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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Cesar Mesquita (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Igor Magamedov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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160 lbs
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189 cm
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159 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Cesar Mesquita!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Igor Magamedov!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Felipe Paraventi and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mesquita takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Mesquita shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Magamedov napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Magamedov manages to work his way to half guard, despite Mesquita's best efforts.
Mesquita is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Mesquita is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Magamedov has managed to free his arm - good work.
Magamedov keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
The fighters are battling for position here. Magamedov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magamedov pulls Mesquita in close to prevent any damage.
Magamedov is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Mesquita drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Magamedov gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Mesquita looking for a takedown.
Mesquita is breathing heavily.
Magamedov has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Mesquita uses from the top position.
Magamedov is pulling down on Mesquita's head. It's preventing any offense from Mesquita, at least for the moment.
Mesquita drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Magamedov dives on top into guard.
Mesquita can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Magamedov controls the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
I looks like Magamedov might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Magamedov pushes down on Mesquita's leg and manages to get into half guard.
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.
Magamedov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Igor Magamedov.
Magamedov moves into the clinch successfully.
Magamedov breaks from the clinch.
Magamedov shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Mesquita napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Magamedov has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Mesquita!
Magamedov lands a big shot there that rocks Mesquita but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Igor Magamedov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Magamedov looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Magamedov is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Magamedov is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Mesquita!
Mesquita is desperately trying to improve his position but Magamedov has a good base and remains in mount.
Magamedov controlling from the full mount.
Magamedov scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magamedov working for a submission but Mesquita is keeping him at bay.
Magamedov lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Magamedov is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Mesquita is surviving well by controlling Magamedov's body position as best he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magamedov controlling his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magamedov jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Mesquita manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Mesquita being controlled for a moment.
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.
Mesquita takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
You can see the frustration on Mesquita's face as Magamedov controls the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Igor Magamedov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Magamedov closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Mesquita to the mat! Mesquita manages to get full guard.
Mesquita is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Magamedov is aware though and is defending well.
Magamedov decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Mesquita, up you get!
Magamedov takes the fight into the clinch.
Magamedov connects with a nasty looking knee right to Mesquita's face.
Magamedov successfully pulls guard.
Magamedov controlling Mesquita's posture.
Magamedov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Igor Magamedov.
Magamedov moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Magamedov closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Magamedov taking a breather here.
Magamedov tries to advance to mount but Mesquita denies him.
Mesquita is being controlled here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magamedov has an Americana. Mesquita didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Magamedov is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Magamedov hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Igor Magamedov!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
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