappling blocks nicely.
Magomedsharipov throws a big elbow that misses.
Magomedsharipov trying to control the position from guard on top but Grappling is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Magomedsharipov stays in close to Grappling's body and controls the position.
Magomedsharipov wants to control from the top but Grappling keeps moving.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Magomedsharipov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Grappling looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Grappling closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Grappling lands in his opponent's guard.
Magomedsharipov wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Grappling manages to pass to side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magomedsharipov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Grappling looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Magomedsharipov desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Grappling is taking a breather. Magomedsharipov 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.
Magomed Magomedsharipov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Magomed Magomedsharipov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Grappling has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Old Grappling!
Old Grappling really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Hype Nutrition logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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energy
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hype
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FIGHT
RATING
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