PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ruslan Amagov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thomas Alan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Amagov
vs
Alan

190 cm
20
155 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

183 cm
25
155 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Tends to cut

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 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ruslan Amagov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Thomas Alan!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Fedor Mirinova and Igor Prikhodko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Amagov rushes Alan and presses him up against the cage.
Alan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A body shot lands from Alan.

Alan lands a nice trip 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.
Alan seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Amagov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Amagov kicks off Alan and gets to his feet.

Amagov rushes Alan and presses him up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

Alan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Amagov is defended easily by Alan.
Amagov throws a sloppy head kick and Alan moves out of range easily.

Alan gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Amagov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Amagov is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Amagov prevents a takedown attempt there.
Alan is working Amagov over against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Amagov is looking for a takedown.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Alan takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.

Alan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Amagov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Alan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ruslan Amagov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Amagov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Amagov is breathing heavily.

Alan moves into the clinch successfully.
Alan working some nice short punches in the clinch.

Alan manages to break the clinch.

Alan looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Amagov is refusing to be controlled, as Alan sits in half guard.
Nice strikes from Alan there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Amagov moves into full guard.

Amagov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Alan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Alan controls from within his opponent's guard.
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!
Alan wants to control from the top but Amagov keeps moving.
Amagov wants to sweep but no luck.

Amagov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Alan defends it easily.
Alan postures up and lands a big shot to Amagov's brow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alan is pushing down on Amagov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Amagov is fighting to maintain full guard but Alan has managed to sneak the leg through.
Alan lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Alan scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Alan drops an elbow to the side of Amagov's head.
Alan moves into full mount! Amagov won't be happy about that!
Alan lands a big elbow.
Amagov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Amagov tries to get out of the position.
Alan tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Alan landing shots from mount.
Alan scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Alan working Amagov over with strikes here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alan lands with some strikes.
Amagov really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Alan wants to control the pace but Amagov is squirming around nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Amagov is wriggling around trying to escape.
Alan takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Alan in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Amagov is working to get back to half guard.
Alan wants to control the pace but Amagov is squirming around nicely.
Amagov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
BOOM! Alan connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Alan takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Amagov is squirming around, avoiding Alan's attempts to control the action.
Amagov tries to reverse the position but Alan maintains control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thomas Alan dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Amagov can't get the takedown.
Amagov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Alan working some nice short punches in the clinch.

Alan gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Amagov regains guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Amagov wants to sweep but no luck.
Alan lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Alan connects with a couple of short punches.
Alan stopping the sweep attempt from Amagov.
Alan trying to control but Amagov is working from the bottom.
Alan lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alan looking to pass the guard.
Alan trying to control but Amagov is working from the bottom.
Alan passes Amagov's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Amagov is trying to maintain the position but Alan is very close to passing his half guard.
Alan is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Amagov tries to kick Alan off but Alan keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Alan is taking a breather. Amagov 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.

Amagov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Alan pulls his head out easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alan trying to control from half guard but Amagov is working away.
Still in half guard, Alan seems content to control.
Alan has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Amagov wants to control but Alan is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Amagov regains full guard. Nicely done.
Alan is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Thomas Alan was stalling too much, according to the referee.

Alan clinches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Alan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Alan fails with an attempt to clinch.

Alan dives in and scores a takedown into Amagov's guard.
Alan trying to control but Amagov is working from the bottom.
Alan is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alan is pushing down on Amagov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Amagov is fighting to maintain full guard but Alan has managed to sneak the leg through.
Amagov pushes Alan off looking to stand but Alan dives back in and keeps control.
Amagov wants to improve his position but Alan is controlling well.
Alan is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Amagov trying to control here.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Thomas Alan hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Alan throws out a leg kick but Amagov moves out of range and Alan only half commits.

Alan shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Amagov trying to hold on to Alan's head to control him but Alan postures up.
Alan controlling the action here.
Amagov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Alan landing with the ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Amagov has his feet on Alan's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Alan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Amagov is defended easily by Alan.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thomas Alan 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. And we move into the final round!

Alan moves in looking to clinch but Amagov pushes him off.
Amagov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Alan counters by clinching up.
Alan controlling the action here for a moment.
Amagov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Amagov goes for a takedown attempt but Alan pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Alan fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Amagov to the ground. Alan is now in Amagov's guard.
Amagov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Alan.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alan throwing strikes but missing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Amagov wants to get back to his feet but Alan is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Alan advances to half guard.
Alan controlling the pace.
Alan is trying to control. Amagov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Amagov trying to control from the bottom.
Alan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Alan is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Alan connects with a nice short shot to Amagov's temple.
Alan perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Alan is trying to control. Amagov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Amagov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Alan passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Amagov!
Alan lands a big elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Amagov tries to reverse the position but Alan maintains control.
Alan controlling from the full mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Amagov can't escape the position.
Alan content just to control the position here.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Alan looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alan landing punches.
Amagov working to try and regain half guard.
Alan fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Amagov takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Alan takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Alan unloading with bombs!
Alan is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Amagov can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Amagov tries to hold on but Alan pushes him away.
Thomas Alan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alan looking to control and managing it successfully.
Amagov is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alan controlling from the full mount.
Amagov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Alan takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ruslan Amagov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Amagov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Thomas Alan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Alan 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:30
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 27:30
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thomas Alan!