PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Islam Mamadaliev (ranked 2201 p4p, 253 weight class) and Liberal Stomper (ranked 1673 p4p, 205 weight class). Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!Liberal Stomper will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Mamadaliev
vs
Stomper

177 cm
25
157 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

188 cm
20
164 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Urban Fighter

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Islam Mamadaliev!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Liberal Stomper!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Nard Betker and Saam Ante.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mamadaliev looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Stomper is fending him off so far but Mamadaliev persists. Nope, Stomper circles away and we're back to standing.
Mamadaliev takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Mamadaliev fails with the takedown
and Stomper counters with a right hand to the body.

Mamadaliev drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Mamadaliev throws a big elbow that misses.
Mamadaliev throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Stomper works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mamadaliev trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mamadaliev throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mamadaliev might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Stomper seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Mamadaliev throwing strikes from guard but Stomper blocks nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mamadaliev lands a couple of elbows.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Stomper is on top in guard.

Stomper has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Mamadaliev is proving hard to escape from.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mamadaliev working for a triangle but Stomper defends it easily.

Mamadaliev throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Mamadaliev is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Stomper is aware though and is defending well.
Stomper trying to stand up but can't free himself from Mamadaliev's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Stomper is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Mamadaliev misses with a takedown
and Stomper counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

It looks like Islam Mamadaliev has been cut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Islam Mamadaliev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mamadaliev fails with a takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mamadaliev takes one to the chin there.
Stomper tests Mamadaliev's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mamadaliev with a lazy takedown attempt

and Stomper counters with a nice right hand that sends Mamadaliev toppling to the canvas! Mamadaliev scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Stomper finish him?!

Mamadaliev is rocked!
Mamadaliev shoots and misses
and Stomper counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Mamadaliev out cold! What a finish! Stomper is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Liberal Stomper!
Liberal Stomper is the new lightweight champion!
After the big win, Liberal Stomper made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Urban Fighter and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.