PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jini Park (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Magomed Ismailov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Park
vs
Ismailov

188 cm
20
200 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

185 cm
25
220 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jini Park!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Magomed Ismailov!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Vladimir Khabensky and Konstantin Menshow.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Park fails with the takedown

and Ismailov moves into the clinch.
Park tries to circle away but Ismailov has him pinned against the cage.
Park is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ismailov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

Ismailov manages to break the clinch.
Park fails with the takedown
and Park takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jini Park. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Park with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ismailov counters with a right hand to the body.
Park gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Ismailov counters with a nice double leg into side control. Park won't be happy with that.

Ismailov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Park, who protects the arm well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Ismailov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Park, who protects the arm well.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ismailov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Park, who protects the arm well.

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

Ismailov tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

Ismailov goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Park has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Ismailov but great work by Park.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Park throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ismailov manages to work his way to half guard, despite Park's best efforts.
Park wants to advance to full mount but Ismailov doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Park wants to control from the top but Ismailov keeps moving.
Ismailov controlling Park's posture.
Park in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ismailov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Park.
Ismailov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Park manages to get himself to full guard.

Ismailov drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Park dives on top into guard.
Park throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Park trying to move into half guard but instead Ismailov has managed to sweep!

Ismailov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ismailov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Ismailov drops back, looking for a kneebar! Park looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Park looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Park!
Park scores with punches from side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Park trying to control the action but Ismailov is working from the bottom.
Park taking a break here but Ismailov is having none of it and regains half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Ismailov makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Magomed Ismailov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Park misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Ismailov to counter with a crisp jab.
Park misses with a takedown
and Ismailov counters with a left to the body.
Park with a lazy takedown attempt

and Ismailov counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Ismailov.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jini Park. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ismailov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ismailov as Park tries to tie him up.
Ismailov is looking to break free of the clinch but Park has double underhooks.
Park tries to stall but Ismailov uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Park tries to score a body lock takedown but Ismailov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ismailov has Park pressed against the cage, preventing Park from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

Ismailov breaks the clinch.
Magomed Ismailov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Park with a poor takedown
letting Ismailov counter with a right hand.

Park changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Ismailov looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Park working the head with strikes.
Ismailov is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Magomed Ismailov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Park wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ismailov keeps working.
Ismailov moves into full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Park stops Ismailov from standing up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ismailov is pulling down on Park's head to control his posture.
Park scoring with some ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ismailov keeping moving, preventing Park from controlling successfully.
Park looking to sit in guard and control but Ismailov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Ismailov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ismailov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ismailov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ismailov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ismailov won't allow Park to sweep him here.

Ismailov drops back looking for a leg! Park is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Park manages to kick Ismailov off! Ismailov jumps back into Park's guard.
Park working a defensive guard here.

Ismailov postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Park is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Ismailov, into his guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ismailov looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Park with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ismailov seems keen to control Park's posture.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Park trying to control the position from guard on top but Ismailov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Park looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Jini Park will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Park shoots and misses
and Ismailov counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Jini Park seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Park shoots and misses
and Ismailov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

Park looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Park misses with a head shot. Ismailov uses the momentum to regain guard.
Ismailov pulls Park in close to his closed guard and prevents Park from doing any damage or advancing position.
Park trying to control the position from guard on top but Ismailov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ismailov is looking to stand up but Park isn't so interested in that idea.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Park looking to sit in guard and control but Ismailov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ismailov trying to control the position here.
Park trying to control but Ismailov is working from the bottom.
Ismailov looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Park looking to sit in guard and control but Ismailov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Park wants to stand and escape but Ismailov is having none of it.
Park on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Park tries to get out of the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ismailov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ismailov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Ismailov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ismailov passes easily into side control. Nice work.

Ismailov has an Americana. Park didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Ismailov is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Ismailov hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Magomed Ismailov!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
69%

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