PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ahmad Malushev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Junior Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Malushev
vs
Sanchez

190 cm
27
160 lbs
4 - 5 - 1

169 cm
21
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

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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 4 - 5 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ahmad Malushev!
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, Junior Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Dmitry Maklakov and Illya Tyunina.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanchez works over Malushev's head and body with a nice combination.

Sanchez tries to keep at a distance but Malushev has taken the fight into the clinch.

Malushev jumps guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Malushev throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Sanchez decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Malushev, up you get!
Sanchez keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.

Malushev shoots in and bounces Sanchez off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Malushev avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sanchez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Malushev is one step ahead there.
Malushev lands a couple of decent looking shots.

Sanchez looking for a guillotine here but Malushev defends easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Malushev wants to control from the top but Sanchez keeps moving.

Sanchez is looking for a triangle but Malushev pushes his legs off easily.
Sanchez is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Malushev keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Sanchez's head.

Sanchez working for a triangle but Malushev defends it easily.
Malushev throws a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Malushev gets to his feet - Sanchez follows without any prompting.
Junior Sanchez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sanchez scores with a jab to the jaw.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Malushev shoots in and drives through. Sanchez sprawls well.
Malushev takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Malushev ducks under a wild hook from Sanchez.
Sanchez scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Sanchez misses with a wild combination.
No joy there for Sanchez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

Malushev instigates a clinch.

Malushev jumps guard and drags Sanchez to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.

Sanchez drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Malushev dives on top into guard.
Malushev wants to control from the top but Sanchez keeps moving.

Sanchez looking for subs off his back but Malushev has passed one foot through into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Malushev gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Sanchez fails to land with a series of punches.
Malushev ducks under a wild hook from Sanchez.
Sanchez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Malushev moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sanchez throws a series of punches but Malushev moves out of range.
Malushev fails with a takedown attempt.
Sanchez slaps away a takedown attempt from Malushev, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ahmad Malushev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Malushev.
Sanchez throws a series of punches but Malushev moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez swinging wildly here.
Sanchez throws a right hand that Malushev ducks under and follows up with a left that Malushev also avoids with ease.
Malushev misses with a body kick.
Sanchez misses with a series of wild punches.
Sanchez keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sanchez lands a jab-cross combination.
Sanchez listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sanchez connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Malushev shoots in but no luck this time.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A cross from Sanchez lands.
Sanchez keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Malushev moves in looking to clinch but Sanchez pushes him off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Junior Sanchez dominated that round.
That's time! Malushev's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Some wild striking there from Sanchez.
Malushev tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sanchez sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Malushev somewhat.
Sanchez throws a series of punches but Malushev avoids them all with ease.
Sanchez misses with a double jab

and Malushev holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

Malushev's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Malushev really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Sanchez throws a right and a left that Malushev avoids nicely.
Sanchez tries to bum rush Malushev with a series of wild strikes but Malushev uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Malushev throws a head kick that half lands.

Sanchez tries to sprawl but Malushev drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Sanchez is looking to control Malushev's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sanchez avoid being mounted?
Malushev prevents Sanchez from standing back up.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Sanchez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Malushev pulls his head out easily.
Malushev throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Malushev is keen to just control but Sanchez is a slippery customer.

Sanchez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Malushev pulls his head out easily.
Sanchez is breathing heavily.
Sanchez is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Malushev scores with a couple of nice shots.
Sanchez pushes Malushev off looking to stand but Malushev dives back in and keeps control.

Malushev gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Sloppy strikes from Sanchez. Those never looked like landing.

Malushev gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Malushev can't get the takedown.

Malushev has Sanchez pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Malushev pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Sanchez tumbling to the mat - Malushev dives into Sanchez's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Sanchez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Malushev is aware though and is defending well.

Malushev gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Sanchez stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ahmad Malushev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sanchez misses with a double jab.

Malushev shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Malushev was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Sanchez tries to reverse the position but Malushev maintains control.
Malushev looking to finish Sanchez with some ground and pound. This is bad for Sanchez!
Malushev lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Malushev landing punches.
Ahmad Malushev overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sanchez is working to get back to half guard.
Sanchez tries to lock up and control but Malushev gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malushev tries to control but Sanchez wriggling away.
Malushev controlling the pace for now.
Malushev will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Sanchez tries to lock up and control but Malushev gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Malushev working away from the top, dropping strikes.
The referee warns Sanchez that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Sanchez is wriggling around trying to escape.
Malushev controlling from the full mount.
Sanchez takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malushev prevents Sanchez from getting the reversal.
Sanchez tries to hold on but Malushev postures up.
BOOM! Malushev connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Malushev unloading with bombs!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sanchez is looking to improve his position but Malushev isn't that keen on the idea.
Malushev lands a big elbow.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sanchez squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Malushev breaks from Sanchez's wrist control and lands an elbow.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Malushev cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Malushev cracks Sanchez with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ahmad Malushev dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Sanchez throws a right hand that Malushev ducks under and follows up with a left that Malushev also avoids with ease.
Sanchez uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Malushev has time to react.
Malushev tries to clinch but Sanchez is having none of it.
Malushev avoids a punch combination nicely.
No joy there for Sanchez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Junior Sanchez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Malushev works over Sanchez's head and body with a nice combination.
Sanchez swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Malushev counters with a one-two to the body.

Sanchez gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Malushev to score an easy takedown into full guard.

Sanchez throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Malushev working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Sanchez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sanchez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez keeping moving, preventing Malushev from controlling successfully.
Sanchez wants to stand up but Malushev is controlling him.
Sanchez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Malushev is one step ahead there.
Malushev controlling from the top position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Ahmad Malushev.
Malushev shoots in looking for a takedown but Sanchez manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Malushev's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nice sprawl there from Sanchez as Malushev shoots in.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malushev with a poor takedown
and Sanchez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ahmad Malushev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sanchez throws a combination. Malushev tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

Sanchez shoots in and gets a takedown into Malushev's guard.
Sanchez looking to pass the guard.
Sanchez stopping the sweep attempt from Malushev.
Sanchez wants to pass the guard but Malushev is keeping the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Sanchez postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Malushev is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Sanchez, into his guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Malushev's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Malushev.

Malushev stands up and waves to Sanchez to follow him.

Malushev shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Malushev was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Sanchez is squirming around, avoiding Malushev's attempts to control the action.
Sanchez is looking to improve his position but Malushev isn't that keen on the idea.
Sanchez is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malushev scoring with strikes but Sanchez is staying in there.
Malushev trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Malushev lands a big shot there that rocks Sanchez but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
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!
Sanchez is working to get back to half guard.
Sanchez bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!

Sanchez has gone for a leg lock! Malushev slips out almost immediately though and dives into Sanchez's guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Malushev engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ahmad Malushev.
I think Malushev has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ahmad Malushev!