PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rookie Hunter Four (ranked 4813 p4p, 3050 weight class) and Andrei Magomedsharipov (ranked 0 p4p, 323 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Hunter Four
vs
Magomedsharipov

165 cm
25
148
0 - 0 - 0

169 cm
25
145
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Good chin

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Solid chin

The Dirty Needle Project (Proven 160Q @ $160)

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rookie Hunter Four!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Andrei Magomedsharipov!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Sergei Dronov and Valeri Chadov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Magomedsharipov changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hunter Four looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Hunter Four gets back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hunter Four wants to control but Magomedsharipov is keeping busy.
Hunter Four moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Magomedsharipov looking to sit in guard and control but Hunter Four gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Hunter Four wants to pass the guard but Magomedsharipov is keeping the position.
Magomedsharipov wants to stand and escape but Hunter Four is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunter Four slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

Magomedsharipov has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Hunter Four is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunter Four is trying to pull guard but Magomedsharipov turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.

Magomedsharipov breaks from the clinch.

Magomedsharipov tries to keep at a distance but Hunter Four has taken the fight into the clinch.

Hunter Four gets control of Magomedsharipov's arms and successfully pulls guard. Hunter Four will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Magomedsharipov 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.
Magomedsharipov throws a strike but Hunter Four rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Hunter Four stops Magomedsharipov from standing up.
Hunter Four trying to control the position from guard on top but Magomedsharipov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hunter Four stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Magomedsharipov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Magomedsharipov wants to get back to his feet but Hunter Four is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunter Four wants to control from the top but Magomedsharipov keeps moving.
Hunter Four won't allow Magomedsharipov to get back to his feet.

Magomedsharipov has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Hunter Four has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.

Hunter Four has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Magomedsharipov uses from the top position.
Hunter Four keeping full guard, as Magomedsharipov tries to pass.
Magomedsharipov cracks Hunter Four with a solid left hand.

Hunter Four escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Magomedsharipov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hunter Four keeping full guard, as Magomedsharipov tries to pass.
Magomedsharipov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunter Four manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Magomedsharipov manages to get himself to full guard.

Magomedsharipov wants to stand but Hunter Four is controlling the position.

Hunter Four is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Magomedsharipov is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.

Hunter Four gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magomedsharipov pushes Hunter Four off looking to stand but Hunter Four dives back in and keeps control.

Hunter Four is looking for a kimura but Magomedsharipov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hunter Four to get the leverage.

Magomedsharipov is defending against the submission attempts here by Hunter Four.
Hunter Four is breathing heavily.
Magomedsharipov tries to kick Hunter Four off but Hunter Four keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

Magomedsharipov manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Hunter Four keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hunter Four jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Magomedsharipov walks away with a smile on his face. Hunter Four gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Hunter Four fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rookie Hunter Four. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Magomedsharipov gets a double leg takedown into Hunter Four's guard.
Hunter Four is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Magomedsharipov scoring with punches to the head and body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andrei Magomedsharipov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Hunter Four forces Magomedsharipov back against the cage and clinches.
Magomedsharipov tries to stall but Hunter Four uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Hunter Four tries to pull guard but Magomedsharipov forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Hunter Four tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Magomedsharipov just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hunter Four jumps guard but Magomedsharipov stands there with Hunter Four around his waist. Hunter Four gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rookie Hunter Four. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hunter Four fails to pull guard.
Hunter Four fails to pull guard.
Hunter Four tries to pull guard but Magomedsharipov won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunter Four drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Magomedsharipov turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunter Four struggling a bit here.
Magomedsharipov lands a few punches from side control.
You can see the frustration on Hunter Four's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hunter Four taking a bit of punishment here - Magomedsharipov scoring with strikes.
Magomedsharipov lands a nice forearm strike.

Magomedsharipov decides to stand back up. Magomedsharipov steps back and let's Hunter Four get back to his feet.

Magomedsharipov moves into the clinch successfully.
Magomedsharipov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

Magomedsharipov has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Hunter Four clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Magomedsharipov lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magomedsharipov lands with a hammerfist to the side of Hunter Four's head.
Magomedsharipov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hunter Four. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hunter Four staying busy and making it hard for Magomedsharipov to control.
Hunter Four rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Hunter Four tries to roll over but Magomedsharipov keeps him under control.
Magomedsharipov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Magomedsharipov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hunter Four tries to get to full guard but Magomedsharipov has control of the leg.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Magomedsharipov lands a nice short elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Magomedsharipov stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.

Magomedsharipov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Magomedsharipov lands in his opponent's guard.
Magomedsharipov tries to stand but Hunter Four is controlling from the bottom.

Hunter Four has his foot on Magomedsharipov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Magomedsharipov works his way back into a safe position though.
Magomedsharipov landing with the ground and pound.
Magomedsharipov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magomedsharipov wants to control from the top but Hunter Four keeps moving.
Magomedsharipov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hunter Four bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Magomedsharipov's guard.

Hunter Four trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hunter Four won't allow Magomedsharipov to get back to his feet.

Magomedsharipov has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Hunter Four has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Hunter Four goes for a takedown in the clinch but Magomedsharipov prevents it.

Magomedsharipov breaks the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andrei Magomedsharipov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Hunter Four tries to clinch
and Magomedsharipov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Magomedsharipov circles away from the clinch attempt
and Magomedsharipov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hunter Four is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hunter Four shoots for a double leg takedown but Magomedsharipov sprawls well. He's pushed Hunter Four's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
As Hunter Four backs off Magomedsharipov throws a huge counter combo but Hunter Four manages to avoid it all.
Rookie Hunter Four seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Magomedsharipov throws a perfectly timed hook that sends Hunter Four crashing down! Hunter Four tries to stagger back to his feet but Magomedsharipov just hammers him until the ref stops the fight! A confused Hunter Four asks the ref what just happened. Poor fella.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andrei Magomedsharipov!