PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Zabit Magomedsharipov (ranked 4803 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bo Santos (ranked 4566 p4p, 0 weight class). Zabit Magomedsharipov had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Magomedsharipov
vs
Santos

179 cm
25
155 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

165 cm
25
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Brawler
Experienced

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Zabit Magomedsharipov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Bo Santos!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Sandra Marshall and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Santos connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Santos connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.

It looks like Zabit Magomedsharipov has been cut.
Santos moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.

Santos feints and as Magomedsharipov raises his hands in defense, Santos changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

Magomedsharipov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Santos is aware though and is defending well.
Magomedsharipov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Santos is one step ahead there.
Magomedsharipov keeping moving, preventing Santos from controlling successfully.
Magomedsharipov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Magomedsharipov is working hard here to advance position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Magomedsharipov holds on and takes a little breather.
Magomedsharipov keeping full guard, as Santos tries to pass.
Santos must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomedsharipov looking for a sweep. Not yet Magomedsharipov, not yet.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Santos passes into half guard.

Santos is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Magomedsharipov tries to get to full guard but Santos has control of the leg.
Magomedsharipov works his way to full guard. Good work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Magomedsharipov has his hands on Santos's head, controlling the position.
Magomedsharipov keeping moving, preventing Santos from controlling successfully.
Magomedsharipov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Magomedsharipov tries to get out of the position.
Magomedsharipov working a defensive guard but Santos manages to pass into side control anyway.
Magomedsharipov is trying to improve his position.
Magomedsharipov manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Magomedsharipov is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Santos jumps into side control!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magomedsharipov is not content to let Santos control the position.
Magomedsharipov can't do much from the bottom here.
Magomedsharipov is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Santos off and has taken his back!
Magomedsharipov lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Magomedsharipov wants to control but Santos is keeping busy.
Magomedsharipov lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Santos hold on?!
Santos trying to control the hands but Magomedsharipov won't let him.
Magomedsharipov controlling well, preventing Santos from escaping the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santos is taking damage to the body and head.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Magomedsharipov.
Magomedsharipov keeps control of the position as Santos tries to break free.
Magomedsharipov lands a shot to the body.
Santos really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Magomedsharipov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Santos wants to escape the position.
Magomedsharipov loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Santos hold on?
Santos tries to break free.
Magomedsharipov lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Magomedsharipov scores with punches and elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zabit Magomedsharipov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Zabit Magomedsharipov's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Santos shoots in for a takedown but Magomedsharipov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Santos enables Magomedsharipov to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Santos manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.

Santos looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Magomedsharipov is posturing up here but Santos has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Magomedsharipov tries to roll out but it's too tight and Magomedsharipov has to tap! Slick submission there by Santos!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bo Santos!