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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Aslan Akishev (ranked 3313 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jamal Gazimagomedov (ranked 2929 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Jamal Gazimagomedov was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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158 lbs
7 - 6 - 0 |
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182 cm
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158 lbs
10 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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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
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Aslan Akishev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jamal Gazimagomedov!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Yves DeLean and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gazimagomedov keeps the fight on the outside.
Gazimagomedov moves into range and clinches up with Akishev.
Akishev is trying to stall.
Gazimagomedov manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Akishev looking to slow down the pace here.
Gazimagomedov manages to break the clinch.
Akishev thumps Gazimagomedov with a low kick.
Gazimagomedov keeps the fight on the outside.
Akishev feints and then cracks Gazimagomedov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gazimagomedov down.
Akishev moves into the clinch.
Akishev tries to break free but Gazimagomedov pushes him back against the cage.
Gazimagomedov manages to break the clinch.
Akishev avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akishev steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gazimagomedov.
Akishev lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Akishev ducks under a wild hook from Gazimagomedov.
Akishev pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gazimagomedov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gazimagomedov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Akishev wants to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gazimagomedov has closed the distance and engaged Akishev in a clinch.
Gazimagomedov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Akishev tries to clinch but Gazimagomedov moves out of range.
Gazimagomedov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Gazimagomedov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Akishev misses with a body kick.
Gazimagomedov misses with a looping right.
Gazimagomedov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Akishev wants to break free but Gazimagomedov has control.
Gazimagomedov is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Gazimagomedov as Akishev tries to tie him up.
Gazimagomedov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Akishev pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gazimagomedov throws out a counter right but Akishev avoids it with no problem.
Gazimagomedov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Gazimagomedov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Akishev has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Akishev stalling in the clinch but Gazimagomedov improves position.
Akishev dodges an elbow strike from Gazimagomedov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gazimagomedov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gazimagomedov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gazimagomedov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gazimagomedov misses with a two punch combination.
Akishev staying out of range there.
An inside leg kick lands from Akishev.
Gazimagomedov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Akishev blocks an elbow strike.
Gazimagomedov swings wildly with an uppercut but Akishev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gazimagomedov dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
The referee calls for Gazimagomedov to work.
The crowd are getting on Gazimagomedov's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Gazimagomedov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Akishev pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gazimagomedov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Akishev.
Akishev thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Gazimagomedov if he has to take too many more of those.
Akishev wants to clinch up but Gazimagomedov keeps it at a distance.
Akishev tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gazimagomedov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Akishev throws a sloppy head kick and Gazimagomedov moves out of range easily.
Akishev throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akishev slips a jab from Gazimagomedov.
A head kick misses from Akishev.
Gazimagomedov takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Gazimagomedov has closed the distance and engaged Akishev in a clinch.
Gazimagomedov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Akishev tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gazimagomedov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gazimagomedov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Gazimagomedov breaks from the clinch.
Akishev tries to clinch up but Gazimagomedov circles away and keeps his distance.
Akishev tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gazimagomedov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Gazimagomedov manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Gazimagomedov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Akishev misses with a head kick.
Akishev looking to land some kicks to the body here.
As Akishev backs off Gazimagomedov throws a huge counter combo but Akishev manages to avoid it all.
Akishev gets tackled into the cage by Gazimagomedov. Gazimagomedov maintains the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gazimagomedov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A swing and a miss from Gazimagomedov.
Gazimagomedov avoids the head kick by Akishev.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akishev bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Gazimagomedov throws a series of punches but Akishev moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Akishev.
Akishev throws a front kick that sends Gazimagomedov stumbling back into the cage.
Gazimagomedov darts in and clinches Akishev up against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Akishev trying to land knees to the body.
Gazimagomedov lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Gazimagomedov slowing the pace effectively.
Akishev misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gazimagomedov.
Gazimagomedov swings wildly with an uppercut but Akishev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Akishev wants to stall.
Gazimagomedov stalling in the clinch.
Gazimagomedov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A big left from Gazimagomedov misses.
A leg kick checked by Gazimagomedov.
Gazimagomedov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Akishev, pushing him back against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gazimagomedov is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jamal Gazimagomedov dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Gazimagomedov with a jab.
Gazimagomedov avoids the head kick by Akishev.
Gazimagomedov gets a clinch.
Gazimagomedov controlling the action here for a moment.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Gazimagomedov throws an elbow but it misses.
Akishev wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Gazimagomedov breaks from the clinch.
Akishev tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gazimagomedov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Akishev throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Gazimagomedov's head.
Akishev tries to clinch there but Gazimagomedov circles away.
Gazimagomedov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Akishev circles away quickly and effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akishev tries to clinch up.
Akishev tries to close the distance and clinch but Gazimagomedov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gazimagomedov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gazimagomedov checks the leg kick.
Akishev tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gazimagomedov takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Gazimagomedov moves into range and clinches up with Akishev.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Akishev breaks the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akishev avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Akishev needs to keep his hands up - Gazimagomedov had a free shot at his head there.
Akishev is rocked!
Akishev is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Oh Akishev is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gazimagomedov blocks a head kick by Akishev.
Akishev tries to clinch but Gazimagomedov is having none of it.
Akishev seems to have got his legs back now.
Akishev ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gazimagomedov throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Akishev tumbling to the canvas!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gazimagomedov prevents Akishev from getting back to his feet.
Gazimagomedov postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Akishev covers up, he's hurt! Gazimagomedov keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Gazimagomedov and the ref steps in to end the fight! Gazimagomedov can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jamal Gazimagomedov!
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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
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