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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mukhammadgafur Gazimagomedov (ranked 4052 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rodrygo Da Silva (ranked 2972 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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175 cm
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158 lbs
2 - 9 - 0 |
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184 cm
25
159 lbs
3 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin |
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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
2 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mukhammadgafur Gazimagomedov! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rodrygo Da Silva! The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Franklyn Lucas and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Gazimagomedov darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Da Silva manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Gazimagomedov keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. Gazimagomedov is trying to pull guard but Da Silva turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Gazimagomedov breaks the clinch.
Gazimagomedov clinches up with Da Silva and pushes him back against the cage. Gazimagomedov is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Gazimagomedov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Gazimagomedov has managed to clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Gazimagomedov is trying to drag Da Silva to the mat but Da Silva just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Da Silva can't get the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round. Da Silva is trying to push Gazimagomedov away but Gazimagomedov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Gazimagomedov breaks the clinch.
Gazimagomedov defending well as Da Silva loads up on a big left hand. Gazimagomedov shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Da Silva is trying to defend but Gazimagomedov finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Da Silva is looking to control Gazimagomedov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Da Silva avoid being mounted? Gazimagomedov seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Gazimagomedov controlling the action here. Da Silva is looking to control Gazimagomedov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Da Silva avoid being mounted? We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace. Gazimagomedov wants to pass to mount but Da Silva is defending the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Gazimagomedov throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Da Silva. Da Silva closes the distance and clinches up with Gazimagomedov, looking for a takedown. Da Silva pushes Gazimagomedov against the cage but Gazimagomedov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Da Silva doesn't succeed with the takedown and Gazimagomedov counters by clinching up. Mukhammadgafur Gazimagomedov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rodrygo Da Silva. Da Silva is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Gazimagomedov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Da Silva looks winded! Gazimagomedov has Da Silva pressed against the cage.
Gazimagomedov is defending well against a takedown attempt. Gazimagomedov gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Gazimagomedov controlling the pace. Gazimagomedov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Da Silva sees it coming and defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Da Silva works his way to full guard. Good work. Gazimagomedov postures up in Da Silva's guard and throws a big left but Da Silva blocks it. Gazimagomedov seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. Gazimagomedov wants to pass the guard but Da Silva is keeping the position. We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mukhammadgafur Gazimagomedov dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Da Silva avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gazimagomedov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Da Silva can do to turn this around? Gazimagomedov gets the takedown into side control. Da Silva defending against the ground and pound. Da Silva is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Gazimagomedov off and has taken his back! Gazimagomedov trying to control the hands but Da Silva won't let him. I really don't envy Gazimagomedov right now.
Gazimagomedov is looking to escape here. Oh dear - Da Silva has locked on a rear naked choke here! Gazimagomedov is tapping out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rodrygo Da Silva!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
37% |
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