PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lolohea Faaloloto (ranked 6047 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mukhammadgafur Gazimagomedov (ranked 7301 p4p, 0 weight class). Gazimagomedov has a niggling injury. He would have liked to come in 100% fit but that's not always possible. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Faaloloto
vs
Gazimagomedov

187 cm
25
159 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

175 cm
25
158 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lolohea Faaloloto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mukhammadgafur Gazimagomedov!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Jonathan Paton and Joseph Jones.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gazimagomedov avoids the head kick by Faaloloto.
Gazimagomedov misses with a takedown attempt - Faaloloto sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
As Gazimagomedov looks to move away, Faaloloto throws a big counter combo but Gazimagomedov just gets out of the way.
Gazimagomedov looks winded!
Faaloloto misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

A head kick lands from Faaloloto that sends Gazimagomedov to the canvas. Gazimagomedov tries to scramble back to his feet but Faaloloto brings him back down into side control.

It looks like Mukhammadgafur Gazimagomedov has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Faaloloto wants to stand but Gazimagomedov is controlling his arm.

Faaloloto decides to stand back up.
Faaloloto misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Faaloloto throws a head kick that misses.
Gazimagomedov with the counter takedown but Faaloloto avoids it easily.
Faaloloto tries a head kick but it misses.
Faaloloto throws a right and a left that both miss.
Faaloloto misses with a head kick.
Faaloloto throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gazimagomedov blocks a head kick by Faaloloto.
Gazimagomedov tries to counter with a clinch but Faaloloto shakes him off and moves away.
Gazimagomedov avoids the head kick by Faaloloto.
Faaloloto misses with a series of wild punches.
Faaloloto throws a head kick that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Faaloloto throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And Gazimagomedov tries to counter it with a takedown but Faaloloto pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Faaloloto slaps away a takedown attempt from Gazimagomedov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Faaloloto throws a sloppy head kick

and Gazimagomedov counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Faaloloto!
Faaloloto is trying to buck Gazimagomedov off.

Gazimagomedov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Gazimagomedov trying to control the action but Faaloloto is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Faaloloto is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Gazimagomedov asserts his dominance and retains side control.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Faaloloto throws a head kick that misses.
Faaloloto misses with the combination.
Gazimagomedov avoids the head kick by Faaloloto.
Gazimagomedov avoids the head kick by Faaloloto.
Faaloloto tries a head kick but it misses.
Gazimagomedov wants to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick by Faaloloto misses

and Gazimagomedov decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Faaloloto's guard.
Gazimagomedov prevents Faaloloto from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gazimagomedov wants to stand but Faaloloto is controlling his posture from full guard.
Gazimagomedov prevents Faaloloto from getting back to his feet.
Gazimagomedov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Faaloloto trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Gazimagomedov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Faaloloto takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Faaloloto leaves Gazimagomedov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Lolohea Faaloloto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mukhammadgafur Gazimagomedov.
Faaloloto misses with a head kick.
Faaloloto misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gazimagomedov blocks a head kick by Faaloloto.
A head kick misses from Faaloloto.
Faaloloto really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

Gazimagomedov shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Faaloloto manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Gazimagomedov trying to stand up but can't free himself from Faaloloto's guard.
Gazimagomedov wants to pass the guard but Faaloloto is keeping the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Faaloloto is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Gazimagomedov is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lolohea Faaloloto dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mukhammadgafur Gazimagomedov's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Faaloloto throws a series of strikes that have Gazimagomedov backpedaling.
Faaloloto throws a head kick that misses.
Despite the aggression on Gazimagomedov's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Faaloloto misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gazimagomedov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Faaloloto circles away.
Faaloloto throws a head kick that Gazimagomedov semi-blocks.
Faaloloto misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lolohea Faaloloto is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Faaloloto pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gazimagomedov is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Gazimagomedov avoids the head kick by Faaloloto.
Gazimagomedov throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Faaloloto pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Faaloloto fails to land with a series of punches.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Faaloloto misses with a two punch combination.
A head kick misses from Faaloloto.
Gazimagomedov misses with a takedown attempt - Faaloloto sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Faaloloto throws a head kick but Gazimagomedov moves out of range.
Despite the aggression on Gazimagomedov's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Gazimagomedov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Faaloloto sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gazimagomedov somewhat.
Faaloloto is looking for a counter combo.
Lolohea Faaloloto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mukhammadgafur Gazimagomedov.
Gazimagomedov shoots in for a double leg but Faaloloto sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Faaloloto throws a head kick but Gazimagomedov moves out of range.
Gazimagomedov swinging wildly here.
Gazimagomedov blocks a head kick by Faaloloto.
Faaloloto pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gazimagomedov takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Faaloloto throws a sloppy head kick and Gazimagomedov moves out of range easily.
Faaloloto pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Faaloloto throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gazimagomedov shoots in and drives through. Faaloloto sprawls well.
Faaloloto misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gazimagomedov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Gazimagomedov shoots in looking for a takedown. Faaloloto tries to sprawl out of it but Gazimagomedov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Faaloloto manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Sloppy strikes from Faaloloto. Those never looked like landing.
Lolohea Faaloloto is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Faaloloto throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gazimagomedov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lolohea Faaloloto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch combination from Faaloloto misses.
Faaloloto throws a right and a left that both miss.
Faaloloto lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Faaloloto lands with a slapping head kick.
Faaloloto misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gazimagomedov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Faaloloto is trying to force a seperation but Gazimagomedov has the dominant position.

