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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Magomed Magomedrasulov (ranked 3153 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shamil Mirzamagomedov (ranked 3197 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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157 lbs
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157 lbs
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Magomed Magomedrasulov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Shamil Mirzamagomedov!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Konstantin Menshow and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mirzamagomedov drives through with a takedown into Magomedrasulov's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Magomedrasulov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Magomedrasulov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Magomedrasulov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mirzamagomedov is controlling him.
Mirzamagomedov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Mirzamagomedov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Magomedrasulov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mirzamagomedov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Magomedrasulov controls Mirzamagomedov momentarily but Mirzamagomedov frees himself.
Mirzamagomedov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mirzamagomedov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Magomedrasulov is keeping the position for now.
Mirzamagomedov cracks Magomedrasulov with a solid left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mirzamagomedov wants to get up but he can't break Magomedrasulov's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Magomedrasulov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Magomedrasulov kicks Mirzamagomedov off and gets to his feet.
Mirzamagomedov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Magomedrasulov was well out of range. Poor timing from Mirzamagomedov.
Magomedrasulov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mirzamagomedov gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Magomedrasulov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Magomedrasulov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mirzamagomedov drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Magomedrasulov manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Mirzamagomedov has Magomedrasulov in his guard.
Mirzamagomedov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mirzamagomedov wants to sweep but no luck.
Mirzamagomedov pulls Magomedrasulov in close to prevent any damage.
Magomedrasulov wants to control from the top but Mirzamagomedov keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mirzamagomedov has a closed guard, preventing Magomedrasulov from standing up.
Magomedrasulov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Mirzamagomedov's head.
Mirzamagomedov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Magomedrasulov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mirzamagomedov looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Magomedrasulov puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Mirzamagomedov is looking to control Magomedrasulov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mirzamagomedov avoid being mounted?
Magomedrasulov stalling.
Magomedrasulov is just content to waste time from the top position. Mirzamagomedov takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Magomedrasulov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Magomedrasulov won't allow Mirzamagomedov to sweep him here.
Magomedrasulov postures up and lands a big shot to Mirzamagomedov's brow.
Mirzamagomedov has a closed guard, preventing Magomedrasulov from standing up.
Magomedrasulov wants to control from the top but Mirzamagomedov keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Magomedrasulov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Magomedrasulov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mirzamagomedov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Magomed Magomedrasulov will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Mirzamagomedov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mirzamagomedov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mirzamagomedov tries to keep at a distance but Magomedrasulov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mirzamagomedov looking for a takedown.
Magomedrasulov tries to pull guard but Mirzamagomedov won't allow it.
Mirzamagomedov lands a takedown into guard.
Magomedrasulov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mirzamagomedov's guard.
Magomedrasulov slips nicely into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedrasulov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mirzamagomedov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Mirzamagomedov taking some punishment here, with Magomedrasulov in his half guard.
Magomedrasulov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mirzamagomedov can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomedrasulov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mirzamagomedov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Magomedrasulov is working for a kimura but Mirzamagomedov is defending it quite comfortably.
Mirzamagomedov trying to control from the bottom.
Magomedrasulov is keen to just control but Mirzamagomedov is a slippery customer.
Mirzamagomedov tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Magomedrasulov has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mirzamagomedov can't escape the position.
Mirzamagomedov defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Magomedrasulov.
Magomedrasulov controlling his opponent.
Magomedrasulov looking to control but Mirzamagomedov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magomedrasulov avoids the attempt from Mirzamagomedov to control.
Mirzamagomedov is wriggling around trying to escape.
Magomedrasulov landing strikes from the mount.
Mirzamagomedov tries to lock up and control but Magomedrasulov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mirzamagomedov defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Magomedrasulov.
Magomedrasulov jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Mirzamagomedov manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Mirzamagomedov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Magomedrasulov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
You can see the frustration on Mirzamagomedov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Mirzamagomedov is looking to regain half guard here but Magomedrasulov keeps moving and retains side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mirzamagomedov is not content to let Magomedrasulov control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Magomed Magomedrasulov dominated that second round.
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!
Mirzamagomedov looks to clinch
and Magomedrasulov counters with a shoot takedown. Mirzamagomedov fights it but they end up in guard.
Mirzamagomedov working a defensive guard here.
Mirzamagomedov wants to sweep but no luck.
Mirzamagomedov has his foot on Magomedrasulov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Magomedrasulov works his way back into a safe position though.
Mirzamagomedov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Magomedrasulov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Mirzamagomedov keeping moving, preventing Magomedrasulov from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Mirzamagomedov closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mirzamagomedov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Magomedrasulov keeps working.
Mirzamagomedov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Magomedrasulov defends it well.
Mirzamagomedov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Magomedrasulov gets full guard.
Mirzamagomedov is sitting in close to Magomedrasulov's body. Magomedrasulov has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Mirzamagomedov is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Mirzamagomedov is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Magomedrasulov.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Magomed Magomedrasulov!
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energy
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hype
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FIGHT
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