Gazimagomedov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lolohea Faaloloto is winning the standup battle so far.
Faaloloto throws a head kick that misses

and Gazimagomedov counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Faaloloto is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Faaloloto being controlled here, momentarily.
Gazimagomedov wants to get up but he can't break Faaloloto's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Gazimagomedov stops Faaloloto from standing up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gazimagomedov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Gazimagomedov prevents Faaloloto from getting back to his feet.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Faaloloto misses with a series of wild punches.
Gazimagomedov darts in looking for a takedown but Faaloloto gets double underhooks and turns Gazimagomedov into the cage.
Faaloloto appears to be looking for a big counter.
Faaloloto tries a head kick but it misses.
Gazimagomedov throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Faaloloto's head.
Faaloloto throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gazimagomedov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gazimagomedov avoids the head kick by Faaloloto.
Gazimagomedov wants to counter the offense by Faaloloto and move into the clinch position.
Gazimagomedov goes for a double leg but Faaloloto avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Faaloloto continues to drive forward.
Faaloloto is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gazimagomedov can do to turn this around?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Faaloloto stuffs the takedown attempt from Gazimagomedov. Gazimagomedov gets slowly back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lolohea Faaloloto dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mukhammadgafur Gazimagomedov's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Faaloloto throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Faaloloto.
Gazimagomedov feints the counter takedown.
Faaloloto pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gazimagomedov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Faaloloto swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gazimagomedov throws a low kick but it's checked well by Faaloloto.
It looked like Faaloloto was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Faaloloto misses with a two punch combination.
Gazimagomedov avoids the head kick by Faaloloto.

Gazimagomedov rushes Faaloloto and presses him up against the cage.
Faaloloto is looking to break free of the clinch but Gazimagomedov has double underhooks.
Gazimagomedov tries to pull guard but Faaloloto won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Faaloloto is trying to push Gazimagomedov away but Gazimagomedov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Gazimagomedov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Faaloloto walks away with a smile on his face. Gazimagomedov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Faaloloto pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Faaloloto throws a head kick that misses.
Gazimagomedov avoids the head kick by Faaloloto.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Faaloloto fails to land with a series of punches.
Gazimagomedov goes for a double leg but Faaloloto avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Faaloloto continues to drive forward.
Lolohea Faaloloto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mukhammadgafur Gazimagomedov.
Gazimagomedov blocks a head kick by Faaloloto.
Faaloloto pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Faaloloto lands a head kick!
Gazimagomedov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Faaloloto defends well and Gazimagomedov ends up having to push Faaloloto into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Faaloloto tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gazimagomedov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Gazimagomedov tries to clinch but Faaloloto is having none of it.
Faaloloto tries a head kick but it misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gazimagomedov. Faaloloto does a little dance to reset his feet.
Faaloloto throws a head kick but Gazimagomedov moves out of range.
Gazimagomedov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Faaloloto defends it well.
Faaloloto pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gazimagomedov has a takedown stuffed.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gazimagomedov shoots in but no luck this time.
Faaloloto throws a head kick that misses.
Faaloloto rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gazimagomedov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Faaloloto throws a sloppy head kick and Gazimagomedov moves out of range easily.
Faaloloto throws a right hand that Gazimagomedov ducks under and follows up with a left that Gazimagomedov also avoids with ease.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gazimagomedov misses with a series of wild punches.
Faaloloto lands with a slapping head kick.
Faaloloto throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gazimagomedov tries to counter with a clinch but Faaloloto shakes him off and moves away.
Faaloloto throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gazimagomedov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A head kick misses from Faaloloto.
Faaloloto misses with a few strikes there.
Faaloloto throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gazimagomedov is defended easily by Faaloloto.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Faaloloto scores with a one two! Gazimagomedov had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Gazimagomedov blocks a head kick by Faaloloto.
Gazimagomedov blocks a head kick by Faaloloto.
Gazimagomedov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gazimagomedov moves in looking to clinch but Faaloloto pushes him off.
Faaloloto misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Faaloloto misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Faaloloto swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Faaloloto throws a right and a left that Gazimagomedov avoids nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Faaloloto tries a head kick but it misses.
Faaloloto blocks a head kick by Gazimagomedov.

Gazimagomedov instigates a clinch.
Faaloloto has had enough of the clinch but Gazimagomedov keeps him there for the moment.
Faaloloto is trying to force a seperation but Gazimagomedov has the dominant position.
Gazimagomedov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Faaloloto's efforts to push away.
Gazimagomedov prevents Faaloloto from breaking the clinch.
Faaloloto is trying to push Gazimagomedov away but Gazimagomedov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Faaloloto tries to circle away but Gazimagomedov has him pinned against the cage.
Faaloloto wants to break the clinch but can't.

Gazimagomedov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Faaloloto misses with a few strikes there.
Mukhammadgafur Gazimagomedov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lolohea Faaloloto is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gazimagomedov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Faaloloto but Faaloloto pushes him off and we're back to square one.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lolohea Faaloloto showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Faaloloto, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lolohea Faaloloto